Sporting Club Licence Agreement Workshop This workshop is a compulsory session for all sporting clubs that hold or will be holding a building licence agreement with the council. Current licence agreements are due for renewal and will expire on 31 March 2026 to use your buildings. The session will step through the key components of the licence agreement, outline roles and responsibilities, and explain how clubs work with Council under the agreement. It will also cover the renewal process and key dates. Attendance is compulsory for one representative per club. This should be the Club President or the nominated club representative who works directly with Council on licence and facility matters. Time: 6pm - 7pm Location: Eyre Sports Park Club Rooms 2 Eyre Blvd, Adelaide South Australia 5121  Date: Monday Feb 9th 2026   A light dinner will be provided. Drinks available via the bar For any questions, please reach out to Sport@playford.sa.gov.au

The Northern Sport and Recreation Network is hosting a Free workshop on Social Media and Marketing  The NSRN is a collaboration between the Cities of Playford, Charles Sturt, Prospect, Port Adelaide Enfield, Tea Tree Gully and Salisbury.   This Workshop on Social media and Marketing is designed to help your club produce ideas on how to enhance your club's identity. It is designed for clubs to discover opportunities and skills to develop to take the next steps in marketing and social media.    Guest presenters: Kerryn Page from Quisk will be presenting to clubs on why marketing and social media are important and how to produce effective content. Alexandra Paul from Eastern Park Football Club will be sharing content and the processes involved from their social media pages as inspiration to other clubs.   Topics will include: Providing methods on how clubs can increase brand visibility in the community to attract more members. How clubs can market effectively through different platforms and create simple marketing material - use of AI.  Why digital marketing and social media is important for clubs to utilise. Teaching clubs the basics of marketing and branding.    All clubs within the NSRN are encouraged to attend this FREE session.  Where: Kalara Reserve, 26 Petheron Rd, Davoren Park SA 5113 When: Monday 1 September | 6 PM Arrival  for 6:30 PM start Cost: Free for Sporting Clubs! Catering: Food will be provided. Please indicate dietary requirements on registration. Drinks will be available to purchase at the bar.   Regos close Monday, 25 August    For more information, please contact your respective council: City of Playford - Sport@playford.sa.gov.au City of Charles Sturt - council@charlessturt.sa.gov.au City of Port Adelaide Enfield - sport@cityofpae.sa.gov.au City of Prospect - admin@prospect.sa.gov.au City of Salisbury - sport@salisbury.sa.gov.au City of Tea Tree Gully - recreation@cttg.sa.gov.au     

The City of Playford is hosting an accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol Training (SITHFAB021) at Eyre Sports Park, Monday 21 July from 6pm – 9pm.   To be compliant with the requirements of a Club Licence all staff/volunteers who serve alcohol must be trained in Responsible Service of Alcohol. This is a certified training course which will give you the following RSA accreditation -  Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol - SITHFAB021    The City of Playford is covering the costs for club volunteers to undertake this training course. Clubs are only allowed to register a maximum of 2 club members on the night to undergo the course.  For the course, clubs members are required to present their Unique Student Identifier (USI) number, Drivers License, Medicare card or Passport as a form of identification to recieve the accreditation.    Where: Eyre Sports Park - 2 Eyre Boulevard, Eyre 5121 When:  Monday 21 July | 6pm - 9pm Cost:    Free  Requirements: No more than 2 registered members from clubs and a form of identificaton as listed above.    If you have any queries, please contact the City of Playford Sport Team via Sport@playford.sa.gov.au

Imagine the determination and mental strength it takes to finally reach the Olympic or Paralympic Games. The thrill of representing your country and training for four long years, and with just one chance at gold. On Monday 22 July at Playford Tennis Centre, in the heart of Elizabeth, you'll hear the inspiring stories from the athletes who made it there, and made history doing it. Hear from an impressive line up of keynote speakers on the night, including: Gold medal winning Paralympic champion Katrina Webb Long Jump Olympian Chelsea Jaensch Renown sports psychologist Jenny Williams Jenny Williams is back by popular demand following last year's highly-successful masterclass; where she'll once again reveal the true strength of your mind and coaching techniques on how to overcome fears and doubts. Tickets are selling super fast! Don't miss your chance to grow as a coach, learn as an athlete and hone in your skills to build your own dream - or whatever your goal may be.  

