There’s a huge range of sports available to kids in Adelaide. Kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy soccer, cricket, footy, netball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, circus school and even programs that let you try a number of sports in one program. Kids sport is not only heaps of fun it’s also a great way to get the kids outdoors and active as well as teaching them important team work and socialiaising skills.
Classes start from as young as toddlers right up to teens and a lot of places offer come and try first lessons if you’re not sure if a sport is right for you.
Adelaide Heel Pain Clinic
Adelaide Heel Pain Clinic supports healthy growth and movement in children by addressing common concerns such as flat feet, in-toeing, poor posture and misalignment. Their experienced team understands how foot issues can affect confidence, activity and overall development.
The clinic specialises in Sever’s Disease, the most common cause of heel pain in active, growing children. Signs may include limping after sport, avoiding physical activity or complaining of sore heels after play.
Using advanced scanning and child-friendly treatment options, the team tailors individual care plans to relieve pain, correct alignment and promote confident movement. The focus is on helping children enjoy sport, play and everyday life without discomfort.
Adelaide Heel Pain Clinic is currently offering a Gap-Free Child Assessment with private health podiatry cover, or a discounted rate of $51 without cover.
Appointments can be booked online. Early assessment can make all the difference in supporting healthy development.
Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s leading multi-sport program for children aged 1.5-6 years. They currently run classes at 13 indoor locations around Adelaide including:
Morphettville, Woodville, Campbelltown, Stepney, Goodwood, Para Vista, Noarlunga, Surrey Downs, Henley Beach, Mt Barker, Ingle Farm, Salisbury East and Gawler.
The Ready Steady Go Kids program is designed by a physiotherapist and teaches the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develops essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each class runs for 30-45 minutes (depending on age group) and they teach the basics of 10 different sports.
Click here for the full list of locations and programs currently running in S.A
YMCA Gymnastics State Sports Park
YMCA’s newest gymnastics location will be opening at the State Sports Park in October 2024. The brand new location will host a range of recreational gymnastics programs for children aged 1+, all in a safe and fun environment.
KinderGym: 1 – 5 years
KinderGym provides a semi-structured, parent guided play based session introducing children to fundamental movement skills. With a focus on fun, movement and participation, KinderGym is the perfect foundation program for children to lead an active and healthy life full of sport and recreation.
Mini Gym: 4 – 5 years
A structured gymnastics class specifically designed for pre-schoolers aged 4-5 years old. Participants develop strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and posture, while learning fundamental gymnastics skills in a mixed gender, small group setting.
Recreational Gymnastics: 5+ years
Designed for participants with varying abilities, stages 1 – 5 introduce students to fundamental gymnastic skills in an environment that is safe, fun and focused on participation. Students develop skills of body control, coordination and self-confidence.
Classes will start from Monday 14 October 2024. Learn more and enrol online
Jungle Sports
Jungle Sports offers an exciting multi-sport program for active kids aged 18 months to 12 years across Perth and Adelaide. With classes tailored to different age groups, children can explore nine sports, in a fun, energetic environment.
They offer after-school classes and birthday parties, making it easy for kids to stay active and engaged. Plus, they provide a 15% sibling discount and a $10 trial class, so you can try before committing!
Founded in 2003, Jungle Sports runs during school terms and hosts holiday camps, ensuring year-round fun. Indoor venues keep younger children comfortable and safe, regardless of the weather. Parents can join the fun too, fostering a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. With multiple locations and flexible enrolment options, the program is a hit with families in both cities.
At Jungle Sports, they believe in the power of diverse sports exposure to boost kids’ coordination, social skills, and confidence. From semi-structured classes to special events, the team make sports accessible and enjoyable. Join them to see why their program is the perfect choice for your active child!
PlayStart Soccer
At PlayStart Soccer we are all about getting ACTIVE, starting your child’s sporting journey or continuing to develop their soccer skill set. Weekend classes from 30-60 mins, are all delivered in an engaging and inclusive family environment with all kids getting plenty of time on the ball. Five different class groups enable all kids to learn, develop and build on fundamental motor and soccer skills. With varied classes every week introducing new concepts, your child will be challenged at every class to listen, learn and progress.
Weekly classes run in a term-based format with one class/weekend at our 5 big locations in Unley Park, Mawson Lakes, Windsor Gardens, Grange and Stonyfell.
Each of our programs cater for all development and skill levels.
Play Social (2-3yo) and Play Develop (4-5yo) groups are a heap of fun to help your child take their first kicks and step into a new social circle with parental involvement to assist with confidence in these beginner classes.
Play Connect (5-6yo), Play Improve (6-8yo) and Play Progress (8-10yo) classes focus on an inclusive approach with FUN play-based soccer games with age-appropriate skill progressions across groups.
