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UQ Sport Gatton

Locality: Gatton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5460 1425

Address: University of Queensland 4343 Gatton, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 UPDATE 4.07PM Looks like the rain is going to be here for a while. Whilst we have no lightning at the moment ring 07 5460 1425 to check if the pool is open. Thanks Storm hitting the Gym & Pool. Pool is closed for now. Gym is still open as normal. Sorry for the inconvenience

24.01.2022 Asking for a friend

24.01.2022 ENDS MIDNIGHT NEW YEAR SALE This is your last chance to score a 3 Month ALL ACCESS Membership for only $170 What’s in an ALL ACCESS Membership?... Weights & Cardio Gym 25m Heated Pool Access Unlimited Group Fitness Classes But this offer is only valid for another few hours, so jump online and grab yours while there’s still some left https://bit.ly/2K3JfFf

24.01.2022 Due to instructor illness BodyPump (26th), Shadow Boxfit (27th) & AmFit (29th) will be cancelled for this week. Sorry for the inconvenience

23.01.2022 Due to Instructor illness we have cancelled tonights Pilates (3rd Sept) Sorry for the inconvenience.

22.01.2022 WANNA GET FIT & STRONG THIS SUMMER? Jump online & grab your 3 Month All Access Membership for $170 in our New Year Sale With Gym + Pool + Group Fitness to choose from, there’s always something to do at #UQSport this summer https://bit.ly/2K3JfFf

22.01.2022 There's nothing better than a bowl of soup and crispy croutons when there's storms on the horizon! If adding boiling water to your chicken noodle sachet is the extent of your soup-making abilities, try whipping up these souper easy recipes You won’t need a four hour window for this oodles of noodles creation.... Try one of our favourites Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup for dinner tonight! RECIPE https://uqsport.com.au/3-souperb-winter-warmer-recipes/ See more

21.01.2022 Do you remember the #Sydney2000 #OlympicGames?! We certainly do! And so do some of our #UQSport Alumni Did you know Susie ONeill, Natalie Cook & Kieren Perkins all studied at #UQ Today marks 20 years since the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games ... via Australian Olympic Team

21.01.2022 NEW LOOK UNLEASHED Want to read up on our new look? www.uqsport.com.au/about-us

21.01.2022 It’s wonderful to welcome you all back to our venues and facilities! We appreciate that some of you have concerns about the temporary COVIDSafe measures that have been introduced following the Queensland Government’s announcement that eased restrictions are in place until Friday 22 January. All UQ campuses and sites in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton, Redlands, and Gatton are operating under the same Level 1 restrictions, as outlined in the University’s COVID-19 Business ...Continuity Plan. These Level 1 restrictions include the mandatory use of masks in indoor spaces, and is consistent across all University-run spaces. You can read more about UQ’s response to COVID-19 here: https://about.uq.edu.au/coronavirus We know that exercising with a mask is an inconvenience, however, these precautionary measures are only temporary. Thank you to all of you who came to the gym this morning with masks. Thanks for your understanding and see you at the Centre! UQ Sport

20.01.2022 The burpees made us say it

19.01.2022 Want to know why our ALL ACCESS membership is our best membership? Because you get POOL + GYM + GROUP FITNESS, that’s why! Get your 3 Month All Access Membership in our New Year Sale and save $$$ ... Find out more https://bit.ly/2K3JfFf

19.01.2022 Bust a move 80s style in this weeks BoxFit class in support of R U OK Day Its open to all gym members, but make sure you call us on 5460 1425 to book your spot, as weve only got space for 30 boxers!

