Carry & Connect

The Barbarian challenge
2025-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Eltham North adventure playground, The Parade, Eltham-North, Victoria, 3095, Australia
The Barbarian Challenge – Our Annual True Fitness Test
The challenge:
Carry two heavy kettlebells, a loaded backpack, and drag a sled for one mile – by yourself.
When you’re done, your partner brings the weights back. Simple. Brutal. Honest.

Men: Two 32 kg kettlebells • 50 kg sled • 40 kg backpack
Women: Two 24 kg kettlebells • 40 kg sled • 30 kg backpack

*Weights can be adjusted for individual ability*
Why do it?
Because true challenges are about more than muscle. The Barbarian will strip you down to the present moment.
Your body will protest, your mind will doubt, but step by step you’ll find rhythm. Discomfort lasts an hour — the experience will stay with you for years.
Contraindications:
Not recommended for anyone with acute lower back pain or heart conditions. Otherwise — this is for you.

Carry & Connect for men: Eltham-North
2025-09-20 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-10-04 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-10-18 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-11-01 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-11-15 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-11-29 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-13 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-27 07:00 - 08:30 and 5 more dates | Eltham North adventure playground, The Parade, Eltham-North, Victoria, 3095, Australia

Carry & Connect for men: Research
2025-09-27 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-10-11 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-10-25 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-11-08 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-11-22 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-06 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-20 07:00 - 08:30, 2026-01-03 07:00 - 08:30 and 5 more dates | Eltham Martial Arts Academy, 9/1625 main rd, Research, Research, Victoria, 3095, Australia

The first weekend away with carry connect
2025-10-30 16:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00 | Wilsons promontory national park, South East Point, Wilson promontory, VIC, 3960, Australia
Epic Wilsons Prom Hike – Melbourne Cup Weekend 2025 (Only 8 Spots left!)
Get set for an unforgettable adventure! We’ve booked our spot and are heading down to the stunning Wilsons Promontory in South Gippsland for a fantastic hiking trip over the Melbourne Cup long weekend.
The Dates: Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 30th to Saturday, November 1st, 2025. It’s a 3-day, 2-night trip, so you’ll need to book time off work for the Thursday and Friday.
The Adventure:
This trip is all about shared experience and breathtaking scenery. We’re keeping it inclusive – you’ll carry a medium backpack, but there’s no need for heaps of specialised camping gear or heavy group loads. It will be a challenge! Expect long hiking days (Day 1: ~19km, Day 2: ~23km) on relatively easy terrain. It’s a perfect opportunity to push yourself, enjoy some great company and bonding, and seriously clear your head surrounded by incredible nature – bushland, beaches, and cliffs await! Get ready to make some lasting memories.

The Plan:

Thursday, Oct 30th: Drive down to Tidal River (approx. 3 hours), settle into cabins.
Friday, Oct 31st: Day 1 of our hike! We’ll end the day staying at the famous Lightstation in Cottage 2.
Saturday, Nov 1st: Day 2 of hiking, followed by the drive back to Melbourne—home with some of the long weekend still to enjoy.

What You’ll Need:

Time off work: Thursday, Oct 30th & Friday, Oct 31st.
Cost: $316 per person for the 2 nights’ accommodation. (Plus your own costs for food, petrol contributions, etc.)

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW – Only 12 Places Available!
Good news – we’ve already secured our booking for Lightstation Cottage 2, and filled the first 12 spots! However, there are only 8 spots left…
Cost: $316 per person.
Payment Options to Confirm Your Place:
Option 1: Direct Deposit – $316.00

Pay Peter via BSB: 923100 Account: 303840662
IMPORTANT: Please use your name as the payment reference so we know who it’s from.

Option 2: Online Payment via Ticket Link – $323.11

This price includes the online processing fees charged by Square.
Click the ticket purchase link: https://square.link/u/q4dYIo6H. Your spot is only confirmed once payment is received. With only 12 places, they’ll go fast!

Get your ticket

What’s Next?
Once you’ve paid and secured your spot, we’ll be in touch with all the finer details: gear lists, preparation tips, food planning, carpooling logistics, maybe a car shuffle, and everything else needed for a smooth trip.
Don’t miss out on this incredible Wilsons Prom experience…
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW UPON PURCHASING OF TICKET

Carry & Connect games 2025
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Eltham North adventure playground, The Parade, Eltham-North, Victoria, 3095, Australia
Our second Carry & Connect games is about to commence! An hour of fun, fitness challenges, competitiveness and cooperation.
There will be several events, that will each challenge you in a specific way, and points can be scored via either 1) Winning and 2) Being the MVP (doing your best, being fair, creativity etc). This way everyone has a chance to win.

Christmas gathering: Big group workout & brekky
2025-12-13 07:00 - 08:30 | Eltham North adventure playground, The Parade, Eltham-North, Victoria, 3095, Australia
Hey gents, another year has flown by.To mark what 2025 has been for all of us, let’s meet up for a solid carry session followed by breakfast together.
If you’d like to bring something to share, here are some easy options:
• Drinks (non-alcoholic preferred)• Meat• Butter• Bread rolls• Olives• Nuts• Salads• Crackers
A simple morning: good work, good food, good company.
