Sports and recreational clubs in and around Marrickville
Listed in alphabetical order by sport/activity
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AFL
Newtown Swans Juniors Phone: Rodney Monk - 0412 955 751 Email: rodney@cmsart.com Website: www.newtownswans.com.au Playing venue: Sydney Park, Mitchell Road, Alexandria Description: Junior AFL club with Auskick (under 6-9’s), under 10’s, under 11’s, under 12’s and under 14 teams.
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Baseball
Marrickville District Baseball Club Phone: Brad Hawkins 0425 327019 Email: Hawkinsb@bigpond.net.au Website: http://www.marrickvillebaseball.org.au Playing venue: Petersham Oval, West Street, Petersham Description: Incorporated in 1921, the club has 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade major league teams which compete in the Sydney Winter Baseball League
Petersham Baseball Club Phone: Brett Brennan 0434 389 524 Website: www.petersham.baseball.com.au Email: murphy015@yahoo.com.au Playing venue: Petersham Oval, Station Street, Petersham Description: 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade major league teams which compete in the Sydney Winter Baseball Competition.
Basketball
Dulwich Newtown Basketball Club Phone: Geoff Howat 0425207034 Website: www.dulwichnewtown.com Email: geoffhowat@hotmail.com Playing venue: Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre, 531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville Description: Basketball club for juniors and seniors. The club provides training and competition opportunities.
Badminton
Dulwich Hill Badminton Club Phone: Tony and Kathy Fong - 9570 3717 Email: kathy_fong@playersbiscuits.com.au Website: http://sydneybadmintonassoc.org/ Playing venue: Dulwich Hill High School, Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill Description: Badminton club for juniors and seniors. Male and female participants welcome. Affiliated with Sydney Badminton Association. Teams play in Greater Badminton Association of Sydney leagues. Players are welcome on Friday night and Tuesday night starting at 8 pm.
Bowling
Camperdown Bowling and Recreation Club Phone: 9519 7961 Address: Mallett Street, Camperdown, 2050 Email: camperdownbc1@bigpond.com Playing venue: Camperdown Park, Mallet Street, Camperdown Description: A bowling club for all ages and abilities with beginners always welcome.
Marrickville Bowling and Recreation Club Phone: 9557 1185 Website: www.marrickvillebowlingclub.com.au Email: mvillebo@bigpond.net.au Playing venue: 91 Sydenham Road, Marrickville Description: A bowling club catering for all ages and abilities
Petersham Bowling Club Phone: 9569 4639 Address: 77 Brighton Street, Petersham, 2049 Website: http://thepbc.org.au Email: enquiries@thepbc.org.au Playing venue: 77 Brighton Street, Petersham Description: Men and women's lawn bowls club with two greens.
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Canoeing
River Canoe Club Phone: Lynn Parker - 9428 3131 Email: lparker@netspace.net.au Website: www.rivercanoeclub.org Playing Venue: Cooks River (clubhouse is in Richardson Crescent, Tempe) Description: The club meets monthly at 8pm on a Friday evening. Activities include flat water paddling, surf kayaking, canoe polo and kayak trips.
Cricket
Canterbury and Western Suburbs Cricket Association Phone: Garry Peats – 9731 2416 Address: PO Box 720, Moorebank, NSW 1875 Website: www.cricketnsw.com.au/cwsdca Email: mutley65@bigpond.net.au Playing venue: Steel Park, Illawarra Road, Marrickville Description: Senior and junior cricket for 10-16 year olds. The club also has Have-a-go cricket for under 8’s.
Cricketers’ Club of NSW Inc Phone: Adrian Hawkes 9451 7436 / 8297 4021 Address: 31 Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights 2087 Email ahawkes@pikepikefenwick.com.au Website: www.ccnsw.com Playing venue: Camperdown Oval, cnr Australia St & Mallet St, Camperdown Description: With approximately 100 active cricketers, the Club plays in the City and Suburban competition on Saturdays. It also plays in competitions for ‘Masters’ (over 40s) and ‘Veterans’ (over 50s) on Sundays.
Marrickville RSL Junior Cricket Club Inc Phone: Greg Christofis - 0421 480 220 Website: www.marrickvillejuniorcricket.org Email: marrickville_rsl_cc@tpg.com.au Playing venue: Venues include Steel Park, Mahoney Park and Gough Whitlam Park Description: Junior cricket for 8 to 16 year olds.
Randwick/Petersham Cricket Club Phone: Greg Hartshorne - 0408 719 956 Website: www.randwickpetershamcricket.com.au Email: ghartshorne@bigpond.com Playing venue: Petersham Oval, Station Street, Petersham Description: Teams compete in the junior and senior Sydney grade cricket competition.
