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How to Get Involved in Townsville Sports and What You Need to Know to Start
Residents can join winter leagues through local clubs with trials and registrations opening this month across multiple codes.
How we reported this
Townsville sports clubs opened winter season registrations on 10 July for new players across rugby, soccer and basketball.
Interest in team sports has risen after Argentina's World Cup quarter-final win on 12 July, with local programs now reporting higher inquiries from adults and juniors alike.
Where to sign up in Townsville
The Murray Sports Complex on Bowen Road runs the Townsville Rugby Union junior and senior pathways, while the Townsville Stadium in Railway Estate hosts the Townsville Basketball Association's beginner clinics every Tuesday evening.
Both venues accept walk-in paperwork and require only a Medicare card plus proof of age for under-18s.
Costs and timelines
Season fees sit at $185 for seniors and $95 for juniors, with the first training block beginning 20 July at 5:30pm at both sites.
Players need a mouthguard for contact codes and non-marking shoes for indoor courts, items available from the same-day pop-up stalls at the Murray Sports Complex.
Those who complete the free online safety module by 18 July receive a $20 discount on their first kit purchase through the clubs.
Next step is to attend one of the three open trials scheduled for 15 July at 6pm on the main oval at Murray Sports Complex or the indoor courts at Townsville Stadium to meet coaches and complete medical forms on site.