Training Info & Clinics

Looking for a few training tips to prep for Noosa Ultimate Sports Fest? Check out our suggested locations, groups and clinics below. 

• Swimming
• Cycling
• Running 
• Gyms

Swimming

Join three time open water swimming champion, Trent Grimsey, for a FREE one hour ocean swimming clinic to prepare yourself for ZINC 96.1 SWIM NOOSA.

The clinics caters for all competent swimmers and will cover absolutely everything you'll need to know for your next ocean swim - starts, sighting, turn buoys, pack swimming and finishes.

Trent Grimsey is the current English Channel World Record holder as well as a number of other open water accolades, so make sure you come along and get the top tips from one of the world’s top ocean swimmers. Grimsey's other awards include:

• English Channel World Record Holder
• World Championship Sliver Medellist
• 2012 FINA Open Water Grand Prix Champion
• 3 Time Australian Open Water Champion
• 3 Time King of the Sea Champion

Clinic 1
Date:  Saturday 13th April
Time: 2.45pm for a 3.00pm start
Location: Meet in front of Noosa Surf Lifesaving Club (Beach side)
Cost: FREE

Book online now to reserved your spot by logging in with your current registration details.  You can also purchase merchandise when you register for a festival event. 

Clinic 2
Date:  Friday 26th  April
Time: 6.45am for a 7.00am start
Location: Meet in front of Noosa Surf Lifesaving Club (Beach side)
Cost: FREE

Book online now to reserved your spot by logging in with your current registration details.  You can also purchase merchandise when you register for a festival event. 

Noosa Aquatic Centre
50 m x 25 m 10 lane Olympic standard outdoor heated pool
6 Girraween Court Sunshine Beach Ph: (07) 5448 0288

Cycling

Training Group
Join Smiling for Smiddy for a weekly Wednesday ride on the Brisbane River Loop. This is a great way for people to warm up to the CYCLE NOOSA, and meet fellow cyclist. All levels are welcome! 

• Meet: Adam Smiddy Park, Park Rd, Milton
• Departs: 5.30am with coffee afterwards approx. 6.45am
• Distance: Approx 35kms

Suggested Routes:

Explore the newly developed Noosa Trail Network through the hinterland countryside. All trails are signposted and feature picnic shelters, water tanks, interpretive signs and scenic lookouts. THe trails are of various lengths, ranging from approximately 4km up to 26km.  Phone the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 07 5449 5200 for a copy of the Noosa Trail Network Brochure or download it here.

Running

Suggested Tracks:
View the course maps for suggested running tracks (5km, 10km and 21.1km)

Gymnasiums

Noosa Fitness – 'Franks Gym'
14 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction Ph: 07 5447 3040
Noosa Life Health and Fitness
5 Gibson Road, Noosaville PH: 075473 0111