Athletics in Australia

Sport Lived offers you the fantastic opportunity to participate in an athletics programme in Australia.  Whether you specialise in a track or field event we have affiliations with a wide range of clubs who can accommodate individuals pursuing different disciplines. 

We various athletics programmes in Australia throughout the year.  Individuals specialising in track events usually go to Australia during their summer (September - March) when the majority of competitions take place.  Cross country runners usually go to Australia between March/April - August). 

In Brisbane, we run a 12 week programme between March and July and an 8 week athletics programme during July and August ideal for university students or those not taking a gap year.  As well as having outstanding athletics facilities Brisbane also has warm weather throughout the year so you’re guaranteed loads of sunshine whenever you choose to visit.

We organise for people to join athletics clubs in the main cities in Australia – Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.  In each city we have handpicked the best athletics clubs who offer excellent coaching, facilities and top social scenes.   Most of the clubs where our participants join have specialist coaches for each event, an on site gym and a number of Australian representatives. 

Most clubs have training sessions every night of the week and the majority of members train 3-4 times a week.  In each city clubs take part in inter-club competitions.  Events for these are usually held on Saturdays but there are some twilight competitions during the Summer. 

Most athletics clubs have large junior sections and we encourage all Sport Lived participants to get involved in coaching juniors during their time in Australia.  Coaching is lots of fun and a great way to develop key skills such as leadership, communication and organisational skills.

In addition to the sporting benefits, you’ll live alongside other Sport Lived participants in 4 star city centre apartments, where you’ll be near nightlife, places where you can work and public transport.  Sport Lived staff are on hand 24/7 and organise regular social events throughout your programme.

 

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Athletics in Australia
The price of all play sport programmes include:	Location Price* Dates 2008/09          Sydney £5,495  16/3/09 - 22/8/09  Brisbane £3,095 23/3/09 - 21/6/09  Brisbane £2,495 6/7/09 - 30/8/09     2009/10       Melbourne £5,995  28/9/09 - 7/3/10   Melbourne  £3,295 28/9/09 - 6/12/09 Melbourne  £3,595  18/1/10 - 28/3/10 Melbourne £3,695 5/4/10 - 27/6/10 Brisbane £5,595 28/9/09 - 21/3/10 Brisbane £2,995 11/1/10 - 21/3/10 Brisbane £3,495 22/3/10 - 20/6/10 Brisbane £2,495 6/7/10 - 30/8/10 Sydney £5,995 15/3/10 - 22/8/10
4 star city centre accommodation (including rent, furnishings and most bills) Club membership subscription Overseas programme co-ordinator available 24/7 Assistance in organising flights, visas & travel insurance Pre-departure briefing Handbook with useful information Airport Pickup Regular overseas social events Assistance in finding work
*Bond of £300 payable in addition to the programme fee

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