Venue Highlights
Discover an Australian icon, the Australian Institute of Sport, a unique and distinct venue where champions are created, world records are broken and expectations are exceeded.
The AIS not only inspires excellence in sport, it also strives for excellence in delivering professional and exceptional events and sports experiences. Be inspired by the energy of one of the nation's most unique institutions at your next function!
Only minutes from Canberra's city centre, the AIS boasts over 12 event venues and an experienced events and catering team, ensuring that your event is one to remember.
If you are after a unique adventure for your team, try one of our many Sports Experience packages to build teamwork, stimulate innovative thinking and drive a quest for excellence in your business.
Location
The AIS is located only minutes from the city centre on an amazing 65-hectare campus.
Accommodation
The AIS has a limited number of rooms available for people who wish to eat, sleep and live like an elite athlete.
You will be living alongside elite athletes in the communal environment of the AIS athletes' residence. The residence, with a capacity for 250 guests, is generally configured in blocks of 12 single rooms and a self-contained unit.
Each block has a shared communal living room with pay television and bathroom facilities.
Rooms include a single bed (with extra-long beds for tall athletes), refrigerator, desk, sink, phone for incoming calls and data ports for the internet.
Catering Information
Whether you are planning a small conference or a grand gala dinner, your guests can be assured of healthy and innovative cuisine at the AIS.
Spotless - our dedicated catering partner - is committed to providing the highest standards of creativity, quality and value-for-money for every type of event.
Recreational Facilities
The home of Australian sport has amazing recreational facilities, including:
Athletics centre
Swimming centre
Recovery facilities
Multi-sport training and competition hall
Volleyball courts
Gymnastics hall
Indoor and outdoor synthetic fields
Combat sports hall
Wrestling mat
Strength and conditioning gyms
Sports Science/Sports Medicine
Tennis courts
Multi-purpose grass fields
Indoor running track testing facility
Archery complex
AIS Arena
Technical Facilities
Standard audiovisual is included with all room hire with the exception of the AIS Arena. Audiovisual services for the AIS Arena are available through a variety of contract providers.