Ryde City Council Community Directory, Prepared March 2021

Arts, Recreation & Leisure

Arts and Craft...... 1 Community Bands & Choirs ...... 2 Dance Lessons ...... 3 Drama & Theatre ...... 5 Galleries & Museums ...... 6 Sporting Clubs and Groups ...... 8 Tennis Courts ...... 15 Social Clubs and Groups ...... 16 Arts and Craft

Children's Art Classes 0423 257 603 33 Wingate Ave, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] Art lessons in drawing and design, painting, figures, colour and landscapes, crafts and sculpture. Qualified teacher. 1 hour classes. Junior and Senior classes. Years 1-12.

City of Ryde Art Society [email protected] www.cityofrydeartsociety.com.au/ Classes provided in painting with oils, watercolour, acrylics, charcoal and pencils at all levels, adult or school students, with a demonstration of the technique or use of medium. Special workshops are also held throughout the year. Annual exhibition held at Willandra House.

Clement Art School 0414 435 388 Suite 9, 225 Rowe St, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.clementart.com.au Art school for children from beginners to advanced. Classes include drawing, painting, comic, t-shirt painting and computer art.

Lin's Chinese Painting College 02 9858 4743 19 Daffodil St, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.chinesepaintingcollege.com.au Chinese painting classes for beginners, intermediate & advanced. Limit of 10 to class.

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Community Bands & Choirs

Joubert Singers Inc. 0412 230 626 Gladesville-Boronia Park Uniting Church, 93 Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park 2111 [email protected] www.joubertsingers.org.au Established adult choir. Phone to sit in on rehearsal. Perform 3-4 varied concerts a year.

Kevinwood Orchestra 02 9874 2809 Haseler Centre, 32 Hillview Rd, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.kevinwood.org Junior and senior orchestras for people who are proficient in an orchestral instrument. 4-5 concerts per year on Sun afternoons. Major involvement in Festival of St Cecilia. Available for community functions. Very active Handbell group. Associated choirs: St Kevins Choristers, St Kevins Young Choristers, St Kevins Mens Gregorian Choir.

Macquarie University Singers Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University 2109 [email protected] www.mus.org.au The singers include staff & students from the University & people from the community. Choral music performed on campus, local venues & Opera House.

Northern Suburbs Pipe Band 0409 158 237 Marist Sister’s College, 66A Woolwich Rd, Woolwich 2110 www.northernsuburbspipeband.wordpress.com The band is comprised of pipers, snare drummers, tenor drummers, a bass drummer and a drum major. The band members come from all walks of life and backgrounds but are united in their love of pipe bands and Scottish music. Band participates in the annual ANZAC Day March in Sydney, private functions, celebratory street marches such as the Greek National Day March, social functions and Highland Days like Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands.

Ryde City Concert Band 0417 439 456 2 Cutler Pde, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.rccb.org.au A local amateur band with open membership. Available for functions. Not a marching band.

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SydneySiders Express Harmony Chorus 0418 439 088 Ryde Anglican Centre, cnr Church St and Gowrie St, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.sydneysiders.org Acapella four part harmony singing. Aim of the Chorus is to encourage and enjoy the Barbershop art form, followed by the enjoyment of sharing our craft by singing to the community. Supports the Oncology Unit at Westmead Children's Hospital with a big fundraising concert.

Dance Lessons

A Little Buenos Aries 0411 458 830 Classes held at St Anthony's Church Hall, Cnr Agincourt & Balaclava Rds, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au Specialised in Argentine Tango classes, workshop. Customised Choreography for wedding or special event. Weekly and monthly social dance, Annual Tango Ball for students to enjoy Tango culture.

Alegria Dance Studio 0414 337 624 Held at North Ryde Community Church, Cutler Pde, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.alegria.com.au Classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and Spanish dancing.

Avenue D Performance Studio 0408 252 458 North Ryde Scout Hall, 225 Coxs Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.avenued.com.au Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, stretch, hip hop, boys only, before school, adults, tiny tots and showgroup. Available for all abilities from ages 3 through to adult.

