There are a number of activties happening around the state this month. Check out the list to see how you can Find your 30 in an event near you!
October 2009
National Walk to Work Day - Friday 2 Oct 2009
Now in its 7th year as a national initiative, Walk to Work Day encourages regular walking to improve health and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Walk to Work Day is a great opportunity for Queenslanders to find their 30 minutes of physical activity on Friday 2 October. You can get involved by simply walking all or part of the way to work or if you catch public transport, why not hop off the bus, train or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way.
For further information or to register for National Walk to Work Day, visit www.walk.com.au
AFL Masters National Carnival 2 Oct 2009 - 8 Oct 2009
A major national event on the masters footballers calendar. Teams from all states and territories are represented with team divisions from 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+ and veterans - over 55. The carnival is the largest AFL football carnival in Australia and attracts in excess of 800 players. More information: http://www.maf.asn.au/
Straddie Salute - 11 Oct 2009
North Stradbroke Island
The Straddie Salute is a triathlon with a difference. It consists of a 600m ocean swim, 18km mountain bike ride and 8.5 coastal run. The event also includes a less challenging 7km Fun Run & Walk option and the ‘Straddie Gift’, a 100m beach sprint open to all competitors and the general public. Set on one of Queensland’s iconic island destinations, the event offers a range of opportunities for the weekend fitness enthusiast. More information: www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au/ Ride to Work Day Wednesday 14 Oct 2009
National
Queenslanders are encouraged to find their 30 on their way to work on Wednesday 14 October, by getting on their bike to support National Ride to Work Day.
National Ride to Work Day is an annual event that encourages regular physical activity and an easy way to help improve the environment.
For further information about National Ride to Work Day, visit www.ride2work.bv.com.au/home
Coolum Kite Festival 3 Oct 2009 - 4 Oct 2009
Coolum Beach
In a celebration of all things high, mighty and flighty, the Coolum Kite Festival returns to the shores of Coolum Beach again in 2009 with a showcase of some of the best kite flyers from around the world. More information: www.coolumkitefestival.com/
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival - 28 Oct 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
Noosa
The award-winning Noosa Multi Sport Festival has grown to become one of the world's largest annual multi-sport events with more than 8,000 participants and many more thousands of spectators joining in for ‘as much fun as they can handle’ each year. More information: www.usmevents.com.au/ntmsf/index.html
September 2009
Festival of the Walks 29 Aug 2009 to 13 Sep 2009
Montville, Maleny, Flaxton, Mapleton
Fancy a stroll? The Festival of the Walks is the perfect opportunity to find your 30 while experiencing the magnificent walks through the rainforests and mountain areas of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. More information: www.festivalofthew alks.com.au
2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships 9 – 13 September
Triathlon World Championships - 7000 athletes coming to the Gold Coast
Up to 7000 athletes from around the world and Australia and some 60,000 spectators are expected to attend the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships to be held at the Gold Coast. More information: www.worldtriathlon goldcoast.com
Adventure Race & Junior Survivor Anaconda 19 Sep 2009 to 20 Sep 2009
Gold Coast
Adventure aficionados alert! This mass participation off-road race combines a swim, kayak, run and mountain bike. It attracts beginners as well as some of the best adventure athletes from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. More information: www.rapidascent.com.au
Townsville Triathlon Festival 20 Sep 2009
Townsville
A much-anticipated event on annual sporting and corporate calendars, the Townsville Triathlon Festival is a great combination of fitness and fun. More information: www.townsvilletrifestival .org.au
2009 Australian University Games 27 September – 2 October
Australian University Games - showcasing the best university sporting competitors
The six-day event will attract more than 6,000 participants and showcase the best university sporting competitors from 47 university campuses around Australia. More information: www.unigames.com.au
Archive - August 2009
Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run 30 August
Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane 2009 - enter in the 5km or 10 km event
Take part in Queensland's largest community sporting event and join with 40,000 other runners, joggers and walkers in this year's Bridge to Brisbane fun run. More information: www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au
Brisbane Ekka 6 – 15 August
Brisbane Ekka - bring the whole family and try out our great rock wall
Visit the Free Find Your 30 Rock wall at this year’s Ekka and get the kids to climb the 8 metre high wall. More Information: www.ekka.com.au
World Transplant Games 22 – 30 August
World Transplant Games - largest organ and tissue donor awareness event in the world
The Gold Coast Marathon - open to all ages and fitness levels
Includes the marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 10km run, 5km run/walk, and races for kids (2.25km and 4km). More information: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au.
Western Games 4 – 5 July
Inaugural Western Games - coordinated by the North Queensland Sports Foundation
Multi-sport events in Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Richmond, Hughenden and Charters Towers. More information: www.nqsports.com.au.
Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic 17 – 25 July
Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic - open to all ages and caters for all levels of fishing experience
There are some great prizes on offer as well. More information: www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au.
Find Your 30 at the Gatton Show 17 – 18 July
Gatton Show - fun for the whole family
Come along and visit our Find Your 30 display in the main pavilion at the Gatton Show from 17 - 18 July 2009. There'll be free activities, information on how to find your 30, and fresh fruit for all who visit the display. Hope to see you there! More information: www.gattonshowsociety.com.au.
Paluma Push 2009 18 – 19 July
Paluma Push - mountain bike ride adventure.
Approximately 50km long ride catering for all ages and skill levels. More information: www.rockwheelers.com.au
There are a number of activties happening around the state this month. Check out the list to see how you can Find your 30 in an event near you!
October 2009
National Walk to Work Day - Friday 2 Oct 2009
Now in its 7th year as a national initiative, Walk to Work Day encourages regular walking to improve health and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Walk to Work Day is a great opportunity for Queenslanders to find their 30 minutes of physical activity on Friday 2 October. You can get involved by simply walking all or part of the way to work or if you catch public transport, why not hop off the bus, train or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way.
For further information or to register for National Walk to Work Day, visit www.walk.com.au
AFL Masters National Carnival 2 Oct 2009 - 8 Oct 2009
A major national event on the masters footballers calendar. Teams from all states and territories are represented with team divisions from 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+ and veterans - over 55. The carnival is the largest AFL football carnival in Australia and attracts in excess of 800 players. More information: http://www.maf.asn.au/
Straddie Salute - 11 Oct 2009
North Stradbroke Island
The Straddie Salute is a triathlon with a difference. It consists of a 600m ocean swim, 18km mountain bike ride and 8.5 coastal run. The event also includes a less challenging 7km Fun Run & Walk option and the ‘Straddie Gift’, a 100m beach sprint open to all competitors and the general public. Set on one of Queensland’s iconic island destinations, the event offers a range of opportunities for the weekend fitness enthusiast. More information: www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au/ Ride to Work Day Wednesday 14 Oct 2009
National
Queenslanders are encouraged to find their 30 on their way to work on Wednesday 14 October, by getting on their bike to support National Ride to Work Day.
National Ride to Work Day is an annual event that encourages regular physical activity and an easy way to help improve the environment.
For further information about National Ride to Work Day, visit www.ride2work.bv.com.au/home
Coolum Kite Festival 3 Oct 2009 - 4 Oct 2009
Coolum Beach
In a celebration of all things high, mighty and flighty, the Coolum Kite Festival returns to the shores of Coolum Beach again in 2009 with a showcase of some of the best kite flyers from around the world. More information: www.coolumkitefestival.com/
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival - 28 Oct 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
Noosa
The award-winning Noosa Multi Sport Festival has grown to become one of the world's largest annual multi-sport events with more than 8,000 participants and many more thousands of spectators joining in for ‘as much fun as they can handle’ each year. More information: www.usmevents.com.au/ntmsf/index.html
September 2009
Festival of the Walks 29 Aug 2009 to 13 Sep 2009
Montville, Maleny, Flaxton, Mapleton
Fancy a stroll? The Festival of the Walks is the perfect opportunity to find your 30 while experiencing the magnificent walks through the rainforests and mountain areas of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. More information: www.festivalofthew alks.com.au
2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships 9 – 13 September
Triathlon World Championships - 7000 athletes coming to the Gold Coast
Up to 7000 athletes from around the world and Australia and some 60,000 spectators are expected to attend the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships to be held at the Gold Coast. More information: www.worldtriathlon goldcoast.com
Adventure Race & Junior Survivor Anaconda 19 Sep 2009 to 20 Sep 2009
Gold Coast
Adventure aficionados alert! This mass participation off-road race combines a swim, kayak, run and mountain bike. It attracts beginners as well as some of the best adventure athletes from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. More information: www.rapidascent.com.au
Townsville Triathlon Festival 20 Sep 2009
Townsville
A much-anticipated event on annual sporting and corporate calendars, the Townsville Triathlon Festival is a great combination of fitness and fun. More information: www.townsvilletrifestival .org.au
2009 Australian University Games 27 September – 2 October
Australian University Games - showcasing the best university sporting competitors
The six-day event will attract more than 6,000 participants and showcase the best university sporting competitors from 47 university campuses around Australia. More information: www.unigames.com.au
Archive - August 2009
Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run 30 August
Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane 2009 - enter in the 5km or 10 km event
Take part in Queensland's largest community sporting event and join with 40,000 other runners, joggers and walkers in this year's Bridge to Brisbane fun run. More information: www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au
Brisbane Ekka 6 – 15 August
Brisbane Ekka - bring the whole family and try out our great rock wall
Visit the Free Find Your 30 Rock wall at this year’s Ekka and get the kids to climb the 8 metre high wall. More Information: www.ekka.com.au
World Transplant Games 22 – 30 August
World Transplant Games - largest organ and tissue donor awareness event in the world
The Gold Coast Marathon - open to all ages and fitness levels
Includes the marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 10km run, 5km run/walk, and races for kids (2.25km and 4km). More information: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au.
Western Games 4 – 5 July
Inaugural Western Games - coordinated by the North Queensland Sports Foundation
Multi-sport events in Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Richmond, Hughenden and Charters Towers. More information: www.nqsports.com.au.
Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic 17 – 25 July
Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic - open to all ages and caters for all levels of fishing experience
There are some great prizes on offer as well. More information: www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au.
Find Your 30 at the Gatton Show 17 – 18 July
Gatton Show - fun for the whole family
Come along and visit our Find Your 30 display in the main pavilion at the Gatton Show from 17 - 18 July 2009. There'll be free activities, information on how to find your 30, and fresh fruit for all who visit the display. Hope to see you there! More information: www.gattonshowsociety.com.au.
Paluma Push 2009 18 – 19 July
Paluma Push - mountain bike ride adventure.
Approximately 50km long ride catering for all ages and skill levels. More information: www.rockwheelers.com.au