School holiday sports program

The School Holiday Sports Program is taking a break in October 2026 and will be back with a refreshed program in April 2027.

The ever-popular School Holiday Sports (SHS) program operates twice per year, with the next program to run in April 2027.

The SHS program enables kids aged 3-17 years to:

Try new or different sport and recreation activities FREE of charge
Increase their level of physical activity
Learn about creating a healthy lifestyle through sport and recreation
Boost their self-esteem and self-confidence
Make new friends.

Almost 2,500 children were involved in School Holiday Sports activities across Charles Sturt last year.

Example of sports offered

Bicycle speedway
Calisthenics
Croquet
Dragon Boating
Gymnastics
Hockey
Karate
Lacrosse
Lawn Bowls
Multi-Sports
Radio Transmitter Hunting
Roller Skating
Tennis
Soccer
Wheelchair Skills & Disability Awareness

Supporting Organisations

Our most recent School Holiday Sports Program was proudly supported by:

Adelaide Combined Dragonboat Club
Charles Sturt Fencing Club
Findon Skid Kids
GKR Karate
Grange Bowling Club
Grange Royals Hockey Club
Gym West
LatLong Systems
Maya Karate
Novita
Ready Steady Go Kids
SA Amateur Soccer League (SAASL)
Seaview Calisthenics College
West Lakes Tennis (Minicozzi Tennis Academy)
Woodville Croquet Club
Woodville Hockey Club
Woodville Lacrosse Club
YMCA St Clair

Participant Terms and Conditions

By registering for these events you have read, understood and consented to the following:

The City of Charles Sturt and all participating clubs take no responsibility for any death, injury or damage to any person or property occurring out of it, or in consequence of the School Holiday Sports Program.

Should it be necessary for my child to have any medication or dental treatment while attending the clinics, and if I cannot be contacted, permission is given for the coach or coordinator to use their judgement in obtaining the most appropriate treatment required.

For more information contact:

Scott Edgecombe - Sports and Recreation Officer
8408 1117
sedgecombe@charlessturt.sa.gov.au