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Marion Buchanon has been appointed Chief Walks Judge for the World Masters Championships. This is a great honour for Marion, who regularly judges our Championship walks and is always ready to give members advice on their walking technique. Marion will have a panel of highly experienced International Walks Judges.

John Gilmour, our Patron, is the first athlete to enter the World Championships. He will compete in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m Todd Davey was not far behind, becoming entrant number 2. Entries are flowing in. If you know what events you will compete in, your early entry will help the organisers.

Online entry for the World Masters is now open. See the information and links on the right sidebar. Entry instructions are clearly laid out on the Perth 2016 website. Potential WA entrants who have concerns or questions about the entry process can use the Contact Us button on the MAWA site.

Reminder: If you are interested in entering the Nationals in Adelaide 16-19 April 2016 please click on the flyer below for information: AMA Championships Adelaide Please note: Entries Close 11 March  

There have been some questions recently regarding eligibility vis a vis passport and residency status. Athletes should be aware that this is a WMA Championships and will follow WMA rules. The Local Organising Committee have no influence on either the rules, or the eligibility of any specific athlete. Athletes with any concerns should contact the…

A significant number of members have indicated that they would like a MAWA T shirt with the new club uniform design, as modelled by Joan last Sunday. We have therefore ordered some from our supplier – at this stage see Joan to request one. Price will be $35. But please be aware that AMA have…

MAWA has nominated the following athletes for 2015 AMA awards. The winners will be announced at the AMA Championships Dinner in Adelaide in April. Sprints/Hurdles…..Wendy Seegers Middle distance….Scott Tamblin Distance……Lorraine Lopes Jumps…..Melissa Foster Walks…..Lyn Ventris Throws….Tom Gravestock Most outstanding female athlete….Wendy Seegers Most outstanding individual performance…Wendy Seegers, (for her Australian 400m record) Congratulations to all…

Please note we are adding an AMA postal relay to the Track and Field program – we only have enough competitors to enter the 4 x 400m event. One race will be held on Tuesday night 16 February after the 100m and before the 5k – we have a men’s and a ladies team. A second…

With entries due to open soon,  we are looking to widely promote the Championships in the Perth region. We would therefore like MAWA members to promote the event through their workplaces, clubs, friends and relatives. These posters and information notes can be downloaded and used as you see fit. If you require full size posters…

The annual City vs country athletics meeting is this Saturday, 13th February. All MAWA members are welcome to travel down to Bunbury to compete. For more information, there are contact details on the Bunbury Regional Athletics website.