Athletics North Queensland

11/06/2026

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

07/06/2026

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

07/06/2026

⏰ 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.

02/06/2026

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

29/05/2026

🔥 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

27/05/2026

📣 Entry Deadline Extended! 📣

Members and non-members now have until Thursday at 9:00pm to nominate for this weekend’s event! Links below 👇

No partner? No worries! Simply note it on your entry form and we’ll match you with someone on the day 🤝

You also don’t need to be a member of an athletics club, so bring along your friends and family and enjoy a fun weekend of athletics for everyone! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Day 1 – Throws & Heavyweight

📅 Saturday 30 May
🔗 https://www.revolutionise.com.au/mulgraveat.../events/357289

Day 2 – Track & Field

📅 Sunday 31 May
🔗 https://www.revolutionise.com.au/mulgraveat.../events/345651

15/05/2026

🏃‍♀️🎉 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN! 🎉🏃‍♂️

The 2026 Survivor Physiology Bowen Track & Field Carnival is coming in hot 🔥
💪 Challenge yourself
🏅 Compete with friends
🎽 Represent your club
🔥 Have an unforgettable day

👉 Register now!
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/.../bowen-track-and...

13/05/2026

Reminder that Registrations for the Level 2 Development Coach Course close on Friday afternoon!!!

On the weekend of May 16th and May 17th, Athletics North Queensland will host a Level 2 Development Coach Course in Gordonvale. The Level 2 Development Coach accreditation is designed for coaches interested in working with athletes aged 12+ years old, who want to be involved in the Introduction to Training and Training I (General) stages of development, outlined in Australian Athletics’ Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adults. This level teaches coaches the basic technical models of track and field events and biomotor skills. It is appropriate for athletes competing at local, regional and state level competitions. For more information, please click on the link below.

Register Now - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnorthq/events/327792

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Townsville’s own Lindsey Hendy and Ainsley Ho**er along with Mossman’s Matt Sheppard on being selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games!!!

GLASGOW, are you ready? 💚💛

A history-maker and 16 debutants headline Australia’s 24-strong Para Athletics squad, set to represent Australia at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT👉bit.ly/CGA-ParaAthletics-Glasgow

01/05/2026

🏅 Best of Luck to All Athletes Competing at the NQ Games This Weekend! 🏅

The wait is almost over! We’d like to wish every athlete the very best of luck as you take to the track and field this weekend. Your dedication, training, and commitment have brought you to this exciting moment — now it’s time to give it your all and enjoy the experience.

📅 Make sure you’re prepared by checking out the final timetable here:
https://www.athleticsnorthqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-NQ-Games-final-timetable.pdf

📊 Stay up to date with LIVE RESULTS throughout the weekend:
https://qldathletics.anet.live/meets/71466

Good luck to all competitors, coaches, officials, and supporters — we can’t wait to see some incredible performances! 💪🔥