| National qualification opportunities IN NSW |
What are qualification opportunities?
The athletics competition eco-system is connected from the state, national and international level through a permit based system. Depending on the type of competition an athlete competes in dictates whether their result can be recognised for qualification purposes at a national, or international level. In NSW there are three (3) tiers of competition:
- Gold tier - World Athletics permit events.
- Silver tier - NSW Athletics state permit events.
- Bronze tier - Club competition non-permited events.
What is a permit?
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Performances achieved at NSW Athletics State Permit meets are eligible for:
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Performances achieved at World Athletics Permit meets are eligible for:
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Note:
- It is important that athletes check the calendar page on the NSWA website, as not all events or age groups may be permitted at this level at every meet indicated below.
- Please ensure you read the applicable entry guidelines or selection policy to ensure you have met the qualifications for the applicable event.
- NSWA will also accept performances from reciprocal events delivered by other state associations.
- State Permit performances are not eligible for World Athletics Ranking points, international qualification standards, or inclusion on an athlete's World Athletics profile.
- Where an event is not permitted (bronze tier), the competition is still valid and valuable, however performances cannot be used for official national or international qualification, rankings or records.
| nsw events from 1st AUG 2026 |
(eligible for National or International qualification performances)
| Date | Location | Event | State Permit | WA Permit |
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| 9th - 11th September 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Combined High Schools (CHS) |  |
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| 16th September 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) | |
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| 17th September 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Combined Associated Schools (CAS) | |
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| 19th September 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of NSW (AAGPS) | |
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| 22nd September 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Combined Independent Schools (CIS) | |
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| 26th - 29th September 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | NSW All Schools | |
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| 10th October 2026 | Barden Park, Dubbo |
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| 10th October 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | 2026 Treloar Shield - Round 1 | |
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| 15th October 2026 | SOPAC - Warm Up Arena | Specialist Series Twilight | |
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| 15th October 2026 | SOPAC - Warm Up Arena | State 10,000m Championships | |
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| 17th October 2026 | E.S. Marks Athletics Field & Blacktown Athletics Centre | 2026 Treloar Shield - Round 2 | |
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| 22nd October 2026 | The Crest, Bankstown | Specialist Series - Milers | |
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| 24th October 2026 | Narellan Sports Hub & The Crest, Bankstown | 2026 Treloar Shield - Round 3 | |
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| 31st October 2026 | ES Marks Athletics Field | NSW 3,000m Championships | |
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| 31st October 2026 | The Ridge Athletics Centre | Specialist Series - High Velocity | |
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| 7th November 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | 2026 Treloar Shield - Round 4 | |
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| 13th - 15th November 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | NSW Valour Relay Champsionships (13s-Masters) | |
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| 19th November 2026 | The Crest, Bankstown | Specialist Series - Milers | |
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| 21st November 2026 | Mingara Regional Athletics Centre & Campbelltown | 2026 Treloar Shield - Round 5 | |
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| 26th November 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Specialist Series Twilight | |
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| 28th November 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | 2026 Treloar Shield - Round 6 | |
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| 10th December 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | NSW 10,000m Walks Championships | |
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| 10th December 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | Specialist Series Twilight | |
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| 12th December 2026 | Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre | 2026 Treloar Shield - Final | |
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| 19th December 2026 | Campbelltown Athletics Centre | Specialist Series - High Velocity | |
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| 19th December 2026 | The Crest, Bankstown | Specialist Series - Milers | |
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| All other results not shown on this page can be found on our results page here |
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