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Royal Park Tennis Club smashing barriers for blind tennis

April 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Following a successful Term 1 program, Royal Park Tennis Club (RPTC) is set to kick off its coaching and social tennis sessions for blind and low-vision players from April 15 to May 6, providing a unique opportunity for blind and low vision players in the inner city to participate in the sport.

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Revamp of Brens Pavilion kicks goals for community

September 27th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A much-anticipated revamp of Brens Pavilion at Royal Park has officially been completed, providing much-needed boost for local sports clubs.

Wildwater canoer rides a wave to new heights

September 27th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

There was just a hair’s breadth of clinching medal glory at the prestigious Wildwater World Championships, but Carlton local Robert Janiszewski has done his community – and country – proud.

Royal Park Golf Club celebrates 120 years

May 3rd, 2023 - Helena Morgan

On Sunday, March 19 more than 90 players reined in the impressive 120th anniversary of the Royal Park Golf Club (RPGC) in Parkville with festive activities, heartfelt speeches and of course, numerous rounds of golf.

New-look Western Pavilion unveiled

June 29th, 2022 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne celebrated the completion of its $2.6 million redevelopment of Western Pavilion at Royal Park in June.

Y Streetball now open at Carlton Baths

May 4th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Y Streetball was founded at the North Melbourne Community Centre in March 2017 by YMCA volunteers Dave and Pete to support adults experiencing homelessness or disadvantage and has since grown into a vibrant community program that welcomes everyone.

Victorian schoolkids encouraged to get back on the netball courts

May 4th, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Netball Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s Positive Start in 2022 initiative to re-engage primary and secondary students and boost their physical and emotional health and wellbeing after the pandemic.

Championing equality at Royal Park Tennis Club

March 3rd, 2022 - Carol Saffer

Community sporting clubs throughout the state once more have the opportunity to encourage and create activity opportunities for women and girls with support from the Victorian Government.