Welcome to the Spring edition of Club Spirit

The City is currently working on a number of strategic recreation projects, including a Sports Oval Floodlight Plan, a Community Recreation Facilities Plan and a Masterplan for the George Burnett Recreation Precinct.

The Sports Oval Floodlight Plan is expected to be finalised by December and a copy of the draft is available upon request. The Plan sets out a long term framework for the provision of sports oval floodlights across the City's five active reserves, aligning with the Australian Standard AS2560 series and the City's strategic documents.

Congratulations to all teams who made the finals this year. The City looks forward to hearing about your finals campaign. Please contact me to feature your achievements in the Club Spirit or if you have had any recent changes to committee members.

Do you know that the City has a dedicated Club Development Officer who assists sport and recreation organisations to develop and thrive in the community? To find out how I can help your club contact me today.

Kind regards,
Jess Fordham
City of South Perth
Club Development Officer

Ernest Johnson Reserve Upgrade

The first stage of the $10.5 million Ernest Johnson Reserve redevelopment was completed in January 2018, and the multi-purpose community facilities are being well used. The new hall and pavilion are home to local user groups and sporting clubs.

Stage Two of the project is nearing completion. The old turf on EJ Oval has been removed and the surface releveled, with approximately 2ha of new turf laid and new football goals installed. The fences surrounding the oval will be removed this week with the playing field once again accessible to all community members. New features include;

landscaping and planting
installation of paths, lighting, seating, barbeque, drinking
fountains
a new playground and exercise equipment.

Additionally, new floodlights will be installed on all three ovals. Visit the project page for more information.

Community Funding Program

The City recognises the importance of community development, and as such provides support to community organisations and non-incorporated community groups through the community funding program. The grant is open for non-recurrent projects that provide benefits to our community. The grants are open year-round or until funding is exhausted.

Promote your event

Did you know that you can promote your event on the City's website? If you are hosting a community event in the City of South Perth and would like to include it in the events listing on the City's website you can do so by completing an online form on the City's website.

GridKids Program

Perth Blitz Gridiron Club will be conducting a GridKids program for juniors aged between 8 and 14 years. The program will commence Sunday 21st October and run for 8 weeks at James Miller Oval, Manning. Children will gain an understanding of the game using drills and mini games without equipment and phase 2 of the program will include the introduction of equipment. The program will conclude with an exhibition game in each age group. For more information please contact the club.

Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund

Cricket Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Cricket Associations, is committed to developing high quality facilities that provide a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and fans. The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting accessibility and inclusivity.

Interested in playing cricket?

South Perth Junior Cricket run Cricket Blast programs for both boys and girls PP - Year 1 (Junior Blasters) on a Saturday morning 9-10am. Master Blasters is for children in Year 2 and runs on a Saturday morning 8.30-10am. Both sessions are held locally at Raphael Park, Victoria Park.

Manning Bowling Club

An Opening Day for the Manning Bowling Club was held on the 30 September with many members in attendance. The club welcomes all the new members. Shari Solly and Helen Morss who were successful in winning the Women's Pairs event at Moama in NSW and Helen also won the recent Consistency Singles event at Mt Lawley. The club's highly acclaimed international player - Kristina Krstic has been selected for the Australian Jackaroos squad and Therese Hastings has becomes an Australian Selector. Congratulations to all!