Body Beat Dance Studio 0412 946 065 1087 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.latinexplosion.com.au Classes and private lessons in Wedding Dances, Ballroom, Latin, Tap, Ballet, Salsa, Street Latin, Swing, Rock & Roll, Hip Hop, Breakdance and other styles of dance. Kids classes.

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Dance Inc 02 9705 0512 Boronia Park Uniting Church Hall, 93 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.danceinc.com.au Dance Inc. provides classes for all ages in Jazz, Classical Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Tiny Tots, Contemporary, Boys Only Hip Hop, Singing, Private singing & Acrobatics. There is something for everyone. Beginners to Advanced welcome!

Dance school 0431 116 017 1043 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.vibzstudio.com.au Dance studio teaching all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, and READY SET DANCE & READY SET BALLET. Private lessons available.

Imagination Dance 0458 333 063 GladesHill Presbyterian Church, 2 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.imaginationdance.com.au Joyful, engaging and imaginative classes for children from 20 months-12 years. Ballet, jazz, mummy + me, musical theatre and performance classes available. Classes in Gladesville, Lane Cove West, Naremburn and Mosman.

Inspirations Dance Centre 0421 878 329 1017 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.inspirationsdancecentre.com.au/ Ballroom, New Vogue & Latin American dancing lessons for all ages both private and classes.

Jdance Performance Studio 02 9868 4830 78 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.jdance.com.au Adults, senior & junior dancing classes, including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, acrobatics, zumba and contemporary dance.

Jenan School of Dance 0403 921 566 Congregational Church Hall, Cnr. Ferdinand St & Alexandra St, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.jenandance.com We are a dance school that offers RAD Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Stretch and conditioning classes. Classes begin for students ages 3 and up.

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Rhapsody Studios 02 9817 2805 181a Ryde Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.rhapsodystudios.com.au Studio offering classes in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop, RAD Ballet, Contemporary, Eisteddfod teams, Little Stars (1-4 years), combo classes (4-7 years), Acro, Stretch and Conditioning classes.

Stepaside Studios 0402 024 732 Cnr Victoria Rd & Chatham Rd (entry via 2 Graf Av), West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.stepaside.com.au Jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, zumba, drama, stretch and fitness classes.

The Edge Dance Centre 0412 582 189 Midway Shopping Centre, Suite F6-8, 117 North Rd, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.edgedance.com.au R.A.D. Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Singing, Acting and Irish dancing classes.

Xtreme Energy Dance 0416 889 931 Scout Hall, 72 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.xtremeenergydance.com.au Children's dance class offering a diverse range of different classes, from tap to contemporary, hip hop to ballet.Classes also operate from Denistone East Public School Hall, 47-63 Lovell Road, Denistone East/Eastwood, NSW, 2112.

Drama & Theatre

Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society Inc 02 8061 7195 Eastwood Uniting Church Hall, 16 Lakeside Rd, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.eucms.org.au Musical society. Two productions per year. Profits to charity.

Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy 0438 788 080 www.helenogrady.com.au/academies/sydney-north-shore Drama classes for children specialising in speech, movement, creative improvisation. Aim is to develop self confidence, social & communication skills. Classes held weekly at Eastwood, Epping, Willoughby, Killara, Wahroonga and St Ives.

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Hunters Hill Theatre 02 9879 7765 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.huntershilltheatre.com.au A not-for-profit community based group based in Hunters Hill that performs four productions a year in Hunters Hill Town Hall. New members are always welcome!

Ryde Youth Theatre 02 9952 8248 [email protected] www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/rydeyouththeatre Youth theatre group that meets weekly and has workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year. Workshops usually include improvisation games and have sampled other styles including puppetry, masks, children's performance, movement-based theatre, Shakespeare, clowning and slapstick. All levels of ability are welcome.

Galleries & Museums

Australian History Museum 02 9850 8870 13 Hadenfeld Road, Building Y2, Macquarie University 2109 [email protected] www.austhistmuseum.mq.edu.au Holds a vast collection numbering over 14,000 items reflecting 's history from pre-colonisation to today. Temporary and permanent exhibits showcase a sample of the significant collection, and is available for general public and group viewing.

