PAST Events
Come and Try Wheelchair Racing
Wheelchair Racing Sessions started 22nd July, 2023 (held weekly)
Wheelchair Racing Sessions started 22nd July, 2023 (held weekly)
Come join us at the Inaugural Ignition Para Athletics Come and Try day!
It is being run in Conjunction with the 9 Years To Go Celebration event across the Gold Coast and South East Qld. The event is for People with Disabilities of all ages and abilities, their families, carers and is a FREE event on July 23, 2023.
More information, contact: mentor4me2@gmail.com
Location: Griffith University (Gold Coast Campus) Athletics Track (G44)
When: Every Monday 4-5pm and 5-6pm (booking required)
For more information and to book a session, contact Garth at mentor4me2@gmail.com
Wheelchair Racing Sessions started 22nd July, 2023 (held weekly)
Wheelchair Racing Sessions started 22nd July, 2023 (held weekly)
Wheelchair Racing Sessions started 22nd July, 2023 (held weekly)
Come along and learn how to push a racing wheelchair. Learn the skills and technique to master the sport and reach your goals.
We have chairs and equipment to suit children from 6 years, through to adults of all ages. Beginners through to Elite Athletes are welcome.
Location: Griffith University (Gold Coast Campus) Athletics Track (G44).
When: Every Saturday 8am-10am (booking required)
For more information and to book a session, contact Garth at mentor4me2@gmail.com
Qld All Schools Athletics Championships
Wheelchair Racing Sessions started 22nd July, 2023 (held weekly)
Wheelchair Sports NSW and ACT, Summer Down Under
When: November 2-5, 2023
Thursday and Friday 5.30pm to 9pm
Sat and Sunday 8am to 6pm
Entries Close: 9am Monday 23rd October 2023
Ages
Able Body - U14*, U15, U16, U17, U18
*U14 is a two-year age group of 12 and 13 year olds (as at 31 Dec 2023)
Multi-Class - U15, U17, U20
Athletes can only compete in their correct age group and must be attending School.
Athletes represent their School. We strongly recommend the wearing of school sport gear.
There are trophies for Queensland Champion School overall, Championship Boys and Champion Girls School.
Wheelchair Sports NSW and ACT, Summer Down Under
Wheelchair Sports NSW and ACT, Summer Down Under
Wheelchair Sports NSW and ACT, Summer Down Under
3 days of Elite Racing
This event will allow Australian athletes to compete against some of the world's best wheelchair racers on the world-renowned AIS track. The 2024 meet will be held over 3-days, maximising the opportunity for athletes to compete.
All welcome
The event is once again open to all wheelchair racing athletes and seated throwers, allowing developing and young athletes to compete and challenge themselves against strong competition. Frame Running will not be included for the 2024 SDU.
Qld Athletics Championships
Wheelchair Sports NSW and ACT, Summer Down Under
2024 Australian Athletics Championships
To find out event information click the link below.
2024 Australian Athletics Championships
Wheelchair Sports NSW and ACT, Summer Down Under
2024 Australian Athletics Championships
The 101st edition of the Championships will be the culmination of another impressive domestic season and also act as a key part of the nomination process for the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams travelling to the Paris 2024 Games.
The event is for age groups through to Open and Elite competitors, who have qualified through the selection process for their State or Territory.