🏃 MIE Athletics 2026–2027 Season is Back!

Get ready to get fit, have fun, meet new friends and improve your athletics skills in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment!

Athletes can try their hand at:

Dash & sprint events
Middle-distance running
Relays
Walking
Long jump
Shot put
Turbo javelin
Softball throw

Season Details

Start Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026
Training Sessions: Sundays, 9:30am – 11:00am
Season Fee: $150 for the full season
Location: Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster East
Season: October 2026 – March 2027

Please note: Some training dates have been adjusted around holiday periods and other events.

What to Wear

Running shoes
Shorts, leggings or track pants
MIE athletics singlet or polo shirt
Hat
Sunscreen

What to Bring

Water bottle clearly labelled with your name

Important Information

Special Olympics Australia Membership

All athletes and volunteers must have a current Special Olympics Australia annual membership to participate in training and activities.

If you are unsure about your membership status or need to renew, please contact Hamish:

melbourneinnereast.membership@specialolympics.com.au

NDIS Funding

Receipts will be provided following online registration and payment.

Athletes who self-manage or plan-manage their NDIS funding may be able to use their funding for Special Olympics activities that align with their goals.

During registration, please complete the NDIS questions to receive a claimable ticket.

More information: www.specialolympics.com.au/yourNDIS

Athletics Contact

For more information about the MIE Athletics program, please contact Ingrid:

melbourneinnereast.athletics@specialolympics.com.au

🗓️ Training & Events Calendar

Date	Time	Event
Sunday 4 October 2026	3:00pm–4:00pm	MW NG Training
Sunday 11 October 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training – Season Begins
Sunday 18 October 2026	—	NO TRAINING – National Games
Sunday 25 October 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 8 November 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 15 November 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 22 November 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 29 November 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 6 December 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 13 December 2026	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 31 January 2027	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 7 February 2027	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 14 February 2027	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 21 February 2027	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training
Sunday 28 February 2027	—	NO TRAINING – Labour Day Long Weekend
Sunday 7 March 2027	9:30am–11:00am	Track & Field Training – Location TBC
Sunday 14 March 2027	Time TBC	MIE Interclub Games

Dates and times are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to athletes, families and volunteers.

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