Biological Sciences Discovery Centre 02 9850 8168 Room 110, 6 Science Rd, Macquarie University 2109 https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/museums-and-collections/Bio logical-Sciences-Discovery-Centre The collection houses a range of specimens, mostly from Australia. Skulls, skeletons, mounted animals, corals, shells, antique microscopes and trays of colourful insects are some of what is on display to visitors. A large amount of material is also stored off-display, for research and teaching. Three large aquariums also house live native Australian fish.Tours can be arranged with the curator. Also available for use as a meeting room, to be arranged with the curator.

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Hunters Hill Historical Society Inc 02 9879 9443 Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.huntershillmuseum.org.au The Society is run by local volunteers based at Hunters Hill Town Hall at a Museum. Activities include caring for the museum, publishing local history material, listening to authoritative speakers on matters of history, and visiting places of historical significance in local and nearby areas. The Society has currently over 100 registered members, but is always looking for more interested people to join.

Lachlan & Elizabeth Macquarie Room 02 9850 7111 Level 1, Macquarie University Library, Macquarie University 2109 www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library/about_us/lachlan_elizabeth_macquarie_room/ Panelled parlour room from Governor Lachlan Macquarie's house on the Isle of Mull (Scotland); associated collections.

Macquarie University Art Gallery 02 9850 7111 Building E11A, Macquarie University 2109 [email protected] www.artgallery.mq.edu.au Presents a diverse range of exhibitions to stimulate and inspire ideas, views and opinions. A range of public programs is developed in association with each exhibition.

Museum of Ancient Cultures 02 9850 9263 Building X5B, Level 3, Macquarie University 2109 [email protected] www.mac.mq.edu.au Objects from the ancient Mediterranean world. Largest collection of papyri in Australia; decorated mummy covers, mummy coffins, a wrapped mummy, coins. Visiting school groups a speciality for education programs.

NSW Schoolhouse Museum of Public Education Inc 02 9805 1186 North Ryde Public School, 154 Coxs Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.schoolhousemuseum.org.au The Museum is the original school building of North Ryde Public School built in 1877. Contains authentic furniture and displays of objects relating to school education. Education program for schools. Furniture for hire. Available for tours.

Ryde District Historical Society Inc 02 9807 7137 Willandra, 770 Victoria Rd, Ryde NSW 2112 [email protected] https://www.rydehistory.org.au/ Collects information & artefacts relating to the history of Ryde

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Sporting Clubs and Groups

All Saints Hunters Hill Soccer Club 0425 223 464 [email protected] https://ashhfc.teamapp.com/ Soccer teams for men, women, mixed groups, boys and girls. Age Divisions from Under 6 to Over 45. Social football club based in Hunters Hill for nearly 70 years.

Bike North Inc. (Ryde Area) 02 8188 2084 [email protected] www.bikenorth.org.au Bike North is one of the largest Bicycle User Groups in NSW, with membership approaching 500 cyclists. We are affiliated with Bicycle NSW and normally operate between 30 and 50 recreational rides per month. In addition, Bike North is heavily involved in working with local government and infrastructure developers, to assist in developing safe cycling for all cyclists. Bike North also provides bike riding and bike maintenance courses such as: Essential Cycling Skills, Safe Commuting and Road Cycling, Essential Maintenance, and Intermediate Maintenance.

Concord & Ryde Sailing Club Inc 02 9809 7198 (Sat only) Kissing Point Park, Waterview St, Putney 2112 [email protected] www.concordrydesailing.org.au Sailing club with training program for all ages. Classes sailed - catarmarans up to 4m, Herons, Spirals, Tasars, NS14s, Firebugs, Optimist Dinghies, Sabots. Visitors welcome.

Denistone Sports Club Ltd 02 9874 3650 59 Chatham Rd, Denistone 2114 [email protected] www.carlosportsclub.com.au/about-denistone/ Men's and women's bowling club. Conference and function facilities, auditorium seats 180; meeting room. Bistro Tues-Sun for dinner, Tues-Sun for lunch.

Eastwood Rugby 0420 967 077 Bldg 2, 146 Vimiera Rd, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.eastwoodrugby.com.au Rugby union club that plays competitively. Available programmes also include junior clubs, representative junior rugby, as well as specific over 35s games with modified rules.

