Finding a local kids’ sports club means you are likely looking for more than average after-school activity. Clubs generally mean something medium to long term, something your child would join, a group of Brisbane kids who are all like-minded and looking to participate in a similar activity together.
This is the most extensive list of clubs for kids you will find in Brisbane, and we have tried our best to cover every single type of club, from the academic to the more fun and the more serious as well. We have included clubs for all ages of children in Brisbane, from the playgroups for babies to the youth groups for Brisbane teenagers. If you are looking for more casual kids’ classes in Brisbane, you can find them via our menu.
Sports Clubs in Brisbane for Kids
AFL Clubs The AFL community adopt a “this is our game” philosophy for junior players to ensure participating boys and girls have a fun, safe and positive football experience that suits their needs. They have an easy website to find your local AFL club.
Athletics Athletics is divided into track and field and recreational running- you can find clubs near you here. Another way to access athletic clubs is via the popular Little Athletics program for kids ages 5 – 16.
Baseball Clubs Baseball often starts with T-ball from the age of 5, which you can find out about here or use this search function to find your closest baseball club
Basketball Clubs Basketball Queensland Ltd. has 34 affiliated basketball associations across Queensland, from the far north right through to the Darling Downs and the Gold Coast. Use their website to find your local basketball association
BMX clubs BMX is such a fun and active sport that is no wonder it is one of the most popular sports-related searches on our website. Find your local BMX club here.
Canoeing While there is no specific club for juniors for canoeing, it is a sport that does feature many adult clubs under ocean canoeing, dragon boating, kayaking and more. Find out about kids canoeing in Brisbane here.
Cricket Clubs Cricket for kids begins at the Age of 5 with the Milo Play to Learn and moves progressively upwards to senior competitions. Read the ultimate guide to Cricket in Australia.
Cycling Find out about all the local opportunities to join a cycling club here.
Diving Clubs There are three diving clubs in Brisbane in what is an emerging sport, with their website indicating development is on the way. Find out a club near to you.
Football/Soccer Clubs Whatever you call it, soccer is huge in Queensland and growing rapidly. There is a range of clubs throughout Brisbane, with most incorporating a kindy soccer component. Find out more about Brisbane soccer.
Futsal Clubs Futsal is similar to soccer, but indoors and a lot quicker in terms of playing with a smaller ball. It is often an option for the off-season of soccer to keep skill developing but it is also a strong sport in its own right. You can find a Futsal club near you here.
Golf Clubs Many major golf clubs across Brisbane offer a junior league or junior golf club component, including Victoria Park, Golf Central and the Brisbane Golf Club at Yerongpilly. You can use Golf Queensland to find a kids’ golf club near you.
Gymnastics Clubs Gymnastics Queensland provides an informative starting place when you want to join a local gymnastics club.
Hockey Clubs Hockey is a fun active sport that can be played through to adulthood with Hookin2Hockey is Hockey Australia’s national junior program starting for boys and girls aged 5 – 10yrs old. Find out more about Hockey in Brisbane here.
Lasertag Leagues This relatively new sport is a great way to engage kids of the technology inclined with Laser Sports are suitable for all ages 8+ and helps to develop fitness, hand to eye coordination, team work & communication skills. The first step is to join Laser League. Laser League operates out of Laserzone Lawnton.
Netball Clubs Netball Queensland has 82 affiliated Netball Associations where you can play weekly netball fixtures. Find a local netball club.
Pony Clubs Find your local pony club
Rugby League Clubs Rugby League is a huge part of the Queensland culture and starting with under 6 competitions with the NRL, kids can join clubs as juniors and then move up to position themselves in one of the 57 Rugby League Clubs across Brisbane. If you are new to Rugby League then start here https://www.playrugbyleague.com/play/juniorleague/
Rugby Union Clubs The aim of the TryRugby Kids Pathway for U6 to U12 players is to provide a series of age-specific modified rugby games. These modified rugby games progressively develop the individual skills, fitness and team work of all players in accordance with their physical maturity and understanding of the game. Find out more here
Softball Softball is a sport for people of all ages and abilities. You can get involved at any time. Find your local softball club.
Squash Clubs here There are 14 squash clubs across Brisbane, many clubs in Brisbane offer some form of Junior coaching program or time for Junior players to take to the courts. Find out more .
Table Tennis There are 24 table tennis clubs across Australia, a popular sport that can be played across a lifetime. Find your local table tennis club via Table Tennis Queensland
Target Pistol Shooting Target Pistol Shooting is a family sport where anyone aged 11 or older can participate and where age or physical ability doesn’t limit your possibilities. Find your local pistol shooting club.
Touch Football Clubs City Touch is a not for profit Touch Football organisation operating 3 nights a week at 10 venues across Brisbane.
Volleyball Volleyball offer a surprising number of options for junior players with different games including spikezone (especially for kids), indoor and beach volleyball. Clubs vary and you can form your own teams.