It’s that time of the year when school is back, and your child (or you) wants to be involved in Saturday or Sunday sports. Here’s the low-down on how to get involved with the Lane Cove Sports Club.
- Lane Cove Hunters Hill Cats Junior AFL Club
- Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League Club
- Lane Cove Netball Club
- St Michels Netball Club
- Lane Cove Football Club
- Lane Cove West Football Club
- St Michael’s Football Club Lane Cove Football
- Lane Cove Junior Rugby Union Club
- Lane Cove Old Ignatius Rugby Union Club
- Greenwich Sports Club
- Chatswood Rangers
- Willoughby United
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Other Sports/Activities
Lane Cove Hunters Hill Cats Junior AFL Club
Auskick Registration
It is time to register for Season 2026!
Click on a link below to register:
Auskick (ages 5 – 7)
Benefits of Auskick
Benefits to children
- Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation
- Children learn the basics of fitness conditioning, including how to train and practise
- Children learn the basic principles and importance of health and nutrition
- Through specially arranged physical activities and games, some very important mental and psychological skills are nurtured. These include self-motivation, self-responsibility, self-management, persistence, resilience and a best effort always attitude
- Through specially arranged team activities, children learn important social skills, including cooperation and respect for others
- Contact with older children and adults provides valuable role model experiences
- Generally, children benefit from greater levels of confidence and self-awareness and improved health, fitness and overall well-being
- Physical activity develops motor and social skills and intellectual capacities.
- NAB AFL Auskick can assist in reducing self-destructive and delinquent behaviour in young people and contribute to a more disciplined attitude
- Community structures often serve as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer support
- Growth in NAB AFL Auskick benefits our economy, as do the savings on health expenditure that flow from a fitter and healthier population
- Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory, enhanced creativity and better learning, and problem solving and attitude capabilities
- NAB AFL Auskick helps children develop to their full potential.
Benefits to parents
- Convenient, local opportunities for safe, quality family time that results in family bonding
- The opportunity to engage with children and other families in physical activities and games
- Greater social contact and interaction
Benefits to the community
- A stronger social fabric and improved community health
- Enhanced family and non-family support networks
- Decreased antisocial behaviour
- Community structures often serve as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer support
- Growth in NAB AFL Auskick benefits our economy, as do the savings on health expenditure that flow from a fitter and healthier population
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Juniors and Youth (Ages u7 to u17 boys and girls)
Season information
Players can only register for this season if their date of birth is within the range 01 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2019
AFL Nines Registrations Open
Lane Cove Hunters Hill Cats are looking for Males and Females ages 14 to Adults to join AFL Nines teams.
AFL Nines is a non-contact, mixed, social competition that’s lots of fun. No experience is needed. Games go for 40 minutes at night and are played between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm.
The season will run from 2nd February to 23rd March at Blackman Park.
Anyone interested in playing can find out more here or contact the Lane Cove Hunters Hill Cats.
The Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League Club have teams for everyone.
The Lane Cove Tigers Junior League Club is a family-friendly club that offers boys and girls the opportunity to play rugby league and league tag in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.
For younger kids (U6 to U9), they offer a modified, non-contact tag program to introduce them to rugby league.
It serves as an introduction to the sport, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and the development of a love for the game.
The U10S then participate in a tackle-ready program.
The Tackle Ready program teaches participants proper, safe techniques, preparing them for the tackle phase of Rugby League.
Girls’ league tag teams are available for girls from U10S through to U18S.
Their girls’ league tag teams have shown significant growth over the years and continue to do so.
This year, they also continue to offer a girls tackle program for the older age groups.
There are also pathways through the North Sydney Bears to play at a representative level and join their extensive development squads.
They generally train on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at Tantallon Oval, Lane Cove.
If you intend to register your child to play this season, please ensure you select the correct size for the Playing Jersey, Shorts, and Socks, as these items are included with your registration. Hope to see you at our club soon.
Club Contact
Name: Scott Neirinck
Number: 0407285648
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lanecovetigers.com.au/
Facebook: lanecovetigers
You can register using this link.
Lane Cove Netball Club
Registration has closed for players to join Lane Cove Netball Club for the 2026 Winter Netball Competition.
Lane Cove Netball Club is offering $50 off if you email now it join select teams.
- Teams for every player to learn, grow and compete
- Experienced coaches and umpires
- Indoor training for ages 10+ at Galuwa Recreation Centre
- Games at Northern Suburbs Netball Association
- Supportive, inclusive club culture
Email the Vice President now to lock in one of the final spots and claim $50 off registration.
Club Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: lanecovenetballclub.com.au
Facebook: lanecovenetballclub
St Michaels Netball Club
St Michael’s Netball Club offers netball opportunities for players in the Lane Cove and surrounding areas, with teams and programs varying by season and age group. Registration and program details are typically shared via the club’s official channels.
Contact: [email protected]
Lane Cove FC is a community-based football club with a 90-year history in the Lane Cove district of Sydney’s lower North Shore. Our home grounds are Pottery Green in the heart of Lane Cove & Blackman Park in Lane Cove West, both located only 6km from Sydney’s CBD.
We have players of all levels and abilities playing in the Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) competitions. Our teams range from Under 6 MiniRoos, Juniors, All Ages and Senior Teams for women up to Over 45s, and men’s teams up to Over 55s.
Anybody interested in playing with Lane Cove FC, please contact us [email protected].