Eastwood St Andrews Association Football Club [email protected] www.eastwoodstandrews.org/ Soccer for Under 6 to Over 45, including women's soccer and netball.

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Gladesville Bowling & Sports Club Ltd 02 9817 4601 181a Ryde Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.gladesvillesporties.com.au A licensed lawn bowls and sports club. Inner sports clubs: Men's and Ladies Lawn Bowls, barefoot bowls and free coaching on request. Snooker, Golf. Darts. Restaurant / Coffee Shop 7 days lunch & dinner.

Gladesville Ravens Sports Club Peel Park, Morrison Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.gladesvilleravens.com.au/ Organises Netball, Men's and Women's soccer, including Premier League and Women's National Premier League competitions in the Gladesville area.

Gladesville Sharks Football Club 0414 737 574 [email protected] https://www.sharksfc.org.au Gladesville Sharks FC is a family friendly club providing a safe and supportive environment for children and adults to play football in the local community. We promote fair play and sportsmanship. We encourage everyone to participate regardless of age, ability or experience and we play for fun.The Sharks Home Ground is Morrison Bay Park.

Holy Cross College Soccer Club 0411 554 566 [email protected] www.holycrosssoccer.com Soccer for men and children from under 6 years of age.

Holy Cross Crusaders Cricket Club Holy Cross College, Victoria Rd, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.holycrosscrusaders.com.au Based in Ryde, Holy Cross Crusaders is a Cricket Club with teams competing in the Inner West Harbour and Northern Districts Junior Cricket Competitions. Teams range from under 13 years old to 15 - 16 year old teams, with games played on Saturdays.

Hunters Hill Sailing Club Inc Hunters Hill Sailing Club, Merrington Place, Woolwich 2110 [email protected] www.huntershillsailingclub.org.au Sailing and training club. Races for Optimists, Flying Elevens, Mirror Dinghies, Lasers, Sailboards, NS14's and 29ers. Boat storage available for members. Training programmes available for all sailors, including learn to sail for children, tweens, teens and adults in Club owned training dinghies.

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Hunters Hill Tennis Club Ltd cnr Woolwich Rd and Jeanneret Av, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.huntershilltennisclub.com.au A variety of Membership categories are available at this beautifully located lawn tennis club in Hunters Hill. Five courts are available for members with a variety of social and competition windows of play. Competition teams are entered in both the Thursday and Saturday Sydney Badge competition which is played across metropolitan Sydney. Members can also play in club championships and a number of other trophy events. Coaching is available for both members and non-members. Please contact us for further information.

Inner West Harbour Junior Cricket Association 0404 877 667 [email protected] www.iwhjca.nsw.cricket.com.au/

Macquarie Dragons Football Club 0401 005 259 [email protected] www.macquariedragons.com.au Soccer (Football) for Under 6 to all ages. Male & Female.

Macquarie Saints Baseball Club 0411 624 207 [email protected] www.saints.asn.au Offers baseball teams for children and adults, men and women, non-competitive up to high performance regular competition games. Junior baseball teams (5 to 18) play in the summer Ryde Hornsby Baseball League. Senior baseball teams play in the summer and winter Pacific Coast Baseball League. Junior Blues umpiring program also available to train and develop junior umpires.

Macquarie University Australian Football Club (Warriors) University Oval, Cnr Culloden & Talavera Rds, Macquarie Park 2113 [email protected] https://www.muafc.club Australian football club participating in the Sydney Australian Football League (SAFL) competition. Australian football club that competes in the AFL Sydney competition. They are a volunteer-run community sporting club that fields two women's teams and two men's teams. Playing season is from April to September; preseason program is November to April.

Macquarie University Soccer Club [email protected] www.facebook.com/macunisoccer The Macquarie University Soccer Club (MUSC) is a university sports club which hosts both men's and women's teams in the Gladesville Hornsby Football Association during the winter season (April to August).

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Melrose Park Football Club 0421 913 212 100 Adelaide St, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] https://www.melroseparkfc.com.au/ We play competition football in the Gladesville Hornsby Football Association and welcome players of all ages and skill levels. Our training focuses on teamwork and developing creative players in every position. The clubs Social and Community Development Plan ensures social inclusion is integrated into all club activities.

