Term dates, beginners' courses and other events

 2026

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First training for 2026 - Saturday 17 January


Beginners' courses

Course 1 starts Saturday 14 February

Course 2 starts Saturday 1 August 


Nanseikan trains throughout the year, except for public holiday weekends. There will be no scheduled training on the following Saturdays:
  • 24 January - Australia Day weekend
  • 7 March - Labour Day weekend
  • 4 April - Easter
  • 25 April - Anzac Day long weekend
  • 6 June - King's Birthday weekend
  • 26 September -  AFL Grand Final 
Last training for 2026 - Saturday 19 December

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