ACT MASTERS ATHLETICS
Postal Address - ACTMA Inc, PO Box 5049, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2617
Athletics for Men and Women aged 30 and over
"Fitness through Fellowship"
What We Do
Masters Athletics represent fitness, fun and fellowship across a range of athletic activities for men and women aged 30 years and over. ACTMA boasts a current membership of around 220. Everyone, from beginner to elite is welcome. Standards and performances are recorded in five-year age groups. Everyone participates in heats or groups at their own standard. Handicap events are especially popular, encouraging and rewarding improvement and fitness gained through the year. The philosophy of the Masters movement is PARTICIPATION. Come along and enjoy yourself in running, walking, throwing and jumping events. The ACTMA Flyer has further information, and you can find the latest ACTMA contact details, as well as the latest ACTMA Organisation Chart here. The ACT Masters Athletics Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/954610192455894.Our Main Activities
Monthly Running Handicaps
Run in forests and on trails around Canberra. Usually the last Sunday of each month at 9.00am (8:30am in November, January and February) at different locations around Canberra. There are short and long course running events and a short course walk event.
Run in forests and on trails around Canberra. Usually the last Sunday of each month at 9.00am (8:30am in November, January and February) at different locations around Canberra. There are short and long course running events and a short course walk event.
Monthly Throws Handicaps & Throws Pentathlons
Usually the Throws Pentathlon is held around the middle Sunday of the month and starts in the morning. The Throws Handicap is held around the end weekend of the month on a Saturday afternoon starting at 1pm. Both are held at the Masson Street Throwing Fields, corner of McCaughey and Masson St, Turner.
Usually the Throws Pentathlon is held around the middle Sunday of the month and starts in the morning. The Throws Handicap is held around the end weekend of the month on a Saturday afternoon starting at 1pm. Both are held at the Masson Street Throwing Fields, corner of McCaughey and Masson St, Turner.
Track and Field Season
Thursdays 6.00-9.00pm, October to March, at Woden Park. The program consists of varying events, including sprints, middle and long distance runs, throws, jumps and walks.
Thursdays 6.00-9.00pm, October to March, at Woden Park. The program consists of varying events, including sprints, middle and long distance runs, throws, jumps and walks.
Annual Masters Half Marathon.
is now postal. WAMA is now co-ordinating the 2023 Half Marathon.
The Social Aspect
Social get togethers are an integral part of Club activities and provide a great opportunity to make new friends and share fun experiences. Friendships have even led to the occasional wedding.Organised activities include:
Monthly Social Dinners Held at various restaurants and locations around Canberra.
Seasonal Social Functions Details of these are published in the club newsletter.
Tea, and Biscuits Provided by the club after most events.
Supper After track and field in summer.
