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
2025-26 QMA Membership -
Registration Open
Register Here
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Check the QMA Membership Page for full membership information.
QA Relay Championships for 2025 are almost here!
Register Here
All members participating will need to register here and pay the $12 entry fee.
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The relays will again be held over 2 days - Saturday & Sunday 15 & 16 November, 2025.
At this stage there is no draft timetable available, but as soon as one comes to hand it will be publicized here.
This fun and competitive weekend usually includes the following events for both men and women:
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TRACK:
4 x 100m, 4 x 200m, 4 x 400m, 4 x 800m, 4 x 1500m
FIELD:
3 x Discus, 3 x Shot Put, 3 x Long Jump
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Karen Lakin and Tamara Paterson will be looking after the relay teams again this year.​
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Thank you to all the athletes who have already registered their interest for the weekend.
For those athletes who have yet to do so, if you would like to nominate to join a team, or if you are able to nominate a whole team, please let us know these details (via return email - mastersqldrelay@gmail.com) as soon as possible.
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Name/s
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Age/s
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Date of Birth
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Which event/s you / your team/s would like to compete in.
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If you are listing a whole team, please let us know your preference for the order of runners as well​
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Nominations for inclusion in teams closes Saturday 1st November.
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We look forward to hearing from you for this fun weekend of running, jumping and throwing with like minded friends!
Summer Competition in Brisbane and Gold Coast
Track and field competition for 2025-26 starts in Brisbane on Saturday the 18th October 2025 and on the Gold Coast on Sunday the 26th October 2025.
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Check the Brisbane Calendar and Gold Coast Calendar for details and entry links when available.
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VOLUNTEERS - we need more! To share the responsibility around, we are seeking to roster several people for each key task. This will mean that volunteers only need to commit to one morning every few weeks. Athletes, family or friends - we encourage you to put your hand up to help with these and other roles: Photo Finish; Meet Manager; Field Event Setup; Entries Officer. Please contact the QMA Secretary if you are able to help out.
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AMA Championships March 2026
Where: Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, Bruce ACT
Woden Athletics Track, Ainsworth Street, Phillip ACT
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When: 6-9 March 2026
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Website :https://canberra2026.com.au/
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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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18th October Competition
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Sunday Field Event Training continues at QSAC, 7.00 am to 10.00 am. Sundays are "Come and Try" days - all welcome​.
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Please Note: Those intending to compete in the Tom Gould Handicap on the 28th February 2026 must compete in at least 2 x 200m and 2 x 300m races during the season to allow handicapping.
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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
Competition, Coaching and Training
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Competition will recommence at Runaway Bay on the 26th October 2025 - check the GC Calendar for details:
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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.​
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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26th-28th September 2025
