George Burnett Leisure Centre

George Burnett Leisure Centre is the City of South Perth’s multi-purpose leisure facility. Located at George Burnett Park in Karawara, it offers a sports hall with basketball, badminton, soccer and volleyball courts, two seminar rooms and meeting rooms. The centre also runs a range of activities for the community.

Behind the facility is a reserve with a playground, barbecues, an ‘edible garden’ and an outdoor skate park.

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Contact us

For more information about activities or hiring any of the Centre’s spaces, please contact the George Burnett Leisure Centre.

Phone 9474 0855
Email leisurecentre@southperth.wa.gov.au
Opening Hours 8.30am–9pm, Monday - Friday
8.30am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday
Address Corner Manning Road and Elderfield Road, Karawara, WA 6152

Community activity timetable

For further information please enquire directly with the contact listed below.

	Time	Contact
Australian School of Meditation	7.30-8.30pm, Thursday 4-5pm, Sunday	Marissa Bevan - 9313 3571
Australasian Centre for Chinese Studies	1-5pm, Saturday	Robert - 0401 529 920
Community Pharmacy Walking Group (Free)	7am, Tuesday	Michael - 9367 1584
Falun Gong Exercise & Meditation	6.30-7.30pm, Thursday	Lee Hutchinson - 0406 662 867
Little Kickers	8.30-10.30am, Wednesday	0451 226 891 perthsem@littlekickers.com.au
Mill Walkers (Free)	7.30am, Wednesday	Helen - 0418 118 334
Multicultural Language Centre	6-8pm, Monday - Thursday (French/Italian/Spanish). All ages	Liliana Aguirre - 0417 111 192
National Seniors Australia	10am, fourth Wednesday of the month	John - 0416 338 505
Pilot Pilates	6-7pm, Monday & 6.30-7.30pm, Wednesday	Kay Hardie - 0403 812 391 or 9450 1800
Platinum Tae Kwon Do*	4-5pm & 5-6pm, Tuesday 5-6pm & 6-7pm, Thursday (all ages)	Adeline Cheong - 0414 932 609
Prime Movers (Exercise for older adults)	9.30-10.30am, Monday and Thursday	Judith David - 9386 2049
Ready Steady Go	9.30-11.30am, Tuesdays	1300 766 892
Mature Adult Learning Association	10am-1pm, Friday	Sue - 9444 4902
South Perth Nordic Walkers (Free)	10.30am, Thursday	Hannes Holly - 0411 551 132
South Perth Socialites Walking Group (Free)	8am, Friday	Programs & Facilities Officer, GBLC - 9474 0855
Swedish School of WA	6.15-8.45pm, Monday (20-65yo)	Swedish Courses Par-Johan - 0409 985 747
Uproar Youth Holiday Program	April, July, October School Holidays, 4x Days (13-17yo)	Lifestreams Christian Church - 9313 1600
Western Toastmasters Club	8.45-10.45am, 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month	Mina Cho - 0432 643 632
Wongs Academy of Chinese Martial Arts	1-2.15pm, Saturday (Tai Chi) 2.15-4pm, Saturday (Kung Fu)	Prof. Kit Po Wong - wongsacademy@outlook.com
Yoga	9.30-10.45am, Tuesday	Aileen - 9361 9480
Yoga	6-7pm, Tuesday	Andi - 0404 661 077
Yoga Pre-Natal	9-10.30am, Saturday 10.45-11.45am, Saturday	Hana - 0431 074 229
Zumba*	6-7pm, Wednesday	Sandra - 0438 201 017

*indicates that the activity takes place during school term time only.

Junior programs

The GBLC junior programs are for those children interested in sport and wanting to learn some great skills in a social, fun and safe environment. The 8 week programs are taught by experienced coaches and provide a great way for children to develop and master the fundamentals of selected games. Children will be taught skills and playing as a team. There are three clinics available - soccer, basketball and multisport.

Multi Sports

Multi Sports is an after school sports program running throughout the term on Tuesday afternoons. The program caters for children aged between 5-10 years and gives participants of all levels a chance to try their hands at a range of different sports in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

Indoor soccer

The Junior Soccer Clinic is for children aged between 5-10 years. Children will learn ball skills, technique, footwork and field awareness on Mondays during term time.

Basketball

The Junior Basketball Program is a great way for children aged 5-10 years to develop and master the fundamentals of the game. Taught by experienced coaches, the program offers children the chance to learn some great skills in a social, fun and safe environment.

Kids Art 'n' Craft

A mixed media art class for children aged 7–12 years. During the term our art students will get the opportunity to use different art mediums and further develop their drawing skills. All materials supplied.

Term clinics run from week 2 of each term.

Program	Hours	Cost	Contact
Junior Indoor Soccer clinics	4.30-5.15pm, Monday (5-10 year olds)	$24 for 8 week term	GBLC - 9474 0855
Junior Basketball clinics	4.15-4.45pm Wednesday (5-7 year olds) 4.45-5.30pm, Wednesday (8-10 year olds)	$24 for 8 week term	GBLC - 9474 0855
Multisport clinics	3.45-4.15pm Tuesday (5-7 year olds) 4.15-5pm Tuesday (8-10 year olds)	$24 for 8 week term	GBLC - 9474 0855
Kids Art n Craft	4-5.30pm, Friday (7-12 year olds)	$80 for 8 week term	GBLC - 9474 0855

GBLC Junior Program registration form

Netball

Netball WA run their NetSetGo program on a Thursday from 3.45-4.45pm. Cost is $110 per participant. Please contact Netball WA for further details on 9380 3732.

School holiday program

The George Burnett Leisure Centre holiday program encourages children to have healthy, active, lifestyles while learning new skills.

The program offers a wide variety of sporting activities to encourage physical activity, participation and healthy lifestyles for kids! Three sports will be played each day for 2 days including soccer, basketball, t-ball, cricket, AFL and tabloid games.

Sessions take place from 9am-12pm during the April, July and October school holidays. Sessions are provided for 5-7year olds and 8-10 year olds.

Registration essential.

School holiday basketball clinics (new)

A basketball focused clinic where children will be taught dribbling, passing, shooting, game play and team skills

Sessions take place from 9am-12pm during the July holidays. Sessions are provided for 5-8year olds and 9-12 year olds over 1 day.

Registration essential.

Our air conditioned sports courts are available for casual or ongoing hire for a variety of sports including:

Basketball
Badminton
Soccer
Table tennis
Volleyball.

Book a court for hire online or by calling GBLC.

Please refer to the table of fees below for hire charges.

Off peak: 8.30am-5pm, weekdays

Peak: 5-9pm, weekdays and all weekend

Room Hire

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Maximum Capacities	Seminar Room 1	Seminar Room 2	Meeting Room 3	Meeting Room 4
Size	84m2	80m2	35m2	40m2
Standing	84	58	31	35
Seated - Theatre	60	35	31	35
Seated - Boardroom	20	20	20	20
Seated - Classroom	42	36	27	27
Seated - In groups	30 (5 groups)	24 (4 groups)	n/a	n/a
Flooring	Carpet	Vinyl	Carpet	Carpet
Other Uses	Group Fitness U shape x 18 people max	1 - 6 yr old parties x 25 people max

Room Hire

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George Burnett Leisure Centre

Contact us

Community activity timetable

Junior programs

Multi Sports

Indoor soccer

Basketball

Kids Art 'n' Craft

Netball

School holiday program

School holiday basketball clinics (new)

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