Joining a sport or recreation club

Finding a club

There are many ways to get involved with a sport or recreation club. You can:

• contact the state sport or recreation organisation that looks after your activity-they may be able to help you find a club in your area
• check with your local council they may have a list of clubs you can join. View
  • sports fields and clubs in Brisbane
  • sport clubs on the Gold Coast
• use the club finder on the Australian Sports Commission's website to find state and national clubs for your sport 
• check with your local university—they will often advertise social sports groups
  • Griffith University social sports
  • University of Queensland social sports 
  • Queensland University of Technology social sports
• find out how people with disability can join in social sport
• use the club locator from Clubs Queensland
• ask your local YMCA about social activities you can be part of.

Masters sporting clubs for over 30s

• Mature-aged athletes can compete in the following games:
  • Australian Masters Games
  • Pan Pacific Masters Games
• The state sport or recreation organisation for your activity may be able to help you find a masters club.
• Popular masters sports include:
  • AFL
  • cricket
  • softball
  • swimming
  • weightlifting
  • athletics.
• More information about masters sports.