Athletics West holds a number of Inter-centre Competitions throughout the Summer Season. Nominations for these events are required before the closing dates through Rev Sport or the Events Page on the Athletics West Website. Entries are the responsibility of the individual athletes (with the exception of State Relays).
The WA All Schools Championships is the premier track and field competition for school-aged athletes in Western Australia, bringing together secondary students aged 12 and older from all school sectors to compete head-to-head at the WA Athletics Stadium. This high-energy event requires no pre-qualification to enter, making it an inclusive yet highly competitive arena for students to showcase their talents in standard sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles. Serving as the ultimate launchpad for young local talent, the top two finishers in each age category earn a coveted spot on the WA State Team to represent Western Australia at the Australian All Schools Championships.
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of teamwork and lightning-fast speed at the WA State Relay Championships! Hosted annually by Athletics West at the WA Athletics Stadium, this high-energy weekend shifts the spotlight away from individual glory and puts it entirely on club and centre pride. From Little Athletics juniors to Open-age senior pros, squads face off in a thrilling variety of events, ranging from traditional 4x100m and 4x400m blitzes to unique Swedish and Distance Medley Relays, alongside dedicated field event relays. It is a vibrant, loud, and incredibly fun atmosphere filled with precision baton changes, epic anchor legs, and massive team spirit where local athletes work together to smash state records and claim the ultimate crown of Western Australia’s fastest squad.
The Coles Junior Challenge is a high-energy developmental event designed specifically for Western Australia’s youngest rising stars. Hosted by Athletics West at the WA Athletics Stadium, the meet invites Under 7 and Under 8 athletes to step onto the big stage for a fun, non-competitive introduction to state-level track and field. Little Athletes rotate through a set program featuring a 75m sprint, the Vortex Javelin, and Long Jump, all wrapped up by a thrilling 100m shuttle relay. There are no rigid qualification standards for these youngest age brackets, making it a completely inclusive environment where elite senior WA athletes hang out on-site to mentor, assist, and cheer the kids on.
Get ready for the ultimate test of athletic superpower at the WA State Combined Event Championships! Hosted annually by Athletics West at the WA Athletics Stadium, this action-packed weekend sees Western Australia’s most versatile track and field stars ditch the single-event life to conquer it all. From Little Athletics juniors to Senior pros, competitors battle it out across five to ten gruelling disciplines—like the epic pentathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon. Forget crossing the finish line first to win; this competition relies on a clever mathematical scoring system where actual race times and jump distances are converted into points using official World Athletics scoring tables. This means a competitor could place third in every single track and field race but still take home the overall gold medal if their consistent performances rack up the highest cumulative point total on the massive live leaderboard. It is a thrilling, high-energy festival of speed, strength, and stamina where every single second saved and centimetre jumped pushes athletes closer to a golden ticket to the National Championships!
The WA State Track & Field Championships is the pinnacle annual event for track and field athletes across Western Australia, held at the WA Athletics Stadium. Separated into elite blocks—including the Junior Championships for ages U13 to U18 and the Senior/Open Championships—the action-packed weekend brings together Little Athletics competitors, Strive members, and senior club pros to chase personal bests in standard sprints, distance races, jumps, throws, and hurdles. This blockbuster meet, proudly delivered by Athletics West, is charged with a lively, high-stakes atmosphere where competitors go all out to smash state records, secure state championship titles, and finish in the top three to punch their ticket to the Australian Athletics Championships.
The Fuel to Go & Play Little Athletics WA Challenge is an exciting, team-based end-of-season event hosted by Athletics West at the WA Athletics Stadium. Designed specifically for Under 9 to Under 12 athletes, this two-day competition serves as the marquee finale for these age brackets by shifting the focus toward collective club pride and individual progression. Able-bodied participants must qualify by meeting strict performance entry standards at local club meets throughout the summer season, while multi-Class para-athletes enjoy an inclusive format with no entry barriers. Instead of just chasing individual medals, young athletes rack up points for their respective clubs to contest the prestigious Stuart Dunne Memorial Shield, while celebrating personal milestones by collecting custom PB (Personal Best) ribbons.
The Australian Athletics Championships is the absolute pinnacle of track and field in the country, bringing together the nation’s most elite able-bodied and para-athletes to compete for the ultimate crown of national champions. Hosted annually by Athletics Australia, this blockbuster, multi-day festival features a stacked lineup of standard sprints, middle-distance events, hurdles, jumps, throws, and multi-discipline combined events. Entry is strictly reserved for competitors who smash rigorous national qualifying standards or earn selection through their state association pathways. Beyond national glory, the high-stakes meet serves as the crucial primary selection trial for athletes aiming to book their tickets to major global stages like the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Athletics Championships.
The Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC) is the marquee national track and field event for the country’s most talented junior athletes, showcasing the pinnacle of grassroots talent. Hosted annually by Coles Little Athletics Australia on a rotating state-by-state basis, this high-stakes, multi-day competition features elite under-13 athletes contesting individual and combined events, alongside dedicated under-15 multi-class para-athletes. Participation is strictly restricted to select state-team representatives who qualify through rigorous trials. Beyond individual medals, the event captures the ultimate team spirit as state squads battle head-to-head for prestigious national point-score trophies, including the coveted Trevor Billingham Trophy and Alan Triscott Cup.