Welcome to Starfish Fitness

Starfish Fitness was developed in September 2001 by Ben Luscombe as a new concept of outdoor training focusing on participation, fun and wellbeing while still getting the result YOU want. Our first slogan was "we can get you any result you can get in a gym ... outdoors, now were would you rather be?" as the years went on our special brand of personal training has developed and strengthened to which Starfish Fitness has openned it's first Personal Training Studio in July 2006 two months early in commemorating it's 5 years in business.

2002 Starfish Fitness launched it's own aquatic program “The Starfish Fitness Aquatic Development Program” Working along side existing swimming clubs Starfish Fitness has seen the clubs numbers grow from in excess of 250% in two years. As part of starfish's services to the community in 2003 it launched it's swimmers with a disability program which has developed swimmers from Learn To Swim to Competitive Squad levels working with groups such Horizon inc. The program has attracted over 110 participants making it one of the largest disability swimming programs on the southside of Brisbane. As part of the Aquatic program Star-Aqua was developed and customized to get RESULTS by combining a good solid cardio based workout with a little touch of muscle toning then finishing with a little surprise to find out what this surprise is you just have to come and try a class.

In 2004 a new bread of Starfish Fitness developed, Starfish Events. The focus on Starfish Events is to develop events for everyone from the competitive state level competitions to community based fitness events. Some previous events are The Shop-a-Docket State Aquathlon Championships, The Starfish Cup and the Starfish Community Pool Parties.

Today Starfish Fitness vision is to be the biggest promoter of health and fitness involving the WHOLE COMMUNITY. Working with everyone and any-one to achieve our one primary goal ......

FUN FILLED FITNESS
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 newsletter
download the latest Newsletter 24'8'2009 to find out what is happening 
 Block 3 Learn to Swim
Block Three Learn to Swim bookings are now open get in now too sercure your place
by phoning us on 1800 782 734 or come down and see us at the pool
 Starfish Fitness on Facebook
Become a Fan of Starfish Fitness and keep upto date with all the latest in gossip, news and lesson times click here 
 ZOGGS TO SPONSOR STARFISH CUP
The STARFISH CUP is fast approaching and as the excitement mounts ZOGGS have committed to ensure that the community spirit stays alive. ZOGGS is proud to be part of such a enormous community event and will be proud sponsor of the spirit award because they believe that the best part of swimming is that we get back to the roots and provide support to where it is best deserved
 OPEN DAY STUDIO 141
OPEN DAY

STUDIO 141 is opening it doors and inviting you to experince the starfish difference
 with FREE personal training and lots of prizes and give aways to book your free sessions call us today 1800 STARFISH thats 1800 782 734
 Studio 141 NOW OPEN

STUDIO 141 IS NOW OPEN

So come down and have a look and join us for our FREE WEEK

FREE PERSONAL TRAINING
FREE LIFESTYLE REVIEWS
LOTS OF PRIZES AND GIVE AWAYS


141 Belmont rd Belmont (cnr eversholt st)
Phone 0403 309 142
info@starfishfitness.com

 Studio 141 opens with FREE Week
STUDIO 141 opens with a special week just for you come along and experince the difference meet our trainiers and jion in to what is to become the next level in personal training and it's all free !!

For One week only ( 15th to the 21st ) we are offering Free Perasonal Training, Free Lifestyle reviews and special prizes 

so book your free sessions now
info@starfishfitness.com

or 

0403 309 142
 
 Interested in joining the starfish team
Starfish Fitness is now looking for the following positions

1 * Personal Trainer must be registered with Fitness QLD (Belmont)

2 * Learn To Swim Teachers must hold Austswim Certificate. Green Licence would also be an advantage (graceville)

If you are interest please send you Resumes to info@starfishfitness.com
 State Aquathlon

Perfect day, smooth clear waters and some great racing what more can you ask for. Sunday brought all of this and more.

Firstly I would like to thank all volunteers who helped out on the day with out you this race would not be possible as well as sponsors Shop-A-Docket who were out in fine form. Advision and Beam me up photo's who support is so much appreciated.

