I Want To Compete Overseas 

Welcome to the centre for information pertaining to competing at events hosted on international soil.

Here you will find information about opportunities to compete internationally, as well as details on travel insurance how you can register with Athletics Australia as part of IAAF Rule 4.

For more information, please contact the Athletics Australia High Performance Department on (03) 8646 4550.

PERMITS FOR ATHLETES COMPETING OVERSEAS

As per IAAF Rule 4, Australian athletes competing overseas require a permit from Athletics Australia to compete.  This includes all levels of athletes competing in any level of competition, including athletes on scholarship with a foreign university.  A Meet Organiser or foreign University should not allow an athlete without a written permit to compete.

An athlete competing overseas without a permit is not covered by any of Athletics Australia’s insurance policies.  Please refer to the section on Travel Insurance when competing overseas for more details.

It was recommended for 2005 and beyond that performances achieved by an athlete competing overseas without a permit will not be recognised by Athletics Australia, including for the purpose of qualifying for a team, SIS/SAS scholarship etc and any record set would also not be recognisable.

HOW TO GET A PERMIT
 - If you are a member of an official Athletics Australia Team, or are receiving support from Athletics Australia to compete overseas in preparation for an international team – YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT.  However you do need to provide to the High Performance Manager your competition schedule and any changes to this schedule as they arise.  You must be currently registered with a Member Association and be in good standing (i.e. do not owe the Association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc).  You must also have provided your current Training Location information to the High Performance office.  Until this is done, the permit is not considered to be in place.

 - If you do not qualify for the Australian Athletics Championships (i.e. meet the Open Qualifying standards) – YOU SHOULD DOWNLOAD AN INTERNATIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION (BELOW) AND FORWARD IT TO YOUR MEMBER ASSOCIATION.  They will issue you with a permit if you are a currently registered athlete and of good standing (i.e. do not owe the Association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc).

 - If you are qualified for the Australian Athletics ‘Open’ Championships - YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD AN INTERNATIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION (BELOW) AND FORWARD TO ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT (see details below).  For a permit to be issued you will need to be currently registered with a Member Association and be in good standing (i.e. do not owe the Association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc).  You must also have provided your current Training Location information to the High Performance office if you are on the Out Of Competition Testing List.  Until this is done, the permit is not considered to be in place.

To view and download an International Permit Application Form, please follow the link below.

TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR ATHLETES COMPETING OVERSEAS

Under Athletics Australia’s insurance policy, nominated athletes are covered for travel insurance while travelling overseas. Cover under this policy applies whilst an insured person is engaged in a journey (to and from nominated competitions) undertaken on Athletics Australia’s approval, including any incidental private travel that occurs within a one week period after the competition or approved training program finishes.

Cover under this policy applies to those athletes who have been selected to represent their country by Athletics Australia, or for those athletes vying for selection into international competition and travelling with the approval of Athletics Australia's High Performance Manager. Athletes are covered from the time their journey begins until one week following the completion of the competition.

HOW TO GET TRAVEL INSURANCE

- If you are a member of an official Athletics Australia Team you automatically are covered for travel insurance. If you are not following a set team itinerary you need to provide the High Performance Manager with your competition schedule and any changes to this schedule as they arise. You must be currently registered with a Member Association and be in good standing (i.e. do not owe the association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc). You must also have provided your current training location information to the High Performance office. Until this is done the insurance policy does not cover you. 

- If you are vying for selection into international competition and travelling with the approval of Athletics Australia's High Performance department you must apply to the High Performance office (details below) to confirm or otherwise approve any travel insurance covered by the Athletics Australia policy. You must also have an international travel permit from Athletics Australia. This requires you to be currently registered with a Member Association and be in good standing (i.e. do not owe the association money, are not under suspension for any reason etc). You must also have provided your current training location information to the High Performance office.

To view and download the Travel Insurance Claim Form, please follow the link below.