Explore available support for clubs with lease or licences over Council owned sport and recreation facilities.
Our sport and recreation team supports clubs with questions about leases and licences, building maintenance issues and what information clubs need to provide each year as well as how to apply for landowner consent.
Information about lease and licences
For questions about your club's lease Club Presidents are invited to call Council's sport and recreation team on 1300 133 466.
New smoke-free and vape-free laws
From 1 March 2024, new laws ban smoking and vaping in public outdoor areas across South Australia.
Regulations under the South Australian Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997, have been introduced to address risks associated with passive tobacco smoking and passive inhalation of e-cigarette aerosol.
- Early childhood services premises, education and children’s services facilities (including schools), and within ten (10) metres of their boundaries.
- Non-residential building entrances, such as those of shopping centres, government and commercial buildings, and within ten (10) metres of these entrances.
- Public hospitals and health facilities, private hospitals, and residential aged care facilities, along with areas within ten (10) metres of their boundaries (Note: The regulation for residential aged care facilities will come into operation 12 months after the other regulations).
- Outdoor public swimming facilities.
- Major events venues declared under the Major Events Act 2013.
- Sporting venues during organised underage sporting events, training, or practice sessions, and within ten (10) metres of these venues.
- Beaches between and within fifty (50) metres of red and yellow patrol flags, and beneath (and within five (5) metres of) jetties.
Building maintenance requests
Your Club's lease and licence documents outline the specific maintenance responsibilities for both the club and Council. It's important to note that if the club chooses to hire its own contractor, Council cannot cover any associated costs.
If you have any maintenance requests or concerns you can contact us for:
Urgent maintenance requests
During business hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm call:
- Brownyn Bean on 0411 861 023
- Nick Puskas on 0424 798 710
- City of Mitcham 1300 133 466
After hours (outside of business hours) call:
- City of Mitcham 1300 133 466
It's important to note that if the club chooses to hire its own contractor, Council cannot cover any associated costs.
Who should you contact for all other enquiries?
To assist with all your sporting club enquiries, we are here to support you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 1300 133 466, and you can connect with the appropriate officer or department from the list below:
| Enquiry Type | Examples | Officer/Department |
|---|---|---|
Major upgrades and future planning |
| Team Leader - Sport and Recreation |
| Supporting club development and support |
| Sport and Recreation Officer |
| Lease and licence administration and signage |
| Property Officer |
| Oval and court maintenance |
| Team Leader - Parks and Sports Ground Maintenance |
| Sporting projects |
| Assigned project manager. The club will be notified of the assigned project manager upon budget endorsement. |
| Development applications |
| Planning Services Department |
| Open space enquiries |
| Open Space and Playground Asset Officer |
| Engineering enquiries |
| Our Sport and Recreation Officer will direct you to the correct officer. |
| Customer Communications |
| Customer Communications Team |
Annual lease and licence holder information
Each year club lease and licence holders must provide Council a copy of the clubs:
- Public liability insurance (covering up to $20m)
- Annual report and/or AGM minutes
- Audited financial report
- Contact details of the best contact for your club (if it has changed)
- Proof of testing and tagging all appliances.
These documents must be submitted each year to Council via email at mitcham@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
How to apply for landowner consent
If you're a lessee or licensee of Council facilities and plan to make alterations or additions to your leased or licensed area, you must obtain landowner consent first.
Apply for a grant
Clubs looking to renew or upgrade their facilities are eligible to apply for grants. However, it's essential to secure landowner consent before proceeding. Explore the available grants below and click on the links for additional information: