Local sporting clubs and regular activities

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^{The UTS Bats playing the North Shore Bombers at Waverley Oval. Photo by Leigh Gazzard.}

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or simply looking to meet new people, Waverley offers something for residents of all ages and abilities. Our open spaces are home to various sporting clubs and associations, providing opportunities to engage a range of activities including in tennis, football, basketball, cricket and more.

School holiday events are also available.

Active Seniors Program

The Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre runs a number of regular activities for seniors aimed at improving both physical and mental health. They are also a great opportunity to meet new friends and are a lot of fun!

Bookings are not required for these classes; entry is offered on a first come, first served basis. It is advised that you bring your own equipment.

Fees and charges

Type	Cost
Individual class – Senior	$12
Class Card – Senior	$120 (10 classes) or $230 (20 classes)
Individual class – Pensioner*	$7.50
Class Card – Pensioner*	$75 (10 classes) or $145 (20 classes)

*Valid Pensioner card must be shown to staff upon entry.

All prices are inclusive of GST. Fees and charges apply for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Table Tennis

Sessions run from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays and 10am-12pm Fridays (excluding school and Public Holidays). Located at the indoor sports court, which is equipped with 10 table tennis tables.

Pickleball

Session runs from 10am-12pm Fridays (excluding school and Public Holidays). Located at the indoor sports court, which is equipped with 2 Pickleball courts. This session runs alongside our Friday table tennis, so participants can pay one fee and enjoy both sports!

Tai Chi

Classes take place in the Community Room, on Mondays from 11.30am–12.30pm (excluding Public Holidays).

Pilates

Classes take place in the Community Room every Monday and Wednesday at 9.30am–10.30am (excluding Public Holidays).

Yoga

Classes take place in the Community Room on Thursday mornings from 9.15am–10.15am and 10.30am–11.30am.

Strength & Flexibility

Fusing Pilates, Yoga, Strength & Stretch training, this class is a total body workout focused on strength and endurance, postural alignment, balance and core strength. Class takes place in the Community Room on Tuesday at 2pm–3pm.

For more information about Active Seniors classes and other activities in Waverley, visit Events.


	Access more fitness classes alongside social and educational activities in Council’s Mill Hill 60+ program, designed for people aged 60 and over.

Basketball

Easts Basketball League
A basketball competition for all ages at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre. Male, female and mixed teams competitions Wednesdays 5pm–10pm, Thursdays 4.30pm–6.30pm, Fridays 5pm–9pm and Sundays from 8am–4.30pm.
Visit: eastsbl.com.au
Email: info@eastsbl.com.au
Phone: (02) 8283 5161

Triple Threat Basketball
2 hours of intensive training in basketball skills for all ages. The sessions focus on shooting, ball handling and fitness to give participants the competitive edge. Every Monday from 5pm–6.30pm and Sunday from 4.30pm–6.30pm at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre’s indoor sports court.
Visit: triplethreatbasketball.com.au
Email: henry.triplethreat@gmail.com
Phone: 0409 990 771

Bowling

Bondi Bowling Club
Visit: bondibowlo.com
Email: info@bondibowlo.com
Phone: (02) 9130 2383

Bronte Bowling Club
Visit: facebook.com/bronte.club
Email: info@brontebowling.com.au
Phone: (02) 9389 5183

Diamond Bay Bowling Club
Visit: diamondbaybowlingclub.com.au
Email: diamondbaybowls@gmail.com
Phone: (02) 9337 4060

Waverley Bowling Club
Visit: waverleypirates.com.au
Email: dan@waverleypirates.com.au

Cricket

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club
Men’s and junior cricket.
Visit: eastscricket.com.au
Email: info@eastscricket.com.au

Floorball

Bondi Raptors Floorball
Floorball is a growing sport similar to indoor hockey. Sessions for all ages 15+ run on Saturdays from 11.30am–1.30pm at the indoor sports court at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre.
Visit: facebook.com/bondifc
Email: bondifc@live.com.au

Football (Australian Rules)

UTS Bats
Website: utsafc.com.au
Email: info@utsafc.com.au

Football (Gaelic)

Clan Na Gael GAC
Men’s and women’s Gaelic football, Camogie.
Visit: clannagaelgac.com
Email: secretary.clannagael.bondi.aa@gaa.ie

Football (Soccer)

Eastern Suburbs Football Association
Visit: esfa.com.au
Email: info@esfa.com.au
Phone: (02) 8347 8800

Easts Football Club
Visit: eastsfc.com.au
Email: operations@eastsfc.com.au

Waverley Old Boys FC
Premier League, men and women of all ages welcome, including juniors.
Visit: waverleyoldboys.com
Email: secretary@waverleyoldboys.com

Queens Park FC
Visit: qpfc.com.au

Maccabi Hakoah Junior FC
Maccabi NSW connects the Jewish sporting community.
Visit: maccabi.com.au/blog/mac_clubs/nsw-hakoah-junior-football-soccer
Email: info.mhjfc@maccabi.com.au
For the full list of clubs and activities visit Maccabi NSW – Clubs.

Futsal

Bondi Indoor Futsal League
Men’s and mixed futsal competition for all ages. Competitions run between 6.30pm–10pm on Monday and Thursday evenings at the indoor sports court at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre.
Visit: facebook.com/bondiindoor
Email: bondiindoor@gmail.com
Phone: 0405 159 178

Soccajoeys
For ages 3-5. A non-competitive, non-elite program that helps develop gross motor skills, self-confidence and coordination in a nurturing fun environment. Sessions run on Wednesdays 4pm–5pm and Saturdays 8.30– 11am in the indoor sports court at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre.
Visit: soccajoeys.com.au
Email: easternsydney@soccajoeys.com
Phone: 0405 094 901

Netball

Love Netball
A range of social competitions for juniors (teens) and adults at the Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, Waverley Park netball courts and Heffron Park.
Visit: lovenetball.com.au
Email: info@lovenetball.com.au
Phone: 0424 665 619

Eastern Suburbs Combined Primary Schools Netball Association
Visit: escpsna.com
Email: escpsnanetball@gmail.com

Maccabi Netball Club
Maccabi NSW connects the Jewish sporting community.
Visit: maccabi.com.au/blog/mac_clubs/nsw-netball-club
Email: maccabinetball@gmail.com
For the full list of clubs and activities visit Maccabi NSW – Clubs.

Pickleball

Bondi Pickleball
Sessions run three times a week at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre’s indoor sports court, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am–12.30pm and Sundays from 6.30pm–9.30pm. Suitable for beginner, intermediate or advanced players.
Visit: meetup.com/pickleball-nsw
Phone: 0411 211 144

Rugby

Bondi United Rugby League
Junior and open rugby league.
Visit: bondiunited.org.au

Waverley Rugby Football
Senior men’s and women’s rugby union.
Visit: waverleyrugby.com.au
Email: secretary@waverleyrugby.com.au

Tennis

Bondi Tennis Centre
Visit: bonditennis.com.au
Email: brian@bonditennis.com.au
Phone: (02) 9130 3095

Train with Matty
Weekly morning, afternoon and evening tennis sessions on the Waverley Park tennis courts. Lessons suitable for beginner, intermediate or advanced players.
Visit: trainwithmatty.com
Email: trainatbondi@gmail.com
Telephone: 0449 992 338

Volleyball

Eastern Suburbs Volleyball Club
Indoor volleyball sessions suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced adults and juniors.
Visit: revolutionise.com.au/esvc
Email: easternsuburbsvolleyballclub@gmail.com
Phone: 0450 069 100

If you would like to run an activity at Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, email venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8300.