Where is sport played in Scarborough?

At Abbett Park, local ovals and courts, the Scarborough Sportsmen's Club and on the beach.

Can I learn to surf at Scarborough?

Yes. Surf schools operate in the area and beginner boards can be hired.

Is Scarborough good for kitesurfing?

Yes. Summer afternoon sea breezes make it one of Perth's top kitesurfing spots.

Are there junior sports in Scarborough?

Yes, including junior football, cricket, basketball, T-ball and nippers at the surf club.

How do I join a Scarborough sports club?

Contact the club directly; contacts are listed on this page, but check the club's current website.

Sport and Recreation Scarborough Perth | Clubs, Surf Sports & Kitesurfing

Q: What sports clubs are in Scarborough, Perth?

Surf life saving, football, cricket, soccer, tennis, basketball, lawn bowls, softball, T-ball, netball, hockey and longboard riders.

Sport at a glance

Beach sports: surf life saving, surfing, bodyboarding, longboarding, kitesurfing and windsurfing, beach volleyball.
Club sports: Australian Rules football, cricket, soccer, tennis, basketball, lawn bowls, softball, T-ball, netball and hockey.
Indoor: gymnastics, trampolining and boxing through the PCYC, plus yoga.
Hub: Abbett Park and the Scarborough Sportsmen's Club.

Rescue boat race at Scarborough Beach — The Scarboro SLSC won many events at the 2001 Australian RIB Championships at Scarborough.

Beach and ocean sports

Scarborough's surf makes it a natural home for ocean sports. The Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club competes in surf boats, boards, skis, beach sprints and inflatable rescue boat (IRB/RIB) racing, and has hosted national championships. Surfing, bodyboarding and longboarding are popular year-round, and the afternoon sea breeze turns Scarborough and Brighton Beach into kitesurfing and windsurfing hotspots.

Club sports

Scarborough Football Club — Australian Rules football is played at local ovals in winter.

Local clubs cover Australian Rules football (including junior football), cricket, soccer, tennis, basketball, lawn bowls, softball, T-ball, netball and hockey. Abbett Park and the Scarborough Sportsmen's Club are hubs for weekend sport. The table below lists contacts compiled over the years — please check with each club for current details.

Indoor and fitness

The Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) has offered gymnastics, trampolining and boxing, and yoga classes are held near Brighton Road. See also muscle beach fitness.