MORE ABOUT URBAN REC MELBOURNE

Urban Rec just landed in Melbourne in 2022. We are all about re-igniting the fun in sport. The camaraderie, the friends, the jokes, the laughs, the post-game bevvies, and the active life you have to have. Start having fun and staying fit every single week with hundreds of like minded Melbourne-ians. 

Choose a sport, choose a location, and join us for a 10 week season that goes well above and beyond what you’d expect. This is not your regular sports club. 

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Aussie Rules Footy

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  • Our Aussie Rules leagues are mixed-gender
  • We offer Recreational leagues only
  • Teams are 7 players on the field
  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
  • Play Aussie Rules with Urban Rec in Melbourne!

Basketball

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  • Our Basketball leagues are mixed-gender
  • We offer Recreational leagues only
  • Teams are 5 players on the court
  • Our venues are mostly outdoors
  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
  • Play Basketball with Urban Rec in Melbourne!

Flag Gridiron

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  • Our Flag Gridiron leagues are mixed-gender 

  • We offer Recreational & Intermediate leagues 

  • Teams are 6 a-side

  • Our venues are outdoors on grass or synthetic

  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates

  • Play Flag Gridiron with Urban Rec in Sydney!

Multisport

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  • Our Mutlisport leagues are mixed-gender
  • We offer Recreational competitions only
  • Teams are 5 players on the court
  • Our venues are both indoors and outdoors
  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
  • Play Multisport at various locations across Melbourne!

Netball

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  • Our Netball leagues are mixed-gender
  • We offer Recreational and Intermediate competitions
  • Teams are 5 or 7 players on the court
  • Our venues are both indoors and outdoors undercover
  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
  • Play Netball at various locations across Melbourne!

Pickleball

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  • Our Pickleball leagues are mixed-gender 
  • We offer recreational leagues only
  • Teams are made up of 6 players
  • Court games are 2 per side
  • All our Pickleball venues are outdoors
  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
  • Pickleball leagues starting in 2023

Soccer

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  • Our Soccer leagues are mixed-gender
  • We offer Recreational competitions
  • Teams are 5 players on the field (including goalie)
  • Our venues are generally outdoors on grass or synthetic
  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
  • Play Soccer with Urban Rec in Melbourne!

Touch Football

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  • Our Touch Football leagues are mixed-gender 

  • We offer Recreational & intermediate leagues 

  • Teams are 6 a-side

  • Our venues are outdoors

  • You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates

  • Play Touch football with Urban Rec in Sydney!

Ultimate Frisbee

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Ultimate is a non-contact team sport played with a flying disc (Frisbee). It is simple to learn, fun to play. This mixed sport is 6 a-side. The field size is usually about 60m x 40m. It combines elements of netball, touch football, and gridiron into a fast paced, athletic sport.

Click on the ‘learn more’ button above to see the locations and leagues on offer across Sydney. You can select a league and get the prices for teams and individual players. You can also learn more about the extra things Urban Rec do to make your game day experience super fun. 

WHY PLAY SPORT WITH URBAN REC?

Urban Rec membership is easy and free, giving you access to our exciting events, leagues, parties, and trips. Currently, over 20,000 members help create unforgettable experiences that make Melbourne an amazing place to live. Sign up and you'll receive monthly updates on upcoming events and activities.

Registering is a breeze, whether you're joining with friends, partnering with a mate, or flying solo. Our team's weekly game fees, game times, and venues are all conveniently listed, ensuring a seamless registration process. Once you've joined your first event, download our app to unlock special benefits at our clubhouses and partner providers.

Urban Rec is committed to promoting an active and social lifestyle, providing a remedy to the challenges of our increasingly digital world. Our leagues encourage players to step out of their comfort zones, fostering lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.

Our focus on FUN sets us apart from other sports leagues, rewarding teams for their sportsmanship and organising end-of-season parties, trips, and other social events. We believe life should be an adventure, and Urban Rec is here to make every day more exciting.

Not only do we make the lives of our members better, we work with lots of different charities and associations to make sport accessible for all people. We aim to aid as many disadvantaged Aussies as possible through fundraising at our tournaments and events.

Find a sport

Aussie Rules Footy

Urban Rec Aussie Rules is small-sided, honoring all the traditional AFL rules with some adaptations to cater for the smaller team. Because it’s played on a smaller rectangle field it offers a great way for beginners to get easily involved in this fast-paced game. Want to know what makes Aussie Rules fun for all skill levels? Click learn more.

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Basketball

Our basketball leagues are a lot more relaxed than regular competitions. One step up from pick-up ball with all the fun of an organised team sport. We don’t do stats, benchtime, or anything like that. It’s perfect for someone who is looking to play Basketball in a very relaxed, non-pressured environment. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Basketball leagues baller? Click learn more.

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Flag Gridiron

If you are an NFL fan, this is no brainer. If you are looking for a spicier alternative to Oztag or Touch Footy, this is a great opportunity to learn, and develop your skills while having fun. It’s totally fine for people that have never played before. We teach you everything you need to know.  Want to know what makes Flag Gridiron different to usual field sports? Click learn more.

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Multisport

Each week you play with the same team, but try your hand at different sports. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to test your diverse sports skills or learn something new. The sports we play are generally a mix of Soccer, Dodgeball, Hockey, Handball, Frisbee, Basketball, Flag Gridiron, Aussie Rules, Volleyball and Netball. Depending on the location, sports will be allocated as suited to the venues. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Multisport leagues epic? Click learn more.

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Netball

Our Netball leagues are different to club level leagues, providing a more relaxed environment for players who don't want to take themselves too seriously. We offer 7’s Netball, or Fast5 Netball which includes some fun rule adaptations to make the sport more inclusive for beginners. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Netball leagues special? Click learn more.

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Pickleball

Pickleball is a ridiculously fun way to get moving and stay fit. The game is simple and easy to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, game that will test your endurance, stamina, and coordination. It is a great way to keep in shape and have a blast doing it. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Pickleball leagues epic? Click learn more.

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Soccer

Our Soccer leagues offer a fun, fast paced and inclusive environment for people who want to play football, but not take themselves too seriously. If you love Soccer, but want to play with colleagues and friends at a mixed skill level, then our competitions are perfect! Want to know what makes Urban Rec Soccer leagues premium? Click learn more.

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Touch Football

Love footy and running around but don’t want to be clobbered in tackles each week? Touch football is the sport for you, with our casual vibe our leagues are great for everyone and gives opportunity to those who may be new to the sport but are looking to try something new and have fun. Want to know what makes Touch Football fun for all skill levels? Click learn more.

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Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate is a non-contact team sport played with a flying disc (Frisbee). It is simple to learn, fun to play. This mixed sport is 6 a-side. The field size is usually about 60m x 40m. It combines elements of netball, touch football, and gridiron into a fast paced, athletic sport.

WHO WOULD LIKE THIS SPORT? If you have been playing Soccer, Touch, or Gridiron and you are looking for something new, this is a great option, ultimate is genuinely fun and exciting with lots of similar techniques. The unique flying options of the disc mean that no two throws look alike and the options are limitless. 

Click on the ‘learn more’ button below to access more details about this sport, and what other players have to say. 

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Get Social

So much more than just sport!

Being a member is so much more than just turning up and playing sports. We offer a social calendar of events, you can enjoy league nights, tournaments, season enders, parties,  fun runs, and that’s just to start.

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