Canberra - 360 Sports Gathering
Description
Join us for the 360 Sports Australia 1-Day gathering in Canberra this June.
What you can expect:
Inspiring worship, Bible teaching, testimonies
Huddle streams - learn practical tips to apply in your context
A special time to observe or participate in a youth community sports outreach
Meet other sporty Christians and make meaningful connections within the 360 Sports community
Learn about the power of 360, ministering to the "whole person:" body - mind - spirit
Learn how sport and faith intersect and how to embrace faith in your sport
Who should attend:
Athletes
Parents/ family
Mentors
Coaches
Teachers
Supporters
Church leaders
Other interested parties who may want to join or support the ministry
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
The Sports Impact Dinner from 6-8pm will feature a Panel Discussion of current and ex elite athletes, sharing their journey of faith and sport. Our caterers for the evening will be Indo Cafe offering delicious Indonesian Cuisines.
Lineup
Alan Tongue
Alan Tongue is a former Canberra Raiders captain and one of the club’s most respected one-club players. He made 220 NRL appearances for the Raiders from 2000 to 2011, captaining the side from 2007 to 2011 and earning honours including the 2006 Raiders Player of the Year and the 2008 Dally M Captain of the Year and Lock of the Year awards. Known for his Christian faith, Alan has also continued to make an impact off the field through mentoring and ambassador roles, including pioneering Rugby League Camp with Scripture Union and sharing Jesus with teenagers through the gift of rugby league.
Steve Prior
Steve loves all sports but now resorts to lots of golf where he can rely heavily on the handicap system for some fun. Thankfully he loves Jesus more and his life with him brings much joy despite failures, a life he shares with his wife Cathy and three young men, who share their dad’s passion for all sports, and display a little more dexterity. Steve’s real joy over the years has been serving young people as a Youth Pastor in Canberra since the late 90’s. He now works part time in architecture while looking to establish a new “ministry for restoration”. Ask him about it!
Tauati Chan-Tung
Tuati Chan-Tung is a Samoa-born rugby player who represented the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby AU 2025. Growing up in Canberra, he came through the Brumbies pathway system, representing the Junior Brumbies and winning the national schoolboys championships in 2017. He has been a key contributor for the Uni-Norths Owls, helping lead the club to its maiden first grade championship in the 2025 John I Dent Cup. With a strong Christian faith, Tuati is passionate about discipling and mentoring younger rugby players in Canberra.
Caitlin O'Dea (Bettenay)
Caitlin O'Dea (Bettenay) from the sunshine coast is a current Australian national team member for both indoor and beach volleyball. She has represented Australia since she was 17 years old when she debuted for the senior national team. She also played in Division 1 in the NCAA at Portland state University and San Jose state University as a dual sport scholarship holder. After college she completed her master's degree in physiotherapy at UQ while competing on the world tour for beach volleyball where she played across Asia and Europe, and has won multiple national tour medals including gold in Switzerland, multiple gold and silvers in Japan, and bronze in Austria. In 2023 Caitlin, with her family, founded B.A.L.A Academy, a volleyball academy dedicated to developing the next generation of volleyball athletes and helping them to achieve their sporting goals. Her faith underpins who she is and she has learnt that true freedom and joy is found through surrendering to Jesus.
Chelsy Wayne
Chelsy Wayne is one of Australia’s most promising young discus athletes, already making a strong impact on both the national and international stage. She represented Australia at the World Junior Championships and, at just 15 years old, claimed a silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Now training at the AIS in Canberra, Chelsy has her sights firmly set on the upcoming World U20 Championships and future Olympic competition. Committed to her Christian faith, she wants to inspire and encourage younger female athletes in their faith in Jesus.
Harrison Buesnel
Harrison Buesnel is a talented Australian footballer who made his first-grade debut for Tuggeranong United in 2020 at just 16 years of age. He later signed with Wollongong Wolves, where he competed in the Australian National Championships and was recognised with the Players’ Player and Player of the Year honours in 2025. A standout for the University of Wollongong, Harrison also helped secure first place at the 2024 University Nationals and represented UOW at the 2025 University World Cup in Dalian, China.
