Modified Sports

Flag Football. Played 5-a-side, Flag Football is a non-contact, modified version of the contact 11-a-side version of American Football that can be played by boys and girls. The game can be played on any appropriate surface including indoor courts.

Archery disciplines include:
Target Archery, Indoor Archery, Field Archery, Para-archery, 3D archery, Flight Archery, Ski Archery, and Run Archery.

OzBow Program. Designed as a Step by Step performance and reward based program for new members no matter what age, gender, or equipment they are shooting.

Athletics disciplines include:
Track and Field, Road Running, Cross-country Running, Mountain Running, Trail Running, and Ultra Running.

Little Athletics. The mission of Little Athletics is to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletic activities. Standard track and field events are modified for distances and the equipment used is scaled down to suit children. The emphasis, particularly in the younger age groups, is on fun and participation.

Frame Running. An innovative sport for people regardless of age with a physical disability who have impaired balance, who are not able to functionally run. A Frame Runner trike is a custom built three-wheeled frame where the runner is fully supported by a saddle and leans against a chest support, propelling themselves forward by the feet (one or both), while using the hands and/or arms to steer.

AFL Auskick. Provides boys and girls (from the year they turn 5) with a fun and safe Australian football experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. Children learn fundamental motor skills; the basics of fitness conditioning, including how to train; and principles about the importance of health and nutrition.

AFL Superkick. Is for anyone 8-12 wanting to get a feel for footy without the pressure. It’s Aussie Rules without the tackling. Teams range from 5-9 players per side, so kids feel safe learning footy and building confidence, while still having fun.

AFL Nines. From AFL newbies to experienced athletes, everyone aged 13+ can feel welcome on the field, which is smaller than a regulation field to accommodate smaller teams. With fun at the forefront, tackling is replaced by one-handed touch. It's nine-a-side with a maximum of 10 games per season.

AFL Blind. An adapted version of Australian Football that enables people with blindness or low vision to play. The game is played indoors to support players who rely on their hearing to track the ball. The ball is equipped with speakers which push out a continuous sound. Goal umpires use rattle shakers when the football enters the scoring zone so players can identify the location of the goal.

AFL Wheelchair. Created in partnership with Disability Sports Australia and the Australian Defence Force to provide footballers the opportunity to play a competitive game of football, with or without a disability. Games are played between two teams of five in wheelchairs, plus interchange players. It’s played on a rectangular indoor court divided into thirds (like netball), with goal posts at either end.

AFL Deaf. Partnering with Deaf Sports Australia to test and develop a modified version of our game, specifically for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. We’re working with the community to design the game they want, with a key focus on developing communication cues to support player and umpire interactions.

Recreation

• Kick to Kick. A kick and catch game. Kick to kick is played in parks, fields, streets, back yards.

AirBadminton. A format of badminton that can be played by people of all ages and all abilities. The specially developed AirShuttle lets you play on hard surfaces, grass and sand.

Shuttle Smash. An introductory program for children to experience badminton, in a fun, inclusive environment that can be delivered by anyone, anywhere, anytime. Shuttle Smash teaches children badminton through the development of fundamental movement skills, including co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance, and fine motor skills.

Para-Badminton. Can be played by men and women of any age with a physical impairment. It is a growing sport that is attracting more and more participants every year both competitively and socially.

Baseball5. A five-on-five, five-inning street version of Baseball/Softball that can be played on any surface. Features a smaller field, 5 players per team, and only requires a rubber ball to play.

Aussie T-ball. T-Ball is a modified version of baseball for children. The game is a six-a-side, bat and ball game that’s all about being active and having fun. The program is run by local baseball clubs and or schools.

Aussie Hoops. Basketball Australia’s official introductory program, providing a fun and inclusive Basketball experience for 5-10-year-olds that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, the program serves as a platform for social development and inclusion - fostering stronger and more vibrant communities and individuals.

3x3. Created to provide an opportunity to find and tap into the millions of athletes playing unorganised basketball around the world and provide them with an avenue to showcase their skills and a pathway to compete at all levels from grassroots to the world stage.

Walking basketball. A low-impact, social and fun way to improve the levels of physical activity for inactive and slightly active Australians, including those recovering from injury. Walking Basketball is for participants across all ages, genders and abilities and helps to maintain and improve health and decrease risk factors associated with sedentary behaviour.

Wheelchair basketball. Adapted wheelchair rules were first created in the late 1940’s when basketball players returned from World War II to the U.S.A unable to play able-bodied basketball.

Cue Zone. Cue Zone Into Schools operating under the World Confederation of Billiards Sports is a world-wide grass roots development program. Its main objective is to develop the game of snooker within schools using a concept known as Functional Snooker. This concept removes traditional scoring, replacing it with numbered balls which retain their values, while others have symbols to indicate whether to multiply, subtract, or use addition to calculate the value of the shot. It is also used for teaching English and Maths through sport.

Jack Attack. A fun and fast-paced format of lawn bowls, to encourage participation by non-bowling members of the community. It is a modified version, with three players per team who each deliver their two bowls within an end, aiming to get as close as possible to the jack. Teams complete two sets of five ends to determine a winner, and should the sets be even, a sudden-death tie-break will be played. It’s all over in 60-75 minutes!

