News - Athletics NSW

NSW All Schools Day 2 Review: Charlie Jeffreson best ever

Heavy rain and an electrical storm interrupted competition on day two of the NSW All Schools Championships held at Homebush, but the weather couldn’t stop Charlie Jeffreson stamping himself as the finest ever half-miler to compete in the 85-year history of the meet.

Sat 11 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Day 1 Review: Temora/Wagga dominate

Four athletes from the Riverina towns of Wagga Wagga and Temora have dominated the opening day of the NSW All Schools Championships held at Homebush. Riverina triple jumpers Grace Krause, Daniel Okerenyang and Kipchumba Langat, were joined by hammer thrower Damian Wells with titles on day one.

Fri 10 Dec 2021

Statement regarding National Merger Vote

Athletics NSW (ANSW) is pleased to announce that it will vote in support of the merger of Little Athletics Australia (LAA) and Athletics Australia (AA) at a landmark vote this week to create a unified national governing body for our sport - Australian Athletics.

Mon 06 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Preview: Four emerging NSW athletes

With nearly 2000 athletes set to compete this week at the 2021 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships, we feature four emerging athletes Mali Lovell, Hayley Kitching, Adam Bruntsch and Ben Jones. Enjoy their stories and follow their journey into senior athletics.

Mon 06 Dec 2021

2021 NSW All Schools on track for another exceptional Championships

From next Thursday, for NSW’s finest teenage athletes, all roads lead to Homebush where the 2021 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships will he held over four days.

Sat 04 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools - Six Days To Go

With our biggest event on the summer calendar just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know before heading to the 2021 NSW All Schools Championships.

Fri 03 Dec 2021

Balmain Club celebrates 50 years and acknowledges their local indigenous culture

In a respectful gesture to recognise the club’s history and their local heritage, the Balmain Athletics Club, which is incorporated with Balmain Little Athletics Centre, has this season launched a competition singlet that celebrates 50 years for the Little Athletics Centre and acknowledges the local indigenous culture and land.

Tue 30 Nov 2021

NSW 10,000m Championships: another Run Crew double

Two weeks after they took the NSW women’s and men’s 3000m double, Run Crew were at it again, sweeping the two titles at the NSW 10,000m events held last night at Barden Ridge in the Sutherland Shire. Tom do Canto and Aynslee Van Graan were untroubled in taking the wins in challenging conditions.

Sun 28 Nov 2021

24 Hours until NSW All Schools Closes

Only one day to go until entries close for Athletics NSW's largest Summer Season event for the 2021/22 season!

Sun 28 Nov 2021

De Rozario & Sauvage Claim NSWIS Awards

Madison de Rozario (NSWIS Athlete of the Year) and Louise Sauvage (NSWIS Coach of the Year) have been recognised at last night's 2021 NSW Institute of Sport Awards. Full Media release from NSWIS attached.

Fri 26 Nov 2021

Life Membership: Phil Donelan

Phil Donelan’s first involvement in athletics started in 1960 when he joined Asics Wests club. Over the next 50 years, his service would be wide and extensive with Athletics NSW and his club.

Wed 24 Nov 2021

Successful return of the NSW Relay Championships

After being absent in 2020, the NSW Relay Championships were back on the weekend and produced their usual array of terrific clashes on the track and in the field.

Mon 22 Nov 2021

Run Crew double at NSW 3000m titles

Run Crew’s Aynslee Van Graan clocked 9:07.89 – the sixth fastest time in the history of the event, to take the 39th NSW women’s 3000m Championship. Visiting Canberran Leanne Pompeani was first across the line in 9:06.85. The men’s race was also a battle with a visiting athlete, as Run Crew’s Kieren Tall out sprinted Victorian Craig Huffer on the last lap to take the 18th NSW men’s 3000m title in a time of 8:05.61.

Sun 14 Nov 2021

Athletics NSW Statement on Shoe Compliance

Following the update to World Athletics Technical Rule 5 and in line with Athletics Australia’s position on shoe compliance, Athletics NSW will implement the following rules for all track events 800m and above, operating at AA permit status.

Thu 11 Nov 2021

Track and Field Olympic and Paralympic achievements recognised in Sport NSW Awards

Sport NSW have announced today the finalists in their prestigious Sports NSW Awards for 2021. Track and field will be represented by five outstanding individuals - Nicola McDermott, Madison de Rozario, Matt Horsnell, Rhiannon Bellette and Janet Nixon.

Thu 04 Nov 2021

Seven NSW Volunteers honoured in Athletics Australia Awards

At last week’s Athletics Australia Annual General Meeting, seven outstanding NSW volunteers were recognised for their extraordinary volunteer service to sport in NSW and Australia. Former AA Board Member, Nick Moore was awarded Athletics Australia Life Membership, while six outstanding NSW Club Administrators received the Platinum Service Award for an exceptional 40-year service. Rod and Jan Gibb, Ross Poulton, Hans Tiller, June and Barry Saxby were bestowed this award, the highest recognition b

Sun 31 Oct 2021

2021 NSW All Schools set to be another record Championships

The 2020 NSW All Schools Championships were extraordinary. An incredible 29 meet records were set during the four-day championships held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. The 2021 Championships, on December 9 to 12, are expected to match these halcyon levels with one of the finest arrays of juniors emerging in NSW.

Thu 28 Oct 2021

NSW’s great Dani Stevens retires

NSW’s finest athlete of the last decade, Dani Stevens (nee Samuels) has retired after an illustrious 18-year international career. The 2009 World discus champion is alongside Jana Pittman as the best NSW athletes in over 50 years.

Sun 24 Oct 2021