Clubs that are based in the City of Playford are encouraged to register to the Playford Sports Network. Clubs registered with the Playford Sports Network will receive access to quarterly newsletters providing information on upcoming events, grants, benefits, services and many more topics that are of use to clubs. Another benefit for being a member of the Playford Sports Network would be the access to workshops and initiatives held within our Northern Sport and Recreation Network, which provides clubs with strategies to increase their club's capacity and ability to operate.

Growing for Gold encourages local young people aged 3-16 to participate in sporting and recreational activities within our community.

The program runs during the October school holidays, and local sport and recreation providers are invited to open their doors to promote their club activities FREE of charge to participants. Find out more here.

Creating a sporting club requires careful planning and organization from the outset. It is essential to gauge the community’s interest early on to ensure the club can take the necessary steps to attract members and build a strong foundation. As part of the initial planning, roles within the club’s committee should be clearly defined to establish an effective governance structure that will support the club’s operations.

The first step should be to contact the governing body of the sport to understand the specific rules, regulations, and standards that the club must adhere to in order to operate within the sport’s framework. Once the club gains approval to participate in the league, it should then reach out to the local council to secure a suitable venue for operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, such as health and safety standards, to ensure the club operates smoothly and safely.

*DISCLAIMER: The City of Playford is only taking expressions of interest for new clubs; currently club capacity is full*

To find out more information, reach out to sport@playford.sa.gov.au.