NSW Athletics would like to thank the Dubbo Regional Council for their support of the 2026 NSW Country Championships.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: 16th - 18th January 2026

Location: Barden Park, Dubbo

Cost: $30 first event, $15 Subsequent events (maximum spend $80)

Eligible Age Groups: 9s - Masters

Permit status:  This meet is ratified by World Athletics and AustraliaAthletics in the Open andU20's. All other events will be a State Permit.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry List

Withdrawal Form

Please note: Only athletes who are members of a Country Club (Regions 1–4) are eligible to enter the Country Championships. Athletes registered with a metropolitan Sydney club are not eligible, and any ineligible entries will be removed if submitted in error.

Please refer to the eligibility requirements in the Rules for further guidance.

TIMETABLE

Final Timetable

Timetable Note 1- updated 28 November- a non-championship 200m Hurdles has been added  as an opportunity for athletes to qualify for National Championships. This is a non medal event.

Timetable Note 2- We are aware that the 15s Girls Shot Put is missing from the Draft Timetable. It is scheduled to take place at 0800 on Friday 16th January.

Please note that NSW Athletics reserves the right to change the timetable & event distances to ensure the safety of athletes/officials, and the overall efficiency of running the event. 

EVENT INFORMATION

Provided at the link below is information relating to the Country Championships event for Athletes and Clubs.Athlete Information

COMPETITION RULES & POLICIES

Please be familiar with the competition rules before your event. 

Competition Rules - NSW Country Championship

Updated 28th of August 

Refund Policy 

 (Please ensure you have read and understood the refund policy before applying for a refund)

Request Refund HERE

ACCOMMODATION



For all your accommodation requirements in Dubbo, see here.


GREAT BIG ADVENTURE PASS

What if you could buy one ticket, in one transaction that gave you entry to four unforgettable experiences? Holidays should be enjoyable, so turn off the stress and dial up the fun with the Dubbo Region Great Big Adventure Pass!

The Great Big Adventure Pass is a multi-ticket to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Old Dubbo Gaol, the NEW Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Experience and the Wellington Caves.

EVENT PERMIT

This meet is ratified by World Athletics and Australian Athletics . Athletes competing in the Open and Under 20 age groups can qualify for international and national competition, accumulate World Athletics ranking points, break Athletics NSW and Australian Athletics  records, and have their performances added to World Athletics top lists.

World Athletics Rankings

All other events will be ratified as a state permit, allowing athletes to qualify for the Australian Athletics Championships

National Qualification Opportunities 

CONTACT US

For further information please contact the NSW Athletics competitions team,contact us here