Rookie Rollers. Aimed at bringing the sport of bowls to audiences of varying ages and abilities, has had considerable success with kids, elderly, people with physical or mental impairment, and many beginners around the nation. It can be conducted on a range of surfaces including greens, carpets, concrete, wooden floors, and just about anything else that is flat, eliminating the need for a bowling green.

Roll Back the Clock. Aims to boost physical activity rates among Australians aged 65 and over through bowls, light exercise, and education.

Recreation

• Barefoot Bowls. The social variation of lawn bowls. Participants play the game either barefoot of in flat shoes (sandals) and dress casually.

Masters. A form of competition boxing allowing participants aged 41 years and over to continue in a suitable environment that is fun and safe. Masters boxers compete where there is an age difference limit of no more than 10 years.

Recreation

• Boxercise. An exercise concept based on the training methods used by boxers.
• Cardio Boxing. A high-intensity workout that incorporates boxing movements and drills to improve cardiovascular fitness.

Cricket disciplines include:
Test match, Limited Over (One Day), Twenty20, and Indoor.

Cricket Blast. For children aged up to 10 years old. Experience the joy of backyard cricket in a more structured way. Cricket-based game-based activities recreate the magic and lasting memories of pick-up games of cricket.

Pop-up Blast. Recommended for children aged 5-10. Uses plastic bats and a rubber ball. Activities use softer balls of different sizes, as well as blind cricket balls, so kids can participate and develop at their own pace.

Anywhere Blast. Designed to make sure every child has access to fun and engaging cricket activities, even if you don’t have a cricket bat or ball at home. The program features a list of our top activity ideas that use everyday household items to make it easy to have fun anywhere!

Junior club cricket. For children aged 9 to 18 years old.  Junior club cricket has smaller team sizes, reduced pitch length and boundaries, and shortened match lengths.

Daughters and Dads. A program designed with a combination of cricket skills and well-being education for primary school girls aged 7-12 years and their dads (or father figure) with no cricket experience required.

Womens' social smash. The program has a focus on health and wellbeing, social connection, and enjoyment. With high energy modified games, it maximises time on the most entertaining components of the game and gives everyone the chance to have a go at it all. At stumps, there’s more opportunity to connect and celebrate newfound skills and friends.

Blind Cricket. Administered and controlled at a National level by Blind Cricket Australia (BCA) and at the State level by respective State BCA affiliate members. A side is made up of four totally blind (B1's), three partially blind (B2's) and four partially sighted (B3's). Each sight category has a 12th person (14 players in total).

• Blind Cricket Beginners Guide to Coaching, Blind Sports Australia, (2024). An invaluable resource for people wanting to coach blind cricket or incorporate into school activities or at club level.

Deaf Cricket. The first interstate deaf cricket match took place with Victoria and South Australia in 1894. Deaf Cricket Australia is the one of the oldest Deaf sport organisations in Australia.

criiio cricket programme. An easy to deliver 8-week lesson plan which will introduce the fundamentals of batting, bowling and fielding as well as the basic rules of the game. It provides a fun first experience of cricket to participants new to the game.

100-ball cricket. A form of limited overs cricket with 100 balls per innings (slightly shorter than Twenty20). Whoever scores the most runs wins. The Hundred is the professional cricket league.

Recreation

• Beach Cricket. Informal version of the game, played on sand at the beach.
• Street/Backyard Cricket. Informal and accessible version of the game. It often involves makeshift equipment, improvised rules, and is played on streets or open spaces.
• French Cricket. Informal version commonly played by children at outdoor parties or picnics.

Golf Croquet. Is the fastest growing version of the sport of Croquet. This is due mainly to its simplicity to learn and play, however there is a certain amount of strategic skill required to be successful.

Ricochet. Ricochet has similar rules to Association Croquet with the difference being that when a ball is ricochet it remains live and two free shots are earned. This enables the strikers ball to play closer to an opponents ball and ricochet that as well which earns a further two free shots. In addition to these rules when a player runs a hoop they earn one free shot.

Cycling disciplines include:
Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Para-Cycling, Mountain Bike, Slopestyle, BMX Racing, BMX Freestyle, Cyclo-cross, and Esport racing.

AusBike. Designed for kids aged 5 -12 to get them on their bikes. Participants will learn about road safety, build essential life skills, and have a whole lot of fun.

Ride Nation. Ride Nation is a place where the cycling community can come to connect, learn, improve and have fun! There are a range of programs aimed at beginners or those who haven't been on a bike in a while. Including Come and Try sessions for BMX, mountain bike, track, cycle-cross or road.

She Rides. She Rides is a female-friendly program to get females riding. Participants can choose between programs. All formats involve face-to-face sessions with an AusCycling accredited coach, in a small group environment or one-on-one. Programs generally run for 4-6 weeks, but a number of our coaches are flexible with the structure of their sessions.

Adaptive Mountain Biking. Off-road handcycling is one form of Adaptive Mountain Biking. It is focused on riders who have limitations riding a standard, up-right, leg powered mountain bike.

Recreation

• Indoor cycling. Frequently referred to as spinning, this form of cycling takes place on stationary bikes. Classes or virtual programs aim to replicate outdoor riding experiences, offering participants rigorous cardiovascular workouts.

Equestrian disciplines include:
Dressage, Driving, Eventing, Jumping, Para-Equestrian, Vaulting, Show Horse, Endurance, and Reining.

