Yes – to compete in Athletics Victoria competitions, you are required to be a member!

Joining Athletics Victoria is easy and affordable, with different membership packages available.

Head to our sign-up page today or contact Athletics Victoria to get involved.

Those para-athletes wishing to compete in para-athlete categories are required to have an eligible classification under the rules of Athletics Australia.

For further information contact Athletics Australia via classification@athletics.org.au

Extra resources:

• Athletics Australia Classification Information
• Paralympics Australia Classification Information
• Application for Transplant Impaired Classification

Athletics Victoria offers a range of opportunities for para-athletes. Through our grassroots competitions in summer and winter seasons, as well as State Championships.

There are various national championships available to para-athletes:

Australian All Schools Athletics Championships: The national championships for school students are conducted annually in December. This is an individual championship event where athletes represent their state member association. Athletes do not need to be a member of Athletics Victoria to attend.

Australian Junior Championships: The national championships for all registered members under the age of 20 across Australia. This event occurs annually in March/April following on from each Member Associations state junior championships event.

Australian Open Championships: The Australian Open Championships are run and conducted annually in March/April by Athletics Australia. It is the final event of the Australian track & field season. The event is conducted as an open age event and entries are taken directly through Athletics Australia.

Athletics Victoria, with support from Athletics Australia, is able to provide equipment for athletes who would normally not have the access or facilities to try a sport or discipline.

For further information contact Athletics Australia via classification@athletics.org.au

National and State Para Championship Competition Age Groups:

• U15
• U17
• U20 & Open

AA Baseline Scoring

AA Implement Weights & Specifications (Para Included)

Athletics Australia National Para-Competition Changes (occurred in 2020/21)