Join Nowra Athletics Club 2026-27 season
NSW Athletics partnership memberships are valid from the 1st of August 2026 through to the 31st of July 2027.
Benefits of Nowra Athletics Club Membership
All Nowra Athletics Club members are entitled to the following benefits:
- Participation in Summer Track and Field, Winter Cross Country competition plus organised social walk/runs.
- A range of social activities
- Insurance coverage in all Club events
- Access to free training and coaching
- Access to NSW Athletics competitions
- Opportunities for inclusion in representative team events
- Funding assistance opportunities if representing the club
- Regular emails and communications
- Promotion of member participation and achievements through News articles and social media
- Annual award presentations
- Great fun and great company!
Athletes must be financial members of Nowra Athletics Club in order to compete at any Club competition. Membership is also needed to compete in NSW Athletics and Athletics Australia sanctioned events and championship events.
Membership fees for 2026/27
We know that the cost of living continues to put pressure on families, and we remain committed to keeping athletics as affordable and accessible as possible.
Our registration fees have remained unchanged since the 2023/2024 season, with the Club choosing to maintain the same fees for the past two seasons despite increasing costs. For the 2026/2027 season, a fee increase is necessary to help us continue to operate sustainably and support the athletes, families and volunteers who make our Club what it is.
This year, NSW Athletics has increased its registration component by $8 per athlete. Nowra Athletics Club has kept our own increase to a maximum of $12.50, which helps cover the rising costs of running the Club as well as administration fees associated with NSW Athletics registrations.
Please note that our registration fees are made up of the NSW Athletics set component plus a Club fee. Registration fees are the Club’s only source of income and help us provide equipment, facilities, competition opportunities and a great experience for our athletes throughout the season.
Our youngest athletes remain a priority. We have not added any Club fee to the cost of our youngest athletes. The $78 fee for children born in 2022 or younger, and the $98 fee for children born in 2020, is set entirely by NSW Athletics, meaning the Club receives no income from these registrations. We are proud to keep entry to athletics as accessible as possible for our youngest members and encourage them to enjoy the sport for many years to come.
For junior athletes from 7 years through to 16 years, the Club fee component is just $32.50.
There is no registration fee for parent helpers, volunteers, administrators, NSW Athletics Life members, NSW officials, and NSW accredited coaches.
We greatly appreciate the ongoing support of our members and families. Every registration helps keep Nowra Athletics Club strong and enables us to continue providing opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.
If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship and would like to discuss your registration, please reach out to the Club. We are always happy to have a confidential conversation.
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Membership type |
Fee |
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Open Athlete: for athletes born in 2007 or earlier – this includes masters athletes – there is no age limit. This allows you to participate in all club events + all NSW Athletics events. |
$230.50 |
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Concession: for athletes aged 60+ years and are holders of a government concession card. This allows you to participate in all club events + all NSW Athletics events |
$180.50 |
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Early Athletes: for our youngest athletes to compete in club events only. This covers all local competition – Track & Field and Winter Cross Country. This fee is set by NSW Athletics. There is no Club fee for our early athletes. Tiny Tots: for athletes born in 2022 or younger 6s: for athletes born in 2021 |
$78 $98 |
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7s to 12s: for athletes born in 2015-2020. This allows athletes to participate in all club events, NSW Athletics winter championship events and some NSW Athletics summer events – including Country Championships + Treloar, High Velocity, Allcomers (for athletes born in 2017 or earlier) – but NOT Zone/Region/State. |
$130.50 |
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13s to 17s: for athletes born in 2010-2014. This allows athletes to participate in all club events + all NSW Athletics events. |
$130.50 |
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U20’s: for athletes born in 2008 & 2009. This allows athletes to participate in all club events + all NSW Athletics events. |
$180.50 |
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Community Membership – for social athletes of all ages. This is the membership best for those athletes who want to participate in local club events only. This covers all local competition – Track & Field, Winter Cross Country and Summer Social Runs. |
$98 |
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Club Volunteer or NSW Athletics Official: for non-competing members including Club Administrators, Technical Officials and NSW Accredited Coaches |
$0 |
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Parent Helper: for those assisting at club meets |
$0 |
How to Register
If you have never registered with Nowra Athletics Club or NSW Athletics, please register as a New Member.
If you have been a previous member of Nowra Athletics Club or any other NSW Athletics Club, choose Returning Member. So, even if you’re switching from another club, you’ll still pick the ‘Returning Member’ button.
National Athletes Discount
As a gesture of recognition for the outstanding achievements of our athletes, the Club is pleased to offer a 50% discount on the Club component of registration fees to athletes who have represented at the national level in the previous season. This initiative not only acknowledges the hard work and success of our high-performing members but also aims to encourage them to continue their journey with our Club community. For these athletes, the discount will be offered via a reimbursement after the fee is paid. Please contact the Club via email after you have completed your registration.
