As members of Balmain Athletics Club, you have the opportunity to participate in inter-Club competitions and events over the 2026/27 season. During the summer these include:

• Treloar Shield Series for athletes aged 9 to 90+ at various dates and venues - click here for more info;
• NSW State Relays for:
  • Athletes in the 8s  to 12s on Sunday 8th November 2026 at Sydney Olympic Athletics Centre (SOPAC);
  • Athletes in the 13s to 17s on Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November 2026 at SOPAC;
• Inner City Zone Championships for 7s to 17s on Sat 5th & Sun 6th December 2026 at ES Marks Athletics Track, Kensington;
• Region 8 Championships for 8s to 17s on Fri 12th to Sun 14th February 2027 at Sylvannia Waters Athletics Field, taren Point;
• LANSW State Championships for 9s to 12s on Sst 13th & Sun 14th March 2027 at SOPAC;
• Junior Championships for 13s to U20s on Thurs 18th to Sun 21st March 2027 at SOPAC;
• Combined Championships for 8s to 12s on Sat 20th & Sun 21st February 2027 at Dubbo, and Sat 23rd to Sun 24th January 2027 for 16s to Masters at SOPAC.

Important note: Some of the events listed above involve a selection process by the Club's Championship Team - namely, the NSW State Relays for athletes in the 8s to 12s and some teams in the 13s to 17s. 

Click here to complete an expression of interest (EOI) form. The purpose of this EOI is to create an email group of athletes/families interested in receiving more information about being involved in inter-club competitions. 

If you have any questions, contact info@balmainlac.org.au

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ANSW summary about the Zone-Region-State/Junior Championships qualification pathway

7s are eligible to compete at HART Sport Zone Championships ONLY, 8s can compete at HART Sport Zone Championships and Coles Region Championships, and 9s-12s are eligible for the full Championship Pathway to State Championships. 

Two Pathways to State/Junior Championships Qualification for 13s to 15s

• Pathway 1: Little As pathway = Zone – Region – State/Junior

• Pathway 2: Top 8 performances across the state, including those from ANSW events such as Country Championships and Treloar Shields.

Direct entry to State/Junior Championships for 16s (U17) and 17s (U18)

Specification: Refer to Events Specifications for the changes in Hurdles, Throws & Walks