If you or someone you know is watching the 2026 Commonwealth Games and thinking, "I'd like to do that" look now further than training sessions or coaching with a Brisbane and Gold Coast based Accredited Athletics Coach Ryan Bidner.
Athletics is just one of many sports participating in the Commonwealth games and is further divide into event groups such as the Marathon and middle distance running, sprints and hurdles, jumps, and throws. You will see soccer, rugby, and swimming feature at the Commonwealth Games, but those are are all different sports separate from athletics.
Anyone can identify as an athlete regardless of age or disability status. Athletics is one of the most inclusive sports in the world. Some people choose to dedicate many years to the sport in hope that they'll reach the Commonwealth Games or an Olympic games.
Training sessions look different for everyone but usually require weekly practice, including a warm up, main workout or technique development and a cool down.
Whether you would like to master a new skill or socialise with likeminded people, athletics is offered in a rage of formats, from competitive squads, social recreational running, and modified athletics-based games for kids.
If you know exactly what you're looking for, you can book a session from the options below. If you still need help trying to decide, please complete the enquiry form for a personal assessment on what athletics can look like for you!