Family Discount
Do you have three or more people in your family that you want to register with Nowra Athletics Club? There is a family discount available. If there are 3 family members, each member gets a $10 discount. If there are 4 or more family members, each person gets $15 discount. All family members must be registered at the same time to be eligible. After you enter the details for your first family member’s registration, you will be presented with the options of ‘Proceed to checkout’ and ‘Register another member’. Select the ‘Register another member’ option to continue adding the remaining athletes. The discount is applied at the time of payment.
Upgrading Membership
To upgrade your Membership type during the season, log into your account then select Upgrade in the Membership Status section. You just pay the difference between the two membership prices. Contact us if you need any assistance.
Age groups
Age groups for membership categories/costs are determined by NSW Athletics. All athletes, both in NSW and nationally, compete in age groups based on year of birth.
Age groups for NSW Athletics competition are based on being under the specific age on 31 December in the calendar year in which the NSW Athletics summer season commences.
For example:
6s mean five years of age as at midnight on 31 December that year
7s mean six years of age as at midnight on 31 December that year…etc
U20’s means seventeen or eighteen years of age as at midnight on 31 December that year.
See more information about age groups in the Rules of Competition.
Open & Masters Age Groups
Master’s age groups will be determined as per the first day of competition, as per World Masters Athletics rules.
Multi-Club Membership Policy
The Multi-Club Membership Policy enables athletes to hold membership with 2 Clubs. If an eligible athlete wishes to be a member of a second Club, they will be required to submit an online expression of interest form for validation and approval by staff. The Expression of Interest Form can be found here.
Read the full NSW Athletics Multi-Club Membership Policy
The Multi-Club Membership is available to the following age groups as per the grid below
In summary:
- For those aged 13 and up: They can hold a full competitive membership with up to two clubs.
- Registration with their first club is done via that club’s registration portal. For example, register with Nowra Athletic Club HERE. This membership costs the full list price.
- Registration for the second club is done via application, completing and submitting the form found here. The cost for this can vary from club to club. A ‘second club’ membership with Nowra Athletics Club varies from $32.50 to $82.50 depending on the age category.
- For those aged 13 and up (including Masters):
- Athletes can represent either club at higher-level events (details to be specified on entry).
- At State relays, they can compete for both clubs, but not in the same event or age group.
- For those aged 12 and under: They can hold one full competitive membership and a community membership with any number of other clubs.
- Registration with their first club is done via that club’s registration portal. For example, register with Nowra Athletics Club HERE. This membership costs the full list price.
- Registration for the second club is done via application, completing and submitting the form found here
- For example, a 10-year-old can join a Little Athletics Centre to compete at all Little Athletics club nights and compete for their chosen Little Athletics Centre at Zone and Regional Championships. The athlete may also wish to also participate in Nowra Athletics Club Wednesday night track and field competition and Winter cross country. If they choose a community membership with Nowra Athletics Club in addition to their full competitive membership with the Little Athletics Centre, they will still be eligible to break Nowra Athletic Club records, earn points, win trophies, etc at both our club track and field and cross country competitions. As a community member with Nowra Athletics Club they will not be able to compete for Nowra at track and field championships conducted by NSW Athletics, however can compete for Nowra in all Winter Championships – cross country, road running, road walking.
Club Uniform
Local Club Competitions: Wearing the Club uniform is optional at our local Club competitions — although we do love to see our athletes proudly sporting the black and gold!
Representative Events: The Club uniform is mandatory for all NSW Athletics, State, Championship, and Team events. Athletes must wear either the club singlet or crop top, paired with plain black shorts, tights, or bike pants (preferably without prominent branding).
Uniform Compliance: As per NSW Athletics policy, athletes not in correct club uniform will not be permitted to start unless they have received prior dispensation from the General Manager – Sport Delivery (or delegate).
- If a uniform issue is identified after a race has started, the athlete will receive a warning on the first offence.
- A second offence will result in disqualification, which may be applied retrospectively.
Financial Assistance Obligations: Athletes who apply for or receive financial support from the Club are expected to wear the Club uniform at all representative or organised athletics events, unless they are required to wear a State or National uniform in line with event regulations.
The Committee retains the discretion to decline financial assistance for Open National Competitions or major meets if an athlete fails to meet this uniform requirement. We believe that when financial assistance is provided, it’s only fair that the supporting Club is visibly recognised.
Uniform Sales: The Club has a NEW DryLyte Racer Back Singlet! It is lightweight, breathable and built for performance!
We have a limited supply of these singlets in stock. Talk to a committee member if you’d like to try one on for size. If we don’t have your size, we can place an order for you.
For other uniform pieces, please see our uniform stock at the Shoalhaven High School grounds, or order online at Sports Magic.