7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s & 12s (Born in 2014 - 2019)

Athletes in the 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s will have a full pathway that includes the HART Sport Zone Championships, Coles Region Championships, and HART State Little Athletics Championships. The pathway for the 12s also extends to the Australian Junior Championships

7s are eligible to compete at HART Sport Zone Championships ONLY, 8s can compete at HART Sport Zone Championships and Coles Region Championships

13s, 14s & 15s (Born in 2011 - 2013)

Athletes in the 13s, 14s, 15s will have a full pathway that includes the HART Sport Zone Championships, Coles Region Championships, and NSW Junior Championships. The pathway also extends to the Australian Junior Athletics Championships (and Australian Little Athletics Championships for the 13s).

In addition, athletes have the opportunity to qualify for the NSW Junior Championships via performance at a State Permit competition.

16s, 17s & Under 20 (Born in 2007 - 2010)

Athletes may enter the NSW Junior Championships directly.

Some Zones and Regions may offer participation opportunities at Zone and/or Region championships, but there is no progression in these age groups.

*Any athlete who fits the athlete age eligibility and is a member of any NSW Athletics Club can register and compete in the Championship pathway.