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LEISURETIME CENTRE

2014/2015

Annual Report

hours of sport played in total this year

1414,799

teams play futsal in senior and junior Futsal Geelong competitions

at Leisuretime Centre

78Community and

Sporting Clubs call Leisuretime Centre home

It’s where

are scored.POINTS

2014/2015 ANNUAL REPORT

The Leisuretime Centre is a large multi-purpose venue offering a range of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities. The venue is predominantly a participation-focused venue for the local community. Fourteen clubs and community groups operate from the Leisuretime Centre for sports such as basketball, badminton, futsal, netball and squash.

The Leisuretime Centre increased participation within the venue this year, developing and delivering many new and exciting programs and competitions such as Fast 5’s indoor netball and the masters 40+ futsal league.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS > Introduced new In-house Fast 5’s Indoor Netball

Competitions (Women’s & Mixed Leagues)

> Introduced new Futsal Leagues to the venue - Masters Over 40’s League & Women’s Futsal League

> Development and delivery of a new venue brand and style guide to enhance the venue and attract new business

> Maintained and strengthened relationships with 14 sporting clubs which utlise the venue on a regular basis

> Improved booking processes, data entry and reporting systems to truly reflect venue operations and usage

> Upgrade to Beggs Stadium with new LED lights installed and fresh paint throughout the entire stadium

LEISURETIME CENTRE

KEY INITIATIVES > Squash & Racquetball discounted court hire

offer to Swim, Sport & Leisure members

> Introduced a marketing communications style guide

> Worked with partner organisations to develop a new walking football program

> Installed digital signage boards into Leisuretime’s Cafe for key venue information and promotions

> Expanded to external venues to cope with growth of junior futsal leagues during summer season

OPPORTUNITIES > Identify, develop and deliver a range of sporting

and participation opportunities to improve the utilisation of the venues various facilities

> Identify and develop strategic direction for the venue for the next 10 years

> Enhance the overall experience for the customer and deliver great experiences

> Invest in marketing communications to strengthen position of venue for sports, meetings, events and functions

EVENTS IN 2014/2015 The Leisuretime Centre proudly hosted events ranging from regional, state and national competitions that sit outside regular weekly domestic competitions or programs.

22 Significant Events including: > Squash & Racquetball Victoria Junior Titles

> BACLINKS Workplace Big Day Out

> Drill Dance State Championships

> Geelong Rollerderby Bouts

> Questacon Science Show

> The Good Guys Superhero Academy

LEISURETIME CENTRE SPORTS USAGE

• Competition • Schools • Training/Casual

Basketball

77+18+5QOFF PEAK

2,249Hours 36+64QPEAK

1,649Hours

• Schools 106 hrs

• Training 411 hrs

• Casual Basketball 1732 hrs

• Competition 1057 hrs

• Training 592 hrs

Badminton

31+69QOFF PEAK

2,534Hours 100QPEAK

4,047Hours

• Social Comp 1761 hrs

• Schools 773 hrs• Competition 4047 hrs

Squash/Racquetball

29+57+14QOFF PEAK

1,102Hours 37+63QPEAK

636Hours

• Tournaments 156 Hrs

• Schools 624 hrs

• Casual Squash hire 322 hrs

• Competition 400 Hrs

• Casual Squash hire 236 hrs

Futsal

81+19QOFF PEAK

294Hours 16+84QPEAK

638Hours

• Schools 55 hrs

• Training 239 hrs• Competition 533 hrs

• Training 105 hrs

Martial Arts

100QOFF PEAK

189Hours 54+46QPEAK

451Hours

• Training 189 hrs • Karate 209 hrs

• Taekwondo 242 hrs

Other Sports

44+9+7+21+19QCOMBINED

1,010Hours

• Roller Derby 196 hrs

• Volleyball Off Peak 200 hrs

• Volleyball Peak 75 hrs

• Indoor Netball 94 hrs

• Outdoor Netball 445 hrs

Usage data is based on per court/per hour. Peak times 9am - 10am and 4pm - 11pm weekdays.

Off Peak times between 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday and weekends.

TENANT REGION STATS* JUNIOR SENIOR WEEKLY USAGE

Badminton Geelong Inc 219 64 140 Approx 28-32 hrs

Volleyball Geelong - 11 32 4hrs

Basketball Geelong 9,575 310 160 Approx 15 hrs

Geelong Roller Derby - - 55 3 hrs

Corio Netball Association 8,006 271 - 2.5 hrs

Big Issue Street Soccer 83 - 83 2 hrs

Corio Squash Club 47 17 30 8 hrs

Corio Pioneer Racquetball Club 27 - 27 3 hrs

GKR Karate 380 101 117 13.5 hrs

Oh’s Taekwondo Geelong - 14 21 5 hrs

Dolphins Basketball Club 9,575 216 75 8 hrs

Futsal Geelong 1,435 406 91 Approx 25-30 hrs

Little Kickers - 54 - 5 hrs

*Statistics for region provided by relevant governing body or association for each sport/activity. Numbers were unobtainable where statistics not provided. These figures do not represent casual usage data outside of structured competitions or programs.

REGISTERED PLAYERS

LEISURETIME CENTRE FUTSAL TEAMS

Futsal Geelong competitions are managed by the City of Greater Geelong and has enjoyed growth and success since its inception in 2008. Increased participation in junior futsal and building interest in new senior competitions has placed greater demand on the Leisuretime Centre in terms of all courts within the facility utlised at peak times.

The graph at right represents the growth in futsal team numbers registered in the venues competitions since 2011. 2011

Summer

40

2012Summer

45

2013Summer

52

2014Summer

76 78

2015Summer

LEISURETIME CENTRE262-282 ANAKIE ROADBELL POST HILL VIC 3215

T: 03 5272 4990E: leisuretime@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/leisuretime

It’s where

are scored.POINTS