UTS Norths Athletics Club has a proud history dating back to its formation as the Northern Suburbs Amateur Athletic Club in Sydney in 1927. In 1982, the club amalgamated with the Northern Suburbs Women’s Amateur Athletic Club, bringing together a strong tradition of men’s and women’s athletics.
In 1994, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) joined with the club, continuing a long-standing connection with university athletics in Sydney and providing significant opportunities for growth and development. Following this partnership, the club adopted the name UTS Northern Suburbs Athletics Club, reflecting the strong relationship between the club and UTS.
UTS Norths Athletics Club welcomes athletes from 12 to 90 years of age and caters for all levels of ability, from beginners through to experienced competitors. The club supports athletes across all disciplines, including sprinters, jumpers, distance runners, and throwers, providing access to excellent training facilities, qualified coaches, and a wide range of competition opportunities.
UTS Norths Athletics Club has been based at Rotary Athletics Field, Chatswood West, since 1965. The venue has a proud history as one of Sydney’s leading grass athletics facilities, supporting generations of athletes across a wide range of events.
The facility includes an eight-lane grass track, dedicated 110m hurdles and 100m sprint lanes, along with competition areas for high jump, long jump, triple jump, discus, shot put, hammer throw, and javelin. The Rotary Athletics Field clubhouse also features a fully equipped gymnasium, made possible through the ongoing support of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The gym is available for use by eligible club members at no additional cost.
Rotary Athletics Field is currently undergoing a significant redevelopment, including the installation of a six-lane synthetic infield track, a synthetic javelin runway, and four synthetic long jump/triple jump runways. These upgrades will provide athletes with a modern, high-quality training and competition facility, enhancing safety, improving performance opportunities, and enabling more consistent year-round use. The redevelopment will further strengthen Rotary Athletics Field as a premier athletics venue for the Northern Sydney community.
Rotary Athletics Field is uniquely located in a beautiful bushland setting on the banks of the Lane Cove River, providing an inspiring environment for athletes to train and compete.
UTS Norths Athletics Club welcomes new members of all ages and abilities, offering quality coaching, excellent training facilities, and opportunities to participate in athletics across all disciplines. The club is committed to supporting athletes at every level, from those developing their skills through to experienced competitors.
A key focus of the club is to support UTS students by providing access to coaching, training, and competition opportunities, helping to strengthen the University’s presence and success in Australian university athletics.
Club training sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, providing members with regular opportunities to train and develop within a supportive athletics community.