The Sideline Help & Taping Course is an introduction to prevention and management of sports injuries. About this event The City of Playford in conjunction with the South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) is hosting a Sideline Help and Basic Taping workshop. The Sideline Help & Taping Course is an introduction to prevention and management of sports injuries. This course takes a first aid course and makes it sport specific. A great course for club trainers, team managers, volunteers and parents to get a greater understanding of preventing and managing sport injuries. Topics covered include: - Injury Prevention - On Field Assessment of the Injured Athlete - Injury Management Including Concussion - Management of Medical Conditions - Wound Management - Taping of the ankle, fingers and thumb Where: 1 Fairfield Road , Elizabeth 5112 (Ridley Central) When:  Monday 25 march | 6pm - 8.30pm Cost:    FREE! For more information please contact Ben Mesisca, Sport Development Officer, on 82560537 or bmesisca@playford.sa.gov.au

Do you want to take your sports club to new heights of success? Here's your golden opportunity! Join us on 19 February at 6PM for an evening of strategic planning that could transform the future of your club! Whether you currently have a strategic plan or have been working towards one but it’s a little daunting, this workshop is designed to kickstart your club's journey towards success! Why attend? Strategise for Success: Learn the essential steps to craft a strategic plan tailored to your club's goals. Craft a Winning Game Plan: Learn how a strategic plan can propel your club towards greatness. Elevate Your Performance: Discover the importance of setting clear objectives and goals for sustained success. Unlock Growth Potential: Discover how a strategic plan can fuel your club's growth and set a clear direction for the future. Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on activities to help your club initiate its planning process, regardless of experience level. PLUS, don't miss out on the chance to win amazing door prizes exclusively for clubs in attendance! Your club's success hinges on a well-crafted strategy. Don't miss this chance to empower your team and elevate your game! Claim your spot now and position your club for a future filled with achievements and growth. We encourage all clubs within NRSN to attend this FREE session. Where: 12 Goodman Road , Elizabeth 5112 Playford Bowling Club When:  Monday 19th February | 6.00pm - 8.30pm Cost:    FREE! Please arrive 10 minutes before session commences. For more information please contact Ben Mesisca, Sport and Recreation Officer, on 82560357 or BMesisca@playford.sa.gov.au

As we move into our next round of grants, in particular the Office for Recreation and Sports Active Club Program & Council Grants. The City of Playford is holding an information session to assist with the application process and to answer any questions you may have. This Grant Writing essentials workshop run by Jeff Dry from 'Yours in Sport Consultancy' is tailored to equip club committee members and community volunteers with useful information to confidently and effectively apply for a range of grants. We will also have Karen Leithboro, Community Grants & Administration Officer from the City of Playford Council who will be discussing our next round of council grant opportunities.  We encourage all City of Playford sporting club and community group members to attend this FREE session. Where: 1 Fairfield Road , Elizabeth 5112 (Ridley Central) When:  Monday 5th February | 6.15pm - 8.30pm Cost:    FREE! Please arrive 10 minutes before session commences. For more information please contact Ben Mesisca, Sport and Recreation Officer, on 82560357 or BMesisca@playford.sa.gov.au

The Sideline Help & Taping Course is an introduction to prevention and management of sports injuries. About this event The City of Playford in conjunction with the South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) is hosting a Sideline Help and Basic Taping workshop. The Sideline Help & Taping Course is an introduction to prevention and management of sports injuries. This course takes a first aid course and makes it sport specific. A great course for club trainers, team managers, volunteers and parents to get a greater understanding of preventing and managing sport injuries. Topics covered include: - Injury Prevention - On Field Assessment of the Injured Athlete - Injury Management Including Concussion - Management of Medical Conditions - Wound Management - Taping of the ankle, fingers and thumb   Where: X Convenience Oval, Goodman Rd, Elizabeth When:  Monday 19 June | 6pm - 9pm Cost:    FREE! For more information please contact Ben Mesisca, Sport Development Officer, on 82560537 or bmesisca@playford.sa.gov.au

Registrations are NOW OPEN for the next FREE club development workshop, as part of the Northern Sport & Recreation Network (NSRN).  The NSRN is a collaboration between the Cities of Charles Sturt, Prospect, Port Adelaide Enfield, Playford, Tea Tree Gully, Salisbury and Adelaide Plains Council. NOTE: this session is hosted by the Cities of Charles Sturt & Prospect. Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Club Performance is presented by Daniel Kirk and Alex Pacifico from The Adapatability Movement and will explore; How to create a safe and welcoming environment that significantly improves the wellbeing of all sporting club members. Innovative programs you can establish that will take your sporting club to the next level. Ways to develop simple systems and structures that improve the effectiveness of your people and programs. (e.g. age group curriculum pathway, club brand) A guided completion of a club wellbeing and performance audit to understand where your sporting clubs Online bookings are essential! To register and book your spot please click here NOTE: Registrations close at 10am on Friday, 24 March 2023.   DETAILS: When: Monday, 27 March 2023 | 6pm - 7:30pm Where: St Clair Recreation Centre (YMCA) - upstairs training room 109 Woodville Road, Woodville Cost: FREE​​​​​

The City of Playford is hosting an accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol Training (SITHFAB002) at Eyre Sports Park, Tuesday 28th Feb from 6pm – 9pm.   To be compliant with the requirements of a Club Licence all staff/volunteers who serve alcohol must be trained in Responsible Service of Alcohol. This is a certified training course which will give you the following RSA accreditation -  Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol - SITHFAB002    We strongly suggest that clubs support their volunteers in covering the cost of this mandatory training. This course is also available to the local community, so if you know someone looking to add some qualifications to their resume please share with them also.   Where: Eyre Sports Park - 2 Eyre Boulevard, Eyre 5121 When:  Tuesday 28th Feb | 6pm - 9pm Cost:    $60pp (normally $99pp) - pay on the night   If you have any queries, please contact Ben Mesisca via bmesisca@playford.sa.gov.au or 8256 0357

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has extended the invitation to clubs who are part of the Northern Sport & Recreation Network for their upcoming Community Coaches Conference. When: Saturday 11 Feb | 12pm - 5pm Where: Lights Community Centre, Lightsview Cost: $30pp Please see further information in the image below.  To register please visit --> thelights.com.au/activities/coaching

The Northern Sport & Recreation Network is a collaboration between the Cities of Charles Sturt, Port Adelaide Enfield, Playford, Tea Tree Gully and Salisbury, and these workshops are a great opportunity for clubs to learn about various topics and engage across Council boundaries.   Securing & Retaining Sponsorships for your Club Monday night, 7 November 2022 St Clair Recreation Centre (YMCA) - upstairs training room 109 Woodville Road, Woodville   Securing & Retaining Sponsorships for your Club is presented by Deb Reynolds from Jigsaw Marketing / DG Planners.   This session will explore; Where your Club is at The Sponsorship types and how they work within the Club environment Identifying entitlements to include in your Sponsorship offering Developing of Sponsorship Packages; beginning at the beginning Identifying & Approaching new Partners Roles & Responsibilities with the Club to manage and maintain these relationships Matt Smith from Get Chatty will also present their Sponsorship Loyalty Program, which seeks to increase club sponsorship revenue, by incentivising your members to use sponsors and deliver quantified returns to your sponsors. Online bookings are essential! To register and book your spot please click here NOTE: Registrations close at 10am on Friday, 4 November 2022.    

As we are transitioning into a world of online and working from home, it is also a great time for clubs to review their existing administration practices and make a shift to utilise some great platforms to become more efficient and transparent with their administration. Introducing, TidyHQ! This online platform will ensure your club’s administration is in one place, not all over the place. TidyHQ will make it easier for volunteers to contribute remotely, have more flexible arrangements and have access to all of the information they need.  Welcome to Part 4 of the TidyHQ Series which will focus on all of the Marketing & Events Highlights of the program. This online session will go through the following in detail: Creating an event and managing tickets Managing a website Online Shop functionality  How to use the communication function If your club is interested in a one stop shop platform which includes a website, event management, online shop etc. this session will show what opportunities exist through this administration platform.

As we are transitioning into a world of online and working from home, it is also a great time for clubs to review their existing administration practices and make a shift to utilise some great platforms to become more efficient and transparent with their administration. Introducing, TidyHQ! This online platform will ensure your club’s administration is in one place, not all over the place. TidyHQ will make it easier for volunteers to contribute remotely, have more flexible arrangements and have access to all of the information they need.  Welcome to Part 3 of the TidyHQ Series which will focus on all of the Treasurer Highlights of the program. This online session will go through the following in detail: Setting up categories How to budget How to invoice & record transactions How to generate financial reports Integration opportunities  If your club is interested in improving your financial management and improving transparency within your committee, this session will show what opportunities exist through this administration platform.

As we are transitioning into a world of online and working from home, it is also a great time for clubs to review their existing administration practices and make a shift to utilise some great platforms to become more efficient and transparent with their administration. Introducing, TidyHQ! This online platform will ensure your club’s administration is in one place, not all over the place. TidyHQ will make it easier for volunteers to contribute remotely, have more flexible arrangements and have access to all of the information they need.  Welcome to Part 2 of the TidyHQ Series which will focus on all of the Secretary Highlights of the program. This online session will go through the following in detail: How to make use of the dashboard How to set up meetings with an agenda How to take minutes and allocate tasks from meetings How to use the storage functionality  Organising your contacts  If your club is interested in learning about the TidyHQ program, this is definitely a session that is not to be missed.