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.
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.
SportWest
The City of Canning is a proud Affiliate Member of SportWest, the peak body for sport in Western Australia - giving us access to statewide industry insight, resources, and recognition opportunities we can utilise for Canning's sporting clubs and volunteers.
Rotate to Protect
Change where you train to reduce wear and tear and keep our ovals and pitches in top shape for every season.
Everything you need to manage your club
Lighting
All sports lighting is club operated. There are no timers in place and lights will no longer turn on automatically. If they are not manually activated via a manual switch or SMS Halytech, they will remain off.
Lighting is available for use from 5pm to 9.30pm daily. If you attempt to activate lights prior to 5pm, the system will not respond.
For grounds with SMS Halytech systems, each club has been issued the relevant access codes. If you are unsure of your code or how your system operates, please contact your respective Club Development Officer we will happily assist.
It is important to please ensure lights are turned off. Many of our grounds are located within residential areas, so the city appreciates your support in switching them off promptly when not in use.
After hours issues can be reported to 1300 422 664. Maintenance issues should be submitted via the online maintenance request form, so they go directly to the Facilities team.
Facilities – Request It (Issues and Requests)
Tell us about an issue at your active reserve or request a service.
Rangers and Community Safety Services
Available 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 422 664.
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 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.
Grants
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 $300 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.
Support
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.
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport 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.
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.
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.
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