News - Athletics SA

Montag on the Move at 2024 Australian 20km Race Walking Championships

World Championships silver medallist Jemima Montag will chase her sixth consecutive title at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian 20km Race Walking Championship this Sunday, leading a charge of the world’s fiercest competitors in Adelaide and marking an important step in her bid for Olympic gold in Paris.

Fri 09 Feb 2024

Adelaide heats up as host of Chemist Warehouse Athletics Summer Series opener this Saturday

The biggest names in Australian athletics will descend upon Adelaide for the opening meet of the 2024 Summer Series, with Saturday’s Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational lighting the flame for a season of high-stakes competition as all roads lead to Paris 2024.

Fri 09 Feb 2024

Larsen Athletics Scholarship

ASA is pleased to announce a partnership with the Larsen Athletics Scholarship to support athletes with the cost of training and competing in athletics. Scholarships are awarded to athletes aged 14 to 21 to assist with the costs of registration, training access fees, uniforms, travel and equipment. Scholarships up to $1,000 are available.

Fri 02 Feb 2024

Adelaide Invitational preview: South Australian stars ready to go

With a huge lineup of national and international athletes already announced for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational, it’s time to take a look at some of the local South Australian legends taking part.

Thu 01 Feb 2024

YOUNG PARA ATHLETE ANGUS HINCKSMAN LOOKING TO IMPRESS AND INSPIRE AT THE 2024 ADELAIDE INVITATIONAL

With the 2024 Paris Paralympics on the horizon, 18-year-old phenom Angus Hincksman aims to start the season strongly at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational on February 10.

Tue 30 Jan 2024

Diamond League Champion Denny to Headline Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational

The start of an Olympic and Paralympic year calls for the big guns of athletics, and in Australia they come no bigger than discus king Matthew Denny, who has today been confirmed for next month’s Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational.

Mon 29 Jan 2024

Middle-Distance Masterclass Bound for Adelaide Invitational | Women's 800m

Australia’s premier middle-distance women are set to launch their dreams of a Paris Olympic berth with an 800m showdown at the Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational, headed by national record holder Catriona Bisset and a roll call of stars to challenge the champion including Abbey Caldwell.

Mon 29 Jan 2024

“No stone left unturned”: Olympic hopeful gears up for Adelaide Invitational

Thu 25 Jan 2024

2024 State Combined Event Championships

Pembroke’s Christine Gayen won her eighth consecutive Open Women’s Heptathlon with a personal best score of 5,183, finishing ahead of teammates Maya Lange (4,035 points) and Ruby Sulicich (3,528 points), who finished in second and third respectively. Gayen would start off strongly, recording a PB of 12.21 metres in shotput, alongside a time of 14.74 in the 100m hurdles (a PB in a heptathlon) to finish Day 1 with 3079 points. Gayen would then carry this form into Day 2.

Wed 17 Jan 2024

2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships Recap

From the 8th to the 10th of December, South Australian athletes represented the state at the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championship. The team, led by captains Gman Paye and Amelie Burge, finished with a total of 32 medals, including 10 Golds and a number of PBs.

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational upgraded to World Athletics Bronze status

Australia’s Olympic athletics hopefuls will receive an extra boost en route to Paris 2024, with the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational elevated to a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet.

Thu 14 Dec 2023

Athletics SA welcomed five new members to its’ honour list of Life Members

Athletics SA welcomed five new members to its’ honour list of Life Members at the 2022/23 Annual General Meeting held on Monday 20 November 2023.

Fri 24 Nov 2023

SA TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

SA TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT - 2023 Chemist Warehouse Aus All Schools Athletics Championships

Thu 23 Nov 2023

100 days to go until the Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational.

Fri 03 Nov 2023

2023-24 Laurel Wreath Numbers

Sat 14 Oct 2023

Athletics SA Brand Refresh

We are thrilled to share the brand refresh with you to mark the start of the 2023-24 Summer Season. Are you Good to Go for the 2023-24 Summer Season? Brand updates on various communication pieces and key collateral like signage and banners will be rolled out over the coming months. We hope that you all love our new design as much as we do!

Thu 12 Oct 2023

Knox Park Update

In August work began on the much-anticipated $2.2 million multi-use sports park at Morphett Vale’s Knox Park development.

Thu 21 Sep 2023

Membership for the 2023-24 Athletics Season is NOW OPEN

Membership for the 2023-24 Athletics Season is NOW OPEN. The summer season will kick off with our Season Opener on Saturday October 14 at the SA Athletics Stadium. This event provides a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the new season – we also encourage bringing your friends along to give athletics a go!

Mon 18 Sep 2023