Sport Classes for Kids in Geelong

Breakwater

The Geelong Stars All-Abilities Sports Club was founded in 2024 by Scott Smith, the 2022 National NAB Auskick Volunteer of the Year, to give kids and adults of all abilities a genuine place in sport. Built on a philosophy of no expectations, small groups, short rotations and above all having fun, the club introduced All-Abilities Auskick to the region and continues to grow its programs. Membership includes athletic clothing, a backpack and all program costs — a welcoming, inclusive option for Geelong families seeking accessible sport for children with disability.

Geelong

The Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) is the governing body for club cricket across the Geelong region and runs junior competitions at Under 11, 13, 15 and 17 for boys and Under 12, 15 and 18 for girls. New players usually begin with the Woolworths Cricket Blast, cricket Australias entry-level program for younger kids, before moving into age-group club teams. Through its member clubs the GCA gives Geelong children a structured pathway from their first hit to competitive weekend matches, with both boys and girls streams. Contact the GCA to find the closest junior club to your suburb and the right age group for your child.

South Geelong

The Barwon Regional Cricket Centre sits just outside GMHBA Stadium at Kardinia Park, offering indoor cricket year-round across five nets fitted with BOLA bowling machines and Fulltrack AI analysis. For kids, there's a junior program tailored to ages 5-10 who are ready to move beyond the fundamentals, plus the higher-performance Barwon Cricket Academy for young players working on batting, bowling, fielding and game IQ. Coaching is delivered by accredited Cricket Australia coaches and local club players, with private lessons also available. It's a serious, weatherproof training base for Geelong and Bellarine kids keen to develop their cricket skills any time of year.

Newtown

Despite the name, Kick Academy in Newtown is a community-focused soccer academy, not a kickboxing gym, using play-based coaching to build football skills and confidence in kids. Its Kick JNR program caters to children aged 16 months to 7 years, while futsal-style competitions and skills training run for ages 5 and up, all with enthusiastic coaches and an emphasis on inclusivity and fun. Based at Lambert Avenue, it also runs school-holiday programs and soccer-themed birthday parties - a great pick for Geelong families wanting their child to fall in love with the game.

Bell Park

North Geelong Supercats run indoor cricket out of the Nimble Hits Indoor Sports Stadium at 96-102 Furner Avenue, Bell Park, fielding teams across SuperLeague divisions for adults and a junior pathway for kids. Juniors can play fast-paced six-a-side indoor cricket from around under-12 level, learning batting, bowling and fielding in a fun, weatherproof format that keeps everyone involved. The all-weather indoor stadium also hosts other indoor sports and kids' parties, making it an active hub in Geelong's north. It's an easy, social way for local children to get into cricket year-round, regardless of the weather outside.

South Geelong

Barwon Sports Academy identifies and develops talented young athletes from the Geelong and wider Barwon region, helping them progress towards state, national and international levels in their chosen sport. Through structured high-performance programs, expert coaching, athlete services and scholarships (with support from partners including Deakin University), BSA gives promising regional kids a genuine pathway that they might otherwise have to leave the area to access. Beyond performance, the academy focuses on building confidence, resilience and leadership in young people. Ideal for committed teen athletes ready to take the next serious step in their sporting journey.

Geelong

Geelong Cricket Club is the region's representative Premier Cricket side, based at the Geelong Cricket Ground and West Kardinia Oval at Kardinia Park. The club runs junior club cricket for ages 9-18, plus an introductory girls' program for ages 5-10 delivered with Cricket Victoria and the Geelong Girls Cricket League, giving young players a pathway from first hit to elite-level cricket. For Geelong families with a budding cricketer, it offers quality coaching and facilities at one of the state's top-rated grounds.

