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Midnight Sports Sessions

Midnight Sports

Round up your mates for a casual late night basketball AND pickleball session – perfect for all skill levels. Play, laugh, and make the most of your holidays!

🗓️ Wedneday 30th September
⏰ 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
💰 $5.40pp entry

💥 No need to book – just rock up & play!
📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071

Go ‘Ball-istic’ Free Arts & Crafts Fun!

Have Fun with the Kids Spring School Holidays

Come and go ball-istic with a wild and wonderful art & craft activity that turns old sports gear into dazzling masterpieces!

Upcycle basketballs, netballs, volleyballs, shuttlecocks + more – giving YOU the tools to transform them into funky, fabulous creations to take home. All materials provided. Just bring your imagination!

📅 Date: Tues 22, Thurs 24, Tues 29 September & 1 October
⏰ Sessions: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
💲 Cost: Absolutely FREE!
📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury

No bookings needed – just drop in and get crafty!

Pickleball Come & Try Sessions

Come & Join the Pickleball Fun

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people and see what all the pickleball buzz is about?

Join the Darebin Pickleball Club for some relaxed and social Come & Try Pickleball Sessions. Whether you’ve never picked up a paddle before,  curious to see why pickleball is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports, or just can’t get enough pickleball – this is the perfect opportunity to jump on court and have some fun.

No experience required. Just bring yourself, your friends and your sense of adventure!

Expect plenty of laughs, friendly faces and a great afternoon of social sport.

Pickleball Social Competition Narrandjeri Stadium June 2023
Pickleball Social Competition Narrandjeri Stadium June 2023

Details:

📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury
📅 Date: Sunday 20 September
⏰ Sessions: 1.00pm – 3.00pm or 3.00pm – 5.00pm
💲 Cost: Just $8 per person

R U OK Day – Walking Sports Sessions

Walk, Talk & Check In This R U OK? Day

Looking for a fun way to stay active and connect with others? Join us at Narrandjeri Stadium’s FREE Walking Sports Showcase on Thursday 10 September (9:30am-12:00pm).

🏃‍♂️ Walking Futsal | 9:30am-10:30am
☕ Free Morning Tea | 10:30am-11:00am
🏀 Walking Basketball | 11:00am-12:00pm

R U OK? Day is a reminder to check in with the people around us. Bring a friend, meet new people, enjoy some gentle activity, and take the time to start a meaningful conversation.

And because a chat is always better with a mate… ☕💛
Buy 1 coffee, get 1 free all day long!

✅ Free to attend
✅ Suitable for all abilities
✅ Bookings essential

Let’s get moving, get talking, and remind each other that it’s OK to ask, “Are you OK?”

Wear it Purple Day

Wear It Purple Day at Narrandjeri Stadium

This Friday 28 August, Narrandjeri Stadium is proud to celebrate Wear It Purple Day and show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

At Darebin Stadiums, we believe sport is for everyone. Wear It Purple Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and help create a community where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. Inspired by our commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive community hub, we encourage people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities to come together through sport and connection.

To mark the occasion, wear something purple and enjoy FREE casual shooting and a FREE coffee at Narrandjeri Stadium from 12pm to 4pm.

There are no bookings required, no fees to pay and no experience necessary. Simply come along, have some fun on the court, and connect with your local community.

Event Details
📅 Friday 28 August
🕛 12pm to 4pm
🏀 FREE casual shooting
☕ FREE coffee
💜 Wear something purple to participate
📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

Join us as we celebrate inclusion, belonging and the positive impact that sport can have in bringing people together. We look forward to seeing a sea of purple at Narrandjeri Stadium this Friday. 💜

Spring School Holiday Sports Camps

Spring School Holiday Camps are Coming!

These spring holidays, keep the kids moving, laughing, and making new friends – all while staying off their devices.
They’ll dive into action-packed indoor adventures like basketball, soccer, netball, pickleball, and table tennis – plus wild team games and exciting challenges that boost confidence, teamwork, and energy.

It’s the perfect way to stay active, burn off holiday buzz, and create memories that last longer than any screen time

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📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
🗓️ Week 1: 21-24 Sept | Week 2: 28 Sept – 1 Oct*

🕘 9am–5pm (drop-off and sign-in from 8.45am)

🤩 EARLY BIRD OFFER – BOOK BEFORE 1 SEPTEMBER AND GET A FREE LUNCH!