Kade Klemke
Kade is a well-known name in the world of Australian Rules Football. As a young Aussie kid growing up in the country, Kade always aspired to being a football player. His dream came true when he was drafted to Essendon Football Club as a rookie. Being a Christian in the world of AFL had its challenges. Unforeseen circumstances as a player, led Kade down the path of football coaching. He has coached at local level, and also with the Queanbeyan Tigers and the Canberra Demons. From a young age, he has achieved great success as a coach. He shares openly about the struggles and the triumphs. His many years of experience have given him wonderful insights into sharing faith in the footy world. He is also the FCA 360 Sports Australia Field Director.
Jim Dayhew
Jim has been involved in sports ministry for over 30 years. His role is to engage, equip and empower a national team of staff and volunteers to transform the world of sport through a relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. He has played competitive Rugby League and Cricket and has coached extensively in these sports. He led in educational, sport, and church / mission settings and is an ordained minister in the Sydney Anglican Diocese. Jim is the FCA 360 Sports Australia Executive Director.
FAQs
- What do I need to bring along?
Please bring a water bottle, something warm (you never know what the weather decides!), notebook, pen and your bible, if you have one.
- Are any refreshments included?
Yes! Afternoon tea and dinner will be provided.
We will do our best to accomodate dietary requirements, please let us know in the provided options during checkout.
- Will it be a full day of activity?
There are a variety of activities planned, but also some down time to mingle.
A youth community sports outreach is also planned as part of the day.
- Is it for me?
Do you love Jesus? Do you love sports? If your answer is yes, then this is for you!
We are going to be catering to a few different categories: Athletes, Coaches, Parents, Families, Mentors, Supporters, Church Leaders etc
It's a day for anyone who loves sport, at any level, to learn about how Sport and your Faith intersect and how to navigate that intersection well.
- Will there be supervision on the day?
Yes, and all the relevant checks have been done on all our event hosts.
Should you have an athlete under 18 who wants to attend there are 2 options:
Athletes aged 14 and up are welcome to attend unsupervised.
You (carer or parent or adult) are welcome to purchase a ticket and come along, you will find benefit from the day too!
(Athletes 13 and under may be able to apply for exemption if they don't have an adult who can accompany them. Contact us to discuss)
- What should I wear?
Something comfortable!
If you fall into the athlete, coach or mentor category, we recommend modest sports wear, as you may also be taking part in a youth community sports outreach during the day.
- Can I help or volunteer at the camp?
We always need volunteers!
At the camp and outreach we would love help in a few areas: organisation, preparation, welcome, serving, hosting and clean up.
Please reach out to us here if you'd like to help or let us know during checkout!
- Can I pay a ticket/s forward?
There are 2 options:
You can purchase a donation ticket/s and we will offer this to someone in need
You can donate on this page and we will allocate that amount towards our 2026 gatherings
- Can I invite others to come along?
Please do! Share the ticketing link so they can register to save their spot.
- What if I need to cancel my ticket?
We offer refunds until 14 days before the event. 80% of ticket can be requested as a refund due to sickness or unforseen change in circumstances.
- Will there be merch for sale on the day?
Most definitely! Pricing starts from $5.
Some items that may be available will be: wristbands, books, caps, shirts, hoodies, bibles and more.
- I can't attend but would like to support the ministry.
Please click here to go to our website and check out the many ways you can be part of growing this wonderful ministry
Agenda
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Youth Sports Outreach - a role for everyone
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Registration
Coffee van will be available
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 am
Session 1
Welcome, Worship, Bible talk 1, About 360 Sports, Prayer
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea, and merch will be available for purchase
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 2
Bible talk 2, testimonials
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stream huddles
Streams: athletes, coaches, mentors, church leaders, parents
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free time / Futsal
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sports Impact dinner
The Sports Impact Dinner from 6-8pm will feature a Panel Discussion of current and ex elite athletes, sharing their journey of faith and sport. Our caterers for the evening will be Indo Cafe offering delicious Indonesian Cuisines. This will be hosted at the same venue as the Gathering.
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