Sweat Saturday: Big Gay Boxing

Get sweaty with Big Gay Boxing at this free session as part of Sweat with Pride this June.

Boost your wellbeing and help strengthen rainbow communities.

Enjoy a free coffee after your session.

To receive your coffee, you'll need to download the Active Locals app from the App Store or Google Play, search for Sweat Saturday and click "Join Event".

What to expect:

• Rotate through nine rounds of exercise including beginner boxing combinations with pads and gloves (partner-based, non-violent), and bodyweight conditioning movements.

• It's your body, your choice, so feel free to modify and slow down or speed up as needed.

• If you're attending solo (like many people), we'll help you meet someone new to partner up with.

• This session will be powered by a totally iconic 2000s pop playlist. Dance, laugh and embrace queer joy with us.

All welcome (ages 18+):

• All genders and sexualities

• All shapes, sizes and abilities

• No experience necessary

We're committed to creating a safe space. If there's something we can do better, please let us know.

Where to meet:

Find us at the Inner West Pride Centre at Pride Square, opposite Newtown Station.

Doors open 15 minutes before the start time. If you arrive more than 5 minutes after the start time, you will not be admitted.

What to bring:

• Water bottle

• Small towel

• Boxing wraps (optional)

What's provided:

• Boxing gloves

• Boxing pads/mitts

• Cleaning supplies

Bring your own gloves and pads if you prefer.

Photography:

• Please do not take photos or videos of other guests.

• Our event crew and invited third parties might capture content for promotional purposes. If you'd like to opt out, please let us know on arrival.

• At the end of the session, we'll take a group photo to post online. It's your choice if you're in the photo or not — no pressure.

Accessibility:

• The Inner West Pride Centre includes accessible toilets, elevator access and automated doors. 

• All toilets are gender-neutral.

• We recommend bringing event earplugs if you’re sensitive to loud sounds.

• We have Hidden Disability Sunflower Wristbands available if you’d like to wear one — just ask at check-in.

• You can include any other requests in your booking form or contact us directly below.

You must agree to the Terms & Conditions and Liability Waiver to participate. 

We get sweaty on Gadigal & Wangal Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

Contact us

Email: sweat@rainbowgiving.org.au

Instagram: @sweatwithpride_au