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 is still available for the 2025-26 membership year.
Membership applications and renewals should be done online using a secure registration portal (click on the button below).
The portal is still open for 2025-26 registrations,
and includes the Winter Season.
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.
Only Full – competing membership includes Recreational ASA Membership and Insurance coverage.
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.
Subsidy of Event Entry Fees by SA Masters Athletics for 2025/26 Seasons
Following the successful 2025 AMA National Track & Field Championships held in Adelaide, the resulting strong financial position of SAMA will allow it to invest in the encouragement of its members to partake in a number of events during 2025/26 by subsidising their entry fees until 30 April 2026.
Full details of the subsidy scheme can be found in this document.
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 MEMBER ARE
• Receive notifications about SAMA events and bi-monthly SAMA Newsletters
• Able 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 ASA events
• Member monthly prizes at winter meets
• 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 until 30 June 2026. See here for details.
Click the button to see more information including how to register for access.
AMA Standards Certificates
Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) has introduced the AMA Standards as a way to recognise the performances of Australian Masters athletes. Many athletes may put in good performances but not at the venue where they may be rewarded by an AMA Championship Medal.
The AMA Standards Certificate provides permanent recognition of such performances achieved anywhere in an AMA approved competition. The process for producing an athlete’s certificate is simple and on an honour system.
Click the button to see more information.
Life Members
Click the button below to see a list of our life members.
