{"id":805,"date":"2018-07-18T00:08:09","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T14:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au\/?page_id=805"},"modified":"2026-10-11T23:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T23:12:35","slug":"senior-championships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au\/index.php\/senior-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Track and Field Competitions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Please also refer directly to the NSW Athletics website for up-to-date information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Treloar Shield<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Treloar shield is a series of organised Track and Field competitions held in the greater Sydney area between October &#8211; December. The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment while participating in our sport.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, you will get to share the venue with a few Olympians from time to time, but the event is pitched at all athletes (including Para athletes) of all abilities and standards, aged 10 &#8211; 80+.\u00a0 Everyone that is registered with NSW Athletics as an Open, concession or Little Athletics competitor (minimum age 9 years old) can compete.<\/p>\n<p>All events will be conducted in the following age groups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10-12s<\/li>\n<li>13-14s<\/li>\n<li>15-17s<\/li>\n<li>Opens<\/li>\n<li>35-49<\/li>\n<li>50+<\/li>\n<li>Para<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Age is determined as at 31 December for Juniors and the day of the competition for masters.<\/p>\n<p>While the series is conducted in a relaxed nature, all 6 preliminary rounds and the final are conducted at AA permit standard. This means you can use your performance to qualify for Junior or Open Nationals (or international competitions if applicable).<\/p>\n<p>A point score also operates so get your club mates out and about!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NSW Relays Champs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This team based competition is great for club camaraderie as participants do their best to perform and support their respective clubs. Both track and field relays are contested across 3 days at <strong>Sydney Olympic park athletics centre.<\/strong> Four athletes are selected per relay event, so there is plenty of opportunity for athletes to be selected and participated. ALL athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in what is always a very fun and friendly day with fellow Cherrybrook Athletes. Nominations will open on <strong>mid to late October\u00a0<\/strong>and once confirmed athletes will be informed via email of which relay(s) they have been selected for and team lists will be made available on our website.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Specialist Meets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Specialist meets competitions are open to all NSW Athletics registered athletes and take place from October to March in various locations of NSW. Specialists meets are specific to event group(s) eg. Throwers, High Velocity (sprinters), Jumps and Milers (distance running) competitions. The competition is graded allowing athletes of similar ability and standard to compete against one another. Runners are seeded in races based on previous performances and field athletes are grouped in pool(s) accordingly to their ability.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NSW Championship Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A number of state championships exists throughout the season that cater for different age categories and event disciplines including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">3000m Championships<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Combined Event Championships<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">5000m Championships<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Masters Championships<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Junior and Championships (Under 13\u2019s to 20\u2019s)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Open and Para Championships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winter Competitions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>West Metropolitan Cross Country Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The purpose of these events is to cater for regular competitors who use the competition as part of their training for the NSW Championships or the summer track season. Distances include short (2km), medium (4-5km) and long (6-8km)<\/p>\n<p>For dates, locations and costs please follow this link: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/westmetxcclubs.com.au\/\">West Met Cross country<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>NSW Athletics Cross Country and Road Running<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0number of state championships exists throughout the winter season (April-August) that caters for different age categories and runners abilities including: the Road Championships, Novice Championships, two relay events, short course cross country, long course cross country as well as the Half Marathon Championships.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NSW Athletics Walks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0number of state championships exists throughout the winter season for walkers (April-August) that caters for different age categories and abilities including: the Short Walks, Long Walks and a Team competition<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more specific information about these competitions please refer to the Calendar on the NSW Athletics website:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nswathletics.org.au\/events\/list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NSW-Athletics-Competition-Calendar-Button.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"58\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will be updated and reminded of all these events closer to the date by<br \/>\n<strong>Matthew Joyce (Championships Officer) who can be contacted on 0402 485 998 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>or\u00a0matthewjoyce89@outlook.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Thank you to our 2026\/27 sponsors<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><strong class=\"yiv9136513866ContentPasted3\"><a 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