18.01.2022 Were embracing all things meat-free, helping you make ve-gains without having to brave tofu Be a cool bean with this quick and easy toast topper. Each portion contains one third of an adults daily recommended protein intake, and can be meal prepped ahead of time! Tag us in your cook ups, and get more #vegan recipes here https://bit.ly/3ie65q5

18.01.2022 LATEST UPDATE On Friday 8 January 2021, the Queensland Government announced that Greater Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown from 6pm Friday 8 January to 6pm Monday 11 January 2021. As a result of the lockdown, the following is currently in effect:... All UQ Sport venues and facilities (indoor and outdoor) will close at 4pm on Friday 8 January. Please note, the Tennis Centre will be closed all of Friday 8 January. All UQ Sport programs and coaching sessions scheduled during the lockdown period are cancelled. Where possible, UQ Sport will contact affected customers with an update regarding the resumption of programs. Social Sport summer fixtures have been postponed, and will commence on Monday 18 January. Participants will be contacted with revised fixture information. Community sport fixtures scheduled at a UQ Sport venue during the lockdown period are cancelled. All venues and facilities will reopen at their normal time on Tuesday 12 January, unless otherwise directed by the Queensland Government. For more information, and for continued updates, head to our Alerts page www.uqsport.com.au/alerts See more

18.01.2022 Raise your pulse, raise your awareness Todays R U OK Day - the perfect day to make your chit chat have an impact. If you feel somethings not quite right or youre worried about your mate, or even if you just havent caught up in a while, ask - R U OK? Join UQ Life online today for Art for Wellbeing, Panel Discussions and more.... via R U OK Day & Commando Steve #RUOK #RUOKDay #RUOKEveryday #theresmoretosay

18.01.2022 Ladies and gentlemen, this is how its done You think YOURE busy? #UQ Elite Athlete Lakeisha Patterson mastering student-athlete multitasking, working out her mind and body at the same time No excuses

17.01.2022 Its #WearItPurple Day and #UQSport HQ is rockin our Wear It Purple #PRIDE socks! You have the right to be proud of exactly who you are and who you love your LGBTQIA+ identity does not change that To everyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow, this is your day!... Happy Wear It Purple Day #WeAreTheChange #WearItPurpleDay2020

17.01.2022 ICYMI our Members can score 2 weeks FREE when you refer a friend to join #UQSport during our #NewYearSale Find out how right here https://bit.ly/2K3JfFf

17.01.2022 REMINDER As of Monday 17 August, all memberships will be automatically reactivated. Please see our Alerts page for more information www.uqsport.com.au/alerts

17.01.2022 Its starting to feel like old times! Starting today, weve extended our opening hours - now theres no excuse not to train

16.01.2022 Dont skimp on the energy-boosting food, folks!

16.01.2022 Have you signed up for tomorrows 80s themed #BoxFit class in support of R U OK Day?! Give us a call before we book out!

16.01.2022 #UQ Sporting Scholarship holder & Trampoline Gymnast Carina flippin into the week like ...

15.01.2022 Water shutdown tomorrow morning (23rd June) 5am till 6am. Showers will not be available due to water tower maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience.

14.01.2022 Due to instructor illness there will be no Bodypump tonight (19th May). So sorry for the inconvenience

14.01.2022 We’d be lying if we said we don’t need friends to motivate us to go to gym Right now, if you refer a friend to join #UQSport, you’ll get 2 weeks free on your membership. This deal isn’t around for much longer though! Tag a friend below who should sign up to #UQSport to keep you inspired over the #summer break and head into our Fitness & Aquatic Centre to sign up!

14.01.2022 Curry to us says stretchy pants and blanket forts Try this creamy, rich, fiery, and nourishing pumpkin curry comfort bowl for dinner this week, and tell us it doesnt warm your soul

13.01.2022 You didnt think wed miss the Club & Sports Awards this year did you?! This year were doing something a lil bit different and honouring the Club & Sports Awards ONLINE If youre new around these parts, the Club & Sports Awards are a celebration of outstanding sporting achievements, club commitment & a way to show appreciation to all those involved in running #UQSport Clubs ... Throughout this week well announce our nominees, before revealing the 2020 winners from 11am Monday 24 August So join us next Monday from 11am to 8pm as we announce winners every hour, on the hour! Tell us who you think should win this year & why in the comments below

13.01.2022 THE ARMCHAIR FAN EP 12 IS LIVE This week on #TheArmchairFan we chat to #TouchFootball superstar & #UQ Rebels team member Justin Cridland In this little snippet we hear how Justin played in extreme conditions at the 2019 Touch World Cup in Malaysia ... Tune in to this stellar chat with the #UQ physiotherapy student as we talk all things football, including confidence on the field, being on the Australian team and playing in all conditions. Wanna listen? Search 'The Armchair Fan' wherever you listen to your podcasts! Let us know what you think in the comments below See more

