COME AND GIVE ATHLETICS A GO!
OUR MISSION.
Port Adelaide Athletics Club’s mission is to actively support athletes of all ages and abilities in a coordinated, inclusive environment through fostering family, community and elite involvement in athletic activities.
We will achieve our mission by:
Actively promoting and supporting athletic inclusiveness for all, regardless of age, developmental stage or ability;
Providing for tiny tots through to masters athletic participation, competition and development;
Providing pathways for and supporting elite athletes;
Providing access to qualified Coaches and coaching resources;
Providing access to qualified Officials and Official’s resources;
Providing well maintained and relevant athletic facilities;
Enabling and supporting pathways and opportunities to become Athletic Officials, Coaches and Committee Members;
Complying with policies set by Little Athletics South Australia, Athletics South Australia, the Governing Bodies and respective International Federations;
Maintaining Life Membership benefits in perpetuity for members who have significantly contributed to the success of the Club.
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation the Port Adelaide Athletics Club acknowledges the Kaurna People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our club is located. We acknowledge their connections to land and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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FAQ’s
How Do I Join?
We have a range of membership options available for Little Athletics, Senior Athletics and Recreational members. Visit our membership page to find out more!
What competitions are there?
For Athletes aged 3-17 you can compete in Friday night Little Athletics meets, as well as Little Athletics SA competitions. For those 11 and older, you can compete at Athletics SA interclub and other ‘seniors’ meets or both if you are aged 11-17. More information can be found on the ASA Athletes and Little Athletics pages.
What are the fees?
Fees for all of our membership options can be found on the membership page.
When are training sessions?
Please see our open club training sessions page to see our full list of coaching sessions available.
What is the hot weather policy?
If the forecast temperature put out by the Bureau of Meteorology for Port Adelaide at 2:30pm is to be 36 degrees or above at 4:30pm, the Little Athletics meet will be cancelled for the safety of athletes and volunteers who are setting up. For Athletics SA competition policies, please see the Athletics SA policy document on the Policies page.
Do you have options for people not looking to compete?
Absolutely! We have a number of groups for people of all ages and abilities looking to get active but not compete. More information can be found on our casual training or membership pages.
