Winter Warrior Series
Join Active Maribyrnong for the inaugural Winter Warrior Series, a two-week challenge designed to get you moving in winter and embrace an active lifestyle alongside our Australian athletes competing in the Paris Olympic Games.
Engage in a variety of recreational activities, receive inspiration, and kick-start your journey to a healthier you. Don't miss this opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals and make the most of the winter season with Active Maribyrnong!
Winter Warrior Series 2024 is from Monday 29 July to Sunday 11 August
Below you will find information about:
How to register
Registrations will open Monday 15 July 2024. View the Winter Warrior Series Program(PDF, 869KB).
1. Select the button below to register for Winter Warrior programs.
Register here
2. Once you have clicked on a program, click on the green 'Free Registration' button to register.
3. Fill out your details. Please fill out the additional details for the first Winter Warrior Series program you register for.
On the event booking page please read the event overview for details about the program, what to bring and where to meet.
Winter Warrior Series Competitions
If you don't have Instagram or Facebook you can email your photos for the below competitions to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.
Best Dressed - representing your country
How to participate?
- To celebrate the Paris Olympic Games dress in an outfit to a Winter Warrior Series program representing your country or culture.
- Post a photo on Instagram tagging @active_maribyrnong or Facebook tagging @Active Maribyrnong.
Date:
- Wear the outfit to a Winter Warriors Series program from 29 July to 11 August and post it on Instagram or Facebook by the end of Winter Warrior Series on Sunday 11 August
Prize:
- Fitness Tracker Fitbit Inspire 2 for the best-dressed participant.
Most steps for Walking Wednesday
How to participate?
- Take a photo of the step count from your fitness watch, health app on your phone, or pedometer on Wednesday 31 July.
- Post a photo on Instagram tagging @active_maribyrnong or Facebook tagging @Active Maribyrnong.
Prize:
- The person with the most steps on Wednesday 31 July will win a five-visit pass to MAC.
Show us how you practice self-care for Self-Care Sunday
How to participate?
- Share a photo, video or post of what you are doing to demonstrate self-care on Sunday 4 August.
- Post a photo on Instagram tagging @active_maribyrnong or Facebook tagging @Active Maribyrnong.
Prize:
- Everyone who is eligible will go into the draw to win an Active Maribyrnong branded yoga mat.
Show us your fun outfit for Sunday Funday
How to participate?
- Post a photo of your fun outfit on Instagram tagging @active_maribyrnong or Facebook tagging @Active Maribyrnong.
Prize:
- Everyone who is eligible will go into the draw to win an Active Maribyrnong goodies pack including a drink bottle, bucket hat and yoga mat.
Competitions Terms and Conditions
View Terms and Conditions
1. The competition is open to residents within Victoria and must be 18 years+.
2. Each competition closes on the following dates
- Best Dressed: midnight Sunday 11 August
- Most Steps: 9am Thursday 1 August
- Show us how you're practicing self-care: midnight Sunday 4th August
- Fun outfit for Sunday Funday: midnight Sunday 11 August
3. Participants must follow the instructions of each competition as outlined on the Winter Warrior Series webpage in order to be eligible and to enter.
4. Participants must enter via social media by tagging Active Maribyrnong on Facebook or Instagram or by sending the photo to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.
5. The winner for each competition will be notified via direct message on social media. If the winner enters via email, they will be notified by email.
6. The prize must be claimed within 7 days of notification and is strictly non-transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. The prize is redeemable for the winner only.
8. Active Maribyrnong reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not meet the criteria.
9. By entering the competition, participants agree to have their name used for promotional purposes.
10. This giveaway is in no way endorsed by Instagram or Facebook.
11. This competition is not in conjunction with any other offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I can no longer attend a session?
Please cancel your ticket so someone else can attend. There is a link to cancel your ticket in the confirmation email you received. Otherwise, send Active Maribyrnong an email active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au and we can cancel your spot.
I can't register online for a program, what do I do?
Please call us on 9688 0200 or email us active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au and we are happy to help you register.
How do I register multiple dates for a program?
To select a different date when on the registration page, under the heading ‘Date’ click the date and it will have a drop down of the other dates you can select. For each date make sure you click the + symbol under ‘Number of Tickets’ to add a ticket to your cart.
More information
For further information about the Winter Warrior Series please contact us on 9688 0200 or send us an email to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.