Growing for Gold
What is Growing for Gold?
Growing for Gold is a free program for young people aged 3 to 16, offering an opportunity to try various sports and recreational activities. Around 600 participants take part each year, with 20% going on to join a sporting club.
All sessions are fully supervised by club representatives and focus on inclusivity, free participation, and fun!
Established by the City of Salisbury in 1999, the program has expanded to include the Cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Playford, and Tea Tree Gully. This partnership has broadened participation and increased the variety of sports and activities available.
The program will run during Term 3 of the School Year, from 27 September to 12 October 2025.
Growing for Gold’s aims:
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To provide an avenue through which local sports and recreation clubs can promote the programs and services they provide,
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To provide young people with an opportunity to participate in sport and recreation,
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To increase the number of young people involved in sport and recreation.
When is Growing for Gold?
Term 3 school holidays 2025, from 27 September to 12 October 2025.
How do I get involved?
Participant registrations open August 2025.
Participating Clubs
The City of Salisbury Clubs and Organisations participating in the program for 2025 are:
- Cross Keys BMX Club
- GKR Karate
- Ingle Farm Recreation Centre
- Little Para Golf Course
- Northern Districts Baseball Club
- North-West Magic Basketball Club
- Para Hills Cricket Club
- Para Hills East Soccer Club
- Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre
- Penfield Golf Club
- Raptors Softball Club
- Salisbury Tennis Club
- Shugoki Karate Academy
- Skate Cru
- UniSA Eagles American Football Club
- Valley View Tennis Club
- World Taekwondo Oriental Sports Academy
How does my club get involved this year?
To register your Club for the program please complete the online form below.
