Celebrate the Olympics and Paralympics at GEL with our GEL Decathlon challenge.
Every member who completes all 10 events will win GOLD (four weeks of free GEL Gold membership)!
GEL’s Decathlon
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Take the challenge! Complete all 10 events to win four weeks of free GEL Gold membership.
In celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we invite our members to join our GEL Decathlon challenge. Members have two weeks to complete the 10 events and everyone who completes the GEL Decathlon will receive four weeks FREE. The first 25 members to complete the challenge will also receive a Myzone fitness tracker!
Scroll down for details and registrations.
What is the GEL Decathlon?
A typical Olympic decathlon includes 10 track and field events. Our GEL Decathlon also features 10 events, but instead of just track and field, it celebrates a variety of Olympic events and highlights different aspects of our GEL offering.
The GEL Decathlon isn't about being the best in every event; it's about challenging yourself to try new activities and prioritise physical activity.
The events included in the GEL Decathlon are:
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Cycle Challenge
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Rowing Machines Challenge
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Treadmill Challenge
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Training Zone Class
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Aqua Fitness Class
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Zumba or Dance Group Fitness Class
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Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates Class
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BodyPump Class
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Pickleball
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SwimFit Session
Scroll down for more information about the GEL Decathlon events.
How does it work?
To complete the GEL Decathlon, you will have to complete the 10 designated decathlon events within the 2-week challenge period.
All competitors will receive a challenge card to track their progress. When you complete an event, have a trainer or instructor stamp the corresponding section on the card.
After completing all 10 events, submit your stamped challenge card to a member of our Customer Service or a Membership Consultant team to claim your prize!
To join the GEL Decathlon Challenge, sign up using the form below. Once registered, you can collect your challenge card from reception (available from Friday 26 July).
Who can participate?
The GEL Decathlon challenge is for members only.
GEL Gold members can use their membership to complete the events*. Other membership types will need to pay casual entry fees for events outside their membership access.
*Thursday evening pickleball sessions are not included in any membership. GEL Gold members and stadium members can attend a social squad session of pickleball to complete the Pickleball event without extra cost.
Where are the events being held?
Events are based at GESAC or Caulfield Recreation Centre (CRC).
Scroll down for more information about the location of GEL Decathlon events.
When is the challenge period?
The challenge period starts on Friday 26 July and ends on Sunday 11 August.
What are the GEL Decathlon events?
- Cycle Challenge (Represents Cycling events)
To complete this event,
When: You can take the Cycle challenge at any time during the Decathlon challenge period, simply complete a 5km cycle. Just ask the gym floor staff to oversee your completion of the challenge.
Where: On the bikes in the bike lab at GESAC.
Booking: No need to book. Simply speak to the gym floor staff on the day before completing the event.
- Rowing Machines Challenge (Represents Rowing events)
To complete this event,
When: You can take the Rowing Machines challenge at any time during the Decathlon challenge period, simply complete a 1km row. Just ask the gym floor staff to oversee your completion of the challenge.
Where: On the rowing machines in GESAC Health club.
Booking: No need to book. Simply speak to the gym floor staff on the day before completing the event.
- Treadmill Challenge (Represents Marathon events)
To complete this event,
When: You can take the Treadmill challenge at any time during the Decathlon challenge period, simply run, walk or jog 2km. Just ask the gym floor staff to oversee your completion of the challenge.
Where: On the treadmills in GESAC Health club.
Booking: No need to book. Simply speak to the gym floor staff on the day before completing the event.
- Training Zone Class (Represents Boxing events)
To complete this event, attend a Training Zone class during the Decathlon challenge period.
When: There are training zone classes at various times every day of the week. View the training zone timetable on our website or via the member portal for specific class times.
Where: GESAC training zone classes are held on the gym floor in the GESAC Health Club.
Booking: Bookings are essential via the member portal! If you book a spot and cannot attend, please cancel your booking to make space for another challenge competitor.