Summer Hill Cricket Club Phone: 9569 1897 Address: PO Box 440, Summer Hill 2130 Email: ward.michael@abc.net.au Description: Junior and Senior Cricket including a mixed under 10/12 years side and an under 14/16 years girls team.
Sydney Cricket Club Phone: Daryl Chappelow - 9380 0331 Address: GPO Box 150, Sydney NSW 2001 Email: dchappelow@scgt.nsw.gov.au Website: www.scgt.nsw.gov.au Playing venue: Various Description: Previously the UTS Balmain Cricket Club, this newly formed club plays in the Sydney Cricket Association's Grade Cricket Competition
Sydney Morning Cricket Association Phone: Edward Neylan – 9150 6122 Address: 1 Donnan Street, Bexley, 2207 Email: morningcricket@yahoo.com.au Website: www.redleather.org.au Email: smca_cricket@yahoo.com.au Playing venue: Tempe Reserve, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe, 2044 Description: Adult cricket competition
Croquet
Marrickville Croquet Club Phone: 9559 1730 Address: 165 Riverview Rd, Earlwood, 2206 Email: alnmegport@bigpond.com Playing venue: Marrickville Park, Frazer Street, Marrickville Description: Croquet played Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 1pm.
Cycling
Marrickville – South Sydney Bicycle Group (MASSBUG) Phone: 9294 5900 Email: massbug@massbug.org.au Website: www.massbug.org.au Description: The group represents anyone who rides a bike in the Marrickville area. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.
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Dance
Capoeira Academy Phone: 9519 1321 Address: Level 1, 86 Sydenham Road Email: capoeiraacademy@hotmail.com Website: www.capoeiraacademy.com.au Description: Classes in Capoeira, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Dance, Belly Dancing and Brazilian Drums for all levels. Women’s only class also offered.
Creative Dance Academy Phone - Mel 0413 757 552 Address: Classes held in various halls in Dulwich Hill & Earlwood Email: creativedance@iprimus.com.au Description: Jazz , Tap and Ballet (BAL) and acrobatic classes for boys and girls 2 – 12yrs old.
Danza 2001 Ph: 0410 456 636 Address: Marrickville & Wakeley Email: danza2001@unwired.com.au Description: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Street Latin and singing/drama lessons in a fun and friendly environment. Classes for everyone from 3yrs to adults.
Probody Fitness Centre Phone: 9569 1469 Address: 137 Victoria Road, Marrickville, 2204
The Sports Pit Fitness Club Phone: 9569 1822 Address: 586-590 Parramatta Road, Petersham, 2049
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Gymnastics
Aerialize – Sydney Aerial Theatre Phone: 9560 1233 Address: 16/142 Addison Road, Marrickville Website: www.aerialize.com.au Email: aerialize@optusnet.com.au Description: Aerial and Circus workshops for all levels from beginner to advanced. Classes include static trapeze, aerial tissue, ring, corde lisse, contortion, Spanish web, acrobatics and acrobalance, hula hoops, Chinese pole, tightrope, juggling and more. Classes run throughout the week, with most classes between 4.30 and 9.00 weeknights. Aerialize offers four terms a year as well as private lessons, school holiday programs, one-off workshops and teambuilding.
Students attend Aerialize classes for leisure, recreational, educational and vocational purposes. The classes are a great way to get fit and challenge yourself with something new, and for the more advanced students classes are more creative and challenging.
Sydney Gymnastics Factory Phone: 9568 1693 Address: Earlwood Public School, Homer Street, Earlwood, 2206 Website: www.sydgymfactory.websyte.com.au Email: sydgymfactory@hotmail.com Playing venue: Earlwood Public School, Homer Street, Earlwood Description: Gymnastics for children 2-12 years. Includes kinder, general and competitive gymnastics.
Golf
Marrickville Golf, Sporting and Community Club Phone: 9558 1876 Address: Cnr Wharf Street and Beauchamp Street, Marrickville, 2204 Website: www.marrickvillegolf.com.au Email: admin@marrickvillegolf.com.au Description: An 18 hole golf course, changing rooms, toilets, playground equipment, seating and shaded area. There is also a bistro, licensed premises and a pro shop.
Tempe Golf Academy and Driving Range Contact: 9559 7499 / 0402 718 159 Address: Cnr Holbeach Road and South Street, Tempe 2044 Opening Hours: 7.00am - 9.30pm –7 days a week
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Martial Arts
Australian Taekwondo Academy Phone: 9591 6614 Address: Studio 35/142 Addison Road, Marrickville, 2204 Website: www.australiantaekwondo.com Description: Teaches Taekwondo, Thai kickboxing, self defence, sparring, Hapkido, weapons and extreme martial arts.
Capoeira Academy Phone: 9519 1321 Address: Level 1, 86 Sydenham Road Email: capoeiraacademy@hotmail.com Website: www.capoeiraacademy.com.au Description: Classes in Capoeira, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Dance, Belly Dancing and Brazilian Drums for all levels. Women’s only class also offered.
