We have been successful in having an Aquathon Criterion into the NQ Games this year - come and have a go. AG prizes top 3 place getters in 5 year increments. Finisher medals for all participants. More details to follow.
Venue: Riverway Pool
Date Sunday 1st May
Rego Opens 06:30
Junior event starts 07:30
Adults event starts 08:10
Adults Race:
1km run followed by a 140m swim repeat as many laps as you can in 1 hour
Junior Race:
500m run followed by a 70m swim repeat as many laps as you can in 20mins
Run Maps
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
COMPETITORS CHECK-IN – NQ GAMES HUB & MERCHANDISE HUB
Date: Monday 25th April to Saturday 30th April 2022
Venue: Townsville Sports Precinct
North Ward
Time: 9:00am to 6:30pm
OPENING CEREMONY (FREE ENTRY & ENTERTAINMENT)
Date: Friday 29th April 2022
Venue: Jezzine Barracks Park, 11-13 Isley St, North Ward QLD 4810
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
*Athletes assemble 5.30pm at The Strand Park, 6pm March with Drumming Circle Group to Jezzine Barracks Park
*Athletes March * Athletes Oath * Lighting of the Games Cauldron* Fireworks*Entertainment(Local Musicians)*Food Trucks
NQ GAMES COMMUNITY CONCERT (FREE ENTRY & ENTERTAINMENT)
Date: Saturday 30th April 2022
Venue: Jezzine Barracks Park, 11-13 Isley St, North Ward QLD 4810
Time: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
*Local Musicians* Amusements & Entertainment*Food Trucks
CLOSING CEREMONY (INVITATION ONLY – thanking our Sports Hosts, Volunteers & Parnters)
Date: Monday 02nd May 2022
Venue: Townsville Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, The Strand, Townsville.
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
*Handing of the flag to Cairns Regional Council for the 2026 NQ Games.