Get in quick for your chance to earn Get Started Vouchers

GET Started Vouchers assists children and young people who can least afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or active recreation club.

Eligible children and young people can apply for a voucher valued up to $150, which can be redeemed at a sport or recreation club that is registered for Get Started Vouchers.

To be eligible the child must be aged between five and 17 (inclusive); be a resident of Queensland; and either holds or whose parent, guardian or carer holds a valid Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child's name on it; or is referred under the referral process.

For more information, visit qld.gov.au

 

BMX Come and Try Day

Do you have a child that loves riding bikes?

Ipswich and West Moreton BMX Club is holding a Come and Try and Sign on Day this weekend.

  • When: February 7.
  • Time: 10am-12pm and 1-3pm.
  • Where: Willey St, Ipswich.
  • Contact: Lee Smith 0406 294 973 or Leonie Freeman 0420 607 057.

 

SUFC sign on

Soccer season is around the corner and Springfield United Football Club is having a second sign on day this weekend.

  • When: February 6
  • Time: 9am-4pm
  • Where: Orion Shopping Centre

 

Ipswich Hockey open day

Ipswich Hockey has its annual Open Day and Sign On this weekend.

All hockey clubs will be there and there will be on field activities for all ages to try.

Day will conclude with an exhibition match.

  • When: February 7
  • Time: 3-6pm
  • Where: Ipswich Hockey Complex, Briggs Rd, Raceview
  • Contact: Sam Spry 0413 211 138

 

Storm sign on

Keen to give AFL a try? The Greater Springfield Storm is having a sign on day this weekend.

 

Goodna Netball sign on

Goodna Netball is having a second sign on day this weekend.

 

Sharks Come and Try

Some of the Cronulla Sharks NRL players will be attending the North Ipswich Reserve and working with the NRL and Ipswich City Council to host a come and try clinic for kids aged five to 12.

No bookings required.

There will be a chance to get autographs after the clinic.

  • When: February 4
  • Time: 5.15pm - 6.30pm (gates open about 4.30pm)
  • Where: North Ipswich Reserve

 

Events and sign on days

If your organisation would like its event or sign on days promoted, provide details to Sport Ipswich through our Facebook page facebook.com/sportipswich or email sportrecreation@ipswich.qld.gov.au


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