Bookings and hire

The UWA Watersports Complex, with 180 degree views across the stunning Swan River and Matilda Bay Reserve, is the perfect venue for conferences, seminars and networking events, or private celebrations such as weddings or special birthdays.

Supported by a dedicated events team, the Watersports Complex offers you flexibility to use your own suppliers; alternatively we can provide you with our list of trusted providers. The Watersports Complex has two separate function spaces; The Main Function Room and The Boardroom, both with views of the Swan River and Matilda Bay.

Function Room
Capacity: The maximum capacity for this room is 150 people for a cocktail function, with an approximate capacity of 72 people for a workshop set, 110 for theatre and 80 for banquet.
Availability: Mon-Sun 6am-12am

Boardroom
Capacity: 16 people seated, and a maximum capacity of 36 people standing.
Availability: Mon–Sun 6am-12am  

Contact: Seminar and Conference Coordinator at events@sport.uwa.edu.au with any queries or phone 9273 3371.

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Now open to 11pm (Monday to Friday)

The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre is the fitness and sports hub of UWA’s Perth campus. Recently refurbished, the fully equipped centre provides members with access to more than 50 group fitness classes a week and brings five contemporary fitness zones under one roof. From our main resistance floor to our functional training zone, all facilities are furnished with state-of-the-art equipment by Star Trac. Our high-performance training zone includes three squat racks and three lifting platforms, and our cardio room is equipped with technology that continues to set industry benchmarks in both form and function.

Check out other facilities such as our indoor and outdoor courts for squash, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, netball and indoor soccer.

Court hire

The following courts are available for hire at the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre:

• indoor soccer
• squash
• tennis
• basketball
• volleyball
• badminton
• netball courts

The UWA Watersports Complex is situated on the banks of the Swan River and boasts sweeping views of the city skyline and Matilda Bay and is a stone's throw from Perth's iconic Kings Park.

Adjacent to the UWA Watersports Complex is the heritage-listed UWA Boat Shed. The Boat Shed was built in 1929 and is one of the oldest buildings on campus. The venue features classic hardwood floors, bar and catering facilities and panoramic views of the Swan River.

Function hire

Situated on the banks of the Swan River and Matilda Bay, the picturesque UWA Watersports Complex and Boat Shed are the perfect venues at which to hold your next function.

Boasting 33 hectares of sporting facilities and playing fields, UWA Sports Park is a short drive from the Perth campus and CBD. The grounds are adjacent to HBF Stadium and the WA Institute of Sport, and the park is fast becoming the premier sporting complex in Perth.

The park is home to:

1. The UWA Tennis Centre, offering adult and junior social tennis, pennant competitions, coaching and social events
2. Rugby, hockey, AFL, soccer, baseball, cricket grounds and athletics
3. The UWA Superturf Hockey Complex

Grounds hire

The following UWA Sports Park facilities are available for hire.

• hockey
• rugby
• football
• athletics
• soccer
• baseball
• softball
• cricket fields

The UWA International Martial Arts Centre is located at UWA’s Claremont campus, a short drive from UWA's Perth campus.

The centre hosted the 2007 and 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games Judo Championship and the 2008 State Judo Championships. The centre is also commonly used as an examination venue.

The centre offers:

1. An indoor sports hall
2. A martial arts dojo
3. Volleyball courts
4. Badminton courts
5. A performing arts stage

The UWA Aquatic Centre is located at the UWA School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health on UWA's Perth campus.

The centre features three swimming pools, including a purpose-built water polo pool. The 25mx33m pool is suitable for teaching, lap training and rehabilitation sessions and also meets the requirements to host elite-level water polo competitions. This facility complements existing activities and programs such as Uniswim and ensures UWA’s aquatic sporting program is of international standard.

Programs

Uniswim

Visit Uniswim for more information on our community swimming programs.

UWA Health and Rehabilitation Program

The program provides evidence-based programs directed and supervised by accredited clinical exercise physiologists and physiotherapists.