RSL Active EVENTS
Upcoming National Events
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55th RSL National Bowls Carnival
29th April to 6th May
The 55th National RSL Bowls Carnival will be held at Marion Bowling Club, Adelaide, South Australia. Registration is now closed.
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Long Ride Australia
23 May - 1 June 2024
The ultimate roadie with a purpose!This biennial event brings together 300+ riders from seven states on a group motorbike ride across Australia. While each journey is unique, all riders come together with a common destination: Port Douglas. As a charitable event all funds raised go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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RSL Remembrance Ride
November 2024
The RSL Remembrance Ride provides an opportunity for veterans to challenge themselves in a mentally supportive environment whilst riding a scenic trail. Expressions of interest are now open.
Find an event in your state:
National Sport and Recreation Programs
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RSL Active - Strava Clubs
RSL Active has created virtual Clubs for Cyclists and Runners/Walkers using the popular Strava App. Join and connect with a like-minded community, share common goals and participate in friendly challenges all while keeping fit!
The Clubs are open to veterans and their families from all across Australia, so no matter where you are based you can get involved – it is surprisingly motivating!
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OneWave Fluro Fridays - Surfing
Fluro Friday’s are conducted at beaches all across Australia. Join a sunrise surfing session, dress up in the brightest outfits possible and share stories and surf to raise awareness of mental health. Everyone is welcome and you don't need to be a great surfer to be involved.
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Parkrun
Parkrun delivers weekly 5km events in parks across the country, coordinated entirely by local volunteers. Parkrun is focused on bringing together communities and having fun. It’s a great way for veterans and their families to connect with the wider veteran community each week. Run, walk, or roll – everybody is welcome!
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Saltwater Veterans - Sailing
Saltwater Veterans give all current and ex-serving ADF members the opportunity to get together and out on the water for free (or very low cost)! Check out their website for upcoming events taking place in Sydney, Nowra and Adelaide.
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Trojan's Trek Adventures
Getting out in the bush can provide the circuit breaker needed to improve mental wellbeing. Trojan’s Trek takes ex-service personnel on wilderness adventures and provides peer to peer support and therapy.
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ADF Adaptive Sports Program
The ADF Adaptive Sport Program is a multi-sport program for wounded, injured or ill serving and former serving military personnel and includes both domestic and international events.
Past events
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RSL REMEMBRANCE RIDE - NOV 2023
Due to popular demand, the Remembrance Ride was back again in November taking on 435kms of the High Monaro.
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Australian Drone Nationals
In August 2023 RSL Australia sponsored a team of veterans to participate and compete in the fast-paced and exciting sport of Drone Racing at the Australian Drone Nationals in Townsville.
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City2Surf - 14km Fun Run/Walk
Well done to the team of over 100 veterans and their families who competed with the RSL NSW Sport & Recreation team at City2Surf in Sydney on 13 August 2023.
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RSL Remembrance Ride 2023
In May 2023, the RSL Remembrance Ride team of veteran riders completed a 430km ride of the Central West Cycle (CWC) Trail in NSW.
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Kirra Longboard Klassic 2023
RSL Active proudly sponsored the Kirra Longboard Klassic again in 2023. This family-friendly longboard event was designed to bring like-minded people together for a fun day of surfing. RSL Active was the major sponsor of the ADF division, enabling contestants to compete free of charge.
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RSL Remembrance Ride 2022
In May 2022, the RSL Remembrance Ride team successfully completed a 920km ride across the iconic Mawson Trail in South Australia.
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Kirra Longboard Klassic 2022
RSL Active proudly sponsored the Kirra Longboard Klassic in 2022. This family-friendly longboard event was designed to bring like-minded people together for a fun day of surfing.
We’re on the lookout for more veteran-focused wellbeing events
Knowing the power of community connections and shared goals, we continue to seek new and exciting ways to engage our veteran community across a wide range of age groups.
If you know of an established sport or recreation organisation that actively supports veterans, please get in touch: enquiries@rsl.org.au