Sporting Clubs at Ballina RSL
Things to do in Ballina
Keep fit, healthy and active with our sports clubs!
There are numerous things to do in Ballina and Ballina RSL offers a huge variety of sporting opportunities for all club members. For further information on any of these, please contact the appropriate representative.
Sports Council Contacts
Chairman: Darren Murnane
E: Darren.Murnane@ballinarsl.com.au
Secretary Treasurer: Graham Brown
T: 02 6686 6370
FISHING CLUB
President: Mark Newsham
T: 0408 647 245
Secretary: Col Dorey
T: 0427 788 264
The Fishing Club hold their monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club. Fishing times are announced at each of these meetings, however generally Estuary Fishing is from 2pm Saturday – 12 noon Sunday on the weekend before the meeting (BBQ lunch afterwards), and Deep Sea Fishing is held the Sunday after the meeting from daylight start till 1pm. Cost to join is only $20 for Ballina RSL Club Ltd members. Anyone is welcome to join including juniors (14 years+). An annual competition is held in the categories of Juniors, Ladies and Opens.
GOLF CLUB
President: Adrian Leiper
T: 0412 224 028
E: adrianleiper@y7mail.com
Secretary: Graeme Phillips
T: 0421 165 582
E: phillipsg3@bigpond.com
The Golf Club meet every Sunday. Hit off time is from 6-7am. Most games are played at the Ballina course, with a few games held on away courses throughout the year. Membership is only $5 for Ballina RSL Club Ltd members. Women and juniors are welcome.
President: Martin Whitehead
T: 0414 371 125
E: cartmel@lis.net.au
Secretary: Peter Fitness
T: 0412 996 481
E: pjfitness@hotmail.com
The Marine Modellers club meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month from 9am to midday, at Kingsford-Smith Lake. Visitors are most welcome, look for the big green container with the club logo and mural on its sides, If you are interested in joining us, or simply want to talk model boats, just speak to any club member for further information.
President: Alyssa Paton
T: 0438 271 169
Secretary: Richard Glavocih
T: 0488 290 958
E: ballinarslsnooker@gmail.com
W: www.brslsnooker.weebly.com
The Snooker Club hold competitions at the Ballina RSL Club. All competitions – names in by 4.30pm by direct registration on Challonge or phone/text to the organiser. Matches commence 5.30pm sharp.
Monday nights A&B Grade Tournament Snooker, Tuesday nights Social Handicap Snooker, Main & Repechage draws, Wednesday Nights Round Robin Snooker and Thursday nights Social Handicap Snooker, Main & Repechage draws. Casual games are open to new players wanting to join in. The Snooker Club has an annual program of different competitions, such as Snooker Doubles, Billiard Championships, Handicaps Snooker and Handicaps Doubles. As part of the Far North Coast Snooker Association, they also participate in 7-8 major championships throughout the year. 1 year membership of the Snooker Club is only $5 for Ballina RSL Club Ltd members.
WINTER: TITANICS
President Greg Davidson
T: 0412757653
E: glenys3@bigpond.com
Secretary: Dave Paulson
E: jodave@gmail.com
The Winter Swimming Club meets every Sunday from 9am at Shaws Bay over the cooler months (Easter – October). They often play a social game of volleyball before the swims. Their affiliation with larger swimming organisations allows the Club to regularly compete in National Title competitions. Membership for the Winter season is only $5 for Ballina RSL Club Ltd members.
SUMMER: BARRACUDAS
President Jacqueline Beresford
T: 0412887707
E: jacbero@gmail.com
Secretary : June Beresford
T: 0419492139
E: junebero@iinet.net.au
The Summer Swimming Club meets every Sunday at 7:45am at the Olympic Pool in Ballina over the warmer months (October to Easter). The competition is run on a handicap basis, which means you don’t have to be a super-fast swimmer. It’s all about participating and having fun. Membership for the summer season is just $5.00 per year, payable with your Ballina RSL Club membership, plus a $15.00 annual fee payable at the pool to join the club.