Masters Athletics Western Australia

  • Thanks from Lynne Schickert

    Australia Day Award Thank you to all MAWA club members for your congratulations on my AM award.  It has shown the regard that Masters Athletics now has in the wider world.  Your friendship and commitment to the club is valued highly by Bob and myself and we thank you.  Lynne Schickert

  • February Vetrun now available

    The February edition is now on the website. Go to the magazines tab to download the High or Low Res version.

  • Melissa’s on fire

    Congratulations to Melissa Foster taking advantage of turning 45 by setting new Australian records in the Long Jump and Triple Jump. Melissa’s long jump is only 4cm short of the World Record so she plans to join the growing ranks of MAWA’s female World Record holders.

  • January Tfnl now available and State Champs entry to open 1st February.

    The January TFNL is now available and packed with news and pictures. Head to the TFNL page on the website. And entry for the State Championships opens on 1st February and closes on the 23rd February. Head to the information sheet for all you need to know.

  • Congratulations to Lynne Schickert (AM)

    MAWA acknowledges the Australia Day Honour awarded to Lynne for significant services to sport and to the community. This is a wonderful recognition of Lynne’s work including the following: World Masters Athletics • Executive Vice-President, since 2018. • Member, Representative Council, since 2009. • Chair, Organisational Advisory Committee, current. • Secretary, Competition Committee, current. •…

  • Jumps at WAAS

    Dave Wyatt has had a number of requests to officiate jumps competitions at WAAS. As a consequence the following have been scheduled: Tuesday 13 February 2024 – High Jump Tuesday 20 February 2024 – Long and Triple Jump

  • AMA Awards – MAWA Nominations

    These were decided by a sub-committee comprising Steve Weller, John Dennehy, Barbara and Richard Blurton. The club salutes these outstanding athletes for their achievements in 2023 SPRINTS: Mandy Mason takes the nomination with her outstanding World records, (1 ratified and 2 pending), ahead of Adrian Mckenzie’s two M50 Australian sprint records. We have additionally nominated…

  • Act Belong Commit – we are a community partner

    Our club committed to encouraging and promoting masters athletics, general fitness and to provide opportunities for training and competition. It is well recognised that physical activity and engagement in a community is beneficial for our mental health, too. Act Belong Commit is a state-wide initiative encouraging people to take action to improve and protect their…

  • Help Please

    We keep our club membership fees low because our members give their time to help out with essential tasks. The club now needs volunteers for the following: Please contact a committee member or use the ‘Contact Us’ button if you can do any of these.

  • ROB SHAND FUNERAL

    The funeral service for Rob Shand will take place on Thursday 25 January 2024. The cortege will arrive at the main entrance of Karrakatta Cemetery at 2.00 pm for a cremation service.