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Sports and recreation clubs

The City of Canning is home to over 90 local sports and recreation clubs. These clubs provide sporting and recreational programs to all ages and are essential to a healthy, safe, and inclusive community.

The Club Development team assist and support sport and recreation clubs to develop and thrive in the community:

  • Provide club support and guidance.
  • Assist in club sustainability.
  • Provide clubs with grants and funding opportunities.
  • Strengthen relationships between the City and clubs.

Club Toolkit

The Club Toolkit can be used as a go-to guide for clubs and associations utilising reserves and facilities managed by the City of Canning.
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Find a Club

The Find a Club website is the place to start if you are looking to join a new club. Simply click on the sport you are interested in.
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Community Infrastructure Strategy

The City of Canning's Community Infrastructure Strategy guides the City's planning and delivery of community infrastructure. Community infrastructure includes the building and spaces that provide services opportunities to support individuals, families and groups to meet their social needs and provide places to improve their overall health and wellbeing. 

Facilities – Request It (Issues and Requests)

Tell us about an issue at your active reserve or request a service.

How To Guides

Rangers and Community Safety Services

Available 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 422 664.

Prendwick Reserve

The Prendwick Reserves upgrades are now complete! The facility redevelopment is designed to better serve our sporting clubs.

The facility includes:

  • gender-neutral changerooms that ensure everyone feels welcome and included
  • a community social space to provide a great spot to watch sports while staying comfortable, offering a fantastic 180-degree view of the playing field
  • upgraded kitchen facilities to cater to a variety of events
  • ample storage for our clubs
  • new public toilets for the local community – whether they’re walking their dogs, enjoying the park, or playing casual sports.

We’re excited for everyone to experience these enhancements!

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Projects underway

  • Canning Vale Reserve – due for completion in November 2024
  • Ferndale Reserve
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Our teams have been working hard to transform Canning!

Let them know how much you appreciate the recent upgrades by giving them a high-five.

Seasonal Use of Prendwick Reserve Expression of Interest

The City of Canning is excited to invite eligible sporting clubs to submit Expressions of Interest for summer or winter tenancy at the Prendwick Park Pavilion and Changerooms, located at Prendwick Way, Willetton WA 6155. We also welcome EOIs from clubs seeking year-round use, with a 12-month tenancy option.

Owned by the City, Prendwick Park is designated for parks and recreational purposes, and we are thrilled to offer this prime location to sporting clubs. With no current seasonal tenants, this is a fantastic opportunity to establish your club’s presence in a dynamic and welcoming community space.

We offer two flexible tenancy options:

  • Summer Tenancy: October to March
  • Winter Tenancy: April to September

Each tenancy includes access to the pavilion, fields, and social spaces, all at competitive pricing tailored to the needs of clubs.

We encourage you to imagine Prendwick Park as your club's home base. Whether you choose a summer tenancy, a winter tenancy, or both, this venue offers the opportunity for year-round programming, fostering community, building camaraderie, and creating a space where your club can truly thrive. It’s more than just a venue — it’s a foundation for your club’s growth and success.

While the park is currently set up for AFL and cricket, we are open to accommodating other sports such as soccer or any other codes, so feel free to reach out with any specific requirements.

Prendwick Park has recently undergone significant renovations, offering modern facilities, including:

  • two gender-neutral changerooms
  • a dedicated club space
  • a kiosk and kitchen
  • ample storage
  • adequate parking.

Expression of Interest close 6 December 2024.

To learn more, please download the Prendwick Reserve Expression of Interest guide.

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KidSport

KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5-18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering financial assistance of up to $500 per financial year towards club fees.

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Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund

The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund provide financial assistance to community groups to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. 

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Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund

Cricket Australia, in partnership with WA Cricket, is committed to developing quality facilities the provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators.

City of Canning – Community Grants Program

The Community Grants Program, supports local organisations to deliver activities and services, including sport and recreation.

Important dates

Date

Information

Winter Season – April to September
  • Expression of Interest period opens early January.
  • Applications are due by the end of January.
  • Clubs will be notified of ground allocation no later than early March.
Summer Season – October to March
  • Expression of Interest period opens early July.
  • Applications are due by the end of July.
  • Clubs will be notified of ground allocation no later than early September.
Pre-Season Training
  • Winter clubs can commence in March.
  • Summer clubs can commence in September.
Seasonal Changeover
  • Winter – last week of March and first week of April.
  • Summer – last week of September and first week of October.

These closures are to prepare the grounds for the upcoming season.

Seasonal Club Invoicing

15th of the month.

Turf Management Program

Month

Information

April
  • Preventative Fungicide application.
  • Soil samples for testing after Summer irrigation.
May
  • Foliar application
  • Gypsum application
June
  • Fungicide application.
  • Broadleaf application.
July
  • Cricket pitch repairs.
August
  • Foliar application.
  • Urea application – prior to turf renovations.
  • Cricket Nets.
September
  • Turf renovations (Vertimow, low mow, sweep, Vertidrain).
  • Returfing and watering.
  • Pressure wash pitches.
  • Indemnify nematicide application to select nematode sites.
  • Tetrino insecticide application.
  • Soil samples for testing after Winter rainfall.
October
  • Casper herbicide application to control spurge weed.
  • Wetting agent application.
November
  • Foliar application.

Community Events

Our Community Events Calendar display non-profitable, community events that take place within the City of Canning area.

City of Canning Policies

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Australian Sports Commission

The Australian Sports Commission supports club development through its free online platform, Game Plan. This allows sporting clubs to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.

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Australian Sports Foundation

Helping Australian sporting clubs and individuals raise funds for their sport. They provide personalised support in fundraising, advocacy, and grants.

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DLGSC

DLGSC promote participation and achievement in sport and recreation to support a healthy lifestyle. They provide sport and recreation funding, the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund, KidSport, people and organisation development, support for managing a club, and training and workshops.

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Every Club Hub

Every Club Hub provides access to resources, guides, training opportunities and information on how committees can improve their club. Support includes starting a new club, training and workshops, junior sport, safety and Integrity, managing complaints and conflict, and how-to guides.

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Good Sports

Good Sports supports over 11,000 community sporting clubs across Australia to provide a safe and welcoming environment. They provided assistance with grants and fundraising, volunteers, safe transport, alcohol management, mental health, smoking, and drugs.

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Play by the Rules

Play by the Rules provides resources, tools and free online training to increase the capacity and capability of administrators, coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators. This assists them in preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.

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SportWest True Sport

SportWest provides True Sport initiatives. These initiatives feature sector-specific training, resources and implementation guidance while also allowing flexibility in delivery, catering for all sports across the seasons.

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