Description
Join us for the 360 Sports Australia 2-Day gathering in Sydney this July.
Who should attend:
Athletes
Parents/ family
Coaches, teachers
Mentors
Supporters
Church leaders
Other interested parties who may want to join or support the ministry
What you can expect:
Inspiring worship, and Bible teaching on faith and sport
Testimonies from Christian high-level athletes
Learn how to make disciples through your role in sport
Experience how to conduct a youth community sports outreach coaching clinic with a professional player / coach.
Network with other sporty Christians and make meaningful connections within the 360 Sports community
Apply the power of 360, ministering to the "whole person:" body - mind - spirit
All Gathering attendees and others are invited to attend the optional Sports Impact Dinner featuring high level Christians in sport on an interactive panel. The dinner will be catered and hosted at the same venue, Panania Anglican Church.
(Meal cost will be $25 per person, should you opt in.)
Sports panel and guest speakers
Stephen Liggins
Stephen Liggins was a tall fast bowler who played Sydney Grade Cricket for Gordon District Cricket Club and Northern District Cricket Club. Stephen made his first grade debut at Northern District in 1983/84 before moving down the Pacific Highway to Gordon and being a valuable team member of Gordon’s 1990-91 first grade premiership winning team. Stephen Liggins has worked as a lawyer and in the media. These days he serves as a pastor at a church in Sydney. He has lectured in Australia and overseas on topics such as evangelism, apologetics, ethics, doctrine, biblical theology and New Testament. He is the author of Many Convincing Proofs: Persuasive Phenomena Associated with Evangelistic Proclamation in Acts, Travelling the World as Citizens of Heaven and The Good Sporting Life. In his book, The Good Sporting Life, Stephen Liggins takes the coaching reins and trains you to glorify God in your sport. He unpacks what the Bible has to say and gathers a wealth of practical advice and candid testimonies from believing athletes on how to live the good sporting life. Stephen is also a 360 Sports Athlete Mentor.
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.
Ryan Ninan
Ryan Ninan hails from India, where he played First Class cricket and the early seasons of the Indian Premier League. The off-spin bowling allrounder then undertook study in Melbourne, where he played Premier Cricket, before setting in Sydney with success at Randwick-Petersham DCC. Ryan works in finance and has a cricket academy. Ryan is a 360 mentor of a young Sydney Premier cricketer.
Allison O Brein
Allison O Brein (Shreeve) is an elite Australian windsurfer, four-time world champion, and corporate keynote speaker. Widely recognised as one of the fastest women on the water, she dominated the international windsurfing circuit for a decade and held the world number-one ranking for four consecutive years. Shreeve grew up in New South Wales, initially competing as a state-level track and field athlete before transitioning to windsurfing in her mid-teens. She rose rapidly through the ranks, capturing major global titles early in her career. Following her retirement from elite competition, Shreeve transitioned into business, digital marketing, and public speaking. She operates a global online marketing business and regularly delivers keynote presentations worldwide on topics covering resilience, overcoming adversity, and digital traffic strategies. She is also a TV presenter and is open about her Christian faith, frequently speaking to community and faith-based organisations, and recently also taken up competitive arm wrestling. Allison is also a 360 Sports Athlete Mentor.
Deniel Vermeulen
Deniel Vermeulen is one of the 360 mentees, and an elite Australian go-kart racing driver, who has quickly risen through the ranks of Australian motorsport to establish herself as a formidable talent on the track. She graduated in 2024 to the premier KZ2 Open category, competing in the highly technical, high-speed shifter/gear kart division. Crowned the 2023 Women's Australian Champion (winning the prestigious Pink Plate) and earned the 2022 Dubbo Club Champion title. Deniel is sponsored and supported by the South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) as part of their elite athlete programs. She also currently coaches in a local race league, helping the next generation of kids who love racing.
Brad Avery
Brad hails from Western Australia where he attended school and developed to a high level in both AFL and Rugby (Western Force Academy), before heading east to pursue a career in Rugby League. He plays for Parramatta Eels in the NRL second tier NSW Cup competition. Brad is mentored by David Simmons, who is a Penrith Panthers Chaplain and former NRL player. Brad is an intern with FCA 360 Sports.
Hannah Johnson
Hannah Johnson is the founder of Sports Care Aus and a sports chaplain serving at major sporting events across Australia, Oceania, and the world. A former national hockey player, she discovered sports chaplaincy in 2012 and has since supported athletes and staff at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and more. Hannah’s passion is helping people encounter Jesus and live lives that point others to Him. She travels wherever sport gathers, bringing pastoral and spiritual care to the people of elite sport.
Ryan Gupta
Ryan Gupta is one of the 360 Athlete Mentees. He is a promising cricketer and talented leg-spinner who has risen rapidly through the New South Wales cricket pathway. A member of the NSW Blues Academy and Parramatta District Cricket Club, he has earned recognition for his wicket-taking ability, including impressive performances in Premier Cricket and a standout NSW Second XI debut. Beyond the game, Ryan’s Christian faith is central to his life. Raised in a Christian family, he seeks to follow Jesus faithfully, allowing his faith to shape his character, purpose, and approach to cricket.
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! Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
We will do our best to accomodate dietary requirements, please let us know in the provided options during checkout.
Dinner will be at the same venue at own cost.
- Will it be 2 full days of activity?
There are a variety of activities planned, but also some down time to mingle.
A Soccer Coaching Clinic is also planned as the last part of the second day at local Marco Reserve.
- 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?
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!
- Can I help or volunteer at the camp?
We always need volunteers!
At the outreach specifically 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.
- 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
- Where can I find accomodation?
There are planty of accommodation options if you live too far to drive in each day.
Please reach out and we can send you a few close options to looks at, or alternatively booking.com, airb&b, and others would offer great options.
Agenda
- 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Session 1
Welcome, worship, What is 360 Sports, Bible talk 1, huddles and prayer
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Morning tea
- 10:45 am - 1:00 pm
Session 2
Bible talk 2, testimonials, huddle discussions
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch and mingle
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Activity time
Fun Interactive games
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stream huddles
Streams: athletes, coaches, mentors, church leaders, parents
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wrap up
Wrap up and break
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sports Impact Dinner with guest Christian athletes Q&A
Hosted at the same venue (Panania Anglican Church) There will also be an interactive panel of high level athletes and coaches to look forward to.
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