Sport

School has big plans for aquathlon team after event

John Wollaston Anglican Community School has recently participated in the City of Armadale Aquathlon, achieving fantastic results. On Sunday March 15, at Bob Blackburn Reserve...

Records tumble in standout season for Maddington Little Athletics

The Maddington Little Athletics Club has celebrated an outstanding season, with 36 records broken by its young athletes. Among them is under-7 competitor Montana Hitchmough,...

Free program kicks goals

Athletes’ proud moment

Budding WA champions

Leaping for success

Local athletes break records

Armadale battle hard in demanding round

Club’s relocation push

For local under 15 star Simar, cricket is in her blood

Harrisdale Senior High School student Simar Waraich is taking centre stage in Bunbury for the 2026 under-15 cricket state championships, hosted by School Sport...

Peppars Softball Club – 50 years strong retro round

The 2025-26 season marks a significant milestone for Peppars Softball Club as the club celebrates its 50th year. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Peppars commemorated...

Leeming student selected to represent WA in national school cricket championships

A Leeming Senior High School student will represent Western Australia on the national stage after being selected in the School Sport WA Under-15 Girls...

Athletes’ proud moment

After more than 10 years with Maddington Athletics Club, four long-serving Under 18 athletes have reached the end of their regular junior competition, closing...

Armadale cricket juniors pause for a great cause

Junior cricketers at Armadale Cricket Club (ACC) swapped their usual weekend focus on runs and wickets for conversations about wellbeing as the club hosted...

Budding WA champions

Years of early mornings and training on the court have paid off for four St Norbert College students who will represent Western Australia at...

Lynwood SHS futsal players reach national grand finals

Four students from Lynwood Senior High School have returned from national competition after representing Western Australia at the 2026 National Futsal Championships in Queensland. Adam...

Two greyhounds killed

A greyhound race meeting at Cannington TABtouch Park was abandoned after Race 7 on 28 January following multiple serious injuries, including the deaths of...

Local college the only one in WA to receive sporting program...

St Nobert College in Queens Park has been named one of the four recipients of the 2025 Felton Grant, a national program supporting schools...

Leaping for success

What began as a backup sport has evolved into a pathway to the national and international stage for Armadale born and raised Hayden Price. Nearly...

Local athletes break records

Two long-standing records at South Thornlie Little Athletics Club were broken on the same evening during the Gosnells Invitational multi-events, as young athletes competed...

Armadale battle hard in demanding round

Armadale Cricket Club delivered a full weekend of competitive cricket, with strong performances spread across both the two-day and one-day competitions. The round featured...

Club’s relocation push

Byford BMX Club president Dan Lander spoke at the Serpentine Jarrahdale council meeting on December 8, highlighting the club’s ongoing efforts to secure a...

Brothers blitz squash championship

Two Canning brothers have returned from the Australian Junior Squash Championship in Victoria with strong results and a growing list of achievements. Andreas Christou, 16,...

Germans mix it with locals

An international cricket tour began in Willetton on Friday when the Heligoland Pilgrims Cricket Club played its first Australian match against the Willetton Crows...

Local star’s big selection

For Year 8 Australian Christian College (ACC) Darling Downs student Ethan Mwaita, a trip to the United Kingdom last year has already reshaped his...

An amazing comeback

After nearly a decade away from the sport he fell in love with, Mundijong-based wrestler Mitchell Skeaf was back on the competitive scene and...

Good effort by Armadale against a tough opposition

4th Grade Armadale 101 | Kardinya Lakes 56 Sinju Karim (23) and Christopher Quayle (24) provided crucial runs as the side battled to 101 on a...

Native logging shutdown won’t stop log chop event

Central Districts Axemen’s Association (CDAA) competitor and assistant handicapper Alek Ashcroft says log chop events will continue to be a calendar fixture, despite the...

Maverick’s our local top gun

Four-year-old Maverick Whalan’s wish came true when his parents gifted him his first motorbike for Christmas. Six years on, the now 10-year-old is competing against...

School opens facilities to other sporting groups after govt funding boost

Allowing community use of school facilities after hours is a practical step by the government, given the growing population in Perth’s south east corridor,...

A weekend of club-wide contributions for Armadale

4th Grade A dominant two-day performance secured an outright win for 4th Grade. After bowling the hosts out for 155 on day one, Armadale replied...

Pia vaults to glory

Nine-year-old Pia Grey has claimed the title of State Champion at the WA Junior Gymnastics Championships. The Caladenia Primary School Student has shown precision and...

