From Saturday-morning Little Athletics for children to senior club competition on the track, Townsville's athletics community offers pathways for every age and ambition.
Townsville punches well above its weight in basketball, with the Townsville Fire leading the way and a network of local clubs for players of every age.
Touch football is one of Townsville's most popular midweek social sports, offering a fast, fun and non-contact game for mixed teams of all ages and fitness levels.
Lawn bowls in Townsville is far more than a retirees' pastime, with clubs across the city welcoming beginners of all ages into a friendly, social and genuinely competitive sport.
Cricket has deep roots in North Queensland and Townsville's junior cricket scene gives children of all ages a welcoming entry point into the summer game.
Townsville has a growing network of all-abilities sport programs that welcome participants of every age and ability to get active, compete and connect.
With Cleveland Bay at its doorstep and Magnetic Island just a ferry ride away, Townsville is a genuine paradise for water sport enthusiasts of every kind.
From a free Saturday morning 5km at Riverway to a challenging climb up Castle Hill, Townsville has running options to suit every fitness level and every mood.
Whether you love rugby league, basketball, running or water sports, Townsville's sporting calendar offers something for fans and participants every single month.