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Sporting Fields

Great Lakes Council area offers a wide range of sporting options with facilities being available for football (soccer), rugby league, rugby union, touch football, netball, cricket, tennis and croquet.

There are 11 main sporting complexes.  Please refer below to the related facilities below to view what is available at each site.

How do I find out if a sporting field is open for use

When periods of rain occurs, it becomes necessary to close some sporting facilities. In the event of wet weather regular checks are carried out on fields to assess their playing condition. Council offers a Sports Field Hotline which has a recorded message relating to what fields are closed.

The HOTLINE NUMBER is: 6555 9200.

How can I have the lighting on a sports field fixed

If a floodlight is not working on a sporting field and requires attention, please contact Council's Customer Service Section and a service request will be created to have the lights fixed.

How do I make a booking for a sporting field

There are numerous sporting fields throughout the area.  Seasonal or casual bookings to use these fields can be made through Parks and Recreation Services.  To book a field please refer below.  Alternatively forms are available by contacting Council.

Guide for use of Council Facilities

This Guide has been produced by Council in partnership with the Mid North Coast Regional Risk Management Group in the interest of community safety. If used appropriately the Guide will help to ensure the safety, health and well being of all users of and visitors to the facility.  

It is expected that hirers will ensure compliance with the compulsory requirements of the guidelines and by signing the Application for use of Sporting Facilities Form acknowledges and accepts its role and responsibilities in ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation, policy, code or standard applicable to its use and purpose of occupation.

Please click on the link below to down load a copy of the Guide.

Contact details
Recreation Officer
02 6591 7379 (ph)
02 6591 7248 (fax)
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au

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