There is a sense of tranquility before the chaos this week, as we eagerly count down the days to the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide from Thursday 11th of April – Friday 19th of April. Day-to-day, hour-to-hour, event-to-event, these Championships are set to be the most highly anticipated event on the Athletics Australia Summer Calendar. With pivotal head-to-head battles and valuable World Athletics points on the line, the intensity and pressure will be at an all-time high for those in the hunt for 2024 Olympic Games and World U20 Championship selection. As ..read more

As part of our ongoing commitment to athlete wellbeing, and in an effort to continue to improve the athlete experience, Athletics Victoria is excited to announce ProFeet as its official Podiatry partner for 2024-25. ProFeet Podiatry is a team of Sports Podiatrists with a passion for finding solutions to problems that prevent their clients from moving at their best and enjoying life to its fullest. With a focus on keeping people active, healthy and happy, the ProFeet Podiatry team provide a range of professional services from eleven convenient locations.  As part of the partnership, P ..read more

Athletics Victoria is excited to announce the dates of the 2024 On XCR Series. Our winter competition proved enormously popular for athletes of all ages and abilities in 2023, and with a few tweaks (and one exciting new course) 2024’s On XCR Series is set to be one of the best yet. The series, aimed at athletes across a broad spectrum of ages and abilities, will kick off at Jells Park on Saturday April 27, giving clubs a chance join in the fun of relays, cross country style. Athlete Profile: Finn & Rhys Kane Age: 15 What do you like about XCR? The team aspect and how everyone gets aro ..read more

The 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior and Open Track & Field Championships (including Combined Events) will be held in Adelaide, SA, from Thursday April 11th to Friday 19th April 2024. The Victorian team for both events will be selected from athletes who fulfil both the eligibility and qualification criteria listed in the policies below. Junior Policy (U13-U20) Junior Registration Page (U13-U20) Open Policy Open Registration Page Event Information Athletics Australia will regularly update event information on the event page of their website. Please check here for changes to the ..read more

Athletics Victoria is excited to announce South Melbourne Physio as its official physiotherapy partner for 2024-25. As part of the partnership, South Melbourne Physio is set to provide specialised services and support to Victorian athletes across a host of events on AV’s annual calendar for the next two years. SMP will also proudly assume the naming rights to the Victorian Track and Field Championships for both 2024 and 2025. Established in 2000, South Melbourne Physio specialises in injury management and rehabilitation so that you can keep moving and performing at your best. SMP provide a ran ..read more

Victoria has long been a breeding ground for track and field greatness, and that rich history is on track to continue with a stellar line-up coming together for the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships. Meet five Victorians to look out for, as they prepare to take on the nation’s best school-aged athletes. Caleb Kilpatrick U17  400m At only 16, Caleb is quickly rising through the 400m ranks not only in the State, but across the Country. Competing up several age groups at the 2023 Australian Track and Field Championships in Brisbane, Caleb placed 5th&nb ..read more

Australia’s own pole vaulting legend, Steve Hooker, is gearing up for a return to athletics – but this time, he’s venturing into uncharted territory. The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist is setting his sights on breaking the national 4×400 meters record for men aged between 40-44, a record that has remained unbroken for four decades. Hooker will be teaming up with close friend Brendan Cole (Olympian, and gold medallist at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the 4 × 400 metres), Hugh van Cuylenburg (founder of The Resilience Project), and Simon Glendenning – who discovered a talent for running l ..read more

213 Victorian Athletes have been selected as part of the Victorian All Schools Team to compete at the Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships, Perth, Western Australia. The 4-day competition from Thursday 7th of December to Sunday 10th of December will see the state’s fittest, fastest, and strongest students battle it out against the best in the west in the pinnacle event for school-aged students. “I commend all those athletes, families and coaches who have dedicated themselves to the journey over to Perth to compete. We will be well represented in Pert ..read more

Get your tickets Athletics like you’ve never seen before comes to Melbourne on Saturday, December 2, when our best homegrown middle-distance runners line up for one of Australia’s most prestigious meets, the ZÁTOPEK:10, which is being given the On Track Nights treatment at Lakeside Stadium. On Track Nights: ZÁTOPEK:10 is redefining the athletics event experience. It’s not just about the competition, it’s also a celebration. The evening promises fast racing across all divisions, from amateurs to pros, and an immersive experience for spectators, including DJ sets and a special performance from ..read more

As part of our ongoing commitment to athlete wellbeing, and in an effort to continue to improve the athlete experience, Athletics Victoria is excited to announce ProFeet as its official Podiatry partner for 2024-25. ProFeet Podiatry is a team of Sports Podiatrist’s with a passion for finding solutions to problems that prevent their clients from moving at their best and enjoying life to its fullest. With a focus on keeping people active, healthy and happy, the ProFeet Podiatry team provide a range of professional services from eleven convenient locations.  As part of the partnership ..read more