Put your military
skills & experience to the test
Darwin, Are You Ready?
Introducing the First-Ever Veteran Games Regional Heats – Darwin
Friday 22nd August, 2025
Backed by the NT Government and proudly supported by 1st Brigade, this inaugural regional event will be hosted at Robertson Barracks, 1st Brigade, Darwin NT.
Veteran teams will go head-to-head in a series of physical and mental challenges inspired by real-life military scenarios – all for the chance to represent Darwin on the national stage.
The champion team will earn a sponsored spot at the 2025 Veteran Games on the Gold Coast, October 11 & 12.
Are you ready to Take Up The Challenge?
Key Event Information
The Darwin Regional Heats will feature a more compact version of the Veteran Games format seen on the Gold Coast, delivering similar team-based challenges, camaraderie, and competitive spirit in a streamlined one-day event.
Friday 22nd August
Robertson Barracks, 1st Brigade, Darwin NT
9am – 4pm.
Robertson Barracks, 1st Brigade, Darwin NT
Participation Requirements
Any person who has served within the Australian Defence Force is eligible to compete in the Veteran Games. Competitors may be former or current serving personnel.
Below are some recommendations for teams to best prepare for the competition in 2025.
Training Tips for 2025
- 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
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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