Get in your best workout gear and join sports scientists and athletes at The Zone! Meet and explore the world of sports science with data technology, interactive activities and workshops showing the latest in athletic developments!

This free activation occurs over the final weekend of the festival and is for all ages and sports abilities. Come and test your athletic skills and participate in a wide range of sports science tests and challenges, provided by some of Queensland’s leading sports and technology institutions.

Drop by, limber up, and unlock your inner athlete!

Drop-in Workshops:

• PARAStart Program (UQ): Explore UQ’s ParaSTART program — a dedicated sports training and research initiative for people with disabilities, supported by the Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies (QCOPS). Visit our stall to learn about UQ’s Para sports opportunities, try skill-based games, and experience what it’s like to participate in a Para sport.
• Queensland Academy of Sport: Discover how science and technology fuel Queensland’s elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Test your speed, power, agility, and endurance — just like athletes in the YouFor2032 talent identification program.
• QUT Sports Technology: Dive into the world of sports tech! Explore e-sports and virtual sports innovations, tackle live-streaming challenges, and even try your hand at commentating virtual games.
• Science of Fitness: Unlock the science behind your movement! Experience state-of-the-art biomechanics testing to uncover strength imbalances, improve performance, and prevent injuries. Whether you’re an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, this interactive experience offers personalized insights to help you move smarter and stronger.

Chat with a sport science expert:

Saturday:
10:30am – 11:30am
Sport Integrity Australia: Ask us about what we do as Australia’s Sports Anti-Doping Authority

12pm – 2:30pm
– Xanne Janse de Jonge: Ask me about the effects of female hormones on sports performance.
– Phil Bellinger: Ask me about enhancing sports performance through athlete profiling and individualised training.

3pm – 5pm with All Sports Physio
– Ask us, how strong is ‘strong enough’?
– Ask us about building strong bones through exercise.

Sunday:
9am – 10am
– Sport Integrity Australia: Ask us about what we do as Australia’s Sports Anti-Doping Authority

10am – 11am
– Billy Sullivan: Ask me how the body utilises food to optimise health and performance.

12pm – 2:30pm
– Madison Pearson: Ask me about the influence of a menstrual cycle on female athletes.
– Billy Sullivan: Ask me how the body utilises food to optimise health and performance.

3pm – 5pm with All Sports Physio
– Ask us, how strong is ‘strong enough’?
– Ask us about building strong bones through exercise.