Want to join a sporting club, or other interest group? Then this is the place for you. Follow the links to the community directory on the Nillumbik Shire Council website or check out our Youth Directory on our Homepage.
Skate/BMX facilities within the Shire
We have three concrete Skate/BMX facilities and one BMX Dirt Jump site:
Fergusons Paddock 1/4 pipe
Heidelberg-Kinglake Road
Melway Reference: 185 K7
Diamond Creek Skate Park
Elizabeth Street
Melway Reference: 12 A5
Eltham Skate Park
Alistair Knox Park West, Corner of Bridge and Susan Streets
Melway Reference: 21 H6
Eltham BMX Dirt Jumps
Behind the Living & Learning Nillumbik - Eltham Centre, Pitt Street
Melway Reference: 21 H7
Sports ability program
The national sports ability program creates opportunities for young people with disabilities, particularly those with higher support needs, to play five inclusive sport activities. For more information visit the Australian Sports Commission website.
People Outdoors
People Outdoors is a camping and recreation program. The camp is open to children and teenagers aged six to 18 years. People Outdoors strives to provide the highest level of service, safety and enjoyment on all of their programs. Be sure to check out their website for up coming camps. For more information visit the People Outdoors website.
Dude Ranch trail rides
The trail rides are situated at the Kinglake National Park. For more information, go to the Dude Ranch website.
Girls Footy
As well as having a senior and reserves side in the Victorian Women's Football League, the Diamond Creek Women's Football Club is submitting a team into the AFL Youth Girls Northern Competition in 2009. If you are aged between 13 and 18 years and want to be a part of it then go along and try out.
Training is currently on a Tuesday night at Diamond Valley Secondary College Tennis Courts from 4.45pm to 6.15pm
For more information phone Nicole Fisher on 0435 027 152.
Yoga for kids and teens
Kids use their imagination; songs and games through postures, relaxation/meditation. Teens take a break from pressures of every day life, skills in stress management, yoga postures and meditation/relaxation.
Qualified Primary/Special Ed and Yoga Teacher
Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre, Greensborough.
For more information phone Dianne on 9444 0645.
Ryan Central Netball Club
The Ryan Central Netball Club trains and plays at the same complex, the Diamond Creek Force Netball Association complex. These courts are situated in Diamond Street, Diamond Creek. We train using courts one-four and set up our information table at the Shipping Container. Player registration is only $10 with insurance starting at $28. We have limited vacancies in all age groups.
Go and join the Green and Black for dome netball and lots of fun.
For more information phone Julie on 0433 786 506 or visit the Ryan Central Netball website.
Leisure Access Program (LAP)
The Leisure Access Program (LAP) is a recreational and social program developed for teenagers and young adults in the Manningham area living with disabilities. Placed in to groups (determined by function levels and program suitability), a variety of programs are offered, which are suitable to each particular groups needs and interests whilst also providing respite for parents and carers.
Activities are run as either a day program on a Saturday or an evening program on a Wednesday, dependent on the group. School Holiday programs (SHLAP) also offer an opportunity for all LAP members to get to know each other and socialise with their friends. All groups are fully supervised and supported by qualified and enthusiastic staff during each activity
For more information Manningham YMCA Youth Services website.
Pilates Classes
Go and try a beginners pilates class for free in a beautiful and ambient setting with a highly experienced and qualified instructor. If you have never done pilates before, here's your chance! Age or present fitness level does not matter. First class is free with no obligations to continue, if you do 10 classes cost is $90
Held at The Vine and Branches Growth and Renewal Centre, 27 Bonds Road, Lower Plenty
On Monday mornings 10.30am - 11.30am and Wednesday evenings 5.30pm - 6.30pm
For more information phone 0403 751 744.
Funk Dance
Funk dance is a fun street dance style, as seen on pop and r'n'b video clips. Experienced tutor and choreographer Sameer gets the girls and guys! Busting moves to the hottest new dance music in this super cool class. For primary and secondary students from ages eight years and over.
Cost:
$71 concession
$79 full
Held at the Manningham Arts Centre, Corner Glendale Ave and Foote Street, Templestowe during school terms.
For more information phone 9840 9381 or visit the Manningham Art Centre website.
Diamond Valley Athletic Club
The Diamond Valley Athletic Club will conduct a Trials and Registration Day at Willinda Park, Greensborough on Sunday 4 October 2009, 1pm. The Athletics Victoria season of track and field athletics will start on Saturday 10 October 2009 and caters for male and female athletes from the Under 14 age group through to Open age.
Supervised training sessions are conducted at Willinda Park on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 5pm. So go along and try this exciting sport at the areas top athletics venue.
For more information phone 0409 005 406.
Diamond Creek Netball
Interested in playing netball? Then why not join the largest and most successful Club and Association in the Diamond Valley . It’s never too late to join. Registration forms available from clubroom anytime or can be downloaded. All games played Saturday mornings at Diamond Creek Netball Complex Diamond Street, Diamond Creek. Training is Monday after school.
For more information phone 9438 6098 or visit the Diamond Creek Force website
Wanderers Australia Cricket Program
This team is designed for players who play cricket for their school, club etc and don’t have the opportunity to experience an overseas tour. During the winter school holidays, Wanders Australia will be sending a team of young cricketers aged 15-18 years to the United Kingdom or South Africa.
For more information visit the Wanderers Australia website.
Greensborough Junior Cricket Club: New Players Welcome
Players for all age groups required:
- Boys and girls
- Under 17's
- Under 16's
- Under 14's
- And under 12's
All coaches are ACB accredited Level 1 or Level 2. At War Memorial Park, Greensborough.
For more information phone Theo Milligan on 04022 98894 or visit the Greensborough Cricket website.
Yarrambat Junior Football Club
Registration day is Sunday 21 February 2010 at Yarrambat War Memorial Park, Ironbark Road, Yarrambat. 10am till 2pm. Auskick and then under nine's to Under 17’s.
For more information phone Stella on 0430 364 437 or Scotty on 0403 329 596.
