The City of Stirling’s active communities team provide clubs and community organisations with ongoing support to ensure volunteers have the tools to develop efficient, self-managed and sustainable clubs.
We strive to:
Before submitting your seasonal booking application, please review the:
This document contains important information about facility allocations, seasonal requirements, fees and club responsibilities.
Applications for the Summer 2026/27 season are now available.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | Applications Open |
| 3 August 2026 | Applications Close |
| 14 August to 21 August 2026 | Allocation Outcomes and Confirmation sent to Clubs |
| 3 October 2026 | Summer Season Commences |
Applications received after the closing date may not be considered during the initial allocation process.
Seasonal Ground Application Form
If you're hosting finals or a separate event, you may need to consider the following:
The following information can assist you in requesting floodlights at a reserve.
eSwitch is a sports lighting control that is installed at the City’s active reserves. Regular approved club users will have the ability to manage the floodlights from a secure platform via a smartphone.
The instructions for use are outlined in the Sports Floodlighting instructions video below.
If all steps in the video have been followed and the sports floodlighting does not come on during your approved and paid times, please contact your club presidents in the first instance who may be able to assist with eSwitch. If the issue cannot be resolved, please contact the City’s after hours on (08) 9205 8555.
Maintenance requests for sporting reserve floodlights, please click here.
The City has established an online maintenance request form, that enables users to report issues as they happen, and to follow the progress.
Examples of maintenance requests that can be submitted include:
Select 'Yes' in the contact details section to make the request on behalf of your club so that records are tagged to your club.
For all urgent repairs and maintenance please contact the Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555.
KidSport make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport allow eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs participating in the project through their participating local government.
The City believes in supporting local clubs through the Community Grants Program.
Find out which grants your club could be eligible by clicking the below link.
View sporting club funding opportunities
To get in contact with the Active Communities team, please contact us using the link below or phone our Customer Contact Centre on 9205 8555.
The City’s sport and recreation clubs play an important role in providing safe, inclusive places for our community to connect and be active.
Below are some resources from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries that may assist club committees and volunteers to improve their club and support their members:
AusSport Game Plan - Clubs are encouraged to complete this free online tool that allows sporting clubs of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.
Every Club Hub - resources, guides and training materials for club governance and inclusion, including starting a new club, volunteer management, safety and integrity.
Sports Hub – eSafety - The eSafety Commission provides a range of information and resources for sport organisations and athletes, relating to creating safe, inclusive, and respectful digital environments in clubs and communities.
True Sport - Education and resources for athletes, coaches, and organisations, promoting fair play and fostering a positive environment. True Sport initiatives provide information about mental health and well-being, child safeguarding, and sport sideline behaviour.
WA Sport Star Awards - The WA Sport Awards enable the West Australian community to recognise excellence in sport and celebrate the achievements of WA sportspeople.
The timing of the next rounds of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) are currently being reviewed by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport.
For more information, please contact the Community Infrastructure Planning Team at leisureplanning@stirling.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9205 8555.
The City of Stirling presents BUILD - a series of workshops for our local community organisations, community groups and clubs aimed at building capacity and skills across a broad range of areas and topics. Workshops are held at various times throughout the year and are presented by professional facilitators.
Previous workshops have included:
Individual residents, local community groups, clubs and not-for-profit groups are encouraged to come along.
Please note these workshops are not intended for businesses.
Upcoming workshops
City of Stirling kaadatj Nyoongar moort Nyoongar boodja-k Wadjak boodja-k. Ngalak kaadatj Nyoongar nedingar wer birdiya koora koora wer yeyi. Baalabang koondarm, malayin wer nakolak baalap yang ngalany-al. Ngalak dandjoo barn wer kaaratj bandang boodja-k.
The City of Stirling acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadjak people of the Nyoongar Nation, and pays respect to the Elders both past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.