PlayStart Soccer is non-elite…. the name says it all!! We are here to give kids a start, get them ACTIVE and an eventual pathway into more competitive environments with a base skillset to progress. With passionate and engaging coaches, we provide your child a place to learn everything from social engagement, spatial awareness, coordination to skill development and new friendships along the way…come and give us a try!!
At PlayStart Soccer our passion, above all else, is to help your child be active and have fun doing it. This is done with a healthy level of repetition kids need to learn the basics.
Classes range from $140 – $170 for an 8-week program and we run all year round.
PlayStart Soccer also accepts the SA Government Sports Vouchers (up to $200 of value).
Kids can join at any stage at pro-rata rates – Just give us a call to get your discounted price.
Trial classes available – please call 0401 410 465 to book
For online enrolments, session times and location visit www.playstart.com.au
The Lights Community and Sports Centre
There are so many amazing, unique and versatile spaces around the City of Port Adelaide Enfield – but the state-of-the-art The Lights Community and Sports Centre, takes things to a whole new level.
‘The Lights’ lives up to its name. Always vibrant, with plenty going on, it’s where we can all go along and connect, learn, and participate in a whole range of activities that improve both our physical and mental wellbeing. Everyone can go and participate, and all are welcome. There are meeting rooms, recreation spaces and equipment designed to suit all needs and interests. As a City of Port Adelaide Enfield facility it also features plenty of public art installations and there’s even access to a library.
The centre hosts a range of programs for all ages! The Active Kids programs include introductory basketball, badminton, and volleyball after school programs. As well as playgroup, youth nights, school holiday activities and an inclusive sports club for school aged children living with a disability. These exciting programs aim to teach the fundamentals of sport, provide opportunities to meet new friends and most importantly have fun!
Click here for more info on The Lights Community and Sports Centre.
Tea Tree Gully Gymsports
Tea Tree Gully Gymsports is the largest gymnastics club in South Australia and they have just opened the doors to their brand new state-of-the-art, purpose-built gymnastics club – one of the newest and most advanced in the country! The impressive facility features beams, bars, trampolines, a huge foam pit, two full-sized sprung floors, 25 meter tumble track, stadium seating, a café, and so much more – everything designed to inspire gymnasts of all ages and levels.
They offer fun, inclusive, and accessible programs for all ages and abilities, including:
KinderGym (0–5 years): An award-winning, play-based program supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Includes an Explorers class for children with developmental or sensory needs, supported by a physiotherapist from Early Start Australia.
PreGym (3–4 years): A structured introduction to basic gymnastics skills such as shapes, jumps, landings, trampolining, and tumbling.
Gymnastics for All (5+ years): Classes for boys and girls from beginner to advanced levels, plus FreeG (freestyle gymnastics and parkour), trampoline, tumbling, and adult gymnastics.
Competitive Programs: Women’s and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Trampolining, and Tumbling, helping athletes build confidence, discipline, and teamwork.
They also host birthday parties, school holiday sessions, OSHC groups, and private bookings.
All coaches are Gymnastics Australia qualified with current Working with Children, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
For more details or to book a session, visit ttggymsports.com.au
Camp Max at AFL Max
Camp Max is a unique and fun overnight experience for your school. Combining physical and theoretical based learning in the state-of-the-art venue at AFL MAX
Camp Max can be tailored to suit your class, from Year 2 to Year 10. Each Camp includes rock climbing, trampolines, inflatables, interactive gaming screens and a whole lot more!
Sleep in the comfort of this state-of-the-art venue, with all equipment provided – students just need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.
AFL Max will talk with your school teachers and ensure that all camp activities and itineraries align with Education Department curriculum. Camps include dinner, a movie on the big screen, snacks, breakfast and morning tea!
There are 3 camps to choose from:
Leadership Camp: Students learn important leadership skills and strategies, encouraging anyone that they have the capacity to be a leader.
Healthy Kids Camp: Combining Fitness, Nutrition, Positive Education and Fun – learn about finding the balance to become a healthier and happier person.
High-Performance Camp: Sporting teams learn strategies from elite athletes in order to improve their own performance and wellbeing.
Camps are split into 4 quarters, guaranteeing a fun experience until the final siren. Give your students an amazing camp experience at AFL Max.
Bookings for 2024 are now open but hurry, spots are filling fast!
Surf & Sun
Surf & Sun has been running award-winning surf experiences since 2001 and offers surf lessons for children aged 5 and above
As SA’s leading surf school, they cater to all abilities and operate surf lessons at both Middleton and Moana Beaches on the SA’s picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula. Surf & Sun also runs the popular Surf Groms program for 5-12-year-olds, an excellent choice for school holidays that is also available during the term.
