Female friendly facilities
The Female Friendly Sport and Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy aims to create, facilitate, and recognise the importance of women and girls’ involvement in physical activity.
Council will use this document to increase participation opportunities wherever possible for women and girls across the board.
View the list of current sport and recreation activities open to women and girls. This index will be updated regularly to reflect changes in this space across the shire.
Gymnastics / calisthenics / dance
BK’s Gymnastics Bacchus Marsh – Darley
- Gymnastics (1-17 years)
- Swim school (6 months-5 years and adult classes)
Dream Entertainment Studios – Maddingley
- Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop
- cheerleading
- Jumpin’ Jaks program for 18 month - 3yo and their parents/carers promoting coordination, motor skills, flexibility
- programs for children under six
Mystical Rose Belly Dance
- Casual classes and term passes available
Martial arts / self-defence training
Art of Training – Maddingley
- Strength and conditioning - Juniors (5-7, 8+ years, twice a week), Senior (6 days per week, morning and night)
- Muay Thai - Junior (4 days per week, 5-7, 8-13 years), Senior (6 days per week)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gi and No Gi - Junior (5-7, 8+ years, twice a week), Senior (6 days a week)
Phoenix Training Centre – Maddingley
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,
- Karate
- Krav Maga (self defence)
- adults, kids and teens
Running / walking
Peppertree parkrun – Peppertree Park
- Free timed 5km walk/run – Saturday mornings at 8am
Bacchus Marsh Running Club – Bacchus Marsh and Darley
- Membership options available for junior, adult and family. All memberships include personal accident insurance.
Yoga / Pilates
Chi Kin Yoga and Pilates - Bacchus Marsh and Darley
- Casual classes
- Six week workshop for parents and babies
Bacchus Marsh Pilates - Darley
- Weekly, monthly and annual memberships available
PIYO Studios - Darley
- Casual passes and unlimited memberships available
New Leaf Yoga - Ballan
- Adult, teen and kids classes
- Classes available online and in studio
Other
Girl Guides - Bacchus Marsh and Darley
Scouts - Darley and Ballan
CWA – Country Women’s Association