South Australian
Masters Athletics Membership
Following the Special General Meeting held on 4 February 2026, there are now only two categories of SAMA membership (in addition to Life Membership):
Full (competing) Membership
Full Membership is open to anyone aged 30 or above. There is a single fee payable by everyone ($30 each membership year)
Associate (non-competing) Membership
Associate Membership includes Social membership and no fee is payable.
See below for details of membership registration.
The SAMA membership year coincides with that of Athletics SA (1 October – 30 September).
SA Masters Athletics membership will be due for renewal on 1 October 2026.
A single fee is now payable for Full (competing) Membership. No fee is payable for Associate Membership, which includes Social membership. Only Full – competing membership includes Athletics SA (ASA) Recreational Membership.
Members must be financial to be eligible to compete in SAMA summer competitions, to win awards and trophies, and to enter Athletics Championships (including SAMA, ASA, AMA, OMA and WMA events). Membership also provides personal accident insurance cover whilst participating in any athletics events. Details of the policy are available here.
Membership applications and renewals for the 2026-27 membership year should be done online using a secure registration portal (click on the button below).
The portal is active for 2026-27 registrations.
This is our preferred method of registration (no need to complete a separate membership form).
Payment of the Full – competing membership fee of $30 must be made by Credit/Debit Card (all major cards accepted).
Once the portal has opened, please select either the NEW MEMBER or RETURNING MEMBER option, and then follow the instructions provided to select the appropriate membership type for yourself.
All Full – competing members have ASA Recreational Membership and are eligible to compete in the ASA Summer Track & Field Season with payment of applicable entry fees. For an extra annual fee, individuals may choose to upgrade their ASA membership to Silver or Gold in order to reduce the cost per day/event when competing in ASA competitions. The upgrade is done after registering with SAMA for the 2026/27 season (for details see the Programs page).
If you have any membership questions please contact
The Registrar
To register using the ‘paper’ form instead, please download a registration form using the button below, then after completion forward it to the email or postal address listed on the form. Payment can be made by EFT, cheque or cash.
Once payment is received your registration is active.
Coaching
Do you want to throw or jump further or improve your times? Then you might be interested in getting some specialised coaching assistance.
There are a number of coaches in South Australia who are prepared to work with Masters Athletes.
For further information contact the ASA team at pathways@athleticssa.com.au or phone Athletics SA on 8354 3477.
Members’ Benefits
To take advantage of the following benefits SAMA members must be currently financial with membership falling due on 1st October each year.
Discounts Available through Our Supporters
SAMA wishes to thank the following businesses and organisations for their support.
Exurbia (SAMA Sponsor)
– formerly Scout Outdoor Centre
134a The Parade, Norwood, SA, 5067.
P. 08 8223 5544
Outdoor clothing, equipment and accessories.
10% discount on all purchases for SAMA members.
Mention SAMA and quote discount code ZMA.
Arbonne Independent Consultant (Sports Nutrition)
P. 0418 890 054
$27 preferred sign up fee waived and receive 20% to 40% discount on all on-line products.
Fitness on the Park
64 MacKinnon Parade, North Adelaide, SA 5006
P. 8267 1887
Joining fee valued at $100 waived on gym membership of 3, 6 or 12 months
Sportspower Glenelg
Shop 2, 128 Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA 5045
P. 8295 1714
10% off store wide, excludes all sale items.
OTHER BENEFITS IN BECOMING A SAMA COMPETING MEMBER ARE
• Receive notifications about SAMA events and bi-monthly Newsletters
• Eligible to compete at all SAMA events
• Eligible to compete in SAMA championship events with age graded winners and certificates
• Eligible to compete in National and International Masters athletics competitions
• Eligible to compete in Bay Sheffield SAMA events
• Eligible to compete at all Athletics SA events
• Voting rights at the AGM and other special meetings
• Personal Injury Insurance when participating in supported athletics activities – provided through Athletics Australia (see here for details)
Member Services
World Masters Athletics Rankings Website
Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) has extended its agreement with World Masters Rankings so that all members of State Masters Clubs affiliated to AMA will get full access to the Rankings site at no additional charge.
Click the button to see more information including how to register for access.
Life Members
Click the button below to see a list of our life members.