South Geelong

Sports House sits inside the Kardinia Park precinct at GMHBA Stadium in central Geelong and has been the home base for state, national and local sporting bodies since 2005. While its memberships are aimed at sporting organisations and administrators, the surrounding Kardinia Park is a genuine family destination, with a kids' playground, running and walking track and outdoor fitness equipment alongside the Cats' home ground. Community initiatives like the Kids Huddle connect local Geelong primary schools to game-day events. Families are most likely to use the precinct's free public play and recreation spaces rather than Sports House itself.

Grovedale

Geelong Athlete Centre in Grovedale runs a Junior Development program built specifically for high-school-aged athletes (12 to 17 years), focused on strength and conditioning to support performance and reduce injury risk across whatever sport they play. Athletes train in small-group sessions up to twice a week, follow individually programmed gym work, and can access the facility for extra conditioning during opening hours. Coaching emphasises proper technique and long-term athletic development rather than just lifting heavy. Ideal for teen athletes in the Geelong region looking to take their training to the next level under qualified supervision.

North Geelong

Based at the Nest on Swinburne Street in North Geelong, this community football and netball club runs a full junior pathway including AFL Auskick and NetSetGO netball for younger kids, plus junior football and netball teams through the U13, U15, U17 and U19 age groups for both girls and boys. It is a welcoming, family-run club in Geelong's northern suburbs where children can learn the basics and grow into competitive teams. A great option for North Geelong families wanting their kids to play winter sport in a supportive local environment.

South Geelong

Little Kickers Geelong introduces children aged 18 months to 8 years to soccer through four age-tailored classes built around a 'Play not Push' philosophy - fun, pressure-free football with no pushy sidelines. Beyond ball skills, the curriculum is designed to aid early development, weaving in colours, numbers, following instructions and teamwork, making it as much about confidence and coordination as kicking a goal. It's a lovely first-sport experience for Geelong toddlers and preschoolers, with separate classes so little ones play alongside others their own age.

North Geelong

The Geelong West Giants are a community basketball club playing out of West Oval, offering a clear pathway for junior players within the Geelong United Basketball association. Non-competitive Under 9, 10 and 12 programs give boys and girls a relaxed introduction to the game, while competitive teams run through to Under 16 for boys and Under 19 for girls. With registrations handled online and a welcoming local-club feel, the Giants are a solid choice for Geelong kids wanting to learn basketball and play regular weekend domestic competition.

South Geelong

Geelong Indoor Sports on Gravel Pits Road in South Geelong runs indoor soccer, netball, cricket and footy competitions for teams and individual players, then transforms into Inflatable World on weekends and during school holidays. Billed as one of Australia's biggest indoor inflatable playgrounds, it's a hit for kids' birthday parties, school-holiday fun and rainy-day energy-burning, with a kiosk, function rooms and plenty of parking on site. It's an easy, all-weather option for active Geelong kids whether they're chasing a comp or just want to bounce.

East Geelong

Founded in 1928 and known as the Sharks, Geelong City Cricket Club runs a friendly junior program for boys and girls focused on skill development, participation and fun. Junior boys play in Under 11, 13, 15 and 17 sides, while girls have dedicated Under 12, 15 and 18 teams, and the youngest players aged 5 to 8 can start with the Woolworths Cricket Blast program (including an All Girls Blasters). Home matches are played on the turf wicket at Richmond Crescent and the scenic Eastern Gardens in East Geelong. A member of the Geelong Cricket Association with a strong community feel, it's a great club for kids keen to pick up a bat or ball.

Newtown

St Mary's Sporting Club in Newtown is a long-standing Geelong community club fielding junior and senior teams in both Australian Rules football and netball through the Geelong Football Netball League. For younger kids, the NAB AFL Auskick program (running May to July) is a fun, safe introduction to footy, while junior football and junior netball cater to both boys and girls as they grow. The Saints are a welcoming, family-focused club with a strong emphasis on player wellbeing, inclusion and child safety. A great grassroots option for Geelong kids wanting to play team sport and be part of a tight-knit local community.

