Our Seniors Club, Melville Athletics Club Inc, otherwise known as Melville ROAR Seniors, is affiliated with Athletics West, who conduct all Senior/Strive athletics meets at the WA Athletics Stadium.
Athletes who are turning 12 years of age or older in the year of competing (i.e. minimum age must be turning 12 on, or before 31 Dec 2025) can register to compete, under Melville Athletics Club, at a seniors meet. We are pleased to offer discounted (dual) membership options for athletes registered with us for both Little Athletics and Seniors. The majority of Senior/Strive competitions are conducted as twilights under lights at the WA Athletic Stadium, Stephenson Avenue, Floreat. The calendar of events along with timetables of events can be found on the Athletics WA website https://www.athleticswest.com.au/ You can compete at seniors in black shorts and either the Melville ROAR competition singlet or a Melville ROAR crop-top.
Need more info about Seniors?
Seniors Contact: for information about Melville Roar senior athletics, please contact seniors@melvilleroar.com
Competitions
Competitions are conducted at the WA Athletic Stadium, Stephenson Avenue, Mt Claremont. The calendar of events and timetables can be found on the Athletics West website.
Athletes need to marshal to the start point of their event no later than 15 minutes before the start time.
Coaching
As part of your membership you are welcome to use the training grounds at Len Shearer Reserve. Coaches should contact seniors@melvilleroar.com to arrange access. In addition, you are welcome to train with the U12+ athletes, who compete in Little Athletics competitions on Saturday.
Field / sprints training: Tuesday 5:00 – 6:30
Middle distance training: Monday and Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30
Competition Uniform
Competition Uniform
You must wear without exception the Melville ROAR competition top and black shorts. You will not be allowed to compete if you are not wearing the correct Melville ROAR uniform and this will be strictly enforced.
Spikes
To maximise performance and prevent damage to the Mondo surface, athletes must not use sharp spikes that will penetrate the surface. The only spikes permitted for use on the track are of the Christmas Tree and Pyramid shape variety as pictured below. The composition of the spike, i.e. ceramic or metal, is irrelevant and will not be monitored.
For all training and competition the spikes must conform to the below rules;
- Track spikes must not exceed 7mm
- Field spikes must not exceed 9mm except for javelin & high jump which must not exceed 12mm
Competition Numbers
Athletes will need to register with Athletics West selecting Melville ROAR as the Club. Entries for weekly events close at midnight the Wednesday prior to the competition.
You collect your registration bibs on the day of your first competition and please allow plenty of time for this to be done before your event.
Athletes must wear their Athletics WA competition number on front and back unless doing high jump or pole vault.
Please check the Athletics West website for further information https://www.athleticswest.com.au/aw-events/strive
Little Athletics Athletes wanting to compete at Seniors are welcome
Melville Little Athletes that are turning 12 years of age or older in year of competing are allowed to be registered to compete at a Seniors meet.
- If you would like to compete in additional athletic competitions and at a senior level for Melville Roar at the Athletics Stadium (Floreat), please find details below to assist with registration and how to find further information.
- The Athletic WA website https://www.athleticswest.com.au/aw-events/strive is one of your points of contact
- If you would like any further information or have any questions, please contact email address – seniors@melvilleroar.com.
- Registration can be found here (you’re eligible for dual membership options) https://www.revolutionise.com.au/mlv/registration/ and the events program is here https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/list/
- We would encourage all new LA athletes wishing to go to senior competition to seek advice via the above contacts, prior to registering.