Charters Towers Athletic Club

Charters Towers Athletic Club is a sports club located in Charters Towers, North Queensland. Established in 1996, Charters Towers Athletic Club is a proud member of Athletics North Queensland (ANQ), which was founded with the goal of providing a united voice for athletics in the region.

The primary aim of the club is to address the specific needs of regional athletic clubs and their members. Charters Towers Athletic Club offers a wide range of facilities and services for both track and field events and recreational running. The club is affiliated with Athletics North Queensland, Queensland Athletics, and Athletics Australia, providing members with access to exclusive discounts and opportunities.

Individuals who join Charters Towers Athletic Club can enjoy all the benefits of membership, including access to exclusive member discounts, regular eNewsletters to stay up-to-date with active activities, and personal accident insurance coverage under the National Athletics Insurance Scheme. Track and field membership also includes membership with Queensland Masters Athletics for individuals aged 30 and over.

In addition to individual memberships, Charters Towers Athletic Club also offers options for clubs, organisations, and running groups to become affiliated with Athletics North Queensland. This affiliation provides insurance coverage under the National Athletics Insurance Scheme and a promotional package to increase exposure to the athletics community. Affiliated clubs and groups can also utilise the RevSport online club system for membership, merchandise, and event entry.

For event managers and race directors, Charters Towers Athletic Club offers event membership options. Event membership includes insurance coverage, a promotional package to reach the running community in Queensland, and sanctioning of the event by Qrun, Athletics North Queensland, Queensland Athletics, and Athletics Australia.

Charters Towers Athletic Club is committed to providing a range of membership options to suit the needs of individuals, clubs, and event organisers. With over 40 affiliated clubs to choose from, Charters Towers Athletic Club invites individuals to join and experience the benefits of athletics, including keeping fit, meeting new people, and learning new skills.

Membership options are also available for school-based athletes, offering limited coverage for insurance during specific times of the year and access to competitions, with the opportunity to compete at the North Queensland Championships and Australian All Schools Championships. It is important to note that school-based athletes will need to join a club in order to be eligible for selection at the Australian Track and Field Championships in 2024.

Charters Towers Athletic Club welcomes athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers of all ages and abilities to join and become part of the vibrant athletics community in Charters Towers and North Queensland.