Marrickville Karate Club I20 Phone: 9558 5139 or 0414 600 439 Email: doug@ifk-australia.com Address: Tempe Public School, Cnr Unwins Bridge Road & Union Street, Tempe, 2044 Website: www.ifk-australia.com/marrickville Description: Teaches martial arts (specifically Kyokushin Karate).
Sydney Self Defence Centre Phone: 9564 2444 / 0416 220 270 Address: Suite 7, 394 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, 2204 Email: chriscoles@sydney-selfdefence.com.au Website: www.sydney-selfdefence.com.au Description: A fitness program for all age groups based on Yi Quan Kung Fu. Exercise mind, body and will.
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Netball
City of Sydney Netball Association Phone: 9828 0147 / 0420 816 635 Address: PO Box 710, Matraville, 2036 Email: email@cityofsydneynetball.com.au Website: www.cityofsydneynetball.com.au Playing venue: Robyn Webster Sports Centre, Tempe Reserve, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe Description: Social and competitive netball opportunities for all ages including junior competitions.
Petersham Netball Club Email: petershamnetball@gmail.com Website: http://petersham.rugby.net.au Playing venue: Inner West Netball Association, Cintra Park, Concord Description: A women's netball club affiliated with Petersham Rugby Union Football Club.
Sydney Rock Climbing Club Incorporated (SRC) Address: West Ashfield Leagues Club, 115 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield, 2131. Email: secretary@sydneyrockies.org.au Website: www.sydneyrockies.org.au Description: The club aims to promote rock climbing to current and new members; promote the development of new rock climbing areas in NSW and Australia; provide them with a rock climbing library, provide information and updates to members about rock climbing access and environmental issues; and provide a friendly meeting place for rock climbers to discuss their sport and meet other climbers.
Rugby League
Camperdown Dragons JRLFC Phone: Michael Romera – 0423 120 713 Address: 33 Llewellyn Street, Marrickville, 2204 Playing venue: Camperdown Oval, Mallet Street, Camperdown Description: Junior rugby league club.
Marrickville RSL Rugby League Phone: Dave Grech - 0421 702 827 Address: 359 Illawarra Road, Marrickville, 2204 Website: www.marrickvillersl.com.au Email: maltagrechy@optusnet.com.au Playing venue: Marrickville Oval, Livingstone Road, Marrickville Description: Includes players over 12 years up to senior grades.
Marrickville RSL JRLFC Phone: Rhonda Forsyth - 9558 4108 Address: 2 Barden Street, Tempe, 2044 Website: www.marrickvillersl.com.au Playing venue: Marrickville Oval, Livingstone Road, Marrickville Description: A junior club which caters for 6 to 12 years. Includes mini league competition for 6, 7 and 8 year olds.
Newtown Jets Phone: 1300 36 36 90 Address: Holbeach Avenue, Tempe, 2044 Email: jets@newtownjets.com Website: www.newtownjets.com Playing venue: Henson Park, Sydenham Road, Marrickville Description: The Jets was Australia’s first Rugby League club and have junior and senior teams. The 1st grade team play in the NSW Rugby League competition.
Rugby Union
Petersham RUFC Phone: Adam Dunn - 0434 188 379 Address: PO Box 325, Petersham, 2049 Website: http://petersham.rugby.net.au Playing venue: Camperdown Oval, Mallett Street, Camperdown and Marrickville Oval, Livingstone Road, Marrickville Description: Rugby union is played with 5 grades of senior competition.
Portuguese Rugby League Phone: 0409 392 899 Email: portugueserla@hotmail.com Website: www.portugueserugbyleague.com Service Description: Rugby League Association for players with Portuguese ancestry. Offers two age divisions, youth (U16/17 years) and opens (over 18 years). Affiliated with the Australian Rugby League.
Running
Cooks River Running Club Phone: Andrew Hannan - 0405537367 Email: cooksriverrunningclub@yahoo.com Steel Park, Illawarra Rd, Marrickville Description: Meets every Sunday at 7am
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Soccer
Australian Chinese Soccer Association Phone: Gary Ha - 0411 699 065 Address: 332 New South Head Road, Double Bay, 2028 Website: www.acsasoccer.com Email: info@acsasoccer.com Playing venue: Tempe Reserve, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe Description: A senior soccer club.
Dulwich Hill Soccer Club Phone: John Ferriera - 0412 076 212 Address: 1-3 Denby Street, Marrickville, 2204 Website: www.dulwichhill.asn.au/body_index.html Playing venue: Arlington Recreation Reserve, Williams Road, Dulwich Hill Description: Club caters for under 13’s through to seniors. Teams play in NSW super league.
