Maurie Plant’s contribution to regional and global athletics is unique – almost certainly never to be replicated by a single person. His legacy to Oceania and World Athletics will be felt for many years after his untimely passing in January 2020. As early as the 1980s, Maurie was keen to find competition on the world…
Anne Lord “graduated” from an impressive career as an athlete to find a real niche in administration of athletics – of which her country, Oceania Athletics and World Athletics have been substantial beneficiaries. Anne was five times a national junior champion across both track and field and cross-country before moving to senior ranks and becoming…
Oceania Athletics is pleased to announce 2021 Oceania Athletics Virtual Championships. With the world, and especially the Pacific feeling the effects of the Global Covid-19 Pandemic, it has meant that it is now, over 2 years, since we have been able to gather as an Oceania Athletics Family in person. However, with travel on the…
The Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Council is delighted to announce the appointment of the Oceania Athletics Coaches’ Association. The appointment is established in line with the OAA Constitution and Development Commission Terms of Reference and will ensure that all aspects of our sport in each of our Oceania Federations is well serviced with highly trained coaches. OAA…
Oceania Athletics has the great pleasure in announcing the formation of the Oceania Athletics Technical Officials’ Advisory Committee, the Oceania Athletics Association is calling for Expressions of Interest to be considered for the Oceania Athletics Technical Officials Advisory Committee. OAA sees the support and development of Technical Officials within the Area as an important pillar, and…
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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