💰 Multi-day options and sibling discounts now available!
🤑 Book 8 days and get 2 DAYS FREE!
🍽️ Lunch packages available

Spots are flying – book early and choose as many days as you like

Midnight Sports Sessions

Midnight Sports

Round up your mates for a casual late night basketball AND pickleball session – perfect for all skill levels. Play, laugh, and make the most of your holidays!

🗓️ Wedneday 1st July
⏰ 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
💰 $5.40pp entry

💥 No need to book – just rock up & play!
📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071

Pickleball Workshop & Development Session

Come & Join the Pickleball Fun

Looking to take your Pickleball game to the next level? Are you looking to learn more about the game and keen to learn some new tips & tricks? Join us for a pickleball workshop in the morning – or stay for the whole morning including an exhibition match and social competition with prizes up for grabs!

Workshop
Workshop focused on technical and tactical development, led by professional coach Emily Martin and Yasemin. 

Full Program
Following the workshop we’ll host an exhibition match featuring professional pickleball players, before a mini tournament led by Darebin Pickleball Club for 1-1.5 hours. Followed by lunch & prizes announced for the top three finishers.

Pickleball Social Competition Narrandjeri Stadium June 2023
Pickleball Social Competition Narrandjeri Stadium June 2023

Details:

📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury
📅 Saturday 27 June
🕒 Workshop 9am – 10am
💰 $20pp

🕒 Full Program 9am-12pm
💰 $50pp

Winter School Holiday Sports Camps

Winter School Holiday Camps are Coming!

These winter holidays, keep the kids moving, laughing, and making new friends – all while staying off their devices.
They’ll dive into action-packed indoor adventures like basketball, soccer, netball, pickleball, and table tennis – plus wild team games and exciting challenges that boost confidence, teamwork, and energy.

It’s the perfect way to stay active, burn off holiday buzz, and create memories that last longer than any screen time

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📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
🗓️ Week 1: 29 Jun-3 Jul | Week 2: 6-10 Jul*
*Tues 7th to be held at Darebin Community Sports Centre in Reservoir

🕘 9am–5pm (drop-off and sign-in from 8.45am)

🤩 EARLY BIRD OFFER – BOOK BY 22 JUNE AND GET A FREE LUNCH!

💰 Multi-day options and sibling discounts now available!
🤑 Book 10 days and get 2 DAYS FREE!
🍽️ Lunch packages available

Spots are flying – book early and choose as many days as you like

FIFA World Cup on the Big Screen

Watch FIFA World Cup Matches Live

The FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place from June 12 to July 20. Head down to Narrandjeri Stadium to watch some live streaming of the World Cup soccer matches on the showcourt big screen.

💲 $5.20 casual entry
➡️ Rock up, watch the game, practice your cross or set piece and enjoy some casual futsal play!
📍 Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury

Let’s go Socceroos 💚⚽💛

Live Match Screenings:

Screening Date Kickoff Time Match Activation

Tuesday June 16

DOUBLE HEADER

8am

11am

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

Iran vs New Zealand

Futsal Casual Play from 8am – 2pm

Thursday June 18

DOUBLE HEADER

9am

12pm

Ghana vs Panama

Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Futsal Casual Play from 9am – 3pm

Tuesday June 23

10am

Norway vs Senegal

Walking Futsal ‘Come & Try’ from 10am – 11am

Wednesday June 24

12pm

Colombia vs Congo DR

Futsal Casual Play from 12pm – 4pm

Thursday June 25

DOUBLE HEADER

8am

11am

Scotland vs Brazil

Czechia vs Mexico

Futsal Casual Play from 8am – 2pm

Friday June 26

DOUBLE HEADER

9am

12pm

Tunisia vs Netherlands

Paraguay vs Australia

Futsal Casual Play from 9am – 3pm

Saturday June 27

DOUBLE HEADER

10am

1pm

Uruguay vs Spain

Egypt vs Iran

Futsal Casual Play from 10am – 4pm

Sunday June 28

12pm

Jordan vs Argentina

Futsal Casual Play from 12pm – 3pm