Pony Club. Encourages young people to learn to ride, focused on riding instruction and fun. Pony Club has become the largest association of riders in the world.

Ready Set Trot. Ready Set Trot is a junior participation program for children with an interest in horses but who don’t have one of their own. It aims to introduce young people to horses and provide them with a better understanding of horsemanship in a fun and exciting way. There are two programs – Ready Set Trot - Playground Skills and Ready Set Trot - Stable Skills.

Disc Golf. Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee®. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number throws.

Freestyle. Performing creative, artistic and athletic moves with flying discs is the essence of freestyle. Competitive freestyle combines aspects of gymnastics and dance with the basic game of throw and catch.

Double Disc Court (DDC). A little like tennis with discs. There are two discs in action in the game, and two players on each team, and the main aim is for your team not to be holding both discs at once.

Guts. A sport where teams alternate between throwing a disc as hard as they can and trying to catch such throws.

Discathon. A competition which resembles disc golf with time constraints.

Distance. Throw the disc as far as you can!

Maximum Time Aloft (MTA). The aim is to keep a disc in the air for as long as possible.

Throw, Run and Catch (TRC). The aim is to throw the disc as far as possible and still be able to catch it.

Accuracy. Involves making 28 throws—4 from each of 7 stations—into a 2m square net. One point for each successful throw into the net. The seven stations are at varying distances and angles from the net making the throws of varying difficulties.

Football disciplines include:
Association Football (Traditional), Futsal, and Paralympic 7-A-Side.

MiniRoos. Designed for all abilities, uses short, games-based sessions to introduce the sport of football to children aged 4-11 years in an inclusive way. It focuses on learning new skills, being active, making life-long friends, and potentially, unearthing the next generation of Socceroos or Westfield Matildas.

Walking Football. A small-sided, low-impact, modified version of the game, suitable for all levels of ability and fitness, from people who are returning to sport after a break or those who’ve never played before. The national Walking Football programs are run in partnership with Active Ageing Australia and Member Federations offering a social, small-sided, and sustainable version of football specifically modified for older Australians, in metropolitan, regional, and remote locations.

5-A-Side. Each team fields five players (four outfield players and a goalkeeper), with matches played on a smaller pitch, with smaller goals, and a shorter game duration.

7-A-Side. Played on a half-size pitch (approx), has a big emphasis on fun, in a format that gives everyone the opportunity to touch the ball more often. It is suitable for people of all ages and skill levels, and perfect for those that can't commit to a full winter season, or for existing teams in traditional winter competitions to keep their skills up year-round.

Futsal Fives (ACT). ‘Futsal Fives’ introduces everyone to the five-a-side indoor version of football in a fun, fast-paced and friendly environment. Futsal Fives runs for seven weeks and is open to players with para and/or intellectual disability and requires no previous experience. Participants take part in skills, activities and games.

Soccer Mums (VIC). An introductory soccer program designed specifically for women, where you have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills.

Go Girls. A social, non-competitive football program for 12–16-year-old girls. Designed for girls to experience, learn and practice football in an inclusive, fun, all-girl environment.

Blind Football. Australian Blind Football is an initiative of Blind Sports Australia and is working with Football Federation Australia (FFA) to be the recognised national pathway by for people who are blind or vision impaired to play football for Australia. There are two versions of the game of blind football. Blind football (B1 or 5 a side football) is played by athletes who are totally blind and Vision impaired futsal, played by athletes who are vision impaired/partially sighted.

• ABF4ALL Handbook, (2023). The purpose of the ABF4ALL handbook is to empower aspiring blind football coaches, allowing them to gain a greater understanding of blind football. It will give them the skills to be able to deliver a positive coaching experience to all players, regardless of their ability, age or gender.

Wheelchair football (VIC). Wheelchair Football is a modified version of the game that allows anyone the opportunity to play in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment. It provides people with physical and multiple disabilities the opportunity to compete in a team sport and is open to anyone who uses a wheelchair – electric or manual, independently or assisted. Players are able to have support on court if needed to push their chair and can use their feet to kick the ball or their chair to propel the ball.

Powerchair football. A modified version of soccer for electric wheelchair users. It is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court. There are two teams of four players (including the goal keeper).

Beach soccer. Alternatively referred to as beach football, sand football, or beasal, is a variation of football that takes place on a beach or some form of sand.

Golf disciplines include:
Traditional Golf, Mini Golf, and Pitch & Putt.

MYGolf. A national junior introductory program designed for 5-12 year olds.

MyGolf All Abilities. Australia’s introductory golf program designed for kids with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities who may not feel supported in mainstream MyGolf programs.

MyGolf Girls. MyGolf is now offering girls-only junior programs nationally, with an emphasis on fun and teamwork.

Get Into Golf Women. Join a group of other women having their first experience with golf.

Get Into Golf Seniors. Designed for those over the age of 55 to learn golf in a fun and welcoming environment.

Get Into Golf All Abilities. Australia’s introductory golf program designed for adults with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities who may not feel supported in mainstream programs.

Speedgolf. A fun, fast, and fitness-based alternative to traditional golf that involves playing a round of golf in the shortest time and fewest possible number of shots. Speedgolf can be played in a range of formats to suits golfers and runners of all abilities.

Foot Golf. Played the same way as golf on a golf course except that players use a football instead of a golf ball and the ball is kicked rather than struck with a club towards a larger cup in place of the usual golf hole.