13.01.2022 Tonight's Boxfit has been cancelled Sorry for any inconvenience.

12.01.2022 We see you #QueensBirthday Public Holiday Please take note that this Queens Birthday, Monday 5 October, all #UQSport venues will be CLOSED

12.01.2022 We know, its like were READING YOUR MIND Can you relate?

12.01.2022 Monday night's #BodyPump is cancelled this week But if you're looking for a sweat, you can redo our equipment-free Easter workouts at home!

11.01.2022 SSAF SURVEY TIME Have your say on how your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is allocated by completed the SSAF Review Survey! SSAF is the Student Services & Amenities Fee you pay each year, that's then distributed around the University to fund the events, programs and experiences throughout the year. UQ has engaged an independent expert to coordinate our 2020 review on the way this money is allocated and they want your opinion.... Don't miss your chance to help determine how these funds are used in the future. Complete the survey at bit.ly/ssaf-survey2020

11.01.2022 THE ARMCHAIR FAN EP 11 IS LIVE This week on #TheArmchairFan we chat to @firebirdsqld keeper Kim Jenner When she's not on the court, she's got her head in the books, studying #Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) at @uniofqld ... We ask what it's like getting the call up for the Australian team, the low-down on Diamonds training camp and moving to the big smoke straight out of high school. Wanna listen? Search 'The Armchair Fan' wherever you listen to your podcasts! Let us know what you think in the comments below See more

11.01.2022 But coffee is the most important meal of the day

11.01.2022 3x3 UQ Slam is back at St Lucia campus! Weve teamed up with UQ Life to bring back this fast paced, no mercy game open to all basketball lovers those who love to play and those who love to win! Register to play or sit back and enjoy the day! Its FREE to register a team and FREE to enter!... Find out more life.uq.edu.au/uqslam

11.01.2022 We know youve felt this utter heart break before

09.01.2022 Due to instructor illness there will be no Bodypump tomorrow night (17th May). So sorry for the inconvenience

08.01.2022 This one really warmed our heart Yeronga Sth Brisbane Football Club captured this special moment on the weekend when #UQ Elite Athlete Jamie Howells team surprised her by signing the club song in Auslan AFL Womens

07.01.2022 LATEST UPDATE UQ Sport is aware of the range of measures announced by the Queensland Government this morning to be put in place across Brisbane, Ipswich and surrounds in response to recent positive COVID-19 cases. All UQ Sport venues and programs will continue to operate according to our approved COVIDSafe industry plans while we await further advice from the Queensland Government on what changes, if any, need to be applied to our operations.... Please continue to check the Alerts page for updates www.uqsport.com.au/uqsport

07.01.2022 Some say discipline beats motivation, we just try and trick ourselves into working out on a #Monday morning Will we see you in the gym tomorrow AM?

07.01.2022 Weve been told time and time again that to live a healthy life, we should be eating five serves of vegetables each day but theres only so much broccoli we can stomach with our chicken and rice! If theres one thing that carrots, sweet potatoes and zucchinis were born to do, its being spiralised! A vegetable spiraliser is an inexpensive tool that spins fresh veggies into faux-noodles (often called zoodles, to those in the know) Not just for the carbs-adverse, th...is on-trend recipe base adds extra serves of veg, plus those pesky micronutrients, to any meal So get canoodlin with veggies in the trendiest way possible by spiralising! Get more spiralised nood recipes right here https://bit.ly/3dRszto See more

06.01.2022 Ain't that the truth What's your fave meal prep recipe?

06.01.2022 Finding it hard to balance elite-level sport AND uni? #Firebirds defender Tara cant stop raving about our #EliteAthlete Program! Book a live chat with the UQ Sport Academy to find out how we can help you perform at your peak! Were talking financial support, academic tutoring, class sign on support and more ... Register now https://bit.ly/31fdxt1