Next Generation Ryde 02 9334 0000 504A Victoria Rd, Ryde 2112 [email protected] https://www.nextgenclubs.com.au/home/ryde.aspx Members are welcome to use the gymnasium and personal training, with plenty of group exercise classes available. The indoor and outdoor 25m heated pools are always available for lap swimming and recreational use, with spa and steam room. Grass and timber courts used to play tennis and squash. Coaching classes available in all sports for adults and children.

North Ryde RSL Baseball Club North Ryde RSL, 27-41 Magdala Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.nrrslbaseball.com.au Baseball club. Major league and under 18.

North Ryde Soccer Club [email protected] www.northrydesoccer.com.au/ Soccer for men, women and children from under 6 years of age.

North West Sydney Football Ltd 02 9887 2116 Christie Park, 12a Christie Rd, Macquarie Park 2113 [email protected] www.nwsf.com.au Contact for all information about soccer clubs in the area - male and female.

Northern District Cricket Association Inc 0426 267 080 [email protected] www.ndca.nsw.cricket.com.au/ Cricket competitions on Saturday mornings for Juniors to under 16's & seniors in the afternoon.

Pacific Coast Baseball League Inc 0412 131 347 [email protected] www.pcbaseballleague.org Baseball competition for senior players in inner east, northern & western Sydney.

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Parramatta River Sailing Club (PRSC) 02 9816 3916 (race days only) Looking Glass Point, Wharf Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.prsc.org.au There are two Divisions, one for small yachts and one for larger yachts. Membership is open to boat owners, crew, and non sailors alike, and offers a relaxed social atmosphere in three categories: single, family and social/junior. Sailing experience is not necessary as there are people in the club willing to help introduce new members to sailing.They also run a non-spinnaker twilight series during daylight saving period of the year each Wednesday evening.

Putney Rangers Football Club 0407 458 816 [email protected] www.putneyrangers.com.au Soccer Teams for all ages. Boys-Girls-Women-Men, Little Rangers from 3 to 5 years of age and Walking Football for Seniors.

Putney Tennyson Bowling & Community Club 02 9807 4964 68 Frances Rd, Putney 2112 [email protected] www.putneybowlingclub.com.au Family friendly venue offering fantastic bar service and delicious dining with the crew from Marco Paolo. Barefoot, twilight, competitive and social bowls available. Large balcony overlooking bowling greens and the river, Function room available for hire. Wheelchair access and onsite parking.

Ryde Athletics Centre Dunbar Park, Sobraon Rd, Marsfield 2122 www.ryde-athletics.org.au Provides Saturday morning competition from September to the end of March for juniors and older athletes. Senior Club members range from 11 years up and can compete at Athletics NSW events all over Sydney throughout the athletics season. Mid-week coaching program available to all registered athletes in the Under 6 to Under 17 age groups.

Ryde Aussi Masters Swimming (RAMS) Club Meets at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, Karen Moras Drive, Ryde 2112 mailto:[email protected] www.rydeaussimasters.org.au We are an adult swimming club, run voluntarily by its members, open to anyone over 18 years old.

Ryde Balmain Tennis 02 9809 0882 Meadowbank Park Tennis Courts, Off Constitution Rd (entrance opp Federal St), Meadowbank 2114 [email protected] www.tennis.com.au/rydebalmain Administers tennis courts at Meadowbank Park, Ryde Tennis Centre and Birchgrove Park (Balmain).

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Ryde Hawks Baseball Club 109 Kent Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.rydebaseball.com/ Baseball club. Major league and under 18.

Ryde Hawks Baseball League Inc 0403 061 254 [email protected] www.rydehornsby.baseball.com.au/ The Ryde Hornsby Baseball League conducts a baseball competition for boys and girls from 6 to 18 years of age in Cherrybrook, Hornsby Heights, Berowra, Westleigh, Pennant Hills, Ryde, Concord, Five Dock, Leichhardt, Ku-ring-Gai, Kissing Point and North Sydney. The Secretary of the Association will be able to provide the appropriate contact at club level for persons interested in participating. Membership Numbers: 1700

Ryde Hunters Hill Cricket Club 0451 102 003 [email protected] www.piratescricket.com Organises competitive cricket in Ryde and surrounding areas for juniors and seniors, all grades. Mini cricket for 4-7 years girls and boys.

