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.
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.
Winter Cricket Pitch Availability
During the winter season, the City of Canning offers a limited number of uncovered synthetic cricket pitches available for free community use.
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.
Seasonal hire of sports grounds
The City has 18 active reserves which can be used for a variety of sporting and recreational needs, with over 90 sporting clubs utilising the reserves on a seasonal basis.
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.
Seasonal Game Plan – Club Calendar
Download the Seasonal Game Plan to keep track of important dates throughout the year including summer / winter season applications, City grants, club invoicing, and pre-season training dates.
Facilities – Request It (Issues and Requests)
Tell us about an issue at your active reserve or request a service.
- Ground maintenance
- Council facilities maintenance
- Graffiti
- Littering
- Request Community Infrastructure Upgrades
How To Guides
Rangers and Community Safety Services
Available 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 422 664.
Both the Prendwick Reserve and Canning Vale Reserve upgrades were completed in September 2024. The facility redevelopment is designed to better serve our sporting clubs and local community.
Prendwick Reserve
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.
Canning Vale Reserve
Improvements to the pavilion include:
- gender-neutral changerooms that ensure everyone feels welcome and included
- new accessible shower and toilet
- upgraded kitchen kiosk facilities to cater for a variety of events
- improved meeting room/social space for hire
- ample storage for our clubs.
We’re excited for everyone to experience these enhancements!
Projects underway
- Ferndale Reserve
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Grants
Grants up to $500 to support low cost activities and equipment.
Volunteer Grants
Grants up to $500 to support the development of volunteers.
Equipment Grants
Up to $1,000 towards new equipment to support your activities.
50/50 Equipment Grant
Up to $5,000 towards larger equipment to support your activities.
Disability Access and Inclusion Grant
Up to $10,000 to help activities become inclusive and accessible.
Seasonal Dates
These dates are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. Please contact us at clubs@canning.wa.gov.au for this season’s timeline or download the Game Plan to view seasonal dates.
Winter Season
- Season runs April to September.
- Expression of Interest (EOI) period opens early January.
- EOI applications due end of January.
- Clubs notified of ground allocation/s early March.
Winter Pre-Season Training
Subject to the current season club commitments and the City’s maintenance schedules, winter pre-season training can commence in January.
Summer Season
- Season runs October to March.
- Expression of Interest period opens early July.
- EOI applications due end of July.
- Clubs notified of ground allocation/s early September.
Summer Pre-Season Training
Subject to the current season club commitments and the City’s maintenance schedules, summer pre-season training can commence in September.
Funding Dates
There are several funding opportunities throughout the year, including:
- Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (DCITS) – formerly known as Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) – will have a small round of funding available in February, a Forward Planning round of funding in June, and another small round of funding in July.
- City of Canning community grants open in March and August.
Check the Grants tab for more details.
Turf Management Program
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Community Events
Our Community Events Calendar display non-profitable, community events that take place within the City of Canning area.
City of Canning Policies
- Fees and Charges
- Seasonal Hire of Sports Ground (including 15 hours of complimentary usage of community halls and pavilions per season)
- Community Signage
- Tenancy Management
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.
Australian Sports Foundation
Helping Australian sporting clubs and individuals raise funds for their sport. They provide personalised support in fundraising, advocacy, and grants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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