Why choose South Melbourne Athletic Club ?
Discover the power of community and achieve your running goals with SMAC. Since 1929, we’ve been helping athletes of all levels reach their personal bests, from passionate beginners to elite competitors.
Whether you’re into cross country, track and field, or road racing, we have the training and support you need to excel.
Proven Track Record
Join a club recognised as one of Victoria’s best.
Structured Competition
Participate in a structured competitive season with Athletics Victoria and access expert coaching to elevate your performance.
More than Running
Experience the camaraderie and fun of a passionate athletics community.
SOUTH MELBOURNE ATHLETICS CLUB
Ready to take the next step?
Joining is easy and is done through Athletics Victoria – You simply choose your preferred membership package (hint – the AV Base is best for new members) and then choose South Melbourne Athletic as your club.
Or if you prefer to chat to someone please contact our President – Meg Hirst (meganjanehirst@gmail.com), to start your SMAC journey!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB ONLY RECEIVES $100 (adult) or $50 (junior) REGARDLESS OF PACKAGE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE CLUB EITHER USE THE DONATION OPTION ON SIGNUP OR THE LINK HERE
AV PAYG Base Membership
Perfect for starting or continuing your athletics journey, this membership allows you to access all rounds of the XCR and AVSL seasons as Pay as You Go per event with discounts to other events.
$290
Adult Open
$200
Junior
includes AV+Club Fees
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PAYG Discounted entry to over 60 events a year including track and field, cross country and road running events.
Individual PAYG entry fee for XCR is $50/$44 per event.
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Your own numbered race bib to use throughout the entire season.
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Exclusive access to State Championship competitions
All Inclusive XC Package
Base membership plus as a Cross Country Runner, you love the experience of participating in off and on-road events, tackling some of Victoria’s best run spots – from Hanging Rock to a fast 10km run at Albert Park.
$495
Adult Open
$385
Junior
includes AV+Club Fee
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Everything included in our Base Membership.
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Free entry to all 7 individual rounds of the 2025 On XCR Series.
If you plan to run in more than 4 XCR events then this is the one for you!
All Inclusive AVSL Package
Base membership plus as a Track & Field athlete you’ll get up and about when summer comes around. You love getting involved in a competition with your club and you can give just about any track and field event a go!
$435
Adult Open
$325
Junior
includes AV+Club Fee
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Everything included in our Base Membership.
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Free entry to all 10 rounds of the 2025-26 AVSL Season.
All Inclusive Max Package
Base membership plus the all inclusive package.
You love all things athletics – summer and winter!
This membership gives you all you need for the next twelve months.
$555
Adult Open
$445
Junior
includes AV+Club Fee
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Everything included in our Base Membership.
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Free entry to all 7 individual rounds of the 2025 On XCR Series.
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Free entry to all 10 rounds of the 2025-26 AVSL Season.
The fees above include an annual club fee of only $50 for Juniors and $100 for Adult Open, the remaining component is the Athletics Victoria annual fee.
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