Valentine Sports Park

Valentine Sports Park

Valentine Sports Park is a multi-purpose sports complex in Glenwood, Sydney, which is the sports and administrative headquarters of Football NSW. It has extensive facilities including indoor accommodation for teams and groups of up to 194 people, natural and artificial turf sports pitches and an indoor centre. In addition to hosting football, Valentine Sports Park's indoor centre is equipped for a wide range of sports and also offers a variety of facilities, a higher education campus and is also used for conferences and events.

Key Features & Amenities

• 5 full-size football pitches, 2 artificial pitches and 3 turf pitches — all with lighting.
• All pitches are “with lighting”; a main pitch with a semi-professional standard lighting level is also listed.
• A multi-purpose hall with an international standard futsal pitch, timber sprung floor, grandstand and player facilities.
• 6 players’ changing rooms with toilets and showers are listed.
• Toilets and showers are listed in the “player change rooms with toilets and showers” facilities description.
• Parking
• There is an on-site café that serves meals and breakfast, lunch and dinner are also provided for accommodation guests.
• Air conditioning/heating and cooling is listed in the accommodation section of the rooms.
• Water cooler
• The futsal hall has spectator stands; the main building also has a 500-seat grandstand for the main pitch.
• Green space / open space The site indicates that the fields have natural grass and can be said to have an open space.
• The range of ancillary services is listed as: training center, coaching sessions, team analytics, tournament management.
• The accommodations are air-conditioned; for the main sports hall, which has a dedicated cooling/heating system.

There is a sports / equipment store.

Programs & Activities

1. “Programs” page: Includes programs such as Corporate Kick-Off (weekly competitions for companies and employees) and MiniRoos (participatory program for players aged 4 to 11).
2. An “Inclusive Sport For People with Disability” league in the complex: For example, a 10-week futsal league for athletes with disabilities.
3. The “Clubs” section mentions that the complex hosts various clubs (Junior, Men’s, Women’s).

How to book

1. Go to the “Booking Form / Enquiry” page on the website.

2. The booking form consists of several sections:

• Contact information: name, surname, email, phone number, your club or organization.
• “Outdoor Fields” section: Select: Do you need a field? Type of field (artificial or grass), type of use (training, competition), dates and hours.
• “Indoor Centre” section: Select: Do you need a hall? Size of the hall (full or half), date, time, type of use.
• “Accommodation” section if you need team accommodation: number of rooms and type of room, number of nights, meals, …
• “Equipment & Services” section in the form: equipment required, preparation time, security, medical services, …

3. After submitting the form, the complex management will contact you to inform you about the details and send you a “Quote”.

4. A deposit and signing of the terms and conditions are required to confirm the reservation. The terms and conditions of payment and deposit vary depending on the time of booking.

• If the reservation is made less than 6 months before the date: a deposit of 50% of the total amount.
• If the reservation is made more than 6 months before: a deposit of 10%, then 40% three months before and the rest ten days before.

5. After confirmation and payment of the deposit, the reservation is finalized and you as the "Hirer" are authorized to use the reserved space.

At the time of use: According to the terms and conditions, the start and end of the reservation must be strictly observed, additional charges may apply in case of overrun.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: Meurants Lane 235-257, Glenwood NSW 2768, Australia.

2. Contact information

• Telephone number: +61 2 8814 4400
• Bookings email / general contact: bookings[at]footballnsw[dot]com[dot]au
• Website: valentinesportspark[dot]com[dot]au

3. Opening hours: Office or reception: Usually listed as 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday

4. Public transport access

• The complex is located in an area that is "a short walk to public transport".
• Buses: Routes such as the 663, 665, 730 and 616X pass nearby and bus stops are approximately 3 to 10 minutes' walk from the complex.
• Metro / Rail: The nearest metro or train station is a short walk away (for example, Norwest Station is approximately 45 minutes' walk), so the bus is a quicker option.
• For accurate route planning and timing, it is recommended to use a local transportation app (such as Moovit).

FAQs

What is the minimum booking period?

No specific time is specified, but the employment agreement must start and end at the agreed time.

Is it possible to cancel the booking?

Yes; If the booking is cancelled less than 30 days in advance, the deposit is non-refundable.

Is outside food allowed?

No; Serving outside food and drinks is prohibited without the written permission of the establishment.