Sporting Facilities
From VFL football to international standard cycling competitions, Ballarat's variety of sporting opportunities leaves even the fanatics satisfied.
A sports smorgasbord - Ballarat sports clubs and events seems endless, boosted by a range of quality sporting facilities.
The list of facilities includes golf courses, gymnasiums, leisure centres, indoor aquatic centres, athletics track, lakes, stadiums, ovals, bowls and croquet lawns, bowling alleys, motor sport venues, mountain bike courses, outdoor swimming pools, tennis badminton and squash complexes.
Local sporting opportunities include football, cricket, netball, basketball, cycling, tennis, golf, horse-racing, athletics, rowing, bowls, squash, soccer, baseball, croquet, fishing and swimming.
Throughout the year, Ballarat is the focus of major spectator sporting events such as the Ballarat Cup (horseracing), the Ballarat Football League and Central Highlands Football grand finals and the Ballarat Australian Cycling Grand Prix.
The city is home to many Olympic champions, and hosts international and national titles in a variety of sports.
Ballarat actively participates in statewide league competitions, boasting the North Ballarat Football Club in the Victorian Football league, the Ballarat Miners in the Australian Basketball Association and Ballarat Pride in the Victorian State Netball League.
Swimming Pools
Visit the City of Ballarat Commuity Resources website for Pool information and opening times.
Sports and Recreation Clubs
- Ballarat Tennis Club
Information on the Ballarat Tennis Club including news, pro shop, sponsors, and membership benefits.
www.ballarattennisclub.com.au
- Ballarat Turf Club
Runs horse races at the Dowling Forest Racecourse near Ballarat. Site features membership benefits, history of the club, and racecourse information.
www.ballaratturfclub.com.au
- Ballarat Drag Racing Club
Includes news, race results, and racer profiles.
www.ballaratdrags.com
- Ballarat Football Umpires Association
Includes history and news.
www.bfua.com.au
- Ballarat Basketball Association
Provides information on basketball competitions in Ballarat and surrounding districts. Includes competition results, rules, and events.
www.ballaratbasketball.com
- Ballarat Aero Club
Ballarat Aero Club offers flight training and aircraft hire.
www.ballarataeroclub.com.au
- Ballarat Australian Cycling Grand Prix
The Ballarat Australian Cycling Grand Prix is made up of three race components; a Time Trial, a Criterium and a Road Race. Held in August.
www.australiancyclinggrandprix.com.au
- Redan Football Club
Includes player profiles, results, and events.
www.redanfc.com.au
- Ballarat & District Trotting Club
Provides information about trotting facilities and races in and around Ballarat.
www.ballarattrottingclub.com
- Ballarat Little Athletics
Local junior athletics club for ages five to 15. Includes news, calendar of events, and photos.
www.ballaratlittleathletics.com.au
- Northern Roosters Cricket Club
Includes fixtures, player profiles, news, and events.
www.northernroosters.com.au
- North Ballarat Football Club
Home of the roosters.
www.roosters.ballarat.net.au
- Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club
Provides news, race results, and information about club dining and special events.
ballarat.grv.org.au
- Ballarat Highlanders Rugby League Club
Features ladder, draw, profiles, merchandise, and more.
www.highlanders.com.au
- Ballarat Bicycle Users Group
An advocacy group for cycling in Ballarat and surrounding areas.
www.balbug.net
- Ballarat Telstra Shop Triathlon Club
Catering to all levels, from the beginner to the serious triathlete.
www.ballarattriclub.com
- Ballarat Vintage And Classic Car Club
Includes calendar, committee details, and information.
http://www.vccc.org.au/