Oceania Athletics Masters Cup 2025 Registration

Oceania Athletics is pleased to announce the Nuku’alofa, Tonga will be the host of the Major Oceania Athletics event in 2025. The competition will begin on October 29th and run until 1st November.

After being due to host the Oceania Polynesian Regional Championships before Covid hit, OAA are delighted to be bringing International Athletics back to the Kingdom of Tonga for the first time since 1998. Tonga has previously hosted the 1989 South Pacific Mini Games, and the 1998 Oceania U18 Athletics Championships at the newly resurfaced and renovated Teaufavia Stadium will once again host International Athletics.  

Any athlete over the age of 30 is invited to compete in the Oceania Athletics Masters Cup, with 5-year age categories from 30, and the first three competitors in each age group will receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal respectively.

Athletesfrom outside the Oceania Area will be able to compete in the Masters events butwill only be eligible for Invitational Medals.

In addition to Individual Medals, the Oceania Athletics Masters Cup will be presented to the best performing male and female athlete according to the age graded tables in the following categories:

Sprints /Hurdles                                         60, 100, 200, 400, Short Hurdles, Long Hurdles

Distance/Walks                                           800, 1500, 3000/5000, 3000/5000 Racewalk, Steeplechase, Cross Country

Throws                                                            Hammer, Shot, Javelin, Discus, Weight                                        

Jumps and Multi                                         Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Pentathlon

Final Entries will close for international entries 1month prior to the competition, with local entries taken to 1 week prior to the competition. Masters’ athletes will be required to enter individually online via the OAA website and Entry Platform.

The Oceania Athletics Masters Cup is not only an opportunity for the athletes, but the coaches and the technical officials to step up to the next level of competition.  Oceania Athletics looks forward to building on this rich tradition which is fast approaching the Centenary edition of Secondary School Athletics in Tonga.

Competition Information

Date	Competition will run from Wednesday 29th October until Saturday 1st November. Competition will run during the daytime.
Venue	Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Final Entries	Midnight Friday 1 October AEST – UTC +10
Age Groups	5-year age groups, from 30 years of age. Athletes age will be determined by the first day of competition, which is October 29, 2025.
Events	60,100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000/5000, Short Hurdles, Long Hurdles, Steeplechase*, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Discus, Hammer, Javelin, Shot, Weight, 3000m Walk, Throws Pentathlon, Pentathlon, 4x100 Relay, Mixed 4x400m Relay, Sprint Medley Relay, Cross Country * Steeplechase will be confirmed in early 2025 on inspection of venue at test event. Cross Country will only be conducted if there is significant interest. This will be finalised 3 months prior to the competition. The Throws Pentathlon will be conducted with the individual throwing event. The first three throws will count towards an athlete throws pentathlon score. If an athlete is only competing in the throw’s pentathlon, they will only receive 3 throws. If competing in the individual throw’s events, they will receive 3 throws, and a further 3 if in the top 8 throwers.

Competition fees (in AUD)

There will be no administration fee charged for the Oceania Athletics Masters Cup

Fee for all events - $15.00 per event

Closing Function    $50AUD. To be held Saturday 1st November, with further information available by mid-2025.

Refunds

Prior to the entry closing date, refunds will be accepted less a $20 administration fee. Refunds after the closing date will not be accepted.

Privacy Statement

In this Privacy Statement, "Personal information" has the same meaning as in the Privacy Act 1988. Oceania Athletics (OAA) is committed to protecting and security of the personal information we hold about you. Personal information provided in this entry form will be used to:

• Process your competition registration
• Provide you with competition and results information
• Provide you with information about future Masters Athletics events.