Fraser Park Soccer Club Phone: Jorge Abrantes 0416 007 858 Address: 100 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, 2204 Website: http://www.fraserparkfc.com Email: fraserpark@footballcanterbury.com.au Playing venue: Fraser Park, Marrickville Description: Teams play in 1st grade competition, the super youth league and junior competitions. There is an under 16 years girl’s team and an all age ladies team.
Marrickville Soccer Club Phone: Tony Lowry - 0415 389 680 Address: PO Box 525, Marrickville, 2204 Email: info@marrickville-red-devils.org.au Playing venue: Mackey Park, Richardson Crescent, Marrickville Description: A junior soccer club playing within the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association.
Stanmore Hawks Soccer Club Phone: Roula – 0418 229 236 Address: Locked Bag 6504, Marrickville South, 2204 Website: www.stanmorehawksfc.com Email: admin@stanmorehawksfc.com Playing venue: Arlington Recreation Reserve, Williams Road, Dulwich Hill Description: The club has senior and junior teams.
Swimming
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Address: Black Street, Marrickville, 2204 Contact: 9565 1906 Fax: 9557 5832 Email: annettekellerman@belgravialeisure.com.au Facilities include: A 33 metre indoor heated pool, with kiosk and outdoor recreation area. Activities include: Leisure swimming, lap swimming, learn to swim, club swimming, aqua aerobics and other water activities.
Col Jones Swim Centre Address: 23 Toyer Street, Tempe, 2044 Contact: 9559 7111 Fax: 9559 7777 Facilities include: A 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool, 10 metre training pool, spa, sauna, steam room and fitness gym. Activities include: Learn to swim and children’s fitness sessions.
Fanny Durack Pool Address: 1 Station Street, Petersham, 2049 Contact: 9550 9145 (closed April to October) Email: fannydurack@belgravialeisure.com.au Facilities include: A 33 metre outdoor heated pool, with kiosk and pleasant outdoor recreation area. Activities include: Leisure and lap swimming.
Marrickville RSL Youth Swimming Club Phone: Victoria Schuh - 9558 3997 or Dianne Forsyth - 9559 5477 Address: Marrickville RSL Youth Swimming Club, 41 Terry Street, Tempe, 2044 Playing venue: The club swims at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Black Street, Marrickville. Description: The club caters for children and young adults between 5 and 25 years. The season runs from October to March each year and swimming events take place on Saturday evenings.
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Table Tennis
Marrickville Table Tennis Club Phone: Mr Xuan Dong, Program Coordinator - 9560 4500 Address: Marrickville Community Health Centre, 159 Livingstone Road, Marrickville 2204 Playing venue: Marrickville Youth Resource Centre Description: This club caters for children and young people and runs school holiday activities.
Tennis
Marrickville and District Hardcourt Tennis Club Phone: 9569 8058 Address: Henson Park, Centennial Street, Marrickville, 2204 PO BOX 285, Marrickville Website: www.marrickvilletennis.com Email: marrickvilletennis@bigpond.com.au Playing venue: Henson Park, Sydenham Road, Marrickville Description: There are seven artificial grass courts. The club provides for local and inter-district competition for seniors and juniors.
Marrickville and District Lawn Tennis Club Phone: 9569 1348 Address: Livingstone Road, Marrickville Park, Marrickville, 2204 Playing venue: Marrickville Park, Livingstone Road, Marrickville Description: A lawn tennis club with 6 grass courts and 2 artificial grass courts. The club is open to all ages and abilities.
Camperdown Park Tennis Phone: 9557 2131 Fax: 9517 4602 Address: 8 Pidcock Street, Camperdown, 2050 Description: A floodlit outdoor synthetic lawn tennis club with 6 courts.
Four Seasons Tennis School (changed entry) Phone: 9569 1660 Fax: 9569 6248 Email: info@fourseasonstennis.com.au Address: Wicks Park, Cnr Sydenham & Victoria Roads, Marrickville, 2204 Website: www.fourseasonstennis.com.au Description: A wide range of tennis programs offered for both juniors and adults from beginner standard up to an advanced standard. Coaching, kids school holiday tennis camps, competitions, social tennis and tournaments are just some of the programs available. All new members receive a free introductory first visit. Free use of the tennis courts is also available to all citizens in the Marrickville LGA.
Touch Football
St George and Bankstown Oztag Association Phone: Scot Holmes 0418 469 203 Address: PO Box 399 Padstow NSW 2211 Email: scot@oztag.com Website: www.oztag.com/stg/ Playing venue: Tempe Reserve, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe Description: Touch Football is open to players of all ages and both sexes.
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Walking
Portuguese Walking Group Phone: Ana Campiao - 9560 4500 Email: ana.campiao@email.cs.nsw.gov.au Address: Marrickville Community Health Centre, 159 Livingstone Road, Marrickville, 2204 Description: A walking group providing weekly local and city wide walks for older people. The local walks are along the Cooks River.
