HOW TO JOIN THE VICTORIAN ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Joining the VAL is a simple process.
Complete a Registration Form and submit to the VAL. Registration categories are as follows:
| Type | Registration Category | Fee |
| A | Premium Registration - Athletes can compete in all Victorian Athletic League events | $240.00 |
| B | Standard Registration | $160.00 |
| T | Registered as Trainer Only | $100.00 |
| F | First Year Registrations - Over 25 | $100.00 |
| Y | Youth / Under 21 - Student Only | $50.00 |
| S | Secondary Student - First year secondary student competing in Youth races only | $10.00 |
| X | Free Registration - Available to first year athletes Under 25, and first year female athletes of any age who have never competed with the Victorian Athletic League. Free registration also applies to all New Zealand Athletes of any age. |
Free |
| I | INTERSTATE ATHLETES Must be a financial member of their Domiciled State League. Must complete a VAL Reg Form and return prior to or with first lot of Victorian entries. |
State Fee |
| C | Combined Athlete Trainer - Premium + Trainer Combined Athlete Trainer - Standard + Trainer |
$275.00 $200.00 |
Online payment of Registration Fees can be made with a credit card by clicking here.
The Victorian Athletic League will send you an entry booklet that contains details of each meeting and entry forms for all races.
Once you have entered a race, the League will email you your handicap and the date and time of your event. It is then a matter of turning up and competing.
Many athletes prefer to be coached by a Victorian Athletic League endorsed trainer, however you can also train on your own or with a non-registered trainer.
A list of Victorian Athletic League endorsed trainers can be found by clicking here. They would be happy to introduce you to the sport of professional running.
The Victorian Runners and Trainers Association (VRTA) comprise of volunteer runners and trainers who interested in developing the sport and are also willing to help new athletes get started. Contacts for the VRTA are available from the Victorian Athletic League Office.
Further information can be obtained by reading our Frequently Asked Questions.
