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Wollongong High Schools Launch Winter Community Leagues Starting This Month
Registrations for team sports at local school venues open this month with priority access for returning players.
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Teams can now secure spots in winter sports leagues scheduled at Wollongong high schools including Keira High School and Illawarra Sports High School.
Urban Rec Wollongong has opened priority registration for current participants from 1 June through 8 June, followed by public access starting 9 June for remaining capacity. This timing aligns with the launch of new winter programs that include a 25 percent discount, giving local groups an early window to lock in mid-week sessions before spots fill.
Venues and schedules tied to school facilities
Leagues listed on the Urban Rec Wollongong registration page use sites such as Keira High School in North Wollongong for floor hockey and Illawarra Sports High School in Berkeley for glow-in-the-dark dodgeball. Additional options appear at UOW locations and other regional grounds, but the high-school venues anchor several programs running six to ten weeks from early July into August.
Fees shown on the same page range from A$349 per team for the six-week dodgeball league to A$1,099 per team for ten-week basketball and multisport offerings. All registrations operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with full status already noted for some sessions.
Next steps for local teams and individuals
Captains of existing teams received direct links during the priority week, while new groups are advised to join waitlists on the Urban Rec Wollongong site to gain first access once public registration opens. Individuals seeking to join can register separately through the winter-league portal at wollongong.urbanrec.com.au/register/league/individual, and questions can be directed to [email protected].
With several programs beginning in the coming weeks, early sign-ups will determine which teams secure court and field time at the listed school locations.