Belmont

The Belmont Lions Sports Club is a much-loved community Australian Rules football and netball club that has played in the Geelong competition since 1965, with its home at Winter Reserve in Belmont. For kids it offers a full junior pathway, from Auskick for the youngest beginners through junior football grades (around under 10s to under 14s) and junior netball, so children can start young and grow within the one club. The grounds include two ovals with quality lighting, an enclosed netball court, a basketball half-court and a playground, making it an easy spot for the whole family on game day. A welcoming local club for Belmont families wanting their kids to play winter sport and be part of a community.

Bell Post Hill

Geelong Rangers Football Club is a not-for-profit, multicultural soccer club based at W.H. Myers Reserve in Bell Post Hill, running junior teams from Under 7 through to Under 18 for both boys and girls. Coaching follows Football Australias National Football Curriculum, and the club stands out for its inclusive all-abilities league and SNAPP program supporting autistic players and their families. With three lit pitches, training five nights a week and a friendly family atmosphere, it is a welcoming home for kids of all skill levels in Geelongs northern suburbs to learn and play soccer.

Geelong

The Geelong Football Club (the Cats) plays its home AFL and AFLW games at GMHBA Stadium at Kardinia Park in South Geelong, making a match day one of the regions classic family outings. The club runs a popular Kids Go Free month over the school holidays, with under-14s getting free entry and a free Kids Festival of activities at the adjacent oval before the game. With family-friendly stadium facilities, parents rooms, a One in Hoops junior membership and community health programs, watching the Cats is a quintessential Geelong experience for young footy fans.

South Geelong

Vic Beach Volleyball at the Geelong Sports Hub (1A Crown Street, South Geelong) runs indoor beach volleyball on genuine sandy courts year-round, with a thriving junior program alongside adult competitions. Junior sport is a real focus here, with coaching and development pathways from open-skills beginners through intermediate and advanced levels, plus netball and basketball at the same venue. The indoor sand setup means kids can play in any weather, learning a sport that's harder to find in regional Victoria. It's a fun, social entry point for Geelong children wanting to try beach volleyball without needing the beach.

Newcomb

Located on the Bellarine Highway in Newcomb, Flip Out Geelong is an indoor trampoline and adventure park packed with interconnected trampolines, parkour zones, ninja-style courses and play areas. It caters to all ages, with dedicated movement, balance and bounce sessions for pre-schoolers aged 5 and under, and agility-focused sessions for kids 6 and up, plus general jump sessions and a monthly disco. It's a popular spot for birthday parties and rainy-day energy-burning, with discounted jumps from 0 on Mondays. A reliable go-to in Geelong when the kids need to flip, climb and bounce off some steam.

Norlane

Geelong Soccer Club offers sport and recreation programs in Norlane, Geelong. Contact them directly to find out about current classes, programs, and enrolments.

Herne Hill

Based at Herne Hill Reserve, St Joseph's Football & Netball Club (the Joeys) is one of Geelong's biggest community clubs, with close to 1,000 participants playing male and female football and netball from age 5 right through to seniors. The club also runs an All Abilities mixed football and netball program, reflecting a strong culture of inclusion backed by dedicated volunteers. Established in 1973, it's a welcoming, family-friendly choice for kids in Geelong's west wanting to start footy or netball.

Hamlyn Heights

The Bell Park Dragons have been at the heart of the Hamlyn Heights community since 1958, offering juniors a real choice of sports across one welcoming club on Calvert Street. Kids can play AFL footy (boys U9–U18, girls U10–U18, plus Auskick for the littlest players), netball (juniors and NetSetGo) and cricket (juniors and Cricket Blast). With pathways for all ages and abilities, it is a friendly, family-oriented home for Geelong children wanting to get into community team sport.

North Geelong

The Geelong Arena at 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong is a major multi-court basketball and events venue with four purpose-built courts including a show court, sitting opposite North Geelong railway station. Now managed by Geelong United Basketball, it is a hub for junior hoops, with entry-level programs like Aussie Hoops for kids aged 5 to 10 and the Sharks Girls Jumpstart Program for girls aged 5 to 11 designed to build skills and friendships in a fun, supportive setting. There is plenty of parking and a fully licensed cafe, and the venue also hosts competitions and events throughout the year. A great starting point for Geelong kids keen to give basketball a go.

Bell Park

Nimble Hits Indoor Sports Stadium on Furner Avenue in Bell Park is one of Geelongs go-to family sports venues, with two indoor courts set up for cricket, netball and soccer and named Cricket Victorias Indoor Facility of the Year for 2020/21. For kids it runs Junior Cricket and a Nimble Hits Cricket Academy to sharpen skills, plus Junior and Kinder soccer programs, school sports activities and school holiday programs. It is also a popular birthday party spot, offering both sports and NERF parties, with a kiosk, spectator seating and ample off-street parking on site. A reliable all-weather option for North Geelong families wanting indoor sport for kids of all ages.

North Geelong

North Geelong Cricket Club fields five junior boys' sides and three junior girls' sides, competing across the Geelong Cricket Association's age-group competitions (Under 11 through Under 17 for boys, and Under 12 to Under 18 for girls). The club offers a clear junior pathway for kids ready to step up to organised local games, building both skills and confidence within a friendly community club. It's a solid local option for North Geelong families with a child keen to play competitive junior cricket through the summer season.

East Geelong

East Geelong Football & Netball Club offers a full junior pathway for local kids, starting with Auskick for the youngest players and NetSetGo for budding netballers, both open to all abilities. The club fields junior football teams across the age groups, including growing junior girls' sides at U10 and U12, plus several junior netball teams, with its U15 and U17 netball sides taking out grand finals in 2024. It's a welcoming, community-run club in East Geelong for children wanting to play AFL or netball in a team environment. Junior registration days and family-friendly coordinators make it easy for new families to get involved.

Highton

Geelong Amateur Football & Netball Club - the 'Ammos' - has called Queens Park in Highton home since 1957 and fields male, female and junior football and netball teams competing in the Bellarine Football League. Pathways start with AusKick footy and Net-Set-Go netball for the youngest players and progress through full junior age groups, so kids can grow within one club from beginner to senior level. With a proud history dating to 1926, it's a welcoming, family-oriented community club for Highton and Geelong kids keen on footy or netball.

Highton

Kelly Sports Geelong runs active, multisport coaching for children, from Kelly Mini Sports for ages 1 to 5 (split into Minis, Bigs and Giants age bands with parents joining the youngest) through to skill-building programs for Prep to Grade 6. Across the year kids try a huge range of sports, including cricket, soccer, basketball, footy, hockey, gymnastics and circus, plus school-holiday programs for 4 to 12 year olds. With a focus on fun, fundamental movement skills and building a lifelong love of sport, it's a great non-competitive introduction for Geelong kids before they pick a specific sport.

East Geelong

Geelong City FC (formerly the Breakwater Eagles) is a community-focused soccer club fielding teams across every age group, from Under 7s and MiniRoos right through to senior men and women. The club prides itself on inclusive, high-quality junior programs that welcome kids of all abilities, making it a great entry point into football for Geelong families. Whether your child is kicking a ball for the first time or aiming to develop competitively, there is a pathway here through the junior ranks.

Geelong

Geelong Futsal runs a fast, fun Saturday junior competition for age groups 6s, 8s, 10s and 12s at the Barwon Valley Activity Centre on Barwon Heads Road, Belmont. Futsal — fast-paced indoor five-a-side football — is a brilliant way for kids to sharpen ball control and decision-making, with seasons running outside school holidays and junior grand finals to play for. There is also a GFC Academy for players keen to develop further, making it a great fit for soccer-mad Geelong kids.