- Our Basketball leagues are mixed – gender
- We offer recreational and intermediate leagues
- Teams are 5 players on the court
- Our venues are indoor and outdoor
- You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates.
- Play Basketball with Urban Rec in Newcastle
MORE ABOUT URBAN REC HUNTER
Urban Rec Hunter launched in Newcastle in 2019 with the aim of making sport fun, accessible and inclusive for everyone. We strive to be more than just sport and love the social aspect that sport brings with it. We stress the FUN aspect of playing sports with your friends. It really is all about getting out, meeting people, and generally having a good time.
Urban Rec has one goal: to provide the best possible experience to our members. Whether it's league nights, theme parties, team trips, social gatherings, or other Urban Rec events, we want to provide an unparalleled experience that you'll remember forever.
Choose a sport, choose a location and join us for a 10-week season that goes well above and beyond what you’d expect. This is not your regular sports club!
Register for a League
Basketball
Learn MoreBeach Volleyball
Learn More- Our Beach Volleyball leagues are mixed-gender
- We offer Recreational leagues only
- Teams are 4 a-side
- We play outdoors at Nobbys Beach
- You can register with your firends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates.
- Play Beach Volleyball in Newcastle
Multisport
Learn More- Our Multisport leagues are mixed-gender
- We offer Recreational leagues only
- Teams are 5 a-side
- Our venues are both outdoors and indoor
- You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
- Play Multisport with Urban Rec in Newcastle!
Netball
Learn More- Our Netball leagues are mixed-gender
- We offer Recreational and Intermediate competitions
- Teams are 7 players on the court
- Our venues are both outdoors
- You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
Play Netball at various locations across Newcastle!
Pickleball
Learn More- Our Pickleball leagues are mixed-gender
- We offer recreational leagues only
- Teams are made up of 6 players
- Court games are 2 per side
- All our Pickleball venues are outdoors
- You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
- Pickleball leagues starting in 2023
Soccer
Learn More- Our Soccer leagues are mixed-gender
- We offer Recreational competitions
- Teams are 5 players on the field (including goalie)
- Our venues are generally outdoors on grass or synthetic
- You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
Play Soccer with Urban Rec in Newcastle!
Touch Football
Learn More- Our Touch Football leagues are mixed-gender
- We offer Recreational leagues only
- Teams are 6 a-side
- Our venues are outdoors
- You can register with your friends to make a team, join with a mate or register to play on your own and we will match you with teammates
Play Touch football with Urban Rec in Newacstle!
WHY PLAY SPORT WITH URBAN REC?
Urban Rec membership is easy and free, giving you access to our exciting events, leagues, parties, and trips. Currently, over 20,000 members help create unforgettable experiences that make Newcastle an amazing place to live. Sign up and you'll receive monthly updates on upcoming events and activities.
Registering is a breeze, whether you're joining with friends, partnering with a mate, or flying solo. Our team's weekly game fees, game times, and venues are all conveniently listed, ensuring a seamless registration process. Once you've joined your first event, download our app to unlock special benefits at our clubhouses and partner providers.
Urban Rec is committed to promoting an active and social lifestyle, providing a remedy to the challenges of our increasingly digital world. Our leagues encourage players to step out of their comfort zones, fostering lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.
Our focus on FUN sets us apart from other sports leagues, rewarding teams for their sportsmanship and organising end-of-season parties, trips, and other social events. We believe life should be an adventure, and Urban Rec is here to make every day more exciting.
Not only do we make the lives of our members better, we work with lots of different charities and associations to make sport accessible for all people. We aim to aid as many disadvantaged Aussies as possible through fundraising at our tournaments and events.
Find a sport
Basketball
Our Basketball leagues are a lot more relaxed than regular competitions. One strp up from pick-up ball with all the enjoyment of an organised league. We don’t do stats, benchtime or anything like that. It’s perfect for someone who is looking to play Basketball in a very relaxed, non-pressured environment. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Basketball leagues baller? Click learn more.
Learn MoreBeach Volleyball
A sunny Sunday afternoon on Nobbys Beach is the perfect way to end your weekend. If you love volleyball, but don’t have the skills to beat the experts, then our leagues will help you get better. It’s a quintessential recreational level of play. It’s something different, and a great way to get 3 to 4 mates together for a hit every week. Want to know what makes Volleyball great for all skill levels? Click learn more.
Learn MoreMultisport
Multisport is a great way to incorporate variety into your physical activity. Each week you will play a different sport with your team and rotate through Soccer, Dodgeball, Hockey, Handball, Touch Football, Basketball, Flag Gridiron, Volleyball and Netball. If you are indecisive or get bored playing one sport quickly then this is the sport for you. Each week the basics of the sport will be explained and demonstrated for you so that everyone has the same base level of understanding. Want to know what makes Multisport crazy exciting each week? Click learn more.
Learn MoreNetball
Our Netball leagues are different to club level leagues, providing a more relaxed environment for players who don't want to take themselves too seriously. We offer 7’s Netball which includes some fun rule adaptations to make the sport more inclusive for beginners. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Netball leagues unique? Click learn more.
Learn MorePickleball
Pickleball is a ridiculously fun way to get moving and stay fit. The game is simple and easy to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, game that will test your endurance, stamina, and coordination. It is a great way to keep in shape and have a blast doing it. Want to know what makes Urban Rec Pickleball leagues epic? Click learn more.
Learn MoreSoccer
Our Soccer leagues offer a fun, fast paced and inclusive environment for people who want to play football, but not take themselves too seriously. If you love Soccer, but want to play with colleagues and friends at a mixed skill level, then our competitions are perfect! Want to know what makes Urban Rec Soccer leagues premium? Click learn more.
Learn MoreTouch Football
Love footy and running around but don’t want to be clobbered in tackles each week? Touch football is the sport for you, with our casual vibe our leagues are great for everyone and gives opportunity to those who may be new to the sport but are looking to try something new and have fun. Want to know what makes Touch Football fun for all skill levels? Click learn more.
Learn MoreGet Social
So much more than just sport!
Being a member is so much more than just turning up and playing sports. We offer a social calendar of events, you can enjoy league nights, tournaments, season enders, parties, fun runs, and that’s just to start.
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