After young star Monquie Wevers beat all the boys to claim the under 10 race it was going to be a day for the girls with Natalie East winning the girls and a impressive second overall in the 12-13years age group then strong form from Kym Jaenke 1st Female and 7th overall and another name to look out for Danielle De Francesco who is only 14 placing 2nd female and 11th overall

In the Men Stephen O'Brien put up a great fight only to just come short of the new open State Champion Drew Viles who this season has show he is still a serious contender in big races

One of the highlights of the day was veteran competitor Markus Hanley who at 74 years of age still showed he can match it with the rest after the race he was asked what was his next goal he replied to push it one more year to make the elite few who make 75 - 79 year old category
 
Results can be found in the results section of this site

  

 Differences in results
In order to get the results asap on the day unfortunately there may have been sort disturbances in the announced results if you received a place in the TQ or Overall positions and didn't receive a or the right medal or certificate please contact Ben @ info@starfishfitness.com and we will fix it as soon as possible the results on the results page a confirmed final placings


  
 Cannon Hill Win Starfish Cup
Cannon Hill has clinched the 2007 Starfish Cup ahead of Manly West seccond and Birkdale Thrid.
In a day which the lead changed race by race Cannon Hill has showed how pure determination can really get you there. Race reccorder Eldon Lim said "it was so exciting reccording cause each race saw a new leader." A late charge from Birkdale almost placed them in second place with some very promising freestyle swimmers. Cooparoo showed that they will be a team to watch next year winning the 9 and under relays. New to the Starfish family Graceville didn't leave disapointed with Judy Green (who is only 11) breaking the Girls open 400m record with a time of 5min 40.57sec 

Have a look at the photo's in the gallery these photo's can be purchased for very very low prices email ben for more info info@starfishfitness.com 

    
 Coaches Wanted
Do you have a fun loving attitude?
Do you wish to work with kids?
Starfish Fitness has coaching positions available 
No Qualifications Needed as Starfish Fitness is willing train the right person though all qualications 

email Ben info@starfishfitness.com
 
 Were back!!

All squads Back in Business

All training squads are in full swing and we are looking forward burning of all those christmas calories

We have some big events up comming in the next few weeks including the starfish cup and the Shop-A-Docket State Aquathlon titles

 Christmas Newsletter
Catch Up with The Gossip download the Christmas Newsletter from here!!
 Birkdale to be a new addition to the Starfish Family
Look out Birkdale here we come. We are excited to anounce that as of the 15th of January The Starfish Aquatic Program will Have it's thrid Venue. We will be conducting classes at the birkdale state school pool to find out more download the special birkdale program booklet from Here and stay tuned for more information 
 Manly West Comes a close second
Manly West Swimming Club has been narrowly defeated by only 12 points in the local Nev Rice shield. It was a top effort from all the swimmers with alot competing in there very first carnival well done. Next up is the Wynnum Cup to be held at birkdale on the 3rd of december we will have a very strong team for this so good luck guys and lets bring home the cup
 Wynnum Spring Festival Fun Run
Well Done To all who competed in the first ever Wynnum Spring Festival Fun Run. We have raised over $300 for the Special Olympics. This brand new course cover some of Wynnum's best attractions including The Wynnum Jetty and Wading pool, Fox street bridge, the fish markets and mangroves. 51 people entered this first time event and with such a positive response we are proud to announce that we will be make this an annual event.

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors Advision Graphic Design, Yellow Cabs, Cearly Creative and the team from Starfish Fitness their endless hours of work is much appreciated 

Results can be downloaded from here      
 Photo's are in the gallery
Photo's from the duathlon are now in the photo gallery and can purchased from Mike Scott of beam me up photos 

Mike was so proud of the event and the atmosphere he wants everyone to have photo's of it 
he has offered some great special prices 

        4" * 6"            Was $3        Now Only $ 2
        5" * 7"            Was $11      Now Only $10
        6" * 8"            Was $15      Now Only $14   
        8" * 10"          Was $22      Now Only $20    

All photo's are taken and developed from film to insure the best colors and superb picture quality (no digital pixels) call Mike on 0403 793 174 or email beammeup1@aapt.net.au

Mike is also offering Team Photo's for your club This special offer Includes a special 8" * 10" print which is professionally cased in a frame folder with all the team members names and all this for only $25.  Several state and national teams have already taken mike up on this and trust me when i say they look fabulous
 
