Multiple disciplines
QMA Winter Training - State Athletics Facility or Main Track, Nathan
QMA session Brisbane
- When
- Sunday mornings
- Focus
- All field disciplines, by yourself or with a group.
- Cost
- $6.00 track fee ($12.00 if competing),
General training is on every Sunday of winter regardless of competition or what is being coached, so if you just want to have a try or have some practice come along any Sunday. (Note - winter training complete for 2026 - we'll see you in 2027!)
Sunshine Coast - General Coaching Contact
Sunshine Coast
- Focus
- All events
If you let David know your area of interest, he can direct you to suitable coaching options (sprints/throws/distance). We'll add more coaches to the new website once we confirm their books are open for new athletes.
Sprints
Sprints at the State Athletics Facility or Main Track, Nathan
QMA session Brisbane
- When
- 7am Wednesdays and Saturdays, all year
- Focus
- Sprints and conditioning for sprints
- Cost
- Track fee $6. Card only on Wednesdays, cash only on Saturday.
Sessions usually start with warm up exercises and a short jog around the track, followed by interval training and starts training. Participants always finish with a warm down of stretches and exercise. Everyone is welcome to meet afterwards for coffee and a chat at McDonalds, Sunnybank.
Early Sprints at State Athletics Facility or Main Track, Nathan
QMA session Brisbane
- When
- 6am Wednesdays, all year
- Focus
- Sprint interval training targeting 100m, 200m and 400m races
- Cost
- Track fee $6.
Sessions involve warm up exercises followed by interval training over various distances.
Travis Venema at Nudgee College Oval
Brisbane
- When
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, all year
- Focus
- Sprints training and coaching
- Contact
- Travis Venema 0409 263 579
- Cost
- Coaching and training fees apply, casual or monthly.
Travis is a qualified and experienced coach of Olympic, World Championships, World Relay, World Juniors, Commonwealth, Oceania, national and state medallists and athletes.
Adult Sprints with Harry Giles (Windsor & Mitchelton )
Brisbane
- When
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3.30pm
- Focus
- Sprints and hurdles training
- Contact
- Harry Giles 0472 715 096
- Cost
- No charge.
All welcome. Contact Harry for further details as the times can changed based on availability. Sprints and Hurdles Monday and Friday at Keith Beavis Oval, Windsor. 3.30pm (or 4pm during summer/very hot days). Hill sprints 3:30pm Wednesday at Teralba Park (along Osborne Rd, near footy club ovals), Mitchelton.
Sprints with TEES at Carina
Brisbane
- When
- Mondays from 6pm, all year
- Focus
- Sprints
- Contact
- Thompson Estate Eastern Suburbs Athletics Club (TEES)
- Cost
- Join TEES for $40 per year, which covers all training sessions. Vince Herbert Oval, Clem Jones Centre, 391 Stanley Road, Carina.
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Sprints Training at Gold Coast Performance Centre
Gold Coast
- Focus
- Sprints training and coaching
- Cost
- $4.80 track fee applies to all sessions. No coaching or training fees until you decide to commit to regular training.
Speak with Chris or Karen about committing to regular training. Location: Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway Bay.
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Sprints at University of the Sunshine Coast Track
Sunshine Coast
- When
- 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Focus
- Sprints - 100m to 400m
- Contact
- Michael Menner 0458 315 553
- Cost
- A training/coaching fee of $20 per session applies, paid to Michael.
Michael is a Level 3 Performance Coach. Disciplines: Long Jump, Triple Jump, Sprints, Hurdles, Relays.
Middle distance and distance
Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Ipswich
Ipswich
- When
- 4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Focus
- Interval training for middle distance and distance athletes
- Contact
- Chris Davis 0438 035 186
- Cost
- No cost.
Middle and distance with TEES at Carina
Brisbane
- When
- Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm, all year
- Focus
- Distance and middle distance
- Contact
- Thompson Estate Eastern Suburbs Athletics Club (TEES). Vince Herbert Oval, Clem Jones Centre, 391 Stanley Road, Carina
- Cost
- Join TEES for $40 per year, which covers all training sessions.
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Near Ipswich District Court, Ellenborough Street, Ipswich
Ipswich
- When
- 5am Sundays
- Focus
- Long run
- Contact
- Chris Davis 0438 035 186
- Cost
- No cost.
Alternative and rehabilitation
Deep water running at Yeronga Park Swimming Pool
Brisbane
- When
- 11am Fridays
- Focus
- Deep water running
- Contact
- Col Buyers 0434 731 565
Deep water running is a good alternative for athletes trying to stay fit while recovering from injuries that preclude running. A flotation belt is required, but one may be borrowed at the pool. The pool is heated and comfortable even on winter days. Stay and enjoy a coffee or healthy lunch at the pool afterwards. Yeronga Park Swimming Pool, 55 School Road, Yeronga.
