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Whether you're after CrossFit intensity or yoga serenity, here's what you need to know before signing up at one of the capital's bustling fitness facilities.
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Whether you're after CrossFit intensity or yoga serenity, here's what you need to know before signing up at one of the capital's bustling fitness facilities.

The eight-strong team from Tuggeranong has qualified for the Australian Sport Climbing Championships in Melbourne after a dominant performance that's put the capital firmly on the indoor climbing map.

As elite football facilities reshape the nation's sporting landscape, Canberra's investment in venues and training grounds is positioning the capital as a genuine hub for the beautiful game.

With membership surging and waiting lists growing, local youth clubs are proving that organised sport remains the heartbeat of neighbourhoods across the capital.

Whether you're eyeing the Canberra Marathon or your first triathlon, here's everything a beginner needs to know to join the capital's booming endurance sport community.

From the fields of Tuggeranong to the courts of Belconnen, local amateur leagues are experiencing record membership as Canberrans seek belonging beyond the digital world.

From the GWS Giants to international cricket matches, Canberra's stadiums need skilled staff and volunteers—here's how to join the action.

Lake Burley Griffin hosts triumphant open-water championships while multiple clubs secure medals at the ACT aquatics carnival.

In a weekend that saw several upsets across Canberra's amateur divisions, promotion contenders secured their spots while smaller clubs delivered stunning performances.

This week's outdoor adventure climbing results see ACT athletes claiming podium spots across multiple categories at the Southern Tablelands Extreme Sports Festival.

New figures show record numbers of young Canberrans joining grassroots clubs—but the data also exposes troubling gaps in access across our suburbs.

From Manuka Oval to the AIS, local venues hosted decisive victories and breakthrough moments that kept the capital's sporting community on edge.

Local gyms and CrossFit boxes report surge in memberships and competition success as athletes capitalise on cooler weather for strength gains.

New participation data reveals water sports are reshaping how locals approach health and wellbeing.

With the Australian National Triathlon Series hitting peak intensity this July, local clubs around Lake Burley Griffin are ramping up preparation for a decisive six-week run.

Canberra's youth sports clubs are thriving with 23% participation growth. Discover how grassroots soccer, rugby and netball clubs near Tuggeranong and Belconnen are rebuilding community bonds.

Local athletes claim victories across outdoor competitions as the capital's climbing scene continues its rapid ascent.

Behind every elite athlete who takes the field at GIO Stadium lies a network of volunteers, local clubs, and neighbourhood grounds that form the true backbone of the ACT's sporting culture.

The Southside club's dominant 2026 season has reignited interest in the capital's recreational sport scene and sparked debate about grassroots investment.

From the pools of Dickson to the lake shores of Tuggeranong, local aquatic clubs are creating inclusive spaces where swimmers of all ages and abilities find belonging.
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