Pickleball is just one of the lesser-known sports being played around the ACT.
13 January 2024
In brief:
- There are plenty of out-of-the-ordinary sports you can play in Canberra.
- It's easy to get active and challenge yourself by trying a team or individual sport.
- This story contains a list of some interesting sports in the ACT.
Looking to get active in the new year? If the inside of a gym gives you nightmares, and running isn't your thing, why not try something with a bit more personality?
Canberra offers plenty of fun and unique sports to explore.
These sports are a great way to stay active while trying something new and exciting.
Dodging, ducking, and diving – dodgeball will test your endurance, stamina and skill, all while you have a blast!
Urban Rec Canberra host two dodgeball leagues. You can get a team together or register as an individual and make new friends along the way.
It may be low-profile in Australia, but handball is kind of a big deal. One of the most popular team sports in Europe, over 183 countries play handball – and it’s even in the Olympics!
This isn’t your traditional schoolyard foursquare. Handball is a high paced, full contact indoor sport that resembles a mix of soccer, netball and basketball.
Canberra Handball have a variety of competitions, including a social competition that runs all year round – perfect for a novice looking to give the sport a try.
Broomball is a unique sport that blends elements of ice hockey and field hockey. Instead of skating, players run on the ice wearing special broomball shoes.
In Canberra, ACT Broomball runs a summer and a winter season. The summer season runs from mid-October until early April, and the winter season typically runs from late April/early May until early October.
Quadball is a fast-paced, full-contact sport played by hundreds of people across Australia (and thousands more worldwide).
Inspired by the fictional sport ‘quidditch’ in the Harry Potter series, the rules of quadball are similar to their source material, with some modifications (and a little less magic).
If you’re keen to jump on a broom and get involved – the Canberra Quadball Club is ready to help you get started.
Combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is a favourite with players of all ages and abilities.
Played indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court, pickleball is gaining popularity across the ACT – including at ‘The Pickledome’ in Fadden.
Pickleball ACT runs daily social play, both northside and southside. There are also tryout sessions.
Not into team or partner sports? No problem – there are plenty of exciting individual sports to explore.
Nordic walking transforms a simple walk into a full-body workout. Far more than just walking with poles, this low-impact and affordable exercise is a fun and effective way to stay fit.
In Canberra, the Capital Nordic Walking community offers beginner courses, skill enhancement lessons, and group walks.
Looking to unleash your inner Viking? Axe throwing sounds like the sport for you.
Axe throwing a fun sport where participants throw steel axes at a target to try and receive the highest score. More than just a backyard hobby, axe throwing is a competitive sport with a global following.
As members of the International Axe Throwing Federation, Maniax Axe Throwing hosts a weekly axe throwing league in Canberra.
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