Explore policies, guidelines, and key documents shaping sports and recreation in Glen Eira.
Sports clubs documents and policies
Conditions of use
These Conditions of Use apply generally to all sportsgrounds (including the velodrome located at Packer Park, Leila Road, Carnegie) pavilions and associated areas such as car parks under the control of Council at any time whether owned, operated, borrowed or leased by Council (facilities).
Read our Conditions of use for sportsgrounds and pavilions (PDF)
Creating a supportive sports club environment for mental health
The Creating a support sports club environment for mental health is a resource that supports sport clubs and associations with the important role they play in the health and wellbeing of our community.
It provides a range of evidence-based resources directly targeted at sports clubs and associations and includes a reference list of health and wellbeing support services available to assist you.
To find out more read our Creating a support sports club environment for mental health (PDF)
Fair Access Policy and Action Plan
The Fair Access Policy and Action Plan support our commitment to providing opportunities for everyone to participate in community sport and active recreation.
The Policy works to eliminate gender inequality and create a fairer playing field to make community sport and recreation safe, accessible and inclusive — for everyone — from players, coaches, and administrators to volunteers, spectators and officials.
The Action Plan identifies specific actions to progress gender equity in community sport through policy, governance, programs, communications, and delivery of services. It involves Council and sporting clubs working together and outlines specific actions for both Council and clubs to deliver.
Read our Fair Access Policy (PDF)
Read our Fair Access Action Plan (PDF)
GET Active — Future of Sport and Active Recreation
In 2031, do you know how many football players will be playing in Glen Eira, how many lacrosse fields will be required in Glen Eira or what new or modified sports will need facilities? GET Active establishes a framework to guide Council’s future provision and management of sporting and recreation facilities.
GET Active focuses on the importance of sport and active recreation, now and in the future, and contains information on:
- organised sports participation data
- existing sports facilities
- key trends and future sports demands
- recommendations to meet these demands
- opportunities to improve access, diversity and integration of active recreation opportunities.
To find out more read our GET Active — Future of Sport and Active Recreation (PDF)
Sportsground and Associated Facilities Allocation Policy
The Sportsground and Associated Facilities Allocation Policy guides how Council allocates and manages sporting grounds, pavilions and associated infrastructure for community sport and active recreation.
The policy aims to:
- support participation in community sport by providing fair and equitable access to Council's sporting facilities
- ensure sporting grounds, pavilions and associated infrastructure are allocated through clear, consistent and transparent processes
- support inclusive participation and encourage access for women and girls, juniors, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- balance the needs of organised sport with broader community use of open space and active recreation opportunities
- promote shared and responsible use of sporting facilities by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of clubs and Council
- support the sustainable management of sporting infrastructure by considering facility condition, capacity and maintenance requirements in allocation decisions
- provide a fair and transparent framework for seasonal allocations, fees and charges.
The policy applies to community sporting clubs seeking seasonal access to Council sporting grounds, pavilions and associated infrastructure.
To find out more, read the Sportsground and Associated Facilities Allocation Policy (PDF).
Sportsground and Associated Infrastructure User Guide
The Sportsground and Associated Infrastructure User Guide supports the implementation of the policy by providing practical information about the allocation, management and use of Council sporting facilities. It outlines:
- seasonal allocation processes and eligibility requirements
- facility classifications and fees
- club and Council responsibilities
- facility maintenance and reporting processes
- compliance and governance requirements
- sustainable and responsible use of sporting grounds, pavilions and associated infrastructure.
The User Guide should be read in conjunction with the Sportsground and Associated Facilities Allocation Policy.
To find out more, read the Sportsground and Associated Infrastructure User Guide (PDF).
Pavilion Redevelopment Strategy
The Pavilion Redevelopment Strategy provides a clear and equitable framework for prioritising investment into pavilion upgrades and redevelopments.
The Strategy provides an overview of:
- existing pavilions
- the purpose of pavilions
- identifies future needs and opportunities
- pavilion design
- priority listings (that are subject to financial planning decision, external factors and competing demands for Council resources).
Read our Pavilion Redevelopment Strategy (PDF)
Provision of sportsground lighting policy
The objective of the Provision of sportsground lighting policy is to:
- provide for the installation, maintenance and upgrade of sports ground lighting infrastructure
- provide a consistent and transparent approach to requests for increased lux levels for the purpose of night competition for football (all codes)
- outline the funding and requirements for maintenance of lighting upgrades
- maximise the use of sports grounds with consideration of ground conditions and impact on surrounding amenity
- support the shared use of sports grounds by providing sports ground lighting for community use
- meet relevant Australian Standards in sports ground lighting provision.
Read our Provision of Sportsground Lighting (PDF).
Tennis Strategy
Council prepared and adopted a Tennis Strategy on 27 November 2018, providing clear and pragmatic actions towards improving the long-term sustainability of clubs, increasing participation and creating vibrant local clubs. The Strategy directly relates to:
- people and participation, focused on both retention of existing clubs and their members, as well as improving broader community access to tennis facilities
- facilities and management, including current facility condition audits
- directions and actions to assist in supporting the tennis community.
Read our Tennis Strategy (PDF)
