Sport Councils

Sports Councils

There are 4 sports councils in Port Stephens. These sports councils:

  • assist with strategic planning;
  • provide education and training to members;
  • provide a mechanism for community consultation/advice;
  • promote sport and recreation;
  • organisation of Sports Development Levy setting and facility bookings;
  • facility development planning; and
  • prioritisation and funding of improvements.

The four local sports councils are made up of representatives from local sporting clubs, schools, special interest groups, elected Councillors and community representatives in the Tomaree, Medowie, West Ward and Tilligerry localities.

Any sport or recreation group that is active can have representation on their local sports council. There are currently over 70 different sporting clubs involved.

Please fill out the booking form to further information on booking sports facilities. All Sport Facility Use Agreements for casual use of grounds must be received by Council at least 2 weeks prior to the intended date of use.

Medowie Sports Council membership consists of a range of sporting clubs from the Medowie area including  AFL, rugby union, soccer, athletics, cricket, touch football and tennis.

Meetings

The Medowie Sports Council meets four times a year in February, May, August & November to discuss sport development strategies, membership, use of facilities and fees and charges.

Venue: Ferodale Sports Complex

Address: Kirrang Drive, Medowie

Time: 6.30 pm commencement

Next Meeting: Please contact the Community and Recreation Liaison Officer for details on the next scheduled meeting. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Tilligerry Sports Council membership consists of sporting clubs operating from the Tilligerry area and includes tennis, rugby league, soccer, athletics and sailing.

Meetings

The Tilligerry Sports Council meets 3 times a year in February, June & October to discuss sport development strategies, membership, use of facilities and fees and charges.

Venue: Mallabula Sports Complex - Rugby League Amenities

Address: 1195 Lemon Tree Passage Road, Mallabula

Time: 6:30pm

Next Meeting Date: Please contact the Community and Recreation Liaison Officer for details on the next scheduled meeting. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

There are over 30 clubs in the Tomaree Sports Council who use Council sport facilities in the Tomaree Peninsula

Sport clubs represented are very diverse with community involvement from all age groups. Sports include all codes of football, croquet, hockey, tennis, swimming, netball, sailing, baseball, cricket, bocce, fishing, equestrian, boxing and school groups.

Meetings

The Tomaree Sports Council meets 3 times a year in February, June & October to discuss sport development strategies, membership, use of facilities and fees and charges.

Venue: Salamander Sports Complex Meeting Room

Address: Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay

Time: 6.30 pm

Next Meeting: Please contact the Recreation Services Officer for details on the next scheduled meeting. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

West Ward Sports Council membership consists of sporting clubs from Raymond Terrace and Rural West areas of Port Stephens.

Meetings

The West Ward Sports Council meets 3 times a year in February, June & October to discuss sport development strategies, membership, use of facilities and fees and charges.

Venue:  King Park Function Room

Address:  King Park Sports Complex, Newline Road, Raymond Terrace

Time:  6.30 pm commencement

Next Meeting:  Please contact the Community and Recreation Liaison Officer for details on the next scheduled meeting. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Downloads

For information on Active Kids grants, family holiday camps and opportunities for coaches and administrators, visit the Office of Sport website.