Ryde Hunters Hill District Hockey Club Inc 0411 262 060 Keith Thompson Hockey Centre, 18 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.rydehockey.com.au/ Junior Hockey for up to under 17yrs boys & girls. Women's & Men's Senior hockey teams. Men's Master's Teams.

Ryde Parramatta Golf Club Ltd 02 9874 1204 1156 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.rydeparramatta.com.au Golf Course and Function Venue: Meeting Room for hire (20-200) and clubhouse Dining Tues-Sunday (lunch) & Friday (Dinner) Golf tuition and retail available, please call 9874 4031

Ryde Rugby Club 0474 498 775 Ryde Park, Cnr Blaxland Rd & Princes St, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.ryderugby.com.au Junior Rugby Union Football played in the local area for boys and girls 4-18 yrs.

Ryde Saints United FC 0438 550 400 [email protected] www.rydesaintsunitedfc.com.au Ryde Saints United Football Club (RSUFC) is one of the oldest clubs in the area..

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Ryde Sports Foundation 02 9878 4271 Management Committee meets at Ryde Ex-Services Club, Victoria Rd, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.rydesportsfoundation.org.au Raises funds for representatives to attend Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games and for sporting people and groups who live or play sport in the City of Ryde. Encourages all sports to take part in the Ryde City Games each year.

Ryde Underwater Club Inc Meets at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Ryedale Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.ruc.org.au Scuba diving club. Dives are organised most weekends in Sydney Metropolitan Area (and further afield approximately every 6 weeks). Social members welcome.

Ryde Water Polo Club Inc 0438 116 138 Based at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, Karen Moras Drive, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.rydewaterpolo.com.au Water Polo club - Sydney Metro Junior Development 10-13yrs Junior girls and boys competition teams 12-18 yrs Seniors ladies and men all ages.

Ryde-Carlile Swimming Club Inc Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, Karen Moras Drive, Ryde 2112 [email protected] https://ryde.swimming.org.au/ Ryde Carlile Swimming Club provides members the opportunity to practice racing in a friendly and supportive environment to achieve their personal best. It is a Club requirement that at least ONE parent/caregiver of swimmers under the age of 18 years (including Junior Dolphins) register as a non-swimmer member.

Special Olympics Australia - National Office 1300 225 762 (mobile phones incur charges) The Binary Centre Bldg 1 Lvl 3, 3 Richardson Pl, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.specialolympics.com.au Special Olympics Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that transforms the lives of people with intellectual disability through sports participation and competition. Special Olympics is not just one single event. It happens year-round in communities across Australia.

Sydney Bears Ice Hockey Club Level 1 Upper, Macquarie Ice Rink, Cnr of Herring & Waterloo Rds, Macquarie Park 2113 [email protected] www.sydneybears.com.au Affiliated hockey club for playing in leagues fit for all ages and skills; includes juniors, women and mixed senior levels. Hockey school also available for ages 12 and above.

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Sydney North Volleyball 1300 768 655 [email protected] www.snv.org.au Social indoor volleyball for beginners through A Grade and also representative in Sydney Volleyball League. 3 competitions per year running Feb-Dec. Games are played at North Ryde RSL, Willoughby Leisure Centre, Ryde Aquatic Centre, and Thornleigh Indoor Sports Stadium. Social volleyball training - everyone welcome.

West Ryde Rovers Sports and Social Club 02 9638 3245 Rovers Clubhouse, Meadowbank Park, Adelaide St, West Ryde 2114 https://www.wrrnc.com.au/ Netball; Junior and Senior women's and men's soccer winter season; cricket in summer.

Wheelchair Sports NSW (WSNSW) 02 9809 5260 Hodson Bldg, Royal Rehab, 241 Morrison Rd, Putney 2112 [email protected] www.wsnsw.org.au Provides sporting opportunities and access to equipment, coaching and competition to people aged 5-80 with physical disabilities and using a manual wheelchair but available for all eager sports enthusiasts.