Their Middleton Surf Shop located on Goolwa Rd offers surfboard, wetsuit, SUP and bike hire as well as selling a range of surfing gear.The team at Surf & Sun believes that everyone deserves to enjoy the surfing lifestyle. Their surf programs are focused on having fun whilst learning about surf safety and ocean awareness.
So if you are looking for a fun outdoor adventure for your family, be sure to contact Surf & Sun. Surf vouchers are also available and make great Birthday and Christmas presents, too!
Simply call them on 1800 786 386 or check out the website www.surfandsun.com.au
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Cirkidz Circus School
For more than 35 years, SA Circus Centre and Cirkidz have been a creative haven for thousands of children and young people. With Cirkidz Circus School classes for Children from preschool to young adults, they have a program to suit your young artist.
The Cirkidz Circus School teaches new circus. Through new circus, the Cirkidz program offers opportunities for individual development, goal-setting, engagement, creativity, imagination, trust, fitness, athleticism and performance art, and for building resilience and self esteem.
Tiddlerz (ages 2.5 – 5) This is where children begin their journey in our circus school and where they begin to understand how their bodies work by learning through play. Parents and carers actively participate with their child during class and help them to explore their surroundings while they learn to coordinate their bodies. It’s a terrific way to bond with your child while they learn beneficial skills such as balance, coordination and flexibility.
Tackerz (ages 5 – 8) the children now participate independently and learn team work skills, sharing, bonding and developing empathy as they recognise that their world is greater than just their family unit.
Tweenz (ages 9 – 12) learn resilience and develop their own identity as they specialise their skills. Group and individual problem solving support their growing understanding of responsibility and their place in the wider community.
Teenz (ages 13 – 17) use their specialised skills to develop techniques to confidently survey risks and challenges, they combine technical skill with increasingly complex creative expression to shape their own identity into adulthood
All programs have been modified to support current COVID-19 restrictions and our circus arts trainers are ready to teach and support your child’s circus journey.
So what are you waiting for. Book a free trial today!
BOUNCEInc Freestyle Academy
Learn new skills and take it to the next level with Bounce Freestyle Academy! You will be guided by your instructor in a safe way to build skills and learn new tricks! Its the ultimate way to keep active and unleash your inner freestyle ability!
BOUNCE is part of a global freestyle movement inspiring the use of balance, coordination and agility for fun, creativity and self-expression
Bounce has trampolines, padding and air bags to create the perfect playground to develop and practice your skills. Whether you’re trying to master your first flip into the Big Bag or learning how to run The Wall, it’s the ultimate environment to get a taste of Freestyle!
The world is going crazy for freestyle. The world of action-adventure sport and ‘freestyle’ was once the domain of a handful of elite athletes but is now very much in the mainstream. Parkour will be a feature at the next Olympic games in 2020, and ‘freestyle movement’ is finding its way into mainstream sport, from gymnastics to surfing.
The Ninja Warrior TV phenomenon and adventure races such as Spartan and Tough Mudder are helping grow the popularity and accessibility of these exciting ways of moving and living
Resilient Kidz
Resilient Kidz is the paediatrics department of Resilient Health Group, a trusted multi-disciplinary centre offering Disability Services and therapies, Support Services, Allied Health, and Group Programs for children. The team supports South Australian children and adolescents (0–18 years) living with disability, developmental delay, or social and emotional challenges — empowering them to reach their full potential through compassionate, individualised care.
Resilient Soccer, Resilient Footy & Resilient Basketball
These inclusive sports group programs run for eight weeks, typically commencing in week two of each school term. Suitable for primary school–aged children, the soccer, AFL and basketball groups promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence. Developed by an accredited Exercise Physiologist, the programs provide a sociable, fun, and safe environment where children can play while developing gross motor and sport-specific skills.
Resilient Pilates
Inclusive Kids Pilates supports children in building muscular strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility, while also developing postural and core support and improving body awareness. Developed and facilitated by an Exercise Physiologist with ESSA-accredited ‘Pilates for Paeds’ qualifications, each session blends age-appropriate Pilates exercises with themed warm-ups and mindfulness activities. Suitable for all abilities, Kids Pilates helps build confidence, foster social interaction, and enhance overall wellbeing in a fun and engaging environment.
Walkerville Inclusive Netball
Walkerville Netball Club is very excited to be launching an inclusive netball program in 2026 for young people age 7-14.
The sessions will be held at the new W in Walkerville, with oversight from Allied Health professionals and teachers.
Inquiries outside of the dates of the program are welcome and a an adjusted registration fee can be negotiated.
Please contact Liz at wncjuniors@gmail.com with any queries and share around to anyone who might be interested!
Or register at www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/f6fa57
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