The first batch of Gold Coast SUNS players returned to pre-season training today.

Although a number of senior players are still on-leave, just over 30 of the SUNS youngsters got the 2012 campaign underway at Griffith University.

Players completing various tests before completing a time-trail around the athletics track.

The players were spilt into three group, with new recruit Jackson Allen winning the first time-trial, joining Dion Prestia and Joel Wilkinson as group winners.

The GC SUNS will complete the day with altitude training and a skills session on the training field at Metricon Stadium.