{"id":255434,"date":"2026-07-31T00:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/the-summer-season-is-just-around-the-corner-aths-vic\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T00:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:27:31","slug":"the-summer-season-is-just-around-the-corner-aths-vic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/the-summer-season-is-just-around-the-corner-aths-vic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Summer Season is just around the corner! | Aths Vic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Athletics Victoria is excited to release its dates for the 2026-27 AVSL and Championships season, with Specialist and Club Meet dates to follow shortly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than 30 exciting meets scheduled from September through March, we\u2019re looking forward to another unforgettable summer of track and field following the success of the winter XCR Series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AV summer track and field season officially kicks off on September 2 with the UNCLOUD Victorian All Schools Track Relay Championships, but our clubs\u2019 eyes will be set on October 17, with the return of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athsvic.org.au\/avsl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AVSL<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 our staple track and field series. As the cornerstone of the summer calendar, AVSL will see more than 50 clubs compete across five divisions over ten rounds, all vying for the coveted Shield while also battling for promotion and avoiding relegation ahead of the 2027\u201328 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026\u201327 calendar has been developed following extensive planning to create a more logical and athlete-focused competition season \u2013 providing greater consistency for athletes, while strengthening the pathway from school competition through to club and championship participation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September and early October will focus on school athletics, allowing students to prioritise school competitions before AVSL begins. From October through January, the emphasis shifts to club competition and AVSL, before the season culminates with our major championship period from February onwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several key changes have been introduced for the 2026\u201327 season, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UNCLOUD Victorian All Schools Track &amp; Field Championships have been moved to the beginning of October. This change provides greater consistency for Athletics Victoria members competing in AVSL throughout the summer while also giving school athletes and their families additional time to plan and organise travel for the Australian All Schools Championships in Perth.<\/li>\n<li>Ballarat will host the Victorian Country Championships at its brand-new athletics facility, marking an exciting milestone for regional athletics. Following Ballarat\u2019s hosting in 2027, Geelong will welcome the event in 2028 following the completion of their brand-new pavilion, as Athletics Victoria continues to invest in showcasing regional venues as host of the Country Championships.<\/li>\n<li>For the first time in recent years, all major Track &amp; Field State Championship events\u2014including the Victorian 5000m Championships, Victorian Track Relays, Zatopek:10, Victorian Combined Event Championships, and the Victorian Track &amp; Field Championships\u2014will be held at Lakeside Stadium, reinforcing its role as Victoria\u2019s premier athletics venue and providing athletes with a consistent championship experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe believe this structure creates a stronger competition pathway for everyone involved in our sport. It gives athletes clear goals throughout the summer, allows clubs to maximise participation during AVSL, and ensures our championship events receive the focus they deserve as the pinnacle of the Victorian season,\u201d Athletics Victoria\u2019s Sport Delivery Manager Craig Wallace said of the new competition structure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Athletics Victoria CEO Matthew Duck shared his excitement for the summer ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOff the back of another strong winter XCR season, we\u2019re really excited to get the summer season underway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo matter your level, this summer calendar has something for you,\u201d Duck said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Athletics Victoria, we are eagerly anticipating another exciting summer season and extending our offerings to our current, new, and past members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view the\u00a02026-27 AVSL and Championships dates below. To learn more about Athletics Victoria\u2019s membership options,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athsvic.org.au\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 2026<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wed 2<\/td>\n<td>UNCLOUD Victorian All Schools Track Relays<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu 10<\/td>\n<td>UNCLOUD Victorian All Schools Challenge<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 2026<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu 1 \u2013 Sun 4<\/td>\n<td>UNCLOUD Vic All Schools Track &amp; Field Champs<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 17<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 1<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 24<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 2<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 31<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 3<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 2026<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 7<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 4<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 14<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 5<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu 19<\/td>\n<td>Victorian 5,000m Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 21<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 6<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 28<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 7<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 2026<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Fri 4 \u2013 Sun 6<\/td>\n<td>National All Schools Track &amp; Field Championships<\/td>\n<td>Perth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mon 7<\/td>\n<td>National Schools Team Challenge<\/td>\n<td>Perth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fri 11<\/td>\n<td>Zatopek:10<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 12 \u2013 Sun 13<\/td>\n<td>Victorian Track &amp; Field Relay Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 12 \u2013 Sun 13<\/td>\n<td>LAVic State Relay Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 2027<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 9<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 8<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 16<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 9<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fri 22 \u2013 Sun 24<\/td>\n<td>Victorian Country Championships<\/td>\n<td>Ballarat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 30<\/td>\n<td>National Short Track Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 2027<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 6<\/td>\n<td>AVSL \u2013 Round 10<\/td>\n<td>Various<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu 11 \u2013 Sun 14<\/td>\n<td>Victorian Junior Track &amp; Field Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 20 \u2013 Sun 21<\/td>\n<td>Victorian Combined Event Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March 2027<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sat 6 \u2013 Sun 7<\/td>\n<td>LAVic State Track &amp; Field Championships<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu 11 \u2013 Sun 14<\/td>\n<td>Victorian Track &amp; Field Championships<br \/>(U20, Open &amp; Overage Championships)<\/td>\n<td>Lakeside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athsvic.org.au\/26-27-summer-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athletics Victoria is excited to release its dates for the 2026-27 AVSL and Championships season, with Specialist and Club Meet dates to follow shortly. With more than 30 exciting meets scheduled from September through March, we\u2019re looking forward to another unforgettable summer of track and field following the success of the winter XCR Series. 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