Join NSW Athletics as Our Grow to Gold PhD Researcher
NSW Athletics is excited to announce the launch of the Grow to Gold PhD program, developed in partnership with the University of Sydney.
Australian Athletics Championships: 10 events to watch
There are so many good NSW athletes in action later this week at the Australian Athletics Championships, here are just 10 events with NSW interest to watch:
NSW Athletics opens recruitment for new General Manager
NSW Athletics has today announced the recruitment of a new senior leadership position, General Manager – Community, marking a significant investment in clubs, volunteers and the grassroots athletics community across New South Wales.
Beyond the Track: Kim Owens
NSW Athletics had the opportunity to sit down with Gold Referee Kim Owens, discussing her experiences and insights after decades of Officiating.
Life Membership: Dave Higgins
NSW Athletics is delighted to recognise one of our most significant Technical Officials, Dave Higgins with Life Membership.
NSW Athletics Strengthens Sport Delivery
NSW Athletics is pleased to announce a series of appointments that will strengthen the organisation’s Sport Delivery function and support the continued delivery of high-quality competition across the state.
Day 4: 129th NSW Open Championships and HART Sport 55th Little Athletics NSW Championships
Early showers cleared to good conditions on day four of the of the 129th NSW Open Championships and HART Sport 55th Little Athletics NSW Championships.
Day 3: 129th NSW Open Championships and HART Sport 55th Little Athletics NSW Championships
Occasional rain and a constantly wet track did not stop an display of stunning performances, along with three 40+ year-old records broken.
Matildas started their sporting journey with NSW Little Athletics
Tomorrow night as the Matildas trot out on to Stadium Australia for the Asian Cup final against Japan, we can reflect on the impact NSW Little Athletics has had on the start of the sporting journey of some of the players.
NSW Open Championships: Five athletes/events to watch
Commencing Thursday on the freshly laid track at Sydney Olympic Park, is the 129th NSW Championships. The championships will also incorporate the HART Sport 55th Little Athletics NSW Track and Field Championships for ages U9-U12.
Day 4: NSW Junior Championships
On day four of the NSW Junior Championships, being held on the new Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre surface, tailwinds were very welcomed by the 200m athletes, while in the distance events, we treated to some thrilling tactical half mile races. There was also an unusual situation with 12 athletes clearing the same equal winning height in the 14-years girls high jump.
Day 3: NSW Junior Championships
The speedsters in the 100m hit the track on day three of the NSW Junior Championships being held on the new Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre surface.
Day 2: NSW Junior Championships
Gusty head winds met the athletes on day two of the NSW Junior Championships being held on the new Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre surface.
Day 1: NSW Junior Championships
In overcast conditions, day one of the NSW Junior Championships got underway on the newly surfaced two-tine blue track at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. It was also 32-years since the venue was first opened for the 1994 Australian Athletics Championships.
NSW Junior Championships: Five emerging stars to watch
Over the last year we have watched some of our leading junior athletes develop into familiar names, athletes like Izzy Louison-Roe, Isaac Beacroft, Ky Garratt, Mason McGroder and Zavier Peacock, but who are some new names to watch this week at the NSW Junior Championships?
We have highlighted five to follow this weekend and into the future, and found they all have an interesting story to tell ranging from their pathway and athletics journey to family history in the sport.
Vale: Ted Simmons
Ted Simmons worked in sports administration as an official (primarily announcer), referee, journalist and historian for over 70 years. He volunteered at all levels, from club to international, in various sports, but particularly athletics, football (soccer) and tenpin bowling. A lifetime dedication to sports administration earned him an OAM in 2006 and dozens of other awards and recognition of his achievements. Ted sadly passed away this month, aged 97.
Valour Named Official Apparel Partner of NSW Athletics
NSW Athletics is proud to announce a new four-year partnership with Australian sportswear supplier, Valour. Confirming Valour as the Official Apparel Partner of NSW Athletics from 2026 through to 2029.
Vale: Janine ‘Neen’ Mladin
On February 20 Janine Mladin lost a 13-year battle with a brain tumor. Since diagnosis and her first operation in 2012, Janine had battled the condition and been a great inspiration to those around her. Janine was a state level NSW athlete and between brain operations continued to volunteer as a NSW Athletics official, reaching the level of Commonwealth Games official in 2018.