 Race 2 Results
Race Results are now online and can be down loaded from Bayside Duathlon Series 2006 - 24 September 2006 Results Well done to everyone who competed and we will look forward seeing you in upcomming events

if there are any questions on the results please email Ben directly click here to email   
 Beatiful Day Great race
Perfect weather has made the last duathlon of the season a pounding success with some tight racing between our top 2. State champion John Polson edging out a top challenge from Ricky Swindale in the females Jacqui Waters had the race of her life flying through all most cutting into the top 10 with Katie Strickland a young 14 year old showing she is a future star in second place

while the race was with out a worry i would like to make mention to Todd Renfree, Hamish Lees, Brendan White who were first second third respectfully in the 14-15 age and  Jacqui Waters (18-19), Katie Strickland(14-15) who won there category and first and second overall. unfortunately these great performances were missed at our presentations  
 Duathlon Online Entries Close 8pm
We have be over whelmed with the response from every one and our numbers have now reached the mark of "WE ARE THE BIGGEST DUATHLON IN BRISBANE" and why not this course is amazing! beautiful scenic run, smooth cycle and a fun communtiy atmospere. 

Online Entries will close 8pm today you will be still able to enter on the day however there is a $11 late entry fee.
On the day
Rego open 545 and First Race starts 7am 

If you can't compete come and watch as this course is the best specator course i've seen in years

Quick thankyou to our sponsors Advison and Rrandals Farm Fresh Fruit



 



 
 Manly West Sign On
Manly West Swimming Club and Starfish Fitness are holding a sign on day for the 2006 2007 swimming season at Manly West State School on saturday 16th of september from 10am to 1pm this is a perfect opportunity to meet the coaches find out more about the program and book LTS assessments remembering that first in and paid will have preference on times it will be great to see you there PS I believe the club has a prize of a ipod for those who sign up on the day
 NEW SWIMMING VENUE
In a deal reached between Graceville State School and Starfish Fitness we have sercured the rights to expand the Starfish Aquatic Program to include Graceville State School Swimming Complex. This fully heated complex will promote our motto Fun Filled Fitness and include everything we love about the Starfish Aquatic Program. A constructive Learn to Swim, Three Levels of Squad, Adult Squads and the famous StarAqua. We are looking forward working with Graceville Swimming Club to help promote swimming, particpation and fun you can download the proposed timetable and program booklet from starfish aquatic program graceville.doc  

 Bayside Duathlon course a winner
Congradulations to Tristan Taylor who took out the Bayside Duathlon Series Race 1 in a time of 55min 56sec, 42 sec ahead of 2nd place Ricky Swindale. The first female was Danielle DeFrancesco in 1hr 5min 11sec which is a terriffic effort and she's only 14 years old! Danielle is one to watch for the future.

Many thanks for the great comments on the course it's sure is one of the best in brisbane. We will look forward seeing you all back for race two on the 24th of september

 Thanks for your support
I would like to take this opportunity to persoanlly thank all who helped out on the day it wouldn't be possible without you. a big thanks to our sponsors Advision and Randals Farm your support makes the day. Thankyou to Ben Sanderson our Race caller for the day I'm sure you are "Blizing" ahead. thankyou to Georgie, Lou, Jan, Kirk Seren, Stephen, Lyall, Richard, Karren, Craig, Sarah, Luke & Tom your support means the most. Thankyou to Triathlon QLD for there continual support. Last but not least thanks Mike, can't wait to see the photo's  

 

 Bayside Bulletin
        
 New Fun Run to raise money for the Special Olympics
Starfish Events is hosting a new Fun Run along the beautiful Wynnum coastline this 8km course will be part of the revamped Wynnum Spring Festival. Funds raised from this carnival and the fun run will go into the development of the Special Olympics Programs. For more information on the fun run please see our event pages
 Starfish Events Awarded State Titles
After the success of the previous events starfish events has been awarded the state championships for the Aquathlon this event will be held at the same venue as last years titles Commodore Park Birkdale on 4th of March 2007

We are very excited to host this event for the second time.

Any business who may wish to become invovled in this event should contact our sponsorship team info@starfishfitness.com 

 Ben Is Back!
Thankyou so much for your support while i took my short italian trip feedback from my staff has been very good i'm looking forward to some big results at club championships


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