Sport & Recreation

Toodyay offers a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities and organisations. To obtain contact details for sporting and recreation organisations please see the Community & Sporting Groups section of our website.

Be Active Sport & Recreation Coordinator

Recognising the benefits of an active lifestyle on community wellbeing, the Shire of Toodyay, in partnership Healthway and the Shires of Dowerin and Goomalling, provides the services of Be Active Sport & Recreation Officer.  The Officer is available to assist community groups with information and advice on a wide range of issues including legislative changes, funding and education opportunities, as well as the business processes associated with running sporting clubs.

The Officer is usually available at the Shire of Toodyay Administration Centre on Monday or Tuesday or can be contacted by telephone or email:Tennis Club

Contact

Joanna Buegge

Phone:

9574 2258

0428291302

Email

sportrec@goomalling.wa.gov.au

KidSport Program

The Shire of Toodyay is now a member of Wheatbelt North KidSport. This program funded by the Department of Sports and Recreation aims to make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. Financial assistance toward club fees is available for eligible youth. For further information click here to download KidSport Brochure and KidSport Application Form or contact the Shire's Be Active Sport & Recreation Coordinator.

Showground / Oval / Pavilion / Youth Hall

The showgrounds include a full sized oval and cricket pitch, cricket nets, grandstand, hockey field, Pavilion and Youth Hall. The sports and activities that currently utilise the facilities include hockey, football, cricket, kindy gym and karate, as well as a number of special events.

Please see the Halls, Community & Recreation Centres section of our website for a booking form and conditions of hire.

Tennis Courts

Tennis is very popular in Toodyay and the Tennis Club has recently upgraded the facilities located on Fiennes Street (opposite the Shire Administration Centre). Two courts are freely available for public use whilst the four newer courts are reserved for club training and tournaments.

Golf Course

The Toodyay Golf Course is located above the Toodyay Race Course on Racecourse Road, approximately 5 km west of the townsite. Set amongst the trees and overlooking the Avon Valley it is a magnificent location to enjoy a round of golf.

Bowling Greens

The Toodyay Bowling Club is situated on Stirling Terrace, Toodyay overlooking the Avon River and valley. The facility is extremely well maintained and the club is very active.

Racecourse & Equestrian Facilities

The Toodyay Racecourse ground includes an irrigated track, dressage arenas, showjumping arenas and a cross country course. The picnic races are held annually in October and the grounds are shared with the Toodyay and Districts Horse and Pony Club and the Avon Valley Adult Riding Club.

Walking

The beauty of the Avon Valley makes walking a very pleasant past time in Toodyay. The Shire of Toodyay is continuing to upgrade its pathways to improve the safety and enjoyment of pedestrians and cyclists. Why not call into the Toodyay Visitor Centre and pick up the self guided Historical Walk Trail Guide or join the Toodyay Walkie Talkies group.

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