LANE COVE FC MEN’S O45
Whether you are a returning player, looking for a new club or wanting to return to the sport, contact [email protected]
WOMEN’S TEAMS
Are you looking to join a women’s team? Then look no further! For more information or a free trial, email [email protected]
Women’s All Ages players wanted for:
Women’ Supper League
WOMEN’S All age Div 3
Join them on Thursday nights throughout February and be part of a growing, welcoming club.
Women’s All Ages & 030s teams:
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Blackman Park
Whether you’re returning or new to the club, they would love to see you down at training as we gear up for the season ahead.
Lane Cove West FC is looking for football players!
They are a growing local community football club.
Masters Teams
All Ages Teams
Youth Teams
They offer playing opportunities for under 14 to over 55’s. Their teams play in the local NSFA Competition.
They love their football and pride themselves on offering a professional and inclusive coaching experience for all of our players and teams.
Lane Cove West Football Club – register to trial here.
Club Contact
Website: www.lcwfc.com.au
Facebook: LaneCoveWestFootballClub/
St Michael’s Football Lane Cove Football
St Michael’s FC is gearing up for the Winter 2026 season. They are now recruiting players!
They are welcoming registrations for:
- Women’s All Age
- Men’s All Age
- Men’s O35s & O45s
- U14/U16
Whether you’re looking to stay active, meet new mates, or just enjoy the game, there’s a spot for you at St Michael’s.
Have fun. Get fit. Make friends.
Visit stmfc.org.au to register or learn more.
Club Details
Website: https://stmfc.org.au/
Facebook: STMFCLaneCove/
Registration Link here
Lane Cove Junior Rugby Union Club – juniors register here.
LCJRUC is looking forward to welcoming all new and returning players, families, and supporters for what they believe will be an epic 2026 season – as they celebrate the club’s 75th anniversary!
To mark the occasion, the registration fees for the 2026 season have been reduced.
LCJRU plays all of its home games at Tantallon Oval, on Epping Road and trains at either Tantallon or Blackman Park. The season typically begins in late March/early April and runs until late August/early September.
The club draws its players from a number of schools in the locality, including St Michael’s, Lane Cove Public, Lane Cove West, St Ignatius College (Senior and Junior school) and Greenwich Public.
Registration Link here.
Club Detail
Registrar: [email protected]
Website: www.lcjru.com.au/
Facebook: LCJRU
Instagram: lcjru
A community sports club in Sydney’s Lower North Shore with teams in Senior Mens and Womens Football, MiniRoos, Junior Mixed and Girl’s Football, NetSetGo and Junior Girls Netball.
Football 2026
Football registrations for the 2026 season are now open.
Click here for further details.
| Soon! | Registrations open |
| Early Apr | Draw available on https://nsfa.asn.au |
| Apr 11/12 | First round |
| Aug 29/30 | Miniroo gala day and Finals series for Juniors/Seniors |
Netball 2026
Registrations for the 2026 Netball season are now open.
Click here for further details.
| Jan 10 | Registrations open |
| Feb 24 | Registrations close |
| Mar 27 | NSNA U10 Team Grading at Willoughby |
| May 1 | Netball season commences |
| May 3 | Net Set Go season commences |
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Even if you’ve never played before, they would love to see you come along and have a go.
Club Details
Phone: Frank 0412 25 8080
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.greenwichsportsclub.com.au
Chatswood Rangers
Chatswood Rangers Sports Club has Junior and Senior Football teams and Junior and Senior Netball teams.
Club Details
Email: [email protected]
Website: chatswoodrangers.com.au
Facebook: chatswoodrangers
Willoughby United
Willoughby United is a community based netball club and has been part of the Northern Suburbs Netball Association for over 50 years. They cater for players aged 7 – 50+ from all over the North Shore and beyond and also offer opportunities for umpiring, coaching and mentoring.
Hockey
The Ryde Hunters Hill Hockey Club has a proud history of Lane Cove Players.
Registrations are now open and trials are underway.
Club Details
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rydehockey.com.au/
Facebook: RydeHockey/
Basketball
Many local schools have their own basketball teams. However, you may want to play with a team at Northern Suburbs Basketball. Details here.
Swimming
Lane Cove Swim Club (LCSC) is a non-profit community swimming club based at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre.
LCSC promotes swimming in Lane Cove at every level from recreational and fitness to elite athlete squad training for competition at local, statewide and national swimming meets.
LCSC is one of the oldest swimming clubs in Australia.
Lane Cove Swimming Club’s core activity is their Saturday morning swim meet that conducts friendly races from 7 – 9 am in summer. Saturday Morning Club is a friendly social gathering for the whole family, from infants to grandparents.
Adults of all ages take the opportunity to race with squad swimmers and younger swimmers. It is common to see 80-year-olds racing with 8 year olds.
Club Details.
Website: https://lanecoveswimclub.org.au/
Facebook: @laenecoveswimclub
Other Sports/Activities
Lane Cove Term 1 Activities
We have compiled a list of local activities for babies, pre-schoolers, primary school students, tweens, teenagers, and secondary school kids – in other words, something for everyone. Read our article here.
Play Safe
If you or your child is playing sport, make sure you invest in a Mouth Guard.
Did you know that more than 5 million teeth are knocked out during sporting activities every year? What is even worse is that it’s estimated between 30% and 50% of these injuries could have been prevented or would have been less severe had a mouthguard been worn.
Find out more here about mouthguards from www.appledental.com.au
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