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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION PERMITS

WHY DO I NEED A PERMIT?

This section of the Athletics Australia website has information pertaining to competing at events hosted on international soil. World Athletics Rule  5 of the eligibility rules requires all athletes competing overseas to hold an International Competition Permit.

For more information, please email the Athletics Australia High Performance Department.

As per World Athletics rules, Australian athletes competing overseas require a permit from Athletics Australia to compete. This includes all levels of athletes competing in any level of competition, including athletes on scholarship with a foreign university. A Meet Organiser or foreign university should not allow an athlete without a written permit to compete.

An athlete competing overseas without a permit is not covered by any of Athletics Australia's insurance policies. Please refer to the section on Travel Insurance when competing overseas for more details.

HOW TO GET A PERMIT

If you are a member of an official Athletics Australia Team, or are receiving support from Athletics Australia to compete overseas in preparation for an international team you DO NOT need to apply for a permit.

I QUALIFIED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

If you DID qualify for the Australian Track and Field Championships this season you MUST complete an International Permit Application and submit it to Athletics Australia. For a permit to be issued you will need to be currently registered with a Member Association and be in good standing (i.e. do not owe the Association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc).

You should apply for your permit prior to travel.

INTERNATIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION

I DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

If you DID NOT qualify for the Australian Track and Field Championships (i.e. meet the Open Qualifying standards) this season you MUST complete an International Permit Application and submit it to your Member Association. They will issue you with a permit if you are a currently registered athlete and of good standing (i.e. do not owe the Association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc).