VIS Open Day returns

The VIS Open Day is back in 2023 with the opportunity to meet Olympians, Paralympians and World Champion athletes, learn from high performance sport experts and experience the inner workings of a high performance sport facility.

This year’s Open Day will give visitors rare access to the inner workings of the newly refurbished VIS headquarters at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park. Including abundant information sessions and interactive activities from our experts, athletes and partners, the VIS Open Day offers a unique taste of what it takes to be an elite athlete and to work in the high performance environment.

Visitors will get the chance to meet and greet some of our Olympians, Paralympians and World Champion athletes.

When: Wednesday 20 September 2023

Where: VIS Headquarters at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park

Time: 10am - 2pm

The Open Day promises the complete inner-sanctum experience, and will include;

  • Interactive sessions and demonstrations from our high performance experts
  • Hands-on experiences in the Sports Labs with Sport Scientists
  • Interactive activities with elite VIS athletes
  • Practical cooking sessions with specialist Sports Dietitians
  • Opportunities to try new sports with attendance from Victorian State Sporting bodies, including Athletics, Cycling, Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Wheelchair Basketball and many more across able-bodied and Para sports
  • And much, much more!

Book your free ticket(s) to secure your attendance and receive further information in the coming weeks and lead up to the event.



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