Athletics North Queensland

Athletics North Queensland is pleased to offer a Fundamentals of Officiating Workshop on Saturday, 8 August at Tolga Sports Ground

Officials play a vital role in the successful running of athletics competitions, and this workshop is designed to introduce participants to officiating at both school and club level.

The workshop will include both theory and practical components, providing participants with the knowledge and skills needed to assist at athletics competitions. Those wishing to further develop their experience are encouraged to volunteer with their local athletics club throughout the remainder of the season.
Topics covered include:
✅ General Rules
✅ Event-Specific Rules
✅ Applying the Rules
✅ Safety
✅ Recording Results
✅ The Role of an Official at an Event Site

⚠️ Important: Participants must be 14 years of age or older to attend.
📍 Location: Tolga Sports Reserve, Kennedy Highway, Tolga
📅 Date: Saturday, 8 August
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
💰 Cost: Free
🎒 What to Bring:
• Pen and paper
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Suitable clothing for the practical component

Register Now - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/367634

Please note: This is not an accredited World Athletics or Australian Athletics course.

Whether you're a parent, athlete, volunteer, teacher, or someone interested in learning more about athletics officiating, we encourage you to come along and get involved!

Congratulations to Jane Chester and Lee-Anne Hinschen, who were successful in their World Athletics Bronze Referee exam.

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📣 FUNDAMENTALS OF OFFICIATING WORKSHOP – GORDONVALE 📣

Athletics North Queensland is pleased to offer a Fundamentals of Officiating Workshop on Saturday, 18 July at Johnson Park, Gordonvale (Mulgrave Athletics Clubhouse).

Officials play a vital role in the successful running of athletics competitions, and this workshop is designed to introduce participants to officiating at both school and club level.

The workshop will include both theory and practical components, providing participants with the knowledge and skills needed to assist at athletics competitions. Those wishing to further develop their experience are encouraged to volunteer with their local athletics club throughout the remainder of the season.

Topics covered include:
✅ General Rules
✅ Event-Specific Rules
✅ Applying the Rules
✅ Safety
✅ Recording Results
✅ The Role of an Official at an Event Site

⚠️ Important: Participants must be 14 years of age or older to attend.

📍 Location: Johnson Park, Gordonvale (Mulgrave Athletics Clubhouse)
📅 Date: Saturday, 18 July
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
💰 Cost: Free

🎒 What to Bring:
• Pen and paper
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Suitable clothing for the practical component

Register Now - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/355385

Please note: This is not an accredited World Athletics or Australian Athletics course.

Whether you're a parent, athlete, volunteer, teacher, or someone interested in learning more about athletics officiating, we encourage you to come along and get involved!

📣 CALLING ALL PARA ATHLETES!

Do you have a physical impairment and are looking to become more active and involved in track and field athletics?

A unique opportunity for an in-person physical classification will be available for both children and adults during The Challenge Games.

📅 Classification Dates:
29-30th July

📍 Location:
Sports House, Redpath Street

Register now: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/aa/events/362929.

𝗡𝗤 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 - 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻

Athletics North Queensland is now accepting Expressions of Interest for both Athletes and Team Managers for the 2026 Australian All Schools Championships in Perth.

If you're interested in being part of the ANQ team, make sure you complete the Expression of Interest form. Athletes will only be considered for selection if they have submitted an EOI, so even if you're still deciding, we strongly encourage you to put your name forward.

📅 Key Dates
Team Managers
• Nominations close: Wednesday, 15 July at 9:00am

Athletes
• Expressions of Interest close: Monday, 28 September at 9:00am

Don't miss your chance to represent North Queensland on the national stage. Be sure to submit your details before the relevant deadline.

For more information and to complete the form, visit:
👉 https://www.athleticsnorthqld.org.au/teams/

RECREATIONAL RUNNING COACH ONLINE COURSE (AUGUST 8 TILL AUGUST 29)

Athletics North Queensland will be running a Recreational Running Coach (Level 1) online course starting August 8 and concluding on August 29. For the online practical course, you must participate in 4 x 60-minute sessions, facilitated live, conducted over 4 weeks.

Attendance and active participation are required. The Recreational Running Coach accreditation program is a Nationally Recognised Accreditation designed for coaches operating in running clubs, public training groups, and private squads.

The accreditation recognises that an individual has the appropriate skills
and knowledge to coach novice to intermediate runners in running events
up to Marathon-distance.

The program covers the core skills of run coaching, including leading a group, planning a variety of suitable running sessions, and writing a campaign program.

For more information and to register, please click the link below

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/350216

Congratulations to our very own Yvonne Papadimos on being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to international sports administration and to athletics.

Yvonne Mullins AM appointed a Member of the Order of Australia Oceania Athletics Association Yvonne Mullins AM appointed a Member of the Order of Australia Yvonne Mullins, Oceania Athletics Association’s (OAA) Executive Director has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) fo…

⏰ REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW! ⏰

Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event! Whether you're looking for a hit-out before the season gets underway or taking your first steps into athletics, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved.

📅 Event Dates: 13–14 June 2026

Our standalone Throws Pentathlon will also be held on Friday night, 12 June, commencing at 4:00pm.

With a great range of events on offer and athletes of all ages and abilities welcome, there's something for everyone. Bring along your friends, family, and training partners and enjoy a great weekend of competition.

⚠️ Registrations close tomorrow – don't leave it until the last minute!

Register now and secure your spot before entries close.

With only a week to go to register for Festival of Athletics, we have now extended registrations until the 8th June at 9am and we will also waive the late fee for all registrations. This will give people more time to put in their registrations for the event without having to pay an extra fee.

Come and be a part of all the fun and excitement of this fantastic event.

👉 You can find all the information for this awesome event at: https://www.athleticsnorthqld.org.au/festival-of-athletics/

We are also looking for officials to help at the Festival. You do not need to be qualified to officiate — from raking the pit to retrieving a discus, any assistance is greatly appreciated.

If you’re interested in officiating, please register using the link below:

👉 Officials Nominations: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/335812

🔥 Only Two Weeks to Go Until Festival of Athletics! 🔥

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event! Whether you’re looking for a hit-out before the season ramps up or just getting started, the Festival of Athletics is the perfect opportunity to jump into the action. 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🔥 Throws Pentathlon: Friday 12 June from 4:00pm
📅 Festival Dates:13–14 June 2026

📍 Townsville Sports Precinct

⏰ Registration Deadlines
✅ Standard registrations close: 3 June 2026 at 9:00am
⚠️ Late nominations close: 8 June 2026 at 9:00am
(Late entries incur an additional $20 fee)

👧👦 For our 4–9 year olds, we’re excited to once again be running our awesome Kids Kaos program, led by North Star Athletics Club President, Jenni Jackson.

👉 Event Information & Registrations:
https://www.athleticsnorthqld.org.au/festival-of-athletics/

🙌 We’re also looking for officials and volunteers to assist across the weekend. No qualifications are required — whether it’s raking the pit, retrieving implements, or helping around the venue, every bit of assistance is appreciated!

👉 Officials Nominations:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/335812