Local all-rounder juggles international cricket and office life

For most kids in Riverton, childhood afternoons mean messing around in the park or riding bikes around the block. However, for a young Aqeel...

Armadale’s ODG topple ladder-leaders Phoenix as strong performances flow across the...

ODG Phoenix 8/126 (35 ov) | Armadale 6/127 (30.4 ov) Armadale’s ODG side delivered a standout performance to hand table-toppers Phoenix their first loss of...

Armadale stay solid against a tough opposition

4th Grade Canning Vale 141 (39.4 ov) | Armadale 112 (35.4 ov) A tough outing for the 4th grade boys, falling 29 runs short in...

Samuel’s big moment

Southern River students took on their highest division yet at SchoolSport WA (SSWA) and Field Carnival at the WA Athletics Stadium. It was a big...

Twin tons light up a big weekend for Armadale

4th Grade At Gwynne Park, Armadale’s 4th Grade side stormed to a seven-wicket win over Jandakot Park, chasing 138 in just 21 overs thanks to...

Hollywood martial arts legend visits local dojo

Cannington martial artists were left inspired after hosting Hollywood actor and world kickboxing champion Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez at Cobra Martial Arts &...

Peppars looking good at the start of the season

The Peppars Softball Club took the diamond for the start of the 2025-26 season facing off against the Hammers. The team were a little nervous...

Willetton shines hosting national basketball showdown

Willetton was at the centre of Australian junior basketball last week, with 48 teams from around the country competing in the under-14 Club Championships...

Family-run local club producing future champions

In the 63 years he’s been running and 55 years coaching, Run and Become Squad coach Keith Redpath says nine-year-old Byford youngster Cooper Palermo...

Armadale cup a huge hit

Learning to win but also learning to lose is what sets the annual junior cup apart from other tournaments, says Armadale Soccer Club junior...

Young Lions shine at Thornlie JFC

Thornlie Junior Football Club has plenty to celebrate after three of its young players stood tall at this year’s awards, proving that the future...

Willetton Reserve set for $1.2m lighting upgrade bid

The City of Canning has moved to secure funding for a $1.23 million sports lighting upgrade at Willetton Reserve. According to the Unconfirmed Minutes of...

New Wisteria Park officially opens

A once unused patch of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a new play and recreation space for the local community. The new Wisteria...

Move over Ronaldo, here comes Rutendo

Pulling on the WA jersey at the School Sport Australia Football Championships for Southern River student Rutendo Kuzamba was a dream come true. Walking away...

A decade on, local club is bursting at the seams with...

As Armadale Gymnastics Club (AGC) celebrates is 10-year anniversary, head coach Alicia Spronck said the core value of the club has remained the same...

Local club proudly turns 40

The Forrestdale Junior Football Club (JFC) celebrated four decades of club history on the weekend where they hosted home games and invited previous members...

Gosnells Little Athletics team bring home state medals

Athletes from Gosnells and Districts Little Athletics Centre had a strong showing at the WA State Road Walking Championships on July 19, picking up...

Kelmscott Bulldogs in big push for finals berths

With the finals approaching, the Kelmscott Bulldogs are working hard on their last legs with final opportunities to make it into the finals. Men’s Brett...

Singapore success for Gosnells athletes

Three young athletes from Gosnells and Districts Little Athletics Centre represented Western Australia at the Junior International Athletics Competition held in Singapore early last...

Bulldogs teams find it slippery going in the wet

The wet August weather didn’t stop the Kelmscott Bulldogs teams from showing up and giving their opposition some tough competition as the football season...

Falcons soar in second season

The sound of sneakers squeaking across hardwood courts and the roar of cheers from passionate supporters has become a welcome tradition on Saturdays in...

Local schools partner for sport

To make community sport more accessible and inclusive, the WA State Government has invested $10 million into public schools and sporting clubs across WA. The...

New Morgan Park sporting hub now one step closer

By Augustina Onyegbula A hub for community sporting events will soon be upgraded after the next stage of redevelopments were approved for Morgan Park. To kick-start...

NAIDOC round a hit with players

Naidoc Round at Armadale Junior Football Club kicked off on late last month under the lights at Gwynne Park with the youth teams giving...

Hannah packs a punch

Before the medals and the international flights, there was a four-year-old girl in Karate gi trying to emulate her big sister. Hannah Sullivan grew up,...