Blind Golf. With two major exceptions, and a couple of minor ones, Blind Golf is played in the same way as sighted golf. However, Blind Golfers require a caddy (or guide) to assist them around a golf course. The golfer and their caddy form a "Team" with the caddy acting as the Blind Golfers "eyes".

Virtual Golf. Fast and fun indoor simulator golf experience.

Recreation

• Driving ranges. Allow golfers to fine tune their game and practice their golf swing.
• Stadium golf. Available at various stadiums. Tee off from elevated platforms and hit onto the field of play.

Gymnastics disciplines include:
Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Acrobatic, Aerobic, and Parkour.

KinderGym. Is Gymnastics Australia’s fundamental movement program for children aged 0 – 5 years old and their families.

FreeG. This fitness program is a combination of gymnastics, parkour, obstacle training and freestyle movement. With a focus on coordination, agility, spatial awareness and strength, each session sets the foundations for an active future.

Team Gym. Combines parts of tumbling, mini tramp and dance to create an exciting team competition event. TeamGym is a useful program for clubs to retain members in an event which encourages individual skill development and team work. The program is split into novice, intermediate and advanced levels and has the potential to incorporate harder skills depending on coach and gymnast competencies.

Fitter for Life Gymnastics. Targeted at mature-aged participants, Fitter for Life aims to improve your mobility, strength, balance, coordination and flexibility in a fun, social and welcoming environment.

GymAbility. Offers more specific programs to suit all levels of physical and mental ability. Gymnastics Australia seeks to offer a quality experience of gymnastics that is safe, enjoyable and enables every participant to reach their potential.

Special Olympics. The Special Olympics gymnastics program gives people with intellectual disabilities - of all ages and abilities - the opportunity to develop physical fitness, strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, confidence and friendships.

LaunchPad. A suite of gymnastics programs specifically designed to provide children with fundamental movement skills - the skills we all need for an active life.

• GymFun. Designed for children aged 5-8 years old. With purposeful play and an engaging environment, GymFun teaches fundamental movement patterns to assist children’s development.
• GymSkills. A continuation of GymFun, GymSkills is a recreational gymnastics program that taps into true potential for children 8 - 12 years old. Introducing new activities specific to certain sports, GymSkills will further children’s movement skills - while also improving their fitness base.
• Aero. In AeroFun (5-8 years) and AeroSkills (8-12 years), participants progress through 6 lessons with a certified coach, developing their understanding of Aerobics and having fun with friends.
• FreeG. Designed for children aged between 5-12 years old, Each session encourages out-of-the-box thinking, drawing on influences from martial arts, free-running, parkour, tricking and breakdance to use gymnastics equipment in new ways.

AEROSchools. An Aerobic Gymnastics participation program delivered within schools by teachers or qualified fitness instructors, supported by an event scheme that enables students to also become members of Gymnastics Australia. AEROSchools is aimed at children and youth (males and females) aged between 5 to 18 years of age.

Mini handball. The game is used to develop a child’s motor skills, coordination, balance and ability to work in teams. It very easy for everyone in the team to contribute equally and have fun. Mini handball is played on a smaller court, with fewer player and simplified rules. The size and weight of the ball are adjusted to suit the physical capabilities of young players.

Beach Handball. Beach handball is played on a beach with two teams of four players each. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by throwing a ball into their goal while avoiding their defenders. This format has its own unique rules and playing style,

HookIn2Hockey. Hockey Australia’s national junior program. Hookin2Hockey gives young boys and girls (10 years and under) the opportunity to learn the basic skills of hockey, develop fundamental motor skills, and make friends.

Indoor hockey Differs from outdoor hockey in a number of ways. There are fewer players in an indoor hockey team with teams comprising a maximum of 12 players with only five, including the goalkeeper, allowed on the pitch at any one time and up to seven substitutes. The field of play is much smaller, a hard surface in a sports hall or similar venue, with boards along the sidelines that prevent the ball from going out of play at the side.

Electric wheelchair hockey. A modified version of ice hockey for electric wheelchair users, commonly known as “Powerhockey”. The sport is played on an indoor basketball court. There are two teams of five players.

Judo 4 Kids. An eight-lesson introductory program combining fun and physical activity for children along with the learning fundamental judo techniques, terminology and values; including friendship and respect, that will stay with them throughout their lives.

Adaptive Judo. Offers people with diverse and special needs the opportunity to participate as productive and respected members of the Judo Australia community.

Quick Stix. A modified lacrosse for primary and high school students. Primary school students are able to engage in Quick Stix through Involve and Invade programs and secondary students can do the same with Quick Stix 3x3.

Sixes. World Lacrosse officially launched the 6v6 format in 2021 to support and encourage the continued growth of lacrosse worldwide and to be a potential future Olympic sport. Played on a smaller field than field lacrosse, it has 4 x 8-minute quarters and after gaining possession a team has 30 seconds to shoot the ball.

Box. Box lacrosse, also known as indoor lacrosse, is a high-intensity indoor sport played with six players on each team. The game takes place in a specialized arena, commonly referred to as the “box,” which features boards and glass surrounding the playing area. The reduced space intensifies the action, making box lacrosse a fast-paced and physical sport. Players use short-handled sticks with mesh pockets to catch, carry, and pass a small rubber ball.

Biathle. A development sport of Modern Pentathlon invented to create opportunities to train running and swimming parts of pentathlon in real race conditions. It can also be seen as a sport in its own right.

Triathle. A development initiative by international body, UIPM, where athletes compete in a shoot-swim-run competition. Triathle made its debut on international stage in 2013. It is now part of the UIPM Biathle-Triathle National Tour organized in all regions of the world.

Tetrathlon. This is the last step before full modern pentathlon. It is composed of 4 out of the 5 disciplines: swimming, running, shooting and fencing. All 4 events take place on the same day.

Laser Run. Combines running and shooting in fast-paced and dynamic races including four rounds of laser pistol shooting from 3 to 10 meters distance and four times run from 200m to 800m. Athletes have to hit a target in the green 5 times before they can run.

Obstacle. Obstacle was formally integrated into modern pentathlon by the 72nd UIPM Congress in November 2022, having been selected by the 'New 5th Discipline Working Group' as the most suitable replacement for riding after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The term ‘Obstacle’ encompasses various types of obstacle racing across the categories of Ninja, OCR and Adventure Racing.

Motorsport disciplines include:
Circuit (contemporary, historic, superkart), Off Road, Rally, and Speed (hill climb, autocross, sprints and supersprints, drifting, regularity).

First Gear. Is the introduction into motorsport for kids aged 12-17. First Gear is the first step for getting a full Motorsport Australia licence. The program is designed for small groups to ensure that every participant gets a chance to learn new skills from expert instructors in a safe environment.

Daily Driver. For anyone wanting to get involved in motorsport with their everyday road car.

• Sprints. Just one or a small number of vehicles are let out on a track and have to complete a certain number of laps as quickly as possible.
• Hillclimb. Involves a single car on a track racing against the clock.
• Autotest. The aim is to drive your car around a memorised course, as quickly as you can without hitting any cones.

Esports. Esports offers a great low cost entry point into motorsport suitable for all ages, skill levels and budgets. Race with like-minded enthusiasts from all around the world on a variety of cars, tracks and disciplines.

Girls on Track. A global, not-for-profit initiative - initially launched by former Formula 1 development driver Susie Wolff as 'Dare To Be Different'. In Australia the program is backed by Motorsport Australia and offers two types of events:

• Girls on Track - Inspire. Girls aged 8 – 15 years old have a unique opportunity to get an insight into the motorsport world. These events are free and targeted at schools.
• Girls on Track - Pathways. Events to inspire girls and women aged 15 – 22 years old to pursue career pathways in the motorsport industry.

Women's Introduction to Motorsport program. Open to women, non-binary, and gender diverse folk looking to get a start in motorsport. The program covers a range of topics and experiences, designed for participants to experience motorsport for the first time and in the familiarity of their own road car.

NetSetGO. Netball Australia’s official starter program for kids aged 5 to 10. It’s a chance to learn the netball basics, get outside and make some friends.

• Net. 5-6 year olds. Puts the fun in fundamental motor skills through activities and games.
• Set. 7-8 year olds. Focuses on refining fundamental motor skills and introducing modified match play.
• Go. 9-10 year olds. Develops specific skills through modified match play that has kids ready for the real.

Fast5 Netball (NSW). Each team has only five players on the court. There are different scoring zones, rolling subs, and the quarters are shorter. Players can even double and triple their points with Power Plays and Super Shots. It’s fast, tactical, and a lot of fun.

Walking Netball (NSW). A modified version of netball designed for senior women and men - netball, but at a walking pace. Walking Netball will improve your health outcomes by helping you stay active and social, regardless of fitness or age.

Mountain Bike Orienteering. Combines the skills of map reading, route choice decisions, and bike riding ability. It can be both a competitive sport as well as an active outdoor recreational activity.

SC-ORE (ACT). SC-ORE is an orienteering team-based challenge for primary school aged children. Teams consist of two boys and two girls per team from years 3-6.  This activity finds the students working with a partner to strategise and plan their own route. Students aim to visit as many controls as they can in a limited amount of time.

Paddle disciplines include:
Slalom, Sprint, Paracanoe, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Polo, Freestyle, Wildwater, and SUP.

Paddle Oz. Designed to provide young people with an enjoyable introduction to paddling that encourages lifelong participation. These games and activities allow the participants to develop the essential skills and safety knowledge that underpin all future paddling pathways.

• Paddle Starter. The first component of the Paddle Oz Discovery program. Helps participants have a sense of accomplishment and encourages further participation.
• Paddle Discovery. Aims to introduce young people to the activity of paddling. Through the use of games, participants will learn basic paddle skills in a fun environment, discovering what an exciting activity paddling can be. Very basic craft handling and safety skills should be achieved by the completion of this level.
• Paddle Action. Aims to extend and refine the basic paddle skills learnt in Discovery. With participants exploring and experiencing different paddle craft and learning new skills, they discover that there are no limits to what paddling has to offer.
• Paddle Adventure. Participants are introduced to specialised craft and the specific skills required to paddle them. There are four separate programs, Flatwater, Sea, Whitewater and Canoe Polo.
• Paddle Ball. Aims to introduce young people to Canoe Polo using a modified version of the game. The aim of the program is to promote an activity that can be delivered by a local community or group, on their local waterway or pool, targeting all ages.

Rowing disciplines include:
Rowing, Para-rowing, Indoor, and Coastal

Beach Sprint. Beach Sprint is a head-to-head elimination style of racing, with a short sprint along the beach, a 250m row, and a 180-degree turn before rowing back to the beach and sprinting to the finish line.

Masters. Open to rowers from the beginning of the year during which they turn 27. Masters rowers fit in categories A to L depending on their age or the average age of their crew. The masters rower may then compete against others with the same average age in the respective category, or against rowers/crews of an older or younger category with a handicap.

Rugby League Tag. Focus on fun and learning the basic fundamentals of catch, pass, and run.

TackleReady Program. Allows participants to learn correct and safe techniques, preparing them for the tackle version of Rugby League. The six-session program is delivered by accredited NRL TackleReady deliverers and aims to increase player confidence and physical competence in all tackling situations.

League Stars. An introductory program is all play, no contact, appealing to the true nature of kids, in all their messy, high energy, love of fun and play. League Stars is run before or after school for primary school aged children over 4 -8 weeks.

Weight Related Competitions (WRC). To provide an alternative format and cater for variance in physical, mental and emotional development of participants, particularly through late childhood and early adolescence. It serves as a means of promoting participation for all Rugby League players through addressing differences in physical maturation, offering an alternative to age-based gradings.

NRL Masters. Provides an opportunity for players and officials aged 35 years and over to continue their involvement in the game in a safe and enjoyable way. Like other age groups, games are played under modified rules to ensure players can compete in a safe environment and get the most out of their experience.

Wheelchair Rugby League is an inclusive sport, and is a variation of the running game that allows athletes with disabilities to compete with and against able-bodied people.

Rugby Union disciplines include:
Rugby XVs, and Rugby 7s

Touch 7s. A social game, all about having fun with friends and family while playing a non-contact version of the game in good spirit. Games are just 16-minutes long and focus on maximising the inclusion of all participants.

Get into Rugby. An introductory program for girls and boys aged 5-8 starting their rugby journey.

Wheelchair Rugby. The sport was originally called “Murderball” due to the aggressive nature of the game. It is a contact sport where collisions between wheelchairs form a major part of the game. Wheelchair rugby is played indoors on a hard floor court with the same measurements as a basketball court (28 metres long by 15 metres wide).

Modified Rugby Program (MRP). GingerCloud Foundation’s Modified Rugby Program (MRP) is specifically designed community and social participation activity for neurodiverse young people, with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and other learning and perceptual disabilities.

Sailing disciplines include:
Fleet racing, Match racing, Team racing, Para-sailing, and Expression events (windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoiling)

Tackers. A fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years-old. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

• Little Tackers. Fun and games in the shallows for 4-6 year-olds.
• Tackers Intro. Short introduction to the Tackers program for 7-12 year-olds.
• Tackers 1 - Having Fun. Learn the basics of sailing, for 7-12 year-olds.
• Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques. Learn tricks and techniques of sailing, for 7-12 year-olds.
• Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast. Learn more advanced sailing skills, for 7-12 year-olds.

OutThere Sailing. Created for 12-17 year olds who want to try sailing in a non-competitive, social and fun setting. OutThere Sailing is the perfect way to have fun on the water without any long term commitment.

Sailability. Program available at some sailing clubs that offers an additional level of support, an established network of volunteers, and equipment to assist people of all-abilities to get into sailing.

Shooting disciplines include:
Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun (Skeet, Trap), Running target, and Para-shooting

Active Target. Engages people from all areas of the community into a fun, friendly and uniquely physically active experience through the use of laser pistols and rifles. The primary aim of the activity is to promote the sport of target shooting to the community in a method that is non-threatening and engaging. The project will involve a 30-minute laser pistol/rifle activity that includes various exercises with shooting at stationary targets. This activity is a modified version of a current international competition.

Target shooting for the vision impaired. Uses standard shooting equipment with a special electronic audio aiming device fitted to the gun. The aiming device detects the point of aim of the gun relative to the target and provides the shooter through headphones different tones indicating the point of aim. Also, within a competition a VI shooter is permitted an assistant to provide information such as the position of shots which have been taken. Through these adaptations a VI shooter, regardless of amount of sight, can achieve an accuracy comparable to a fully sighted shooter.

Skate disciplines include:
Artistic Skating, Inline Hockey, Rink Hockey, Roller Derby, Skateboarding, and Speed Skating

SkateFIT. Specifically designed to provide a smooth and safe progression through the skills that are required to get FIT, have fun, and become a competent and successful roller skater. The program includes both quad and inline skates and has been designed based on a wide variety of coaching methods and proven programs. The main aim of SkateFIT is to increase physical activity amongst skaters and the general population as a fun way of exercising in a social environment.

All Aboard Skateboarding. Learn to skate beginner sessions are available through the YMCA program. All Aboard runs inclusive and accessible skateboarding workshops that provide children and young people the opportunity to learn and build skills in skateboarding.

Ski and snowboard disciplines include:
Alpine, Cross Country, Freestyle, Jumping, Biathlon, Nordic, Para Snowsport, Park and Pipe, Skimo and Snowboard

Little Shredders. Brings the basics of snowsports to primary schools and community organisations across Australia. Provides the opportunity for children to learn the basics of snowsports from the convenience of the school yard through games based learning. The program utilises custom-made modified equipment built specifically for use in the school yard, and is an introductory program that teaches children the fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare them for an on-snow experience.

Home Run Heros. The introduction for kids (aged 5-12) into softball. Kids throw, jump, run, laugh, and build the confidence.

• Home Run Heros T-Ball. For ages 5-7.
• Home Run Heros Softball. For ages 7-12.

Fully Loaded Softball. A new format of softball that puts the pressure and excitement in games from the first pitch. A more exciting, faster format with big scores, more home-runs, and more edge of your seat, white knuckle moments.

Softball Batter Up. Softball Australia’s national participation program, designed to be fun, flexible and engaging for children from kindergarten age to Year 6, focusing on fun activities while learning basic throwing, catching and striking skills.

Social 7s (ACT). A mixed gender modified version of softball, and a great way to get active even for those who have not played softball before.

Squash Stars. Adapted for the school setting, Squash Stars in Schools introduces school aged children in years 3 - 6 to the fundamental and physical elements of squash in a fun and inclusive setting.

Squash 57. Squash 57 (formerly known as racketball) uses bigger rackets and a bigger, bouncier ball. The bounce means there’s time to get to the ball, a great way to keep playing squash for longer or as an introduction to squash.

Masters. The Australian Masters Squash Association (AMSA) promotes and encourages the game of squash for players aged 35 years and over. It provides an opportunity for people who still enjoy playing squash to play against mature age people in a more social but still competitive environment.

Wheelchair Squash. Is a fast paced, fun and engaging activity. Upon trials at the National Squash Centre, we experimented with the types of racquets and balls used. The players found that normal length racquets were best for reach, but opted for a racquetball style ball with higher bounce. They also adapted to allow two bounces per rally similar to wheelchair tennis.

Squash for the hearing impaired. Has no major differences in regard to the physical game play. The main difference is in the scoring with scorers using flip boards to display the score or signing the numbers to the players.

Surfing disciplines include:
Shortboard, Longboard, Big Wave, SUP, Bodyboarding, and Para-surf

SurfGroms. Programs cater to Groms between the ages of 5-12 years old. SurfGroms has been developed with 2 distinct age categories – MiniGroms (5-8 years old) and SuperGroms (9-12 years old) – and 5 separate skill levels.

Surfing Mums. Aims to foster a love of the ocean. You can be a total novice or have been riding waves for a while. You can surf, body board, SUP, go for a beach run, or do some laps in the ocean pool.

Adaptive Surfing. Like regular surfing, adaptive surfing involves the surfer paddling out and riding a wave towards the shore. Adaptive surfing can occur wherever there are suitable waves, this is mainly in the ocean however can also be done in lakes, rivers, and through artificial waves. Surfing requires the use of a surfboard. Adaptive surfing allows for modifications to be made to the surfboard so that it can be properly used and safe for the surfer.

Recreation

• Artificial surfing environments. A variety of technologies and setups designed to simulate ocean waves, providing surfers with opportunities to practice and enjoy the sport in non-coastal locations.

Nippers. A junior activities program that introduces children aged 5 to 14 to surf life saving. It’s a great way for children to make friends, be active and learn how to enjoy the beach safely. Nippers first learn about surf awareness and safety. As they progress through the various age groups, nippers will undergo lessons in wading, running, ocean swimming, board paddling, and lifesaving skills, as well as learning the basics of resuscitation and first aid.

Silver Salties. A participation program for older Australians (65+ years) at Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Australia, promoting physical activity, social connections, and involvement in the surf lifesaving community. Adults 18+ are welcome to participate, however, adults 65+ are the target audience.

Beach Warrior. A mass-participation obstacle event held on beaches across Australia, owned and operated by Surf Life Saving Australia and delivered by your local surf club. With a range of challenging-yet-fun obstacles set over grass, sand, and surf the uniquely Australian obstacle course is perfect for some family fun in the sun.

GoSwim. Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure have partnered to develop and deliver a swimming and water safety program focusing on contemporary experiential and activity-based learning, encouraging and supporting students to explore pathways into competitive and recreational lap swimming.

Deadly Little Dophins. The national call to action to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have access to learn to swim, to improve their swimming and water safety skills.

Million Metres. The Million Metres Awards Program is open to all registered members of Masters Swimming Australia. The program aims to stimulate all members to strive for greater fitness and recognises swimmer’s progressive milestones.

Spinneroos. For primary school children to bounce into table tennis with a smile and a group of new friends. Each child will go through 8 weeks of table tennis, receive a personalised equipment pack, and develop hand-eye coordination as well as social skills.

Girls Only Spinneroos. To ensure girls have a great first experience with table tennis, the girls only program emphasises creating an emotionally safe environment and level playing field in which girls can push themselves physically and mentally to develop their skill and self-confidence.

Vision Impaired Table Tennis (also known as Swish) is like playing table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over the net, the ball is hit under the net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a certain height so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. The ball has bells in it to make it audible, is about the size of a tennis ball, and made of plastic with holes in it. The bat is rectangular with a handle.

Taekwondo Kickstarters. A modified taekwondo program, developed by Australian Taekwondo, for delivery in schools. The program is designed to create a level of consistency with respect to curriculum and content to provide schools and participants with a quality taekwondo experience that can be delivered and enjoyed nationally.

Fighting Falls. A program that uses Taekwondo exercises to help reduce the risk of falls and improve the health and wellbeing of older Australians. The program uses modified Taekwondo exercises to address a number of specific health issues in Australians over the age of 50.

Virtual programs. Australian Taekwondo is proud to lead the future of virtual sport with various Taekwondo programs that can be undertaken by anyone, from anywhere.

• Combat Kids. Combines kicks and twists from martial arts as well as dance moves and styles from breakdancing.
• TKD10. These free self-paced virtual Taekwondo classes are for all ages and fitness levels. Each lesson is 25 minutes and accessible through Australian Taekwondo's Centre of Excellence. Start with the basics and progress to more advanced techniques.

Tennis Hot Shots. Designed for all kids of age and ability. Kids play on smaller courts with modified equipment to make it easier, and more fun to progress. We have lighter racquets, lower nets, and tennis balls that don’t bounce too high – so they are easier to hit and chase down.

• Blue stage. Ages 3-5+. Exploring the building blocks of movement.
• Red stage. Ages 5-8+. Introducing and developing tennis specific skills, basic strategies and the rally.
• Orange stage. Ages 8-10+. Progressing and extending tennis specific skills, strategies and matchplay.
• Green stage. Ages 10+. Extending and refining tennis specific skills and strategies, problem-solving, analyzing.

Cardio Tennis. The energised way to learn and play tennis for people of all ages and abilities. It provides an easy entry point for people wanting to learn tennis skills and improve their fitness.

• Cardio Lite. The low impact session getting people active and learning tennis in a relaxed environment. For people who would love to get into tennis.
• Cardio Classic. The balanced session focused on blending drills and play with high energy. For people who love working up a sweat.
• Cardio Play. The point play session focused on intense rallies and competitive team games. For people who love to play points.
• Cardio Max. The high intensity session focused on tennis drills and a high volume of hitting. For people who love pushing their limits.

Blind and low vision tennis. Participants use audible tennis balls on modified courts, play with smaller racquets, and follow rules that are relaxed for fun and enjoyment.

Wheelchair Tennis. Integrates very easily with the able-bodied game since it can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to the size of the court or the size of rackets or balls. The game follows traditional tennis rules, with the only exception being that the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball.

Bowl Patrol. Australia’s national junior tenpin bowling program designed specifically for primary school-aged children. It is an 8 session program that is adaptable and utilises modifications to make learning to bowl fun. It teaches the fundamental skills of the sport and improves co-ordination and balance, allowing all abilities and ages to play within the same program.

Bowl Abilities. An inclusive program designed specifically for older teens and adults with a disability to learn the basic skills of tenpin bowling, socialise, and increase activity levels.

Recreation

• Bumper Bowling. Designed for children or beginners. The gutters on either side of the lane are equipped with bumpers that prevent the ball from falling into the gutter.

NRL League Touch. Is an alternate format of touch football, that has been jointly developed by Touch Football Australia (TFA) and the NRL. The reintroduction of old-school touch footy rules, such as having a marker and a kick, slow the game down, making it even more accessible..

Indoor Triathlon. An initiative from Triathlon Australia designed and developed to encourage adult participation in the sport of triathlon by people who are currently low or even non exercisers. The program is designed to introduce you to the 3 different swim - bike - run components of triathlon in a safe and supportive environment so that you become more confident about joining them together to complete your first triathlon event.

Volleyball disciplines include:
Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball and ParaVolley

Spikezone. Volleyball Australia’s modified version of volleyball and beach volleyball designed especially to increase participation opportunities for primary and early secondary school students aged between 8 and 13 years. A number of changes have been implemented, including: a smaller sized court, lower net height, a softer and lighter ball, fewer players on the court, and slightly modified rules.

Light Volley has been designed to introduce modified equipment and delivery to enable participation and engagement for all. The Program emphasizes the benefits of universal design with flexible and modified delivery enabling participants of all ages.

Sitting Volleyball. An adapted game for people with disabilities. It has enjoyed full Paralympic status since 1980. The game is also an excellent vehicle for players returning from injury during rehabilitation.

Beach ParaVolley. Is played on sand with much the same rules and conditions as able-bodied beach volleyball, the only differences are that teams are comprised of three players and there are special rules relating to time-outs for repair of prostheses.

Flippaball. The introduction program to water polo introducing young participants to Australia’s only team sport in the water. There are four main programs to choose from:

• FlippaFun. Online tools and guides. Downloadable so you can enjoy water polo at any time.
• FlippaSchools. School based beginner water polo skills program that can be delivered either (a) land-based, (b) mix of land and pool based, or (c) pool based using set lesson plans and Water Polo Australia accredited coaches.
• FlippaSkills. Skills based training program delivered by accredited coaches. The Program includes training activities, progression trackers and certificates as preparation for FlippaBall competitions.
• FlippaBall. Forms the start of the junior pathway to the sport for beginners. The rules include shorter season length as well as modified rules (e.g. ball size, goal size, field size, number of players, developmental rules etc.).

Fun Fit (NSW). A women's only social water polo program that allows women to participate in water polo in a non-judgmental, non-contact, and non-competitive environment.

Girls making waves (NSW) Many girls new to water polo struggle to tread water and throw a ball at the same time. At Water Polo NSW we offer an introductory skills program where girls can learn the basics of the game in a fun and welcoming environment.