Athletics Free State is a sporting body with no political or social alignment to any person or organization in the Republic of South Africa. AFS is the sole organization responsible for administering and controlling athletics (Cross Country, Race Walking, Road Running, Track and Field, Trail Running & Mountain Running) in the Free State within the boundaries as defined in the Delimitation Clause in ASA’s Constitution.

AFS is the sole body affiliated to ASA from within the Free State, and as such controls athletics in this Province. A Head Office is established to carry out the administration of the Province, in accordance with the policies of ASA, at such address as may be determined by the Executive Board of AFS from time to time. AFS is a non profit organization responsible for overall development of athletics in the Province.