University of Canberra Wins Two Silvers at 2025 UniSport Nationals
More than 80 University of Canberra students across nine teams competed on the Gold Coast last October, securing two silver medals and a 1-0 finals win in women's football.
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Bush Capital Marathon Festival Expands Canberra's July Running Calendar With Ultra Events
The annual late-July event offers distances from 2km to 63.3km ultra as runners mark mid-July 2026.
Thousands Run Canberra's Iconic Paths During Autumn Marathon Festival
Each autumn, Canberra transforms into a runner's paradise as the Australian Running Festival brings thousands of participants through the city's most iconic avenues and lakeside paths.
Canberra Schools Unite High School Athletes Through Structured Sports Programs
School Sport ACT and individual schools run structured athletics activities that connect students through competitions and participation requirements.
ACT Schools Compete in Cross Country Championships at Stromlo Forest Park
The July 19 event at Stromlo Forest Park caps a busy winter period for Canberra school athletes balancing club commitments and representative pathways.
Canberra High School Programs Build Grassroots Athletic Community Participation
School and club initiatives across the ACT build community sport participation from the ground up.
ACT schools drive Canberra's grassroots sports participation to national highs
Canberra's sporting culture is fueled by school-led programs that anchor the city's high participation rates.
Grassroots Clubs Drive Canberra's NRL Success After Weekend Wins
Professional NRL and rugby outcomes in Canberra highlight the role of local community clubs and school pathways in sustaining participation.
Canberra's grassroots sports boom: 86% play weekly, leagues overflow
With 86% of Canberrans playing sport weekly and leagues from Kaleen to Gundaroo oversubscribed, the capital's amateur scene is bursting at the seams.
Canberra's 86% Weekly Activity Rate Reveals Thriving Fitness Culture
The city's 86 percent weekly activity rate shows sport remains woven into daily routines even as demand strains available venues.
Canberra High School ADP Athletes Gain Attention Across Multiple Sports
The Athlete Development Program at Canberra High School supports Years 7-10 students across multiple sports including athletics.
Canberra's Best Venues Transform Into Footy Finals Fever Zones This Season
The best places across the ACT to gather with fellow supporters and soak up the atmosphere when the finals roll around.
Canberra FC Extends NPL Lead; Amateur Leagues Reach Mid-Season Peak
A look at the latest standings across the ACT football and basketball circuits as competitive seasons intensify.
Gungahlin Cats Opens Touch Football to Beginners, Attracts Growing Participants
The club stands out among Canberra community options as residents seek social sports amid strong weekly participation rates.
Canberra's AIS and High Schools Power Youth Sports Comeback
Local infrastructure from the Australian Institute of Sport to high school gymnasiums supports winter soccer restarts and pathway camps across multiple codes.
School Pathways Direct Canberra Students Into Club Competition
Athlete development programs at Canberra High School and Canberra Grammar School are directing students into club-level competition while School Sport ACT coordinates the routes.
Canberra Leads Nation With 86% Weekly Sport Participation Rate
The capital's top national ranking in community sport involvement points to widespread activity but also reveals pressure on existing venues and leagues.
Canberra Athletes Chase Glory at 2025 All Schools Championships
The 2025 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics All Schools Championships at Lakeside Stadium set the stage for local high school competitors.