Events, Workshops & more!

Coaching as a Career

THINKING ABOUT A CAREER AS A COACH? Join us for a free event to explore the possibilities of a career in fitness. You’ll hear honest insights from people who have built successful careers in the industry, understand the pathway to becoming a qualified coach, and discover whether coaching is the right career for you. Stick around to the end for your chance to ask our experts any questions you may have! Meet the Industry Experts of One Playground Justin Ashley - CEO & Founder With 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Justin has held several club-based positions before co-founding the award-winning gyms, One Playground and The Bunker. As the leader of the company, he has successfully expanded it to four locations, with over 35k members and more than 300 staff. Justin is most proud of being recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 Great Places to Work. Tom Merriman - Head of Education As Head of Education at One Playground, Tom is dedicated to elevating the standard of fitness coaching in Australia. With deep experience across coaching, business management, and exercise programming, he develops people-first, practical education that prepares coaches for real careers – not just certificates. Tom leads the Academy’s mission to reshape fitness education, empowering professionals with the skills, confidence, and hands-on learning they need to create meaningful, long-lasting change for their clients. Matt Duncan - Head of Coaching Matt’s nationally recognised ‘Breakthrough’ program as a youth worker inspired him to help people through fitness. He now works with a diverse client base, including stroke survivors, cerebral palsy patients, athletes, business owners, and actors. Matt also provides structured education on movement and personal development to over 100 coaches at One Playground. Laura Basta - Head of Group Training Laura is our Head of Group Training, leading the vision behind our diverse and industry-leading class offering. Her journey has taken her from performing in the circus in France to shaping the future of fitness in Sydney. Today, she leads our Group Training department, driving trainer development, fostering a culture of excellence, and bringing to life the innovative studio concepts and unforgettable class experiences that define One Playground. We look forward to supporting you in unlocking your future!

Ayurvedic Winter Reset Workshop with The Veda Lab

Feel more energised, clear-headed and resilient this winter. Winter can bring lower energy, sluggish digestion, disrupted sleep and increased stress. Join Supriya Ruparelia, Ayurvedic practitioner and founder of The Veda Lab to discover how Ayurvedic wisdom and evidence-informed wellness practices can help you feel more balanced throughout the colder months. You'll leave with: - A simple Winter Reset plan tailored to your lifestyle - Practical ways to support energy, digestion and restful sleep - Guidance on winter food, movement and daily routines - A guided breathing practice to reduce stress and improve mental clarity - Easy self-massage techniques and pressure points for recovery at home - A gift bag with mini goodies from Bondi Wash & a 20% off voucher from The Upside. Don't forget to look under your pilates mat to find the lucky door prize! The winner will receive a $150 voucher for The Upside Perfect for anyone wanting to feel more energised, better manage stress and build healthy habits that actually fit into everyday life. Whether you're completely new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your wellness practice, you'll walk away with practical tools you can start using the very same day. Where: Space Studio, Urban Oasis Spaces are limited to ensure a personalised experience. Reserve your spot today - we can't wait to welcome you.

Force Test Week (Merrylands)

Force Test Week is here! This is a high-energy, performance-driven week designed to celebrate your hard work, test your progress and bring the Force community together. Whether you're new to testing and want to record your baseline or you’re ready to see how far you’ve come over the last 12 weeks, this is your chance to show up, lift big and finish the season strong. What is it? A dedicated week of testing classes built around our three major lifts – squat, bench, and deadlift, as well as a high-energy conditioning challenge. Each session is programmed to give you the chance to set a baseline or see real progress in your strength and performance. What to Expect • Expert coaching to guide you through every lift • A fun, supportive environment – no pressure, just progress • In-club energy and a few surprises along the way This isn’t about being the strongest in the room – it’s about seeing what you’re capable of. North Sydney Full Schedule: Monday 3 August 6:45am | Squat Day 6:30pm | Bench Press Day Wednesday 5 August 6:45am | Bench Press Day 6:30pm | Squat Day Thursday 6 August 5:30pm | Conditioning Challenge Friday 7 August 6:00am | Deadlift Day 12:00pm | Deadlift Day 5:00pm | Deadlift Day Saturday 8 August 8:00am | Conditioning Challenge Book via the One Playground App.

Force Test Week (North Sydney)

Force Test Week is here! This is a high-energy, performance-driven week designed to celebrate your hard work, test your progress and bring the Force community together. Whether you're new to testing and want to record your baseline or you’re ready to see how far you’ve come over the last 12 weeks, this is your chance to show up, lift big and finish the season strong. What is it? A dedicated week of testing classes built around our three major lifts – squat, bench, and deadlift, as well as a high-energy conditioning challenge. Each session is programmed to give you the chance to set a baseline or see real progress in your strength and performance. What to Expect • Expert coaching to guide you through every lift • A fun, supportive environment – no pressure, just progress • In-club energy and a few surprises along the way This isn’t about being the strongest in the room – it’s about seeing what you’re capable of. North Sydney Full Schedule: Monday 3 August 6:00am | Squat Day 12:00pm | Squat Day 5:00pm | Bench Press Day Wednesday 5 August 6:00am | Bench Press Day 12:00pm | Bench Press Day 5:00pm | Squat Day Thursday 6 August 5:00pm | Conditioning Challenge Friday 7 August 6:00am | Deadlift Day 12:00pm | Deadlift Day 5:00pm | Deadlift Day Saturday 8 August 8:00am | Conditioning Challenge Book via the One Playground App.

