October 7, 2021
Throwing Cage Safety and Selection

ADVICE TO TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AND FACILITY OWNERS Written by Denis Wilson & Graham Dwight Existing Cages Many of the older cages installed in Australia were purchased from overseas and are not designed for the netting to remain in place after the completion of a competition or a training session. World Athletics, since requiring more information…

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hammercage
October 7, 2021
World Athletics Rules Change Summary

The following is a summary and explanation of the Rule Changes, to come into force within the Oceania Area on October 1st 2021, and around the World on November 1st 2021. It with thanks to Brian Roe, International Technical Official and advisory to OAA for putting these document together.

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September 9, 2021
GTFA Elects New Board

Guam Track and Field Association (GTFA) recently elected its board of directors for the term 2021 through 2025. GTFA held its annual general meeting and elections on August 21, 2021 and subsequently, on August 29, 2021, the elected board of directors selected its executive board officers. Derek Mandell returns as president and Joseph Taitano retains…

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Guam
September 9, 2021
2001 IAAF Grand Prix Final Melbourne

It has been 20 years since the pinnacle of One Day Meetings was held in the Oceania Region. The 2001 IAAF Grand Prix Final was held in Melbourne, at Olympic Park on the 9th of September. The Grand Prix Final is still one of the biggest Athletics Meets ever to hit the shores of Oceania,…

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continental tour
September 8, 2021
Diamond League Final Preview

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This week, the Diamond League Final heads to Zurich. The Diamond League, which is the premier series of Athletics Meetings, began in 2010, and Oceania has had significant success throughout the short history of the Diamond League. The concept of a final for One Day Meetings began in the format we know today in…

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August 24, 2021
Paralympic Games – Tokyo2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 49 Athletes are set to represent 5 Member federations at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo: 9 Athletes currently Hold a World Record and   21 Athletes on Debut (team lists below). Oceania Athletics also acknowledges the three athletes from our Associated Member Federation – New Caledonia (Athletes Represent France) – Nicolas BRIGNONE , Pierre…

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paralympics