How to Get Involved in Bendigo Sports and What You Need to Know to Start

Bendigo locals can sign up for winter sports teams from July 15 through club websites and in-person sessions at major venues.

Interest has risen after England's extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final on July 11, with clubs reporting more inquiries from adults and juniors who watched the match at home or in pubs.

Where to register in Bendigo

New players should contact Bendigo United FC, based at Queen Elizabeth Oval on View Street, for soccer trials on Tuesday evenings, or the Bendigo Basketball Association at the Sports Centre on Lansell Street for weekly skills sessions aimed at beginners. Both organisations accept walk-ins on registration days and supply basic equipment for the first month.

City records show 2,450 new participants joined organised winter teams in 2025, with adult soccer fees listed at $185 and junior netball at $95 for the full season ending in September.

Practical steps before the first session

Participants need a current Working with Children Check for any role involving juniors, plus a basic medical form available on the Bendigo Sports Council website. New members are advised to arrive 30 minutes early at either venue for kit fitting and to confirm training times that suit shift workers in the region.