Member athletes have the opportunity to compete in:

* regular track & field and cross country competitions sanctioned by Athletics Victoria,

* specialist competitions including discounted entry to club-run competitions

* state and national championships (subject to qualifying standards). 

In summer, competitions take place most weeks between October and March, and include 10 rounds of the Athletics Victoria Shield League (AVSL) / interclub competition, specialist meets for those who wish to focus on specific events, and championships such as Victorian, interstate and Australian championships. 

In winter, competitions include 10 rounds of the Athletics Victoria cross country and road (XCR) competition, which take place between May and September, as well as state and national XCR championships.  

Members also have the opportunity to compete for club champion status in club-run events. These include the Collingwood Classic (typically November), the 100 yard championship (usually January/February), the Magpie Multi’s (October) and the 5 mile championship (usually August/September).

Junior athletes (younger than 12 years) are encouraged to join the Collingwood Little Athletics Club, which uses the same venue. You can find out more about the little athletics club via their website: https://clac10.org.au/