In August 2023 Hamersley voted to change its constitution to accept the registration of Senior and dual Little Athletics/Senior members. Members can now opt to compete in Senior competitions wearing the Hamersley uniform.
Athletics West provide opportunities for athletes to compete in the weekly “Strive Competition”. Athletes aged U12 (turning 11 in 2024) or older may register with Hamersley as a dual Little Athletics / Senior member or as a Senior member only. Please note that athletes registered with a Little Athletics club or centre are not automatically members of the senior competition and must complete a separate registration. The good news is that there is a discount for dual Little Athletics/Senior members.
Once registered, there is a fee to enter each event. Enter online during the week of the meet (check Athletics West website for closing times), cost depends on which regiistration type you have selected.
Senior Competition
‘Strive Go for 2 and 5’ competitions are usually held on Fridays (subject to season calendar) at the WA Athletics Stadium, Mt Claremont.
Strive includes a wider variety of events than Little Athletics, and includes all Olympic and Commonwealth Games events such as the Hammer / Pole Vault / 400m Hurdles / Steeplechase / 10000m etc. Throwing events often have differing weights, and hurdles, differing heights and race length than athletes may be used to. Athletics West follow the IAAF rules (some rules can be different to Little Athletics rules) and have different marshalling systems.
You do not need to be one of the ‘top’ athletes to take part in Strive. Athletes compete in relevant age groups, and many events are ranked/seeded so in the heats you will likely be competing against athletes be of similar standard.
Membership
Athletes registered with the Little Athletics Program will be required to register to for the Strive Competition Season separately and similarly athletes registered with the Strive Program will be required to register for Little Athletics if they wish to participate in both programs. Note that athletes should register for Little Athletics first to take advantage of this option. Competing at State events does not require additional membership as long as you are registered with Little Athletics or Seniors.
Uniform Shop
Athletes competing as a Hamersley athlete at Strive are required to wear Hamersley uniform (note this is different to club uniform). Order here: https://hamersleyathletics.square.site/
Training
Training for all athletes aged under 12 and older (registered for Little Athletics or as a Hamersley Senior).
Starting: Wednesday 11th October 2023 and then every Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Charles Riley Reserve, Wendling Road, North Beach.
Coaches include (more specialist coaches still to be confirmed):
| Sonia Ryan | Sprints | |||
| TBC | Distance | |||
| Carl Parlongo | Throws | |||
| Bruce Wilkins | High Jump | |||
| Gavin Sturdy | Long & triple jump | |||
| Kylie Giles | Long & Triple Jump, Hurdles. |
More information about Athletics West membership options.
More information about the Athletics West Strive program.
