Team Veteran
Join veterans and their families all over Australia, to find a local, supportive sporting community suited to you
The history of ‘Team Veteran’
Invictus Australia created Team Veteran Running Club as a parkrun club in 2019, back when we were Veteran Sport Australia.
While parkrun is where this all began, we encourage Team Veteran shirts to be purchased and worn no matter what sport you’re into!
What started out as a running group for veterans with the support of Invictus Australia, expanded to include all veterans, family members and anyone in the community wanting to show their support, including other ex-service organisations (ESOs) and now has 1,302 members who have completed over 73,254 parkruns.
Team Veteran now enters teams in multiple sporting and recreational events around Australia, including True Grit military-inspired obstacle events, Dragon Boating, pickleball, the Pan Pacs and more. Get in touch to find out how you can get involved with Team Veteran, no matter what sport you’re into.
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That same year saw us partner with Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling and parkrun to promote the team to an even larger group of veterans, their families and the community to spread the message of the healing power of sport and connection.
2020 saw the collaboration evolve during Veteran Health Week, with the original purple shirts created. So many people wanted one that we ran out!
Despite the challenges of COVID, 2021 saw Team Veteran go from strength to strength yet again, bringing RSL National into the fold.
Over time, the name has evolved simply to, Team Veteran, representing our commitment to collaboration & connection for veterans, their families, ESOs, government and sporting organisations through the power of sport.
And the shirt has evolved too, making way for a fresh new design!
To join parkrun’s Team Veteran, follow these simple steps:
- Join parkrun – register at www.parkrun.com.au/register
- Then, join the Team Veteran run club by following this link https://www.parkrun.com.au/groups/29137/
Then jump online and purchase your Team Veteran running Tee or singlet, knowing you are helping Invictus Australia make a positive difference in the lives of veterans and families who have served, through the power of sport.
“I really enjoy the support we have from Invictus Australia to enable these sorts of programs so we can get out in our communities to get that camaraderie back that we may have lost after our service or during our transition.”
Only 50 DAYS TO GO until @invictusgames25 kicks off in Vancouver Whistler!
Team Australia have been busy putting the finishing touches on their training ahead of competition in Canada!
Not long now! Drop the team some words of encouragement in the comments. 💛🖤
@weareinvictusgames
We partner with @sportsadf to deliver Team Australia to the Invictus Games.
In an Invictus Games first, veterans will compete in winter sports at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Hear from Invictus Games alumni and Para Athlete Matt Brumby as he introduces us to Nordic Skiing and Biathlon.
Nordic Skiing challenges competitors to race across rugged terrain using classic skiing techniques, showcasing their stamina and mental toughness in this test of endurance. Split between novices and advance skiers, competitors will race between 750m to 1500m.
The Biathlon adds a twist, combining the physical demands of cross-country skiing with the precision of target shooting, where competitors will use electronic shooting systems to test their focus to hit every mark.
@matty.brumby
#nordicskiing #biathlon #unconqueredtogether #unconquered
Congratulations to those members of Team Veteran who raced at the 2024 ACT Veterans Indoor Rowing in Shoalhaven, NSW earlier this month.
Veteran Engagement Coordinator Megan was on hand cheering on the team, inspired by how close this group have become by participating in regular indoor rowing throughout the year.
"It was amazing to witness the camaraderie, determination, and sheer effort on display."
Our local engagement team facilitates sporting opportunities like this regularly, to find one near you, join your local Facebook group via the link in bio.
#indoorrowing #veteransport #invictusaustralia #invictusaus #supportavetetan #veteransupport