Tennis Courts

Abuklea Road Tennis Courts 1800 483 664 Kotara Park, 87 Abuklea Rd, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.rodfaheytennis.com Eight floodlit synthetic grass courts with amenities available for hire. Coaching for junior and adult levels; ladies, mens, mixed groups and private coaching also available. School holiday clinics available for children.

Meadowbank Park Tennis Courts 02 9809 0882 Constitution Rd (entrance opposite Federal Rd), Meadowbank 2114 [email protected] www.tennis.com.au/rydebalmain/courts/meadowbank-park 8 tennis courts. Social & competition; open & junior tennis; coaching; school holiday tennis camps; BBQ area and childrens playground; meeting room for hire.

Moore Tennis - Tennis School 0401 912 803 Community Tennis Courts, Kings Park, 22 Salter Cres, Denistone East 2112 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MooreTennisSchool/ Junior program, adult clinics, little tennis for under 5s and school holiday camps. Court hire. Private lessons by arrangement.

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Ryde Tennis Centre 0407 247 780 Ryde Tennis Centre (Olympic Park - Ryde), Cnr Potts & Weaver St (Behind Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre), Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.tennis.com.au/rydebalmain 8 tennis courts. 2 large clubhouses. Social & competition; open & junior tennis; coaching; school holiday camps; BBQ area.

Tennis World 02 9888 7466 16-18 Epping Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.tennisworldonline.com.au Eleven tennis courts for hire. Ladies, children's & mixed competitions. Ladies & mixed social tennis. Private & group lessons. School holiday tennis/sports camps. Bookings required.

Vince Barclay Tennis Academy 02 9877 0679 Macquarie Uni Sport Field, Cnr Talavera & Culloden Rds, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.barclayacademy.com.au 12 court complex. Day and night tennis. Private coaching. School holiday program. Children's group coaching. Set in the university's sportsfields with a children's playground and bbq facilities. We have 5 clay courts (4 European clay and 1 American) 3 hard courts and 4 Synthetic Grass courts for hire. Scouts, Guides and Social Clubs

1st Boronia Scout Group 0410 249 602 1st Boronia Scout Hall, 21C Farnell St, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.1stboroniascouts.org.au Open to Joey scouts, Cub scouts and Scouts.As a scout you'll receive expert instruction in a wide variety of outdoor skills, together with the all important basic theory to make sure you don't get lost and can deal with life's emergencies. Your confidence will build and you'll learn how to make decisions and work as part of a team.Large hall hire available at reasonable rates, suitable for indoor and outdoor events.

1st East Ryde Scout Group 02 9888 9991 1st East Ryde Scout Group, 27A John Miller St, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.eastrydescouts.org/ Putting the needs of young people first we offer youth led structured programs to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual development of youth members (boys and girls) aged 6 to 17 years old. Fun, adventurous, challenging and inclusive!

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1st Hunters Hill Scouts 0414 765 456 Windeyer Hall, 1 Durham St, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.1sthuntershillscouts.org.au Scouts runs a varied program designed to build self-respect, confidence, leadership and teamwork through fun and adventurous activities.

1st Meadowbank Scout Group 02 8005 2770 Meadowbank Scout Hall, 10 Angas St, Meadowbank 2114 [email protected] www.meadowbankscouts.websyte.com.au A Scout Group catering for youth from 6 years to 17 years of age and adults who want to mentor and guide youth in interesting outdoor activities, indoor team games and skill not only suitable for outdoor activities but developing everyday life management skills.

1st North Ryde Scout Group 0407 079 526 North Ryde Scout Hall, 225 Coxs Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] https://www.northrydescouts.org/ Cubs and Scouts for girls and boys aged 7 to 15. Joeys Thursday 5.30-6.30pm Cubs Thursday 7pm – 8.30 pm Scouts Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm

Australian Air League. Ryde Squadron 0419 238 740 Meets at Santa Rosa Park Hall, 64 Bridge Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.airleague.com.au The Australian Air League is for boys aged 8 to 18 with a passion for aviation, fun and adventure. Instruction in aviation subjects, first aid, various crafts & drill. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Participate in developing life skills, eg communication, self esteem. Recreation activities include flying, gliding, swimming, sports carnivals and camps. The League participates in parades for special occasions including Anzac Day.

