Welcome to QMA - 50 Years + and Going Strong!
QMA 50th Anniversary Magazine
And Not Just Us - AMA 50th Anniversary Magazine
Queensland Masters Athletics Association (QMA) promotes fitness, fun and friendship through a range of athletic activities for everyone, from beginner to age group elite standard. Membership starts from 30 years through to 100+.
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Competition is conducted in 5 year age divisions, .e.g. M40-44, W55-59. The association currently has around 400 members from all walks of life, all levels of ability and all parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Thinking about joining in, but not sure? We welcome visitors to come along to the track and just get a feel for what's going on, or have a go at competition. All are welcome - check the Brisbane Calendar or Gold Coast Calendar for details. If you're not in the South East check out your Local Athletics Club - you'll be welcome to join in there too. And don't forget organized Training Groups for sprinters and distance runners - work at your own pace, all welcome.
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Click Here to watch the video of our Queensland Masters athletes in action at home and abroad
2024-25 QMA Half Year Membership Available
REGISTER HERE
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Check the QMA Membership Page for full membership information.
Winter Field Event Coaching Begins at QSAC
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QMA is again sponsoring Winter coaching in field events at QSAC on Sunday mornings, and it is open to QMA Members and others interested in learning.
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Cost: Track fee only, $6 payable by cash until a card system is setup.
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Confirmed so far:
Coach Darrin Coombs - Throws - starting 18th May
Coach Dan O'Sullivan - High Jump - starting 18th May
Coach Marty Stolberg - Long/Triple Jump AND HURDLES! - starting 1st June
Coach Dave McKean - Pole Vault - starting 8th June
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Check the Brisbane Calendar for the most current program, and come and get involved.
The Next Big Event -
2025 Oceania Masters Athletic Championships - Right Here in Brisbane!
Location: QSAC Brisbane
Date: 6-10 September 2025.
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REGISTER HERE - Closes 25th July 2025 9.00pm
(No late entries accepted)
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News Flash: the Early bird discount has been
extended to: Saturday 31 May at 9:00pm.
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Christmas Throws in July
QSAC 26th & 27th July 2025​
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​REGISTRATION - Opens 1st June, closes 18th July at 9.00am
Athletes will need to enter their National Member ID Number and will then be sent an email with a link to continue registration.
Interstate members who do not have a NM ID# should contact the convenor, John Milne.
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World Para Qualifying
Queensland Masters Athletics Invitational Series*
Shot Put (Saturdays & Sundays) and Javelin (Sundays)​
QSAC
24th and 25th of May
7th and 8th of June and
21st and 22nd of June.
*Ambulant and Seat Throws to be announced.
*Times to be announced
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ALSO NOTE: Sunday Winter Training at QSAC has commenced, check the
BRISBANE CALENDAR for detail
The QMA Uniform Shop has been re-opened, but estimated time for delivery of orders is at least 10 weeks.
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Please contact the Uniform Coordinator for further information.
Group Training - It's For Everyone!
A great way to get involved in Masters Athletics:
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Meet the Coaches
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Come to a training day
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Learn new skills
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Get fit and healthy
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Make new friends
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If you want, pathways from local competition to State, Nationals and World Championships
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Gorillas in the mist? No - QMA training groups at QSAC!
Volunteering at the Track
We see them every week - the dedicated handful of volunteers who ensure we have well run track and field masters competitions, in all weathers. We salute you!
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But they can't do it alone (or forever) - every competitor (or friend) is urged to put up their hand to help with an event or competition when they can. Volunteers are particularly needed on days when Championship events are on the program.
Safety at the Track
A reminder to all track and field competitors that the safety of yourself and others is paramount.
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What does this mean in practice? Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Before crossing the track always check if there is an event in progress. Never cross the infield when a competition is on, walk around the outside of the track to get where you're going. Ensure small children are supervised at all times.
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Stay Safe - protect yourself and others.
It's You Against The World!
Not really - but who doesn't have a sneaky desire to see how they stand against others in their country, region or globally. Well you can - all members of Australian Master Athletics affiliated state organizations (including QMA) have access to the World Masters Rankings site.
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Login or Register to access all the current years rankings.
Latest QMA E-NEWS
QMA ATHLETIC CHALLENGE
What's On at QMA -
Around the Regions
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Brisbane
Chairperson: John Milne
brisbanerep@qldmastersathletics.org.au
Track and Field Competition, Coaching and Training​
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​Note: Sunday coaching has been arranged - check the calendar for dates.
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Road Running & Cross Country
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Check the Training Page for training groups in Brisbane and Ipswich.
Gold Coast & Southern
Chairperson: Chris Brack
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Competition, Coaching and Training
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Check the Training Page for training groups on the Gold Coast.
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Toowoomba
Chairperson: Wayne Chesher
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Social media links coming soon.
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Sunshine Coast & Northern
Local Contact: Steve Hastie
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USCAC Athletics Calendar - Masters welcome to participate.
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Check the Training Page for training groups on the Sunshine Coast.
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North Queensland
NQ Contact: ​Rebecca Austin
northqldrep@qldmastersathletics.org.au
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2024 ANQ Membership Now Open - find your Local Club.
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Great Barrier Reef Masters Games
30th May-1st June
Entries close 18th May
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5th-6th July 2025
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26th-28th September 2025