Force Test Week (Haymarket)

Force Test Week is here! This is a high-energy, performance-driven week designed to celebrate your hard work, test your progress and bring the Force community together. Whether you're new to testing and want to record your baseline or you’re ready to see how far you’ve come over the last 12 weeks, this is your chance to show up, lift big and finish the season strong. What is it? A dedicated week of testing classes built around our three major lifts – squat, bench, and deadlift, as well as a high-energy conditioning challenge. Each session is programmed to give you the chance to set a baseline or see real progress in your strength and performance. What to Expect • Expert coaching to guide you through every lift • A fun, supportive environment – no pressure, just progress • In-club energy and a few surprises along the way This isn’t about being the strongest in the room – it’s about seeing what you’re capable of. Monday 3 August 6:30am | Squat Day 12:30pm | Squat Day 6:30pm | Bench Press Day Wednesday 5 August 6:30am | Bench Press Day 12:30pm | Bench Press Day 6:30pm | Squat Day Thursday 6 August 5:30pm | Conditioning Challenge Friday 7 August 6:30am | Deadlift Day 12:30pm | Deadlift Day Saturday 8 August 7:30am | Conditioning Challenge Book via the One Playground App.

Speed for Sport Workshop with Patrick Fox

Run faster, move smoother & perform better with Coach Pat Fox's exclusive workshop! What separates elite athletes from the rest? Lethal speed - powered by strength, strategy and technique. In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of sprint biomechanics and discover how to develop the positions, patterns, and potentiation for power-building techniques that help improve speed, explosiveness, and overall athletic performance. Whether you're looking to improve your sports performance, run with better technique, or simply increase your athleticism, you'll leave with practical skills you can apply immediately. Combining Coach Pat's expertise with hands-on training, you'll experience what effective speed development actually feels like while learning the same principles and drills used by high-performing athletes. Walk away with: - An understanding of the key positions that create linear speed and acceleration. - Proven sprint drills used by athletes to improve speed, coordination, and reduce injury risk. - Practical speed training methods that can be adapted for any fitness level. - Experience with an interactive coaching session Where: Force Studio, One Playground North Sydney No matter your experience or athletic background, this workshop will help you move with greater efficiency, power, and confidence on the track, in sport, or in everyday training. Please note that this workshop is available to One Playground members only.

The Bunker Games

Join us for the first ever Bunker Games - a member event centred around community, competition and fun! Step onto the Gym Floor and test what you’re really capable of. The Bunker Games is an in-house competition - a high-energy day designed for members, coaches and staff to come together, compete, and push beyond their limits. Expect a mix of strength and conditioning challenges, individual efforts and team-based events, all set in a high-energy, community-focused atmosphere. This is your chance to go head-to-head with the community - or even just come along and support your fellow members! Events include: Max Strength - Deadlift, Bench Press & Squat (judged on Wilks score) Strength Endurance - Max Chin-Ups & Dips Individual Cardio - 2km Row Time Trial Team Cardio - Ski, Sled Push/Pull, Row & Assault Bike Team Cardio is made up of 4 participants, including at least one female. Choose your teammates, nominate a team captain, and have them register the team. We’ll then contact the captain to collect all team member details. There are only 6 spots available, so be quick! Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or just want to be part of the experience, The Bunker Games is built to challenge all levels. Expect a live DJ, surprise challenges, awards and a high-energy environment from start to finish. This is a ticketed event with limited spots. Participation is first come, first served. If you’re looking to prepare, refine your technique, or perform at your best - our coaching team is here to help you get there. Spots are limited. Secure your place and be part of The Bunker Games! Please note that The Bunker Games is open to Bunker members only!

The Everyday Athlete Workshop with Coach Georgia

Have you been training consistently but feel like you've hit a plateau? Or maybe you're putting in the work at the gym but still lack the energy, strength, or confidence to feel your best in everyday life. If so, this workshop is for you. Join Coach Georgia as she shares the proven theoretical and practical approaches she uses to help clients build strength, move with confidence, and achieve lasting results both inside and outside the gym. What you'll learn: - Build strength and confidence that carries over into everyday life through functional movement, stability, rotational strength, injury prevention, and more. - Structure your training with greater intention based on your individual goals. - Measure and track your progress using key fitness testing principles. - Improve your energy, performance, and enjoyment of training through smarter programming. Where: Force Studio, One Playground Haymarket Please note that this workshop is open to One Playground members only.

