Clubs & associations
With over 207 hectares of sporting landing available for the community to use, the City of Adelaide makes sporting licences and leases available to many local clubs, associations and personal trainers.
If you are a club or association and would like to utilise facilities within the city that are currently under licence or lease, you may be able to negotiate a sub-lease with the title holders.
Holders of the lease/licence have first priority in the use of the facility.
Download and print a copy of lease/licence holders and their contact details.
If you’d like to try a sport or activity, click on the tabs below for the details of city-based sport and recreational clubs.
Adelaide Archery Club
The clubrooms and shooting grounds are located in Adelaide’s beautiful park lands, in Bullrush Park / Warnpangga (Park 10). The public are welcome to visit with several park benches available for guests to sit and observe.
Adelaide Harriers Athletics Club
The Adelaide Harriers Amateur Athletic Club is one of the oldest athletics clubs in South Australia with history dating back over 100 years. With a strong reputation in distance running, the club caters for all distances summer and winter.
Western Athletics Club
Western Athletics Club is a proud family friendly club offering more than athletics, it offers a community that supports athletes of all abilities, catering for athletes of any age and every event.
Adelaide University Athletics Club
The AU Athletics Club is a diverse social and competitive group filled with fun and friendly runners of all abilities. Offering group training available 6 days a week catering for all your needs. Whether you are trying to run your first 5k to competing at the World Uni Champs, the AUAC has got you covered.
Adelaide University Badminton Club
With a goal to create an inclusive environment for all members of the club and provide a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants, it doesn't matter whether you're a competitive player looking to dominate the opposition or simply a casual player just looking to have a good time; they strive to provide a place for both.
University of South Australia Badminton Club
It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, you are welcome to have a hit and have fun! If you don't have a racket, you can hire a racket ($2) at UniSA Sport's front counter, and they will also provide shuttlecocks for you.
Adelaide University Basketball Club
The Adelaide University Basketball Club are one of the oldest senior basketball clubs in South Australia. Offering members the chance to keep both physically and socially active while studying (and in many cases beyond). The club has both women's and men's teams, competing in both district (division 3-8) and social competitions.
Adelaide Kickboxing Academy
Boxing classes at the Adelaide Kickboxing Academy combine fundamentals and conditioning exercises into a fun workout. Trainers have years of experience and can help you reach your personal fitness goal.
Adelaide Cricket Club
The club fields three women's teams, six senior men's sides and seven junior boy's teams within the South Australian Cricket Association competitions. Proudly known as the Adelaide Buffalos.
South Australian Cricket
In conjunction with Cricket Australia, SACA coordinates all levels of cricket including Junior and Senior Cricket statewide, with the vision to be Australia’s favourite sport and a sport for all. The ASCA is a hard-wicket competition played on Saturday afternoons.
Adelaide Lutheran Cricket Club
A strong, united community sports club providing a sporting outlet to club members over the summer months.
South Terrace Croquet Club
The Club, established in 1911, is in an idyllic park land setting, offering 2 croquet courts, and a fine clubhouse adjacent magnificent gum trees. The Club emblem is the Adelaide Rosella as there are many of these beautiful birds in the immediate vicinity. The Club, located in the southeast corner of the Adelaide Parklands, is accessible via Beaumont Road at the junction of South and East Terrace.
Adelaide Park Lands Disc Golf Course
Located in the Adelaide Park Lands, this location has elevated the sports profile tremendously. This course is perfect for new players as well as more experienced disc golfers. Manicured fairways with water hazards, transitioning elevation and historic trees make this a rewarding course to play. League days and social events are conducted often and everybody is welcome.
South Australian Obedience Dog Club
Once your puppy/dog is fully vaccinated, members can join this club to work in small classes without experienced instructors in dog handling/training.
Adelaide Swords Club
The club welcomes everyone of all abilities — from beginners and casual fencers who like to keep their minds and bodies fit to athletes who compete at the highest level. It holds training sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm, beginner and intermediate classes for kids on Saturday mornings and adult courses at various times during the year.
Adelaide University Fencing Club
Catering to all experience levels in all three weapons, Foil, Epee, and Sabre. Group training sessions and private coaching are available from coaches with extensive experience from beginner level to seasoned veterans.
Adelaide University Football Club
Adelaide university have an unsurpassed record in Australian amateur football. They are a prod part of University sporting, however you don’t need to study at the University to gain membership. All are welcome.
Blackfriars old Scholars Football Club
BOSFC is proud to have developed a strong and inclusive environment, welcoming any player, volunteer or supporter (Old Scholars and non-Old Scholars alike). The club continues to be built on a foundation of generosity, commitment, and local support.
Old Ignatius Football Club
Being one of the largest amateur clubs in South Australia - fielding three men's and two women's teams every week, the OIFC are determined to promote a thriving, innovative and professional club, that supports its players both on and off the field. The club culture is built on the foundations of past players and supporters from 1972.
North Adelaide Golf Club
The Club is amongst the first golf clubs to introduce women's competition golf on a Saturday and pride themselves as being one of the friendliest and accommodating clubs in Adelaide, offering a relaxed social atmosphere in the clubrooms on competition days.
University of South Australia Handball Club
Established in 2018 by a group of students and alumni who love playing European handball, the club welcomes both new and experienced players, including those who might have played handball at school in Australia or abroad. Join in to have fun, get fit and try something different.
University SA Judo Club
Judo is a Japanese martial art where you can train your mind and body. It’s a great way to keep fit and learn self-defence. It develops self-confidence, concentration and flexibility, as well as physical coordination, stamina and strength
Adelaide Kung Fu Wushu Academy
The Academy warmly welcomes students from interstate and especially overseas who wish to train at one of the premier Wing Chun, Muay Thai and Wu Shu Academy.
Adelaide University Lacrosse Club
The Adelaide Uni Lacrosse Club welcomes players of all ages, genders and abilities. Founded in 1889 by Nobel Prize-winning Professor William Henry Bragg, it's the oldest lacrosse club in South Australia and a founding member of AUSport.
Club de Pétanque d’Adelaide
The club welcomes LGBTQIA+, all age groups, levels and abilities who are keen to expand upon and enjoy French language and culture over a few games of Pétanque with some pastis, wine and food.
Adelaide Rowing Club
Affectionately known as the ARC, the Club caters for rowers from a wide range of ages and varying levels of intensity and competition ranging from new rowers undertaking 'Learn-to-Row' programs through to elite athletes representing the state and country.
Adelaide University Boat Club
Founded in 1881, The Adelaide University Boat Club has a rich tapestry of success. The club encourages the athletic development of members from all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Riverside Rowing Club
Riverside Rowing Club is both a recreational and competitive rowing club. All potential members must attend an Induction Course before they can be accepted as a full member. New members will then need to complete an application form and email to the club secretary.
Torrens Rowing Club
Learn how to row at TRC and gain new skills while having great fun. Offering accredited coaches who run structured training programs several times a year on Torrens Lakes, just outside Adelaide CBD.
Adelaide City Football Club
Since its formation in 1946 Adelaide City Football Club has had a proud history of success. Over that time the club has become one of the most successful clubs in Australia.
Adelaide Comets Football Club
With the help of players, volunteers, and sponsors, the club aims to create an enjoyable and supportive club in an environment accessible to all members of the community to achieve their goal to be the premier club in the highest level of competition possible.
West Adelaide Soccer Club
West Adelaide Soccer Club has been at the forefront of the game for many decades in South Australia and Australia. From developing juniors, winning local and national titles, to having Socceroo and Matilda representatives – the club has a very rich history.
Adelaide University Swimming Club
The Adelaide University Swimming Club is a social and casual swimming club. Helping members to improve their fitness, technique and times.
UniSA swimming club
The UniSA Swimming Club is a fun and great way to get involved in casual or competitive swimming, providing the opportunity to make new friends and experience all that university life has to offer. The club is based at City West campus, Pridham Hall, which boasts an indoor 25m pool, which is heated all year round.
Tennis SA
Aiming to inspire everyone to enjoy life through tennis. Tennis SA are committed to helping the tennis community flourish, ensuring their clubs and courts are open, accessible, and inclusive for all.
Memorial Drive Tennis Club
Memorial Drive Tennis Club (MDTC) is an icon of South Australia, offering world-class facilities. The Club offers both social and competitive tennis and there is access to professional coaching via Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs.
Tennis Seniors SA
Tennis Seniors South Australia (TSSA) is the state administrator for Tennis Seniors 30+ in collaboration with four Regional/Country Tennis Seniors associations. Promoting 'Tennis 30+' participation in South Australia through providing a range of activities.
Adelaide Uni Ultimate Frisbee Club
The AU Ultimate Frisbee club caters for players of all standards, especially those who are new to the sport. The club takes part in the Uni Nationals, local competitions and recreational matches. Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact sport.