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Suitability of the sportsground 

It is important you check the available facilities, dates and times of the sportsground before applying. It is important to note:

  • We will not provide access to sports pavilions, please ensure that you check the toilets availability at each venue are suitable before requesting use of a sportsground.
  • Sportsgrounds can only be used for the purpose listed.
  • The grounds highlighted in bold are turf wicket sportsgrounds and will have the centre wicket isolated at all times. The fencing is not to be removed at any time and schools are advised that these grounds are only suitable for modified sports, not full ground access.

Once you have a suitable available sportsground you can apply by submitting the following form:

Apply to use a sportsground for school

 

Available sportsgrounds for Term 4 2024

Every term we compile a list of available sportsgrounds for use, as available below.

If a sportsground does not appear in this list it has been:

  • assessed as “restricted or minimal use only” and will be allocated in accordance with the sportsground allocation policy
  • has been closed as a result of a capital works program; or
  • ground unsafe for activity or requires repair.

Booking details:

  • Fees are applied on a basis of per ground, per term and are not negotiable.
  • Grounds marked with an asterisk * are turf wicket sportsgrounds and will have the centre wicket isolated for matches. The fencing is not to be removed at any time and schools are advised that these grounds are only suitable for modified sports and will not have full ground access at these times.
  • Casual booking requests must be received no less than 10 working days prior to the first booking date required.
  • Council reserves the right to change any allocation due to ground conditions, risk assessment and possible safety issues – where possible Council will offer an alternate sportsground.
  • Applications are requests only until you receive written confirmation from a Council Officer.
  • School use will be monitored – bookings that are not being utilised will be cancelled and use outside of the agreed dates and times may result in other bookings being cancelled.
  • Cross Country Track bookings (Elsternwick or Dendy Park) are for track only. If the school would like to utilise grounds within the precinct, please ensure you book separately.
  • Turf wicket sportsgrounds that are available in Term 3 will only be available from 15 July – 30 August 2024 (not 20 September 2024) for required summer sport maintenance. 
  • If you are experiencing any difficulties submitting your application or require further assistance, please contact the Recreation Development Officer on 9599 4869.
Ground5 days per weekToiletsSuitable for
AW Oliver Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesBaseball, Multi-sport
Balcombe Park 7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Cheltenham Park East7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Cheltenham Park West7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Destructor Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket /Multi-sport
Dendy Park Cross Country Track**7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCross-country 
Dendy Park Lower EAST*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Dendy Park Lower WEST*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Lakeside Green (formerly Elsternwick Park Oval 3)7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Elsternwick Park Oval 47 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Elsternwick Park Cross Country Track**7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesAthletics
Hurlingham Park - Oval 27 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Peterson Reserve Oval 17 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Peterson Reserve Oval 27 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Trey Bit Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024NoMulti-sport
Tulip Street Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesBaseball / Multi-sport
Whyte Street Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Moorabbin West Oval7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Wilson Recreation Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024NoCricket / Multi-sport

* Turf wicket sportsground  

** Track only (not reserve use) for Cross Country – Sportsground to be booked separately.

Restricted access3 days per weekToiletsSuitable for
Castlefield Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Dendy Park North (Athletics Track) 7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesAthletics / Multi-sports
Hurlingham Park Oval 17 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket /Multi-sport
Shane Warne Oval (formerly RG Chisholm Reserve)7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Shipston Reserve*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Sillitoe Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport

* Turf wicket sportsground  

** Track only (not reserve use) for Cross Country – Sportsground to be booked separately.

GroundNo access or 1 day per weekToiletsSuitable for
Beaumaris Reserve North*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Boss James*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesMulti-sport
Donald Mc Donald Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024YesCricket / Multi-sport
Simpson Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024Yes Cricket / Multi-sport
    

* Turf wicket sportsground  

** Track only (not reserve use) for Cross Country – Sportsground to be booked separately.

Banksia Reserve *7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Beaumaris Reserve South*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Brighton Beach Oval *7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Cheltenham Recreation Reserve * 7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Elsternwick Oval 1*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Holmes Todd Oval 2*7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Spring St Reserve 7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
Trevor Barker Beach Oval7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024
William Street Reserve7 Oct - 20 Dec 2024

* Turf wicket sportsground  

** Track only (not reserve use) for Cross Country – Sportsground to be booked separately.

Public Liability

Ground allocation will not be approved unless a copy of the Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency (minimum $20 million) is provided with this application.

Toilet availability

Bayside City Council does not provide access to sports pavilions. Please ensure that you check the toilets availability at each venue are suitable before requesting use of a sportsground.

Equipment and infrastructure

Schools are not to make any alterations to the Council facility, including line marking playing surfaces, without prior written consent from Council. Hirers must not erect temporary structures (such as marquees, volleyball nets, goal post etc.) or insert any items into the sportsground (such as pegs), without prior written consent from Council.

Cricket wickets

Grounds marked with an asterisk * are turf wicket sportsgrounds and will have the centre wicket isolated for matches. The fencing is not to be removed at any time and schools are advised that these grounds are only suitable for modified sports and will not have full ground access at these times.

COVID-19

It is the responsibility of the hirer to ensure that any current State Government restrictions are adhered to and that a COVID Safe plan is in place. If you are required to cancel any bookings due to State Government restrictions, you will receive a full refund of any money paid towards a ground that has not yet been used.

As fees are applied per oval, per term any use of the oval before cancellations made mean no refunds can be issued.

Ground condition

If the sportsground becomes too degraded due to weather or over-use and is deemed to pose a safety issue, Council reserves the right to cancel bookings. In this instance we will endeavour to relocate you to another sports field.

Dates of Use

Details of each sportsgrounds’ final date of use are listed above. Some grounds will be available later than others depending on seasonal change over requirements.

Times of use

Sportsgrounds are not available for use outside of the hours listed above. Schools requesting after hours usage of a sportsground will be subject to additional charges if the request is approved.

Details of each sportsgrounds’ final date of use are listed above. Some grounds will be available later than others depending on seasonal change over requirements.

Allocated training times for sportsgrounds 

View the winter 2024 seasonal allocation timetable