Glen Eira has a thriving sporting community. With more than 60 sporting clubs operating within Glen Eira, there are many opportunities to become involved in football, cricket, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, lawn bowls, croquet, netball, basketball and athletics.
Sporting clubs and sportgrounds
Booking a sportsground
The Sportsgrounds and Pavilion Casual Hirers Conditions of Use includes information relating to booking sportsgrounds within Glen Eira, including changerooms, toilets, etc.
Casual bookings
Are you after a sportsground for a social game of your favourite sport? Maybe a corporate competition during the Ashes or World Cup? If you are looking to make a one-off sportsground booking, or an irregular booking, please complete the casual booking form and return to recservices@gleneira.vic.gov.au Fees apply.
Regular bookings
For sporting clubs or other community groups seeking a regular booking of a sportsground, contact the Sports Liaison Officer via recservices@gleneira.vic.gov.au or call 9524 3333. Regular bookings are managed via the Community Sport – Management of Grounds Policy.
Booking additional sportsground facilities
Some sportsground bookings can include the hire of change rooms, toilets, lighting as detailed in the ‘Sportsgrounds and Pavilion Casual Hirers Conditions of Use’ for an additional fee. During your application process, enquire about the additional facilities that may be available to you.
Sportsground Lighting
The upgrade and maintenance of sports grounds lighting is undertaken as per the sportsground lighting policy.
Tennis clubs
Our Tennis Strategy provides information regarding current tennis facilities in Glen Eira, participation, trends and challenges. It identifies how we are working with tennis clubs to enhance casual court access and social opportunities.