- Aqua Fitness Class (Represents Synchronised Swimming events)
To complete this event, attend an aqua fitness class during the Decathlon challenge period.
When: There are Aqua Fitness classes at various times every day of the week except Sunday. View the aqua fitness timetable on our website or via the member portal for specific class times.
Where: Aqua fitness classes are held in the indoor 25-metre pool at GESAC.
Booking: Bookings are essential via the member portal! If you book a spot and cannot attend, please cancel your booking to make space for another challenge competitor.
- Zumba, Zumba Gold or Dance Group Fitness Class (Represents Breakdance events)
To complete this event, attend a Zumba, Zumba Gold or Dance class during the Decathlon challenge period.
When: There are multiple Zumba, Zumba Gold and Dance classes throughout the week at GESAC and CRC. View the group fitness timetable on our website or via the member portal for specific class times.
Where: Zumba, Zumba Gold and Dance classes are held in Studio Wonder at GESAC and Studio One at CRC.
Booking: Bookings are essential via the member portal! If you book a spot and cannot attend, please cancel your booking to make space for another challenge competitor.
- Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates Class (Represents Gymnastics events)
To complete this event, attend a mat pilates or reformer pilates class during the Decathlon challenge period.
When: There are multiple Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates classes throughout the week at GESAC and CRC. View the GESAC group fitness timetable or CRC Group timetable on our website or via the member portal for specific class times.
Where: Mat Pilates classes are held in the Mind Body studio at GESAC and Studio One at CRC. Reformer classes are held in the Pilates by GEL studios at GESAC and CRC.
Booking: Bookings are essential via the member portal! If you book a spot and cannot attend, please cancel your booking to make space for another challenge competitor.
- BodyPump Group Fitness Class (Represents Weightlifting events)
To complete this event, attend a BodyPump class during the Decathlon challenge period.
When: There are multiple BodyPump classes throughout the week at GESAC and CRC. View the GESAC group fitness timetable or CRC Group timetable on our website or via the member portal for specific class times.
Where: BodyPump classes are held in Studio Wonder at GESAC and Studio One at CRC.
Booking: Bookings are essential via the member portal! If you book a spot and cannot attend, please cancel your booking to make space for another challenge competitor.
- Pickleball (Represents Tennis events)
To complete this event, attend a Social Squad Session or Thursday Night Social Pickleball session during the Decathlon challenge period. Please note Thursday Night Social Pickleball is outside of the usual service offerings. Therefore, the fees for this program are not included in any GEL membership.
When: Social Squad Sessions are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our Thursday Night Social Sessions are held on Thursday nights after 6.30pm. For specific session times, visit the pickleball page of our website.
Where: Social Squad sessions and Thursday Night Pickleball are played in GESAC Stadium.
Booking: Bookings are required for Thursday night social sessions. No need to book for Social Squad sessions.
- Swim Fit Session (Represents Swimming events)
To complete this event, attend a Swim Fit session during the Decathlon challenge period.
When: Swim Fit sessions are run on Mondays and Wednesdays. Visit the Swim Fit page on our website or the member portal for specific session times.
Where: Swim Fit sessions are held in the outdoor 50-metre pool at GESAC.
Booking: Bookings are essential via the member portal! If you book a spot and cannot attend, please cancel your booking to make space for another challenge competitor.
Have a question?
For more information about GEL Decathlon and completing the Decathlon events, please speak to our friendly Member Experience team by emailing memberships@geleisure.com.au, calling 9575 7100 or visiting GESAC reception.
Sign up for GEL Decathlon
Fill in this form and we'll send you an email with everything you need to know about getting started in our Decathlon event.
Colouring Competition:
The fun doesn't stop there, there is something for everyone! We invite all GELSS students to participate in the GELSS Colouring Competition!
All participants will receive a gold medal for your colouring sheet submission!
Visit the Swim School Desk on Pool Deck to collect your colouring sheet, and take a photo on our podium!
