Posted by Adam Bishop
Breaking News, Clubs, Coaching, Local, National, Officiating, School Events
Tuesday, 16th April 2013

Athletics SA is pleased to officially introduce our two newest staff members, Lauren Roberts and Natasha Hudoba. Lauren commenced in the new trainee role of Sport Administration Assistant in early March. As part of her traineeship, Lauren will complete a certificate III in Sport and Recreation with the theory components of the qualification completed through [...]
Posted by Kate Semiz
Breaking News, General News, News, Officiating
Wednesday, 5th December 2012

AthleticsSA is excited to announce the introduction of a new Official Incentive Scheme. Officials are very important to the effective functioning of Athletics SA and this scheme aims to reward current officials as well as attracting new officials, particularly parents or friends of athletes who are already attending Athletics SA Events. At the conclusion [...]
Posted by Kate Semiz
Breaking News, Officiating
Thursday, 22nd December 2011

Officials Information Session – Saturday 14th January 2012 What: Officials Information Session When: Saturday 14 January 2012 Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Where: Santos Stadium Cost: FREE! Who: Everyone! (No experience necessary!) Attend our Officials Information Session, and successfully complete the subsequent open-book quiz and you’ll be a fully credentialed Athletics Australia Level C Official. All [...]
Posted by Melinda Andrews
News, Officiating
Tuesday, 1st November 2011

Athletics SA now has an EDM (Electronic Distance Measurement) for taking measurements at field events. A training session will be held on Saturday 12 November 2011 at Santos Stadium between 10:30 and 12:30 for officials and others interested in learning how to operate it. If you are interested please contact the office (info@athleticssa.com.au or 8354 3477).
Posted by Melinda Andrews
Athletes, Breaking News, Events, General News, Local, Officiating
Tuesday, 27th September 2011

In accordance with changes with IAAF Rules and Athletics Australia new implement weights will be used in Under 18 and Under 16 girls Shot Put, Hammer and Javelin. The changes will take effect as of 1 October 2011 and will be used in all Athletics SA competitions including the All Schools Invitational. The weight changes [...]
Posted by Adam Bishop
Breaking News, Clubs, Coaching, Grants and Funding, Local, Officiating
Friday, 26th August 2011

Athletics SA is excited to advise that we have expanded! Funded through a successful grant application obtained from the Office for Recreation and Sport, Athletics SA has appointed Kate Semiz to the newly created position of Coaching and Officiating Coordinator. Kate’s background is in Primary/Middle School Teaching, specialising in Health and Physical Education, and more recently [...]
Posted by Melinda Andrews
General News, News, Officiating
Monday, 27th June 2011
Warren Davey, a starter and track referee with Athletics SA, warns us all about the importance of sun protection after his recent experience with skin cancer. His article is below. Article by Warren Davey
Posted by Adam Bishop
Breaking News, Clubs, National, Officiating
Thursday, 23rd June 2011

Athletics SA is excited to advise that it is expanding! Funded through a successful grant application obtained from the Office for Recreation and Sport, Athletics SA is now seeking a suitable candidate to fill the newly created position of Coaching and Officiating Coordinator. The part time (23 hours per week) 12 month contract position will drive the [...]
Posted by Adam Bishop
Athletes, Local, Officiating
Thursday, 26th May 2011

The seventh annual Pride of Australia Medal program was launched in The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. The program aims to unearth, recognise and celebrate our state’s unsung heroes. The Pride of Australia Medal is made up of ten categories – Outstanding Bravery, Courage, Heroism, Community Spirit, Child of Courage, Young Leader, Care and Compassion, Inspiration and [...]
Posted by Adam Bishop
Breaking News, Local, Officiating
Tuesday, 19th April 2011

Athletics SA official, Joe Stevens, has been awarded the prestigious, Athletics Australia Urban Hotel Group Volunteer of the Year award. Presented as part of the Athlete of the Year Awards in Melbourne on Sunday night, Stevens was recognised for his outstanding commitment to officiating in Australian athletics. Those that know Joe would recognise the incredible amount of work [...]