City2Surf Training Program (Marrickville)

Are you gearing up for City2Surf and looking for a training program? Join ONERUN for this 6-week training block and remove the guess work from your training. Designed by ultramarathon runner, Jen Irvine, and led by hybrid athletes, Matt and Joey, this program sets you up for success by incorporating tempo runs, intervals, long runs and a final shakeout run to have you race-day ready. WHAT IS A TEMPO RUN? A key session for your City2Surf training, designed to build the strength and fitness needed to handle the hills and maintain a strong pace on race day. Tempo efforts are run at a controlled, comfortably hard effort, which helps improve endurance, pacing and confidence as you get closer to the event. WHAT IS AN INTERVAL RUN? A faster-paced session designed to improve speed, strength and running efficiency for City2Surf. Using short to moderate efforts with recovery in between, these workouts help you build fitness, tackle the hills with confidence and feel stronger when the pace picks up on race day. WHAT IS A SHAKEOUT RUN? A relaxed, easy run designed to keep the legs moving and help you feel fresh heading into race day. The focus is on staying loose, building confidence and enjoying an easy run with the crew — nothing too strenuous, just good vibes and getting the body ready to go to the start line on race day. Meeting place: Steel Park Carpark, Marrickville Sat 4 Jul | 7:00 am Super Saturday – 5km Tempo Run Sat 11 Jul | 7:00 am 5km Run Sat 18 Jul | 7:00 am 5km Run Sat 25 Jul | 7:00 am 5km Tempo Run Sat 1 Aug | 7:00 am 5km Run Sat 8 Aug | 7:00 am 5km Easy Shake Out Run Please note that this event to everyone! If you are not a One Playground member, please ensure that you fill out a health waiver upon arrival if it is your first time attending. See you there!

City2Surf Training Program (Darling Harbour)

Are you gearing up for City2Surf and looking for a training program? Join ONERUN for this 6-week training block and remove the guess work from your training. Led by ultramarathon runner, Jen Irvine, this program sets you up for success by incorporating tempo runs, intervals, long runs and a final shakeout run to have you race-day ready. WHAT IS A TEMPO RUN? A key session for your City2Surf training, designed to build the strength and fitness needed to handle the hills and maintain a strong pace on race day. Tempo efforts are run at a controlled, comfortably hard effort, which helps improve endurance, pacing and confidence as you get closer to the event. WHAT IS AN INTERVAL RUN? A faster-paced session designed to improve speed, strength and running efficiency for City2Surf. Using short to moderate efforts with recovery in between, these workouts help you build fitness, tackle the hills with confidence and feel stronger when the pace picks up on race day. WHAT IS A SHAKEOUT RUN? A relaxed, easy run designed to keep the legs moving and help you feel fresh heading into race day. The focus is on staying loose, building confidence and enjoying an easy run with the crew — nothing too strenuous, just good vibes and getting the body ready to go to the start line on race day. Meeting place: Cafe Alma, Darling Harbour Wed 1 Jul | 6:00 am 8km Darling Harbour Run Wed 8 Jul | 6:00 am 8km Darling Harbour Run Wed 15 Jul | 6:00 am 10km Darling Harbour Run Wed 22 Jul | 6:00 am 5km Darling Harbour Run Wed 29 Jul | 6:00 am 10km Darling Harbour Run Wed 5 Aug | 6:00 am 5km Shake Out Run Please note that this event to everyone! If you are not a One Playground member, please ensure that you fill out a health waiver upon arrival if it is your first time attending. See you there!

City2Surf Training Program (North Sydney)

Are you gearing up for City2Surf and looking for a training program? Join ONERUN for this 6-week training block and remove the guess work from your training. Designed by ultramarathon runner, Jen Irvine, and led by HYROX athlete, Jay Haydock, this program sets you up for success by incorporating tempo runs, intervals, long runs and a final shakeout run to have you race-day ready. WHAT IS A TEMPO RUN? A key session for your City2Surf training, designed to build the strength and fitness needed to handle the hills and maintain a strong pace on race day. Tempo efforts are run at a controlled, comfortably hard effort, which helps improve endurance, pacing and confidence as you get closer to the event. WHAT IS AN INTERVAL RUN? A faster-paced session designed to improve speed, strength and running efficiency for City2Surf. Using short to moderate efforts with recovery in between, these workouts help you build fitness, tackle the hills with confidence and feel stronger when the pace picks up on race day. WHAT IS A SHAKEOUT RUN? A relaxed, easy run designed to keep the legs moving and help you feel fresh heading into race day. The focus is on staying loose, building confidence and enjoying an easy run with the crew — nothing too strenuous, just good vibes and getting the body ready to go to the start line on race day. Meeting place: North Sydney War Memorial Tue 30 Jun | 6:00 am 5km Run Tue 7 Jul | 6:00 am 5km Interval Run Tue 14 Jul | 6:00 am 5km Run Tue 21 Jul | 6:00 am 5km Interval Run Tue 28 Jul | 6:00 am 5km Run Tue 4 Aug | 6:00 am 5km Run Please note that this event to everyone! If you are not a One Playground member, please ensure that you fill out a health waiver upon arrival if it is your first time attending. See you there!