06.01.2022 We’ve been told time and time again that to live a healthy life, we should be eating five serves of vegetables each day but there’s only so much broccoli we can stomach with our chicken and rice! If there’s one thing that carrots, sweet potatoes and zucchinis were born to do, it’s being spiralised! A vegetable spiraliser is an inexpensive tool that spins fresh veggies into faux-noodles (often called zoodles, to those in the know) Not just for the carbs-adverse, th...is on-trend recipe base adds extra serves of veg, plus those pesky micronutrients, to any meal So get canoodlin’ with veggies in the trendiest way possible by spiralising! RECIPE https://uqsport.com.au/veg-out-with-these-spiralised-faux-n

05.01.2022 We know paperwork might not be your strong suit, so weve put together an easy-peasy lemon-squeezey guide to applying for a UQ Sporting Scholarship! Download before you start your application to make the process that much easier. Head to our Scholarships page and hit the how to apply button to grab your copy https://bit.ly/31fdxt1

05.01.2022 GROUP FITNESS UPDATE Yoga is back! Were stoked to extend our Group Fitness Timetable, kicking off Monday 24 August. Dont forget, bookings are essential. Message us on Facebook or give us a call to secure your spot. What class will you try first?

05.01.2022 NEW LOOK UNLEASHED New look, who dis? From today, you might notice we look a little different, a little bit more like our #UQ family ... Our colours changed and our new logo takes inspiration from the UQ shield with an injection of energy from an active lifestyle Underneath the new skin, our commitment to the #UQSport community remains firm: to empower you to achieve your own version of wellbeing. This is your moment. Its time to #UnleashYourPersonalBest Want to read up on our new look? www.uqsport.com.au/about-us

04.01.2022 Our Scholarship holders LOVE being part of our UQ Sport Academy! Matt is a Queensland Bulls rookie and #UQ Business student, taking full advantage of his UQ Sporting Scholarship to be supported every step of the way. Find out how a 2021 UQ Sporting Scholarship could help you balance sport and study https://bit.ly/31fdxt1

04.01.2022 Climbing stairs after leg day

04.01.2022 We see you Royal Show Day-in-disguise Please take note that this Peoples Day, Monday 10 August, all #UQSport Gatton venues will be CLOSED

03.01.2022 Learn-to-Swim instructor and all-round cool dude Nic rockin our #UQSport brand out in the real world

02.01.2022 Summer may be long behind us, but your ice cream obsession doesnt have to be! Enter nice cream. Not only is it 10 times better for you than the pre-packaged stuff with an ingredient list that sounds more like a science experiment, its so easy to make that you can go from craving to indulging in five minutes or less! So get the inside scoop with our favourite nice cream recipes thatll have you going back for guilt-free seconds! ... Try all our nice cream recipes https://bit.ly/2VytSHf See more

02.01.2022 This week on #TheArmchairFan we dive into the pool with swimmer and #UQ agriculture student Georgia Powell! Georgia tells us how isolation came at just the right time to reignite her passion for swimming, what it felt like when 18 months of Olympic trials training went to waste and how she managed the transition from high school to university. Have we piqued your interest? Search The Armchair Fan wherever you listen to your podcasts! ... How would you feel if you were selected to be part of a national sporting team? Let us know in the comments Listen to the episode https://apple.co/3bh0FYh #uqsport #uniofqld #uqlife #uqgatton UQ Gatton Gatton Student Association

02.01.2022 Nikki smashing out her first proper road race - and she scored a medal to prove it! We love seeing how our fitties are staying active - dont forget to tag us in your snaps around campus or wherever youre breaking a sweat via #BearLiange & #Vshotz

01.01.2022 THE ARMCHAIR FAN EP 7 IS LIVE This week on #TheArmchairFan we jump into the front seat with motor racer and #UQ engineering student Harri Jones! Find out what its like wrestling a 485 horsepower Porsche Carerra Cup car, the toll g-force takes on the body and why Harri feels safer going 250km/hr in a car than going downhill on a mountain bike ... Have we piqued your interest? Search The Armchair Fan wherever you listen to your podcasts! Would you trust Harri to drive you round town? Let us know in the comments

01.01.2022 3. Not Burpees Whats your favourite workout?