Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
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Named in honour of Australia's five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe.
This iconic facility, shaped in the form of a distinctive wave, offers the community a place to connect, train and swim.
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Curves Petersham
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Monthly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
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Kids Tennis Classes @ Glebe Public School
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SYDNEY UNIVERSITY SQUASH CLUB
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Join the Chinese Youth League Dragon Boat Club
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Play and Learn Pickleball at The Jar Pyrmont
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Beginner lessons and pro coaching tailored to all skill levels.Pre-Work Pickle program from 7–9am for early risers wanting to train before work.Expert coaching available to improve power, form, and gameplay strategy.Play opportunities feature:
Social hits and open play sessions, including a new Intermediate Plus category for players seeking a moderate challenge.Competitive and friendly games designed to suit all levels from beginners to advanced.Regular events combining fun, socializing, and competition in a relaxed setting.Membership benefits and participation include...
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Peter Forsyth Auditorium
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Capacity:
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Ultimo Community Centre
Rooms, halls, sports courts and an open space courtyard for hire. The centre also hosts 2 independent child care centres.
FEATURES:
- Table tennis - Bookings required for competition tables only and not community tables.
- Change facilities
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Named in honour of Australia's five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe.
This iconic facility, shaped in the form of a distinctive wave, offers the community a place to connect, train and swim.
Victoria Park Pool
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Sydney Uni Tennis
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What facilities are available at Sydney Uni Tennis?
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Peter Forsyth Auditorium
This sports facility features an accessible full-size basketball court that's also suitable for indoor soccer, volleyball and netball. There is limited courtside seating.
Capacity:
400 people – theatre style
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Ultimo Community Centre
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Named in honour of Australia's five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe.
This iconic facility, shaped in the form of a distinctive wave, offers the community a place to connect, train and swim.
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Victoria Park Pool is an oasis in the middle of a tranquil, nine-hectare park.
As well as a 50m heated outdoor pool, the centre also boasts a gym, and group fitness studio.
Sydney Uni Tennis
Sydney Uni Tennis located in Darlington NSW is an affiliated club with Tennis Australia.
What facilities are available at Sydney Uni Tennis?
Facilities at this club include: Outdoor Courts.
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The "New Year, New Me" energy is a powerful motivator, but it often comes with a hidden trap: the all-or-nothing mindset. Many of us start January with rigid fitness resolutions, believing that if we can't commit to a full hour at the gym or a high-intensity session, it’s not worth doing at all. However, groundbreaking research reveals that this psychological rigidity is exactly why most resolutions fail by February. To make 2026 the year your fitness goals actually stick, you need to swap "perfection" for "flexibility." From embracing micro-workouts to finding accountability in local community sports groups, learn how to reframe your thinking and stay active for the long haul—even when life gets in the way.
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