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.

Book the sports hall or a meeting room online

Fees and charges can be seen in the tabs below.

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 Monday - 8.30am-9pm
Tuesday - 8.30am-9pm
Wednesday - 8.30am-9pm
Thursday - 8.30am-9pm
Friday - 8.30am-9pm
Saturday - 8.30am-4pm
Sunday - 8.30am-6pm
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)	Nov-Mar: 7am, Wednesday Apr-Oct: 7.30am, Wednesday	Michael - 9367 1584
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
Pilates	6-7pm, Monday & 6.30-7.30pm, Wednesday	Kay Hardie - 0403 812 391
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
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 lessons	6.15-8.45pm, Monday (20-65yo)	Swedish Courses Par-Johan - 0409 985 747
Western Founders	8.45-10.45am, 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month	Rebecca Brockman - 0419 942 173
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 and Thursday	Aileen - 0419 047 904
Yoga	9.15-10.15am Monday 6-7pm, Tuesday	Andi - 0404 661 077
Yoga Pre-Natal	9-10.30am, Saturday 12.30-1.30pm, Wednesday (Mums and Bubs)	Hana - 0431 074 229 hana@barefootbabesyoga.com

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

Junior programs

The GBLC junior programs are for those children interested in sport who want to learn some skills in a social, fun and safe environment. The eight 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 that caters for children aged between 5-10 years and gives participants of all levels a chance to try their hand at a range of different sports.

Indoor soccer

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

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.

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 clinic	4.30-5.15pm, Monday (5-10 year olds)	$40 for 8 week term	9474 0855
Junior Basketball clinic	4-4.30pm Wednesday (5-6 year olds) 4.30-5.15pm Wednesday (7-8 year olds) 5.15-6pm, Wednesday (9-10 year olds)	$40 for 8 week term	9474 0855
Multisport clinic	3.45-4.15pm Thursday (5-7 year olds) 4.15-5pm Thursday (8-10 year olds)	$40 for 8 week term	9474 0855
Kids Art n Craft	4-5.30pm, Friday (7-12 year olds)	$90 for 8 week term	9474 0855

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 two days including soccer, basketball, t-ball, cricket 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

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 5-7year olds and 8-10 year olds.

Registration essential.

GBLC Junior Program registration form

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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Rooms for hire

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