5 Sports and Recreational Clubs to Join in Applecross
Interested in joining a sports or recreational club? Check out these clubs all over the Applecross area that’s guaranteed to help keep an active lifestyle while socializing with residents and sharing a fun time with likeminded people.
Applecross Tennis Club
Applecross Tennis Club is located on The Strand along the Swan River Foreshore making it a great venue to view the Swan River and the breathtaking skylines of the City of Perth. Club amenities include ten grass courts, two synthetic courts and two hardcourts, and other social amenities open towards the shores of Waylen Bay.
Membership at the Applecross Tennis Club ranges from casual court hire, membership for year-round social play, to annual tournaments and competitive pennants. The club is also open to junior and senior players of all standards and social members.
Apart from tennis events, the club also hosts various social events throughout the year including monthly sundowners with live music, international food nights, cocktail parties, an annual quiz night, and holiday celebrations.
For further information about the club and membership details, head over to their official website here.
Mt Pleasant Bowling Club
If you’re more keen towards lawn bowling, then the Mt Pleasant Bowling Club might be perfect for you.
Mt Pleasant Bowling Club was founded in 1961 and has since been hosting various events to promote the sport of lawn bowling. Club amenities and facilities include two grass greens and one synthetic green, a bar, and function hall.
The club offers bowls to players of all skill levels and gives them the chance to socialize and compete in pennants. Additionally, they accept novices and offer free courses, while for more experienced bowlers, Mt Pleasant Bowling Club provides advanced classes. In addition to holding lawn bowling competitions, the club also makes its facilities open for social gatherings for its members and the local community.
Mt Pleasant Bowling Club offers different membership categories with varying conditions and fees that cover the membership inclusions and privileges. For more information, visit the club’s official website here.
Palmyra Rugby Union Club
The Palmyra Rugby Union Club, also known as "Pally," was founded in 1934 and is one of Perth's top rugby teams that competes in the RugbyWA Premier Grade tournament. They are located at Tompkins Park in Alfred Cove.
Their junior teams are made up of age categories ranging from Under 6 to Under 18. In addition to competing in the Premier Grade tournament, the senior teams are fielded into Reserves, Thirds, Colts, Social Grades, and Golden Oldies (those over 35 years old) divisions.
The Palmyra club also provides players the chance to play rugby with athletes who have competed at the NRC and Super Rugby levels, as well as with professional coaches.
For membership details, head over to Palmyra club’s official website.
Applecross Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club
Interested in getting kids active? Check out the Applecross Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club.
A family-run club with a long history in the Applecross, Mount Pleasant, and Ardross communities founded in 1952, the Applecross Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club hosts Youth (Years 7–12) football at Shirley Strickland in Ardross, and Auskick and Junior Football in their Club rooms at Gairloch Oval in Applecross. At present, they have over 300 registered players.
Registration for the 2022 teams is closed at the time of writing, but head on over to their official website to learn more about the club.
Y Striders
If a running club is more up your alley, then the Y striders might be perfect for you.
Founded in 1997, the Y Striders is the ideal fitness club for people who want to exercise in a friendly non-competitive environment, engage in regular training to maintain fitness, and build endurance to be able to participate in long distance walks and runs.
The club is open to members of all fitness levels from beginners to advanced and welcomes all ages from 18 to over 80 years old, however at present, the majority of the club members are aged 40 and above.
The club’s main activities include walking, running, and jogging. They offer seven sessions to choose from and members are encouraged to attend at least 3 sessions weekly. They also have Interval Training especially aimed towards runners and Strength Training for a whole body workout as optional alternatives depending on your needs.
Y Striders offers membership tiers for Single Memberships and Couple/Family Memberships with varying fees that cover club inclusions and privileges. For more information, check out their official website here.
