Melbourne, Australia – AFL Gather Round 2027

FICS is excited to return to Collingwood for another outstanding programme of practical education, clinical insights and professional connection. This event brings together global expertise, world-class education and international professional connections at exceptional value.

Event Dates: Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 April 2027
Register Early and Save 20%: To support early planning, a 20% early-registration discount is available across all registration categories until 11:59 pm AEDT on 31 December 2026.

Not Yet a FICS Member?  We would be delighted to welcome you to our global community. FICS membership is open to qualified chiropractors, with several membership pathways available.  Australian chiropractors may join through: ACA Sports Chiropractic/AICE; Chiropractic Australia;  or Individual membership directly with FICS. International chiropractors may join through their country’s National Chiropractic Sports Council or Regional Chiropractic Sports Council, where available. Membership information click here:

Important Currency Information:  The FICS registration portal processes payments in Swiss francs (CHF). Your card provider will convert the payment into your card’s local currency using the exchange rate applicable on the date of purchase. Any prices or savings displayed in Australian dollars are therefore indicative only and may vary according to the prevailing exchange rate and any fees charged by your bank or card provider. You can check the current indicative exchange rate at the time of payment in your shop ca

 

Please select the correct stream at the time of registration.

• Stream 1 – FICS International ICSC UPPER Extremity Seminar
• Stream 2 – Multi-disciplinarity Masterclass Stream  

up to 31 December 2026 – 20% off
1 January – 28 February 2027 – 10% off
From 1 March – Full price as listed below. 

Build your career and expand your professional network, both nationally and internationally, through immersive, hands-on learning. One weekend, two co-current streams in one location.

Why Attend?  Whether you dream of supporting athletes, want to build a network that opens doors to national and international opportunities, or aim to enhance care for physically active patients in your day-to-day clinic, this Practicum weekend is your launchpad.

It’s more than a learning experience, it’s an opportunity to elevate your skills, connect with leading professionals, and position yourself at the forefront of sports healthcare and performance.

• Elite-Level Preparation: Learn how to position yourself to work with top-tier athletes and at prestigious international events.
• Enhanced Skills: Sharpen your techniques and knowledge with 100% practical, hands-on training led by experts within your day to day clinical care.
• Career Boost: Build your profile as a recognised practitioner, creating opportunities for patient care at the highest level.
• Team up with like-minded professionals, gain invaluable skills, and create national and international connections that will transform your practice and career.

CPD CREDITS? We’ve got you covered! 🌟 CPD Credits: The ICSC seminar and the masterclass stream can be used towards your professional development credits and recognised by the Australian Accreditation Board.

Stream 1: ICSC Upper Extremity Practicum Outline:

STREAM 1: The FICS ICSC UPPER extremity Practicum is exclusively for chiropractors, chiropractic students and recent graduator chiropractors, offering practical, evidence-informed training that deepens your expertise in techniques used by sports chiropractors worldwide. You’ll gain the skills to help athletes perform at their best while advancing patient-centred care in your everyday practice.  FICS is currently in discussions with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Organising Committee, making this the perfect time to advance your skills and prepare for the opportunities that will arise as global sporting events draw closer. This ICSC seminar is part of the International Certification in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC), designed to contribute to your skills and counts towards your Chiropractic titling within Australia with AICE.
Part 1 –Asynchronous learning. Virtual Learning Platform.  Upon registration for this program, you will be connect to the FICS virtual learning dashboard where you will, in your own time and comfort of your home, complete a range of five (5) short two (2) hour modules which sets the foundation of knowledge for the skills delivered in the hands-on session.
Part 2 – Synchronous program. April 2027. An exhilarating, 100% hands-on session! Led by expert instructors, you’ll engage in dynamic demonstrations, real-life scenarios, and skill assessments. You’ll work in pairs, mastering techniques that Sports Chiropractors use to support athletes and active patients, elevating your practice to new heights!

Student Prize Draw – drawn 30 November 2026

FICS is offering 10 student discount coupons, each providing 90% off the student registration price for the Upper Extremity ICSC Seminar. The purpose of this initiative is to make high-quality postgraduate sports chiropractic education genuinely accessible to students, while still encouraging a small personal investment in their own professional development. The remaining 10% is not about generating income. It is about preserving the value of the opportunity and encouraging genuine commitment to participate and engage.

Importantly, this is much more than access to a single seminar. It provides students with an introduction to the ICSC education pathway, practical skills they can continue to build on after graduation, and the opportunity to begin developing relationships within the global FICS sports chiropractic community. Those connections can grow into mentoring, further education, international networks and future opportunities within sport. FICS is therefore making a significant investment in each student by removing 90% of the financial barrier, while asking them to take a small first step and ownership of their own education. The aim is to support students who see this not simply as an event to attend, but as the beginning of their longer-term professional development in sports chiropractic.

Drawn 30 November 2026, giving students who are not selected enough time to register before the early-bird deadline. How to Enter: Email FICS administration admin@fics.sport a 30-second video introducing yourself and telling us:

• Why you are interested in beginning the International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC).
• Your ambitions for working with athletes and within sports chiropractic.

These coupons apply only to the Upper Extremity ICSC Seminar and cannot be transferred to another event or registration category.

Stream 2: The Masterclass Stream

STREAM 2: The Masterclass Stream is open to all health and performance professionals and recent graduator chiropractic doctors, who wish to expand their skills and stay at the forefront of the latest research. Whether you’re a chiropractor, physiotherapist, exercise scientist, strength and conditioning coach, or another allied health professional, this stream offers valuable learning and networking opportunities.

In collaboration with the Australian Chiropractic Sport & Exercise (AICE), we’re bringing together a cross-disciplinary team to share cutting-edge research, innovations, and clinical insights shaping the future of sports healthcare and performance.

The Masterclass Stream brings together leading experts from across disciplines to share the latest trends, research, and clinical updates you can apply in your practice immediately. Learn directly from industry leaders and participate in hands-on workshops designed to deliver practical, actionable skills. This stream is a hub for collaboration across professions, fostering connections between allied health practitioners. Whether you’re looking to build your team, explore your next role, work locally or internationally with athletes, expand your clinical expertise with active patients, or grow your professional network, this is where meaningful connections happen.