Interested in Athletics? 
Our club accepts ‘Get Start Vouchers’ – click link to find out if you’re eligible to save on membership costs
Do you need help to get ready for your school competition? Are you looking to improve your fitness, or is it just for the sheer enjoyment of Athletics? If so, Ipswich & Districts Athletics Club would love to help you.
The Ipswich & District Athletics Club is a long established and successful club. Our coaches are very experienced and regularly attend coaching clinics and seminars to keep up to date with the latest trends and advances in our sport. Please feel free to come along to any of our training sessions or contact us if you would like some more information.
1st October to 30th September
Winter Season (1st April – 30th September) Great for Cross Country and School Athletes
Cross Country (April – August)
Track and Field Season (September – March) Plus some track and field competition in winter
Age – Based on the age you are on the 31st December in the year of registration
Qld Sport & Athletics Centre (QSAC) – Located on Kessels Road, Nathan. Events organised/hosted by Queensland Athletics
University of Queensland (UQ) – Located on Sir Williams MacGregor Drive, St Lucia. Events organised/hosted by UQ Sport
Griffith University Athletics Track – Located on University Drive, Southport. Events organised/hosted by Sports Credentials
USC Sunshine Coast – Located at 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. Events organised/hosted by University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Club (USCAC)
All athletes registered with IDAC Club are required to compete in the club’s uniform.
Our standard competition uniform for female athletes is a crop top and bike shorts, and for male athletes, singlet and black shorts (or bike/compression pants). Uniforms are available for purchase from our clubhouse on any of the training nights.
| Ladies Crop Top | $40 |
| Bummers / Bike pants | $40 |
| Singlet | $34 |
| Shorts | $52 |
| Polo Shirt – Short Sleeve | $57 |
| Polo Shirt – Long Sleeve | $62 |
| Hoodie | $77 |
| Track Suit Pants | $75 |
| Coach Jacket | $85 |
| Polo Shirt – Long Sleeves | $62 |
Registration Fees 2022 – 2023 Season
Registration Fees cover annual club membership and the cost associated with your insurance and registration with our parent body, Queensland Athletics (QA).
To join our club, online registration is via the QA website www.qldathletics.org.au
| When | Monday and Wednesday Night 6.30pm to 8.30pmPlease ensure you bring a water bottle, towel and have appropriate clothing/footwear for every session (Winter training nights can be chilly!) |
| Where | Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Ipswich (Lion Street) |
| Cost | $3.00 per person OR $6.00 per family (ie: 3 or more) each training night. NB: This small fee assists the club with oval lighting expenses. |
| Trial Nights | Two trial nights are available for new members before registrations fees are required to be paid. NB: The training night cost noted above is still applicable. |
| Sunday Training | Some coaches offer Sunday afternoon training sessions. A nominal fee will apply and can be discussed directly with the coach. |
| When | By arrangement with Cross Country and Middle Distance coaches |
| Where | Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Ipswich (Lion Street) |
| Cost | $3.00 per person OR $6.00 per family (ie: 3 or more) each training night. |
