Golden Plains Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local sporting clubs, recreation organisations and community groups to take part in the Active Golden Plains Sport & Rec Fest (the Rec Fest).
An initiative of the Active Golden Plains program, the Rec Fest aims to generate awareness of activities available in Golden Plains and empower residents to explore a variety of physical and recreational activities offered by local clubs, groups and providers.
The Rec Fest is an opportunity for local clubs and groups to host a demonstration, interactive activity, ‘come and try’ session, display or other activity for residents of all ages, genders and abilities across the Shire.
The Rec Fest will be held across two different locations on:
- Saturday 21 February 2026 from 10am to 1pm at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve, Smythesdale
- Saturday 14 March 2026 from 10am to 1pm at the Recreation Precinct Soccer Pavilion, Bannockburn
Sporting clubs and groups can participate in one or both days.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey encouraged local groups to submit their EOI to participate in the event.
We’re seeking EOIs from groups who want to be part of this fantastic community program that is part of our highly successful Active Golden Plains initiative, Cr Sharkey said.
From football, golf, bowls, and tennis, to dance, scouts, martial arts, gyms, walking groups, and more – there’s plenty of ways to showcase the wide range of sport, recreation and community activity options available across the Shire. This is the perfect opportunity for local organisations to showcase and recruit new participants and volunteers.
EOIs are invited from Wednesday 17 September until 5pm, Friday 31 October 2025, and can be submitted at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations. Hard copies will also be available at Council’s Customer Hubs, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Following the EOI period, Council will evaluate submissions and successful clubs and groups will be notified.
For further information, contact Council’s Recreation and Community Infrastructure team at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.