Calendar (FAQ's)

The calendar is being released progressively to ensure that as soon as event details are confirmed, they are made available to the community without delay.

The calendar is released in four stages as below:

• June - Championship dates released.
• July - Pre-Christmas dates released.
• September - Final summer event dates released - post Christmas.
• February - Winter season dates released.

This staged approach helps us provide timely, accurate information while still finalising important venue and logistics details behind the scenes.

Due to the large number of participants and events, a fully combined delivery across a single weekend is not currently feasible with the existing workforce capacity.

Yes. The format remains:

• Weekend 1: 8s–12s
• Weekend 2: 13s–Masters

The Combined Events Championships will be delivered across two weekends to provide tailored experiences for different age groups and athlete pathways.

Weekend 1

• State Championship events will be held for the following age groups:
  • 16s, 17s, 18s, Under 20, Open, and Masters (in 5-year age brackets).
• National Qualification Opportunity for 14s (Born in 2012) & 15s (Born in 2011):
  • A non-Championship event will be offered for athletes in the 14s and 15s.
  • This event will be conducted under World Athletics rules and using Athletics Australia specifications.
  • Athletes in these age groups will have the opportunity to qualify for the Australian Junior Championships through the standard 1st, 2nd, 3rd place selection criteria.

  • Athletes born in 2014 are not eligible to register for the Combined events at the Australian Junior Championships 2027.

Weekend 2

• State Championship events will be held for the following age groups:
  • 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, and 15s.
• Participation events (non-Championship):
  • Offered for the 16s, 17s, Under 20, and Open age groups.
  • These events provide additional competitive opportunities but will not carry State Championship status.

This structure balances the delivery of both Championship and inclusive opportunities, while also supporting qualification pathways for National-level competition.

If you are aiming to qualify for the Combined Events at the Australian Junior Championships, the following applies:

• Eligible age groups:
• NSW 14s - Born in 2013 (AA U15)
• NSW 15s - Born in 2012 (AA U16)
• NSW 16s - Born in 2011 (AA U17)
• NSW 17s - Born in 2010  (AA U18)

• Qualification opportunity:

You must compete at Weekend 1 of the NSW Combined Events Championships. This is the only weekend where World Athletics specifications apply, and results will be eligible for national qualification.

Please note: Weekend 2 is designed as an inclusive, participation-based experience. While athletes in the 14s and 15s may also choose to compete in Weekend 2 (particularly for fun or development), performances from this weekend do not count toward national qualification.

• If you are born in 2012 or 2013:
• Your State Championships will take place during Weekend 2 (Maitland),
• However, your qualification opportunity for Nationals is during Weekend 1.
• You can qualify via the standard 1st/2nd/3rd place method in accordance with the published selection criteria.