Veteran Heats - Gold Coast
Event format
The Veteran Games is an team competition that will put your military skills and experience to the test. Competitors will be required to compete as a team of 8, to solve problems and complete physical tasks drawn from military service and combat. You will need to train up to complete the Team Obstacle Course Challenge and other surprise events that will be revealed on the day. Each will provide you with the opportunity to showcase the skills, teamwork, and excellence of Australia’s contemporary military Veterans. Each team will be required to complete all events and the champion team of the Heats will be sponsored to attend the FINALS event later in the year held in SEQ.
Event dates & times
Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June.
Competitors will select which day they would like to compete on during registration. The team will then be given a time slot in which they will be competing.
The event will run all weekend between 8am – 4pm.
Registration details
Team Captain must register the team & team name first.
FREE Entry.
Event location
Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLD, Australia
Spectator Tickets
Come along and enjoy the family friendly event weekend. Tickets available soon.
Veteran Games Challenge - Open to the Public
Event format
Step into a military-style fitness challenge designed to test endurance, teamwork and resilience. Open to the general public, civilians, fitness enthusiasts and anyone wanting to experience a Veteran Games-style challenge, this event invites you to grab a battle buddy and compete in pairs as you take on a dynamic, military-inspired course featuring obstacles, static fitness exercises, and a 500m military-style run between each station. With a target completion time of 30 minutes, it’s fast-paced, functional and challenging — your opportunity to experience the Veteran Games atmosphere firsthand.
Event dates & times
Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June.
You will choose which day you would like to compete during registration.
The event will run all weekend between 8am – 4pm.
Event location
Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLD, Australia
Spectator Tickets
Come along and enjoy the family friendly event weekend. Tickets can be reserved here.
Veteran Heats - Gold Coast
The Veteran Games is an team competition that will put your military skills and experience to the test. Competitors will be required to compete as a team of 8, to solve problems and complete physical tasks drawn from military service and combat. You will need to train up to complete the Team Obstacle Course Challenge and other surprise events that will be revealed on the day. Each will provide you with the opportunity to showcase the skills, teamwork, and excellence of Australia’s contemporary military Veterans. Each team will be required to complete all events and the champion team of the Heats will be sponsored to attend the FINALS event later in the year held in SEQ.
Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June.
Competitors will select which day they would like to compete on during registration.
The team will then be given a time slot in which they will be competing.
The event will run all weekend between 8am – 4pm.
Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLD, Australia
Come along and enjoy the family friendly event weekend. Tickets available soon.
Veteran Games Challenge - Open to the Public
Step into a military-style fitness challenge designed to test endurance, teamwork and resilience. Open to the general public, civilians, fitness enthusiasts and anyone wanting to experience a Veteran Games-style challenge, this event invites you to grab a battle buddy and compete in pairs as you take on a dynamic, military-inspired course featuring obstacles, static fitness exercises, and a 500m military-style run between each station. With a target completion time of 30 minutes, it’s fast-paced, functional and challenging — your opportunity to experience the Veteran Games atmosphere firsthand.
Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June.
You will choose which day you would like to compete during registration.
The event will run all weekend between 8am – 4pm.
Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLD, Australia
Come along and enjoy the family friendly event weekend. Tickets can be reserved here.
Veterans Participation Requirements
Any person who has served within the Military is eligible to compete in the Veteran Games. Competitors may be former or current serving personnel, Australian or overseas.
Below are some recommendations for teams to best prepare for the competition.
Training Tips
- Stretcher Carry
- Rope Climb & Descent
- Swimming 50m in clothes
- 20kg – 50kg equipment carriage as single and pairs
- Obstacle Course fundamentals – Walls, cargo-net & more
- Knotts
- Basic First Aid – Tourniquet, Splints, Bandage applications
- Tire-flipping technique
- Shuttle run / short sprints
- Stores carry 100 – 200m
Veteran Competitor Requirements
Clothing Requirements:
- Camouflage pants (your choice)
- Boots (your choice)
- T-Shirt or Team Shirt (your choice)
- A Competitor may only register to compete in one team & must be a current or former serving military personel.
- Competitors and Reserves may be substituted throughout the Veteran Games at the discretion and tactics of the Team via the Team Captain through the event Staff PRIOR to the commencement of a competition activity.
- You will be allocated your competition time slot post registration.
- Each team must elect 1 Team Captain who will be responsible for managing their Team registration, Team check-in and Team communications during the Veteran Games.
Non-Veteran Requirements
Clothing Requirements:
- Active Wear (Long pants is recommended)
- Enclosed shoes (Trainers recommended)
- T-Shirt or Team Shirt (your choice)
- The Veteran Games Fitness Challenge is a new 2026 addition and is open to the Public
- You must compete in pairs
- You will be allocated your competition time slot post registration.
Insurance
We have obtained Public Liability coverage to ensure the safety and protection of all attendees. Additionally, we require all stalls and vendors to have their own Public Liability insurance and provide proof of coverage prior to the event to further mitigate any potential risks. We also highly recommend obtaining insurance for yourself to help mitigate potential risks and safeguard against any unforeseen circumstances. These could include:
Personal insurance can help protect against liabilities and unforeseen accidents that may occur during the event.
Travel insurance can provide coverage for unexpected events such as flight cancellations or medical emergencies.
Cancellation policy
If for some reason, including Force Majeure, the Veteran Games must be cancelled, all competitors and supporters will be notified immediately. Registrations will automatically carry forward to the following year and full refunds will be provided to any competitors that choose to withdraw as a result of the event cancellation. Further information will be provided specific to this in the extremely unlikely event of such an occurrence.
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