Australian winter season events postponed
Published Wed 18 Aug 2021
Athletics Australia (AA) wishes to advise that the Australian Winter Walks Championships and the Australian Road Running Championships have been postponed.
The events which were set to take place on the 12th and 19th of September respectively, have been postponed due to COVID-19 impacting border closures, restricting athletes, coaches and officials from participating in either event.
Athletics Australia Chief Executive Officer Peter Bromley said it was disappointing to postpone another event due to the pandemic, and confirmed AA would be doing everything possible to hold both events at another time.
“While it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold national events due to the ongoing concerns associated with the pandemic, Athletics Australia will endeavour to hold the Australian Winter Walks Championships and the Australian Road Running Championships at a time when all participants are able to travel interstate.
“In the meantime, we urge everyone to stay safe and remain diligent with their precautionary safety measures.”
The Australian Winter Walks Championships is an annual event organised in collaboration with Race Walking Australia and the host race walking club.
President of Race Walking Australia Simon Baker said:
“On behalf of the members of Race Walk Australia and all Race Walkers inspired by the terrific performances by our Olympic walkers, it is disappointing that the Athletics Australia Winter Race Walking Championships must again be postponed. Given the uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is obviously the right decision to postpone this event to protect the health of athletes, officials and spectators.
“RWA looks forward to working with Athletics Australia and the host, the Victorian Race Walking Club to eventually conduct these championships in safety.”
More information about the Australian Road Running Championships, which were to be held in conjunction with City to Bay, and the Australian Winter Walks Championships will be announced in due course.
By Sascha Ryner, Athletics Australia
Posted: 18/8/2021
