Get Active in Darebin this Spring
Get Active in Darebin is a FREE community-based exercise program aimed at increasing the physical activity and wellbeing levels of Darebin residents, as well as engaging under-represented groups into physical activity.
Darebin Community Sports Stadium and Narrandjeri Stadium in partnership with the City of Darebin encourages everyone to get active – so if you’re on a tight budget and are looking for free exercise options – come and join our FREE Walking Group, Hula Hooping, Walking Basketball, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Come-N-Try Tennis, Cardio Tennis, Social Badminton & Roller Skating programs with Get Active in Spring!
Most activities are catered for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels, and facilitated by qualified instructors and coaches. Bring your own water, towels and a mat (if required) and join in on the fun – just register below so we know how many of you are coming to each activity!
FREE Get Active DarebinMOVES Challenge
Download the Darebin Moves app and join the ‘Get Active Spring’ challenge. The Darebin Moves app allows you to track your activity levels throughout the Spring Get Active challenge and everyone that reaches the target of 15k moves across the 6-weeks will go into the draw to win a major prize!!
Download the app and start MOVEing today!
FREE Walking Group
Our walking group creates a safe space off the roads and out of the weather for people to keep fit this Spring whilst also socializing and connecting as a community. Prams are welcome too! Come along and walk as many or as little laps of our indoor basketball courts as you like, and feel free to finish up in our café for a nice hot or cold drink after.
WHEN: Monday 10.30am-11.30am
WHERE: Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
DATES: 9th October – 13th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Hula Hooping sessions
Want to try something different? Want to have so much fun you’ll forget you’re even exercising? Come and join our NEW Hula Hooping group, we provide the equipment so you can just enjoy yourself! Move your hips to the music and challenge yourself to various hula hooping tricks. No experience needed.
WHEN: Monday 2pm-3pm
WHEN: Darebin Community Sports Centre, Reservoir
DATES: 9th October – 13th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Walking Basketball
Walking Basketball is a slower, more social, and low impact version of basketball. It doesn’t matter if you have never played the game of basketball before or if you’re handy on the court as this will be a level playing field for everyone within a non-competitive environment. Walking Basketball is for participants across all ages, genders, and abilities, including those recovering from injury.
WHEN: Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am*
WHERE: Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
DATES: 10th October – 14th November
Register below!
*NOTE: Not running 7th November (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday)
Register below!
*NOTE: Not running 7th November (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday)
FREE Pickleball
Pickleball is the NEW racquet sport taking the world by storm. Join us at Darebin Community Sport’s Stadium (DCSS) to try it out for yourself. If you enjoy Badminton, Tennis and/ or Table Tennis then you’ll love this. We provide all the equipment you need so bring along a friend for a hit or make new friends on court. No experience needed.
WHEN: Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am
WHERE: Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Reservoir*
DATES: 10th October – 14th November
Register below!
*NOTE: Running at Narrandjeri Stadium on 7th November
Register below!
*NOTE: Running at Narrandjeri Stadium on 7th November
FREE Table Tennis
Play the beloved backyard game of Table Tennis at Narrandjeri Stadium. Whether you already play it at home and are looking for somewhere to test your skills out against others or you’re looking for a fun, social noncompetitive activity to play with friends or even want the opportunity to meet new people, this session has something for everyone. All tables and equipment are provided
WHEN: Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am
WHERE: Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
DATES: 11th October – 15th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Come-N-Try Tennis
Tennis is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the Spring sunshine. Come along and meet new people and/ or have some fun with family and friends during our social afternoon of tennis on our outdoor courts. All you need is a racquet, tennis ball and yourself.
WHEN: Wednesday 2pm-3pm
WHERE: Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Reservoir
DATES: 11th October – 15th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Walking Group
Our walking group creates a safe space off the roads and out of the weather for people to keep fit this Spring whilst also socializing and connecting as a community. Prams are welcome too! Come along and walk as many or as little laps of our indoor basketball courts as you like, and feel free to finish up in our café for a nice hot or cold drink after.
WHEN: Thursday 10.30am-11.30am
WHERE: Darebin Community Sports Stadium, Reservoir
DATES: 12th October – 16th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Cardio Tennis
Join our music-fuelled group workout on court. Cardio Tennis burns calories, increases your fitness, improves your game and most importantly is loads of fun. Hit the court with like-minded people and serve up some groovy moves that’ll be sure to get your heart pumping.
WHEN: Thursday 2pm-3pm
WHERE: Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
DATES: 12th October – 16th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Social Badminton
Enjoy a casual hit with some friends or join in a round-robin of friendly games with other local Badminton enthusiasts. All equipment is provided (or you can bring your own). No experience needed.
WHEN: Friday 12pm-1pm
WHERE: Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
DATES: 13th October – 17th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE Roller Skating
Darebin Community Sports Stadium (DCSS) offers a safe, indoor space, protected from weather for local roller skaters to stay active this Spring. We welcome skaters of all ages and abilities to DCSS where the music will be pumping for some fun freestyle skating. No experience needed. (BYO Skates).
WHEN: Friday 2pm-3pm
WHERE: Darebin Community Sports Satdium, Reservoir
DATES: 13th October – 17th November
Register below!
Register below!
FREE to attend but you must register to attend (places are limited). Submit your details via the form below: