NSW National Qualification Opportunities
A list of competitions delivered at World Athletics (WA), Athletics NSW (ANSW) permit status in NSW since 1st January 2025 is avaliable below.
To qualify for the Australian Athletics Championships in 2026, an athlete must either place 1-3 at the applicable NSW Championship or meet the qualification standard as outlined by Athletics Australia. These qualification opportunities can take place at either an ANSW or WA permit meet.
ANSW and WA permits are defined below.
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ANSW Permit - Performances are eligible to be considered for qualification to the Australian Athletics Championships. |
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WA Permit - Athletes can qualify for international and national competition, accumulate World Athletics ranking points, break Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia records, and have their performances added to World Athletics top lists (see note below). |
Note:
- It is important that athletes check the calendar page on the ANSW 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.
- ANSW will also accept performances from reciprocal events delivered by other state associations.
NSW events from 1st January 2025...
(eligible for National or International qualification performances)
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4th January 2025 | Illawong | High Velocity | ![]() |
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11th January 2025 | Wollongong | Illawarra Track Challenge | ![]() |
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16th January 2025 | The Crest | NSW Milers | ![]() |
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17th-19th January 2025 | Maitland | NSW Country Championships | ![]() |
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25th-26th January 2025 | SOPAC | NSW Combined Events Championships (13's(U14) and above) Including Allcomers | ![]() |
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30th January 2025 | The Crest | NSW Milers | ![]() |
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30th January 2025 | Hunter Sports Centre | Hunter Throwers Night | ![]() |
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1st February 2025 | SOPAC | Allcomers included in the Australian Short Track Championships | ![]() |
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8th February 2025 | SOPAC Warmup | NSW 5000m & Allcomers | ![]() |
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9th February 2025 | SOPAC | Throwers Club | ![]() |
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13th February 2025 | Gosford | Gosford Athletics Throws Night | ![]() |
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15th February 2025 | The Ridge | High Velocity | ![]() |
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15th February 2025 | Narrabeen | Narrabeen Pole Vault | ![]() |
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20th February 2025 | The Crest | Albie Thomas Mile | ![]() |
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20th February 2025 | Hunter Sports Centre | Hunters Throwers Night | ![]() |
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21st-23rd February 2025 | TBC | NSW Masters Championships | ![]() |
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1st March 2025 | SOPAC | Allcomers | ![]() |
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1st-2nd March 2025 | Griffith | NSW Combined Event Championships (8's-12's) | ![]() |
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6th March 2025 | The Crest | NSW Milers | ![]() |
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8th March 2025 | SOPAC | Allcomers | ![]() |
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13th March 2025 | Gosford | Gosford Athletics Throws Night | ![]() |
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13th-16th March 2025 | SOPAC | NSW Junior Championships | ![]() |
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15th March 2025 | SOPAC | Sydney Track Classic | ![]() |
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20th-23rd March 2025 | SOPAC | NSW Open Championships | ![]() |
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20th-23rd March 2025 | SOPAC | NSW Little Athletics Championships | ![]() |
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27th March 2025 | Hunter Sports Centre | Hunter Throwers Night | ![]() |
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17th May 2025 | Narrabeen | Narrabeen Pole Vault Meet - Winter Competition | ![]() |
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14th June 2025 | Hunter Sports Centre | Hunter Throwers Club | ![]() |
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14th June 2025 | Blacktown | Metro Winter Track and Field Series #1 | ![]() |
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15th June 2025 | Maitland | Hunter Winter Track and Field Series #1 | ![]() |
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21st June 2025 | Narrabeen | Narrabeen Pole Vault Meet - Winter competition 13's (U14) and U20 only | ![]() |
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6th July 2025 | ES Marks | Metro Winter Track and Field Series #2 | ![]() |
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20th July 2025 | Maitland | Hunter Winter Track and Field Series #2 | ![]() |
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26th July 2025 | Hunter Sports Centre | Hunter Throwers Club | ![]() |
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26th July 2025 | Narrabeen | Narrabeen Pole Vault Meet - Winter competition 13's (U14) and U20 only | ![]() |
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3rd August 2025 | The Crest | Metro Winter Track and Field Series #3 | ![]() |
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9th August 2025 | Hunter Sports Centre | Hunter Throwers Club | ![]() |
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24th August 2025 | Maitland | Hunter Winter Track and Field Series #3 | ![]() |
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6th September | The Crest | Bankstown Pole Vault Competition | ![]() |
All other results not shown on this page can be found on our results page here |
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