Brush Park Rover Crew 0435 345 780 1st Brush Park Scout Hall, Lawson St, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.sydneynorthscouts.com/rovers/brushpark Rovers offer activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, sailing, caving, skiing, canyoning, four-wheel driving, rock-climbing or scuba diving, as well as social activities like balls, bush dances, harbour cruises, nights out and car rallies. Ages 17-25.

Country Women's Association of NSW (CWA) - Eastwood/Epping Branch 02 9871 2702 Meets at the Baptist Church Hall, 3 First Ave, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] Community service & Social club for women of all ages.

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Country Women's Association of NSW (CWA) - Northern Districts Branch 02 9484 5289 Meets at Eastwood Women's Rest Centre, West Pde (behind Library), Eastwood 2122 Community service organisation for women. Raises money for various charities including scholarships for country children. Activities include hospital visiting, craft and cooking, fund raising for medical research, drought relief, international aid, State emergency fund.

Eastwood Girl Guides 02 8396 5200 Meet at Lambert Park, Brush Rd, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au Girl Guides empower girls and young women to grow into confident, self respecting and responsible community members. Offers a balanced broad spectrum program, encouraging each girl to achieve her own personal best. Provides the opportunity to have adventures, learn new skills, to develop self reliance, confidence and initiative and to make friends whilst having fun.

Eastwood Ladies Probus Club Inc 1300 630 488 Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde 2114 Social club for retired and semi retired business and professional women. Meetings include guest speakers.

Girl Guides NSW - Northern Sydney Region 02 8396 5200 Various locations, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.girlguides-nswact.org.au Offers a balanced broad spectrum program, encouraging each girl to achieve her own personal best. Offers the opportunity to have adventures, to develop talents and learn new skills, to develop self reliance, confidence and initiative and to make friends.

Gladesville RSL Youth Club 02 9816 0738 Various, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.gladesvillersl.com.au Activities include dance, gymnastics, karate & cricket.

Macquarie Ryde Evening VIEW Club 02 8819 6295 Meets at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde 2114 www.view.org.au/find-a-club/nsw/clubs/macquarie-ryde-evening-view-club/ Currently, the Club sponsors three Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

North Ryde Combined Probus Club 02 9689 0200 Meets at North Ryde RSL Club, Magdala Rd, North Ryde 2113 www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/northrydecombined A social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people.

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North Ryde RSL Youth Club 02 9878 6128 Behind North Ryde RSL Community Club, Cnr Pittwater & Magdala Rds, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.nrrslyouthclub.com.au North Ryde RSL Youth Club is a not for profit organisation that is run by a volunteer committee to provide activities for children and young adults between the age of 5 - 25. Activities include baseball, cricket, jazz ballet/tap dancing, gymnastics, netball, swimming, tennis and youth lawn bowls. Parents do not need to be members of North Ryde RSL.

Probus Club of Gladesville and District 02 9817 7015 Gladesville Sporties Bowling Club, 181a Ryde Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] Regular speakers, theatre parties, dining out, day tours and longer trips including overseas. Open to all retired people, visitors welcome.

Probus Club of Hunters Hill & District Inc. 0410 434 931 Sporties Club, 131A Ryde Road, Hunters Hill 2110 https://Huntershillprobus.org Club for retired and semi-retired people. Meetings are held monthly with a guest speaker invited to address the meeting. Club outings are also organised for members, including lunches, dinners, barbecues and national trips.

Putney Tennyson Probus Club Club Ryde, 728 Victoria Rd, Ryde 2112 [email protected] https://www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/putneytennysonc Club for retired or semi-retired men and women.

Ryde City Combined Probus Club 1300 630 488 Meets at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Ryedale Rd, West Ryde 2114 Social club for retired and semi-retired men and women. Monthly meetings with guest speakers, outings and social activities, etc.

Ryde Ladies Probus Club Inc 02 9689 0200 Meets at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Ryedale Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.probussouthpacific.org Club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Activities and outings arranged.

Ryde Scout Group 0413 906 119 Ryde Scout Hall, Princes St, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.rydescouts.org Scouting develops leadership skills and presents challenges in a fun and friendly environment.

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