Flemming celebrates 50-game milestone as All Abilities team go up to...

As the fixtured football season is rapidly coming to a close for this year, the Kelmscott Bulldogs have fought for a spot in the...

Club promotes fun and fitness for young players

The upcoming annual fundraiser for the Armadale Soccer Club will take place in August, with both junior boys and girls players being celebrated. Teams from...

Kelmscott shows strength in Indigenous round

The Kelmscott Bulldogs Football Club hosted the Indigenous round on Saturday on home ground following NAIDOC week. John Dunn Memorial Park celebrated Indigenous culture with...

Byford Boys are on a winner

The Byford basketball under 12 team – who play domestically under 14 due to their excelled skills – played in the Winter Classic against...

Club celebrates 40 proud years

For 40 years, the Forrestdale Junior Football Club (JFC) has been on a mission to encourage local youth community members to participate in an...

Girls give it their all

The athletic teens at the Serpentine Jarrahdale Netball Club (SJNC) competed at the South West and Peel Regional Championships last month. Held in Busselton on...

Local kids from Chinese background get a kick out of AFL

An AFL school holiday program in Maddington is giving local families and children from multicultural backgrounds a chance to try something new; all while...

Bulldogs pull out all stops in lead up to finals

With football season soon coming to a close, our beloved Bulldogs are making every game count in the lead up to the grand final. All...

Willetton juniors to represent WA

Ten young Willetton basketballers are preparing to take on the nation, proudly representing Western Australia at this month’s School Sport Australia Interstate Basketball Championships...

Forrestdale league team still top of the ladder

NAIDOC Week was celebrated by the Forrestdale Football Club on Saturday during the club’s Indigenous round. The life of former club member Troy Jones was...

All Abilities stars shine bright during club’s first ball

The first ever Abilities Ball was successfully held by the Kelmscott Bulldogs Football Club on Saturday evening, following the round 10 All Abilities game...

Family donates first ever premiership jersey

The Mundijong Centrals Football Club was donated the 1959 premiership blazer of one of their previous captains during their round 11 home game. On June...

Young athletes encouraged to apply for Local Sporting Champions Grant this...

Young athletes, coaches, and officials are being encouraged to apply for financial support through the Local Sporting Champions program, now open for applications until...

Life’s a ball for All Abilities team

For a night out full of dancing, suits, long dresses and karaoke for an inaugural celebration of inclusion, look no further than the Abilities...

Women’s team down by just one point

With the pressure heating up for players to make the grand finals, some of the Bulldog teams sank, while others succeeded. Women’s C1 Round 11...

“You have touched our hearts” All Abilities team thanks locals after...

An uplifting turn of events has transpired for the Kelmscott Bulldogs All Abilities football players after the team’s original jumpers were returned after they...

Hayden’s full-court dedication earns him a state jersey

When Hayden Saw found out he had made the WA state volleyball team, it felt like everything he had worked for was falling into...

Bulldogs looking good half way into season

The Kelmscott Bulldogs Football Club showed up and gave it their all last weekend in a bout of home games, as more than half...

Sports hub is go for launch

Athletes in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will soon receive new sporting grounds as construction has officially begun at Keirnan Park. Last Thursday, local sporting...

Bodhi rides the wave of volleyball success

A local volleyball player has swapped the community courts for the international Asian Championships where he will compete at a national level representing Australia. From...

“Raw emotions” – community rallies behind local club after All Abilities...

The Kelmscott Bulldogs All Abilities League played Saturday’s game with borrowed jumpers after the team’s uniforms went missing from a volunteer’s Armadale home. On June...

Bulldogs take up the challenge on home ground

Kelmscott Bulldogs walked away with wins at most of their games over the weekend as they played out round nine on home turf at...

Sam Kerr Football Centre set for completion early next year

Construction has officially begun on Stage 2 of the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park, with the State Government turning the first sod...

Kai has his sight set on gold

A Harrisdale teen has been selected to represent the state in an interstate volleyball competition through School Sports Western Australian (SSWA). Kaito “Kai” Onoshita, 14,...

Family’s fifty years of pride

It started with a few outdoor courts, some second-hand hoops, and a group of passionate locals who wanted to build something for their kids. Fifty...

Players ready for big season

With the 2025 University Basketball League season fast approaching, Curtin’s players and coaches are locking in. After a strong 2024 run, the team is back...

Anti-bullying program hopes to enter schools

A Kelmscott gym has taken the saying “wrestling with emotions” to a whole new meaning with programs designed to help mental health. Earlier this month,...

Bulldogs bolster confidence ahead of weekend home games

The Kelmscott Bulldogs succeeded in most of their Saturday games this week following the mid-season bye, setting them up for success as the 2025...

Maddington little athletes shine in standout season

The 2024–2025 season was one to remember for Maddington Little Athletics Club, with young athletes smashing records, winning medals, and proudly representing their community...

Referee kept busy issuing cards during matches

The men’s National Premier League (NPL) teams from Armadale Soccer Club battled on home ground on Alfred Skeet Reserve against Stirling Macedonia on Saturday. ...

Louise marks 400 games

Louise Knitter first began playing footy in a boys’ team in Koonga Valley after her family’s move to WA from Geelong. Two years later in...

Dogs in grand final rematch

It will be a top of the ladder clash this Saturday as the undefeated League Men’s power house teams Kelmscott Bulldogs and Kenwick Royals...

Local team’s big league dream

For the Southern Hills Warriors Junior League team, every training session, every early morning game, and every swing of the bat has led to...

Local girl fastest in the land

The next generation of Australian sprinters have been carving tracks for themselves this year, with runners like 17-year-old Gout Gout already earning legendary status. And...

Five of a kind for the doggies

The Bulldogs hosted five winning games on Saturday as two players – Angus Yarran and Liam Hansen – celebrated club milestones in the League...

SJ netballers welcome new-look courts

Netballers were thrilled to start their 2025 season in Mundijong with a schmick new playing surface, after years of artfully dodging ever-widening cracks. The Shire...

Mum of six takes aim

When Amanda Brown steps onto the shooting range, she carries more than just a shotgun; she carries decades of passion, the legacy of her...

Local team proves their ability

The Willetton Football Club’s Integrated All Abilities team has become an example of inclusion, perseverance, and community spirit. Since its early beginnings, when it was...

StreetSport shoots for success

Young people across Canning have another chance to stay active and connected this term, with the popular StreetSport program returning bigger and better than...

Byford claim the pennant in thrilling victory

Byford Bowling Club’s Tuesday Third Division Pennant team has returned to a heroes’ welcome after a dream season. On March 18, Byford faced off against...

Milestone for McHenry, Colts maul Mt Lawley, and League in fine...

Women Saturday saw a milestone achievement as one of Kelmscott’s inaugural women’s team players, Ashley McHenry, played her long-awaited 50th game in front of a...

Mixed start for Willetton Tigers as 2025 NBL1 season begins

The Willetton Tigers kicked off their 2025 NBL1 season last Friday in Mandurah with a bit of a mixed start — a strong win...

Bulldogs off to a great start for new footy season

Round 1 saw great starting wins from both the Kelmscott Bulldogs Women’s and Men’s League teams, and strong foundations for the Reserves and new...

Tigers ready for season

Willetton Tigers officially launched their 2025 NBL1 season last week, marking another exciting chapter for the club. Mayor of Canning Patrick Hall joined players, coaches,...

Canning Cougars wrap up season in style

Last week Saturday, Canning Cougars Tee-Ball Club wrapped up another successful season at Centenary Park. With trophies in hand and plenty of fun on...

Local club that’s breeding state champions

Local athletes have dominated at this year’s Masters State Championships. Over the past fortnight, athletes from the Run and Become Athletic Club, who train at...

Bentley Cricket Club wraps up season with milestones and mateship

The Bentley Cricket Club celebrated the close of another season on Friday, April 28 with its Ralph Dungey Award Night at the City of...

PM backs big sports complex

In a bid to be re-elected in a soon to be announced federal election and secure the much-needed WA seat of Tangney in that...

Long-held Keirnan Park dream to take shape from next month

It’s game on for Keirnan Park after years of waiting and an eye-watering cost blowout. For those who have skin in the game, the feeling...

Clear victor from inaugural Pre-Season Cup is community football

Forrestdale has emerged victorious from the inaugural Pre-Season Cup. A crowd of around 500 people lined the oval at Creyk Park and kept the canteen...

Trevor’s right on track to be a superstar

A rising local track star has had the race of his life at the weekend, bringing home the bling from the Western Australia State...

Local footy club rivalries gee up at inaugural Pre-Season Cup

A reminder that a huge showcase of local football and old community club rivalries will take place this Sunday from 11am at Creyk Park...