Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation
Located on the Northern Beaches, Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation is surrounded by natural bushland with magnificent views of Narrabeen Lake and providing facilities for a range of sporting groups from grass roots to professional training.
Location
Eora country
Wakehurst Parkway
Narrabeen NSW 2101
Facilities
25-metre, six-lane heated indoor pool
Multi-purpose indoor sports gymnasium
Synthetic outdoor multi-purpose courts with lighting
Four multi-purpose ovals with lighting
Strength and conditioning centre (level 2 coaching required)
Beach volleyball
Function rooms
Office spaces
Facilities for casual recreational use
Swimming pool
Public swimming is available 8am - 10am Monday to Friday
For further information relating to public swimming or available programs please visit the Narrabeen Swim Academy website or call 0468 611 322.
Athletics track
Please note, the athletics track is closed for public use until further notice.
A temporary grass track has been established in the interim. View the latest timetable on our Facilities for recreational use page.
View the Frequently Asked Questions.
Activities
Participants wear a harness as they descend steep vertical drops with ropes, all the while learning to conquer their fear of heights in a safe, controlled environment.
A great inclusive activity where participants can try a range of wheelchair sports like basketball or frisbee, or a variety of adaptive sports like goal ball.
Participants learn the art of using a bow and target arrows, all in a safe environment.
A new and fun dodgeball style strategy-based game. players aim to score points a variety of ways using soft tipped arrows.
Enjoy a trip to the local beach and take in the amazing scenery. Participants can explore the waterways and enjoy the best that nature has to offer while enjoying a few games on the sand.
Participants learn about bike safety whilst exploring exciting tracks / courses around the centre.
Discover the native flora and fauna, as well as the local history, while everyone walks through the natural environment of the Centre.
Using single blade paddles, participants paddle in 2 or 3 seated canoes around the local waterways.
A great teamwork activity where groups build and light a campfire and cook some authentic damper.
Our catering team will provide the fresh, nutritious ingredients and it’s up to you to make the feast for everyone to enjoy.
A series of tailored challenges set to teams or individuals to successfully work through.
Participants use double-bladed paddles to manoeuvre and control their single or 2 seated craft as they traverse the waterways.
This sharpens participants’ navigation skills as they explore outdoor terrain and enjoy the magic of outdoor life using maps and landmarks to get around.
Participants work together to build a chariot out of timber, ropes, nuts, bolts, wheels, etc. Teams can earn extra equipment by completing bonus challenges before racing their chariots.
Working as a team, participants will use different skills to solve a range of different puzzles. This is a great activity for participants to increase their social skills.
A water-based team activity where participants are given equipment to build a raft
Participants are taught about the basics of sailing including rigging and learning to understand the weather.
A fun filled session teaching participants how to sue and ride scooters safely, safe travel and a range of games
Participants stand up on a large board and use a paddle to move through the water.
Participants race around the centre to complete a variety of physical, mental and social challenges.
An activity providing an opportunity for participants to learn about, appreciate and experience aspects of Indigenous games, sports and culture.
Accommodation
Our catered dormitory-style lodge accommodation comes in a variety of configurations that sleep four to ten people with ensuites. Larger lodges have a common room. Guests can use the laundry facilities but need to bring their own detergent.
Linen can be provided on request at an additional cost.
The Motel accommodation is accessible.
- Catered accommodation for up to 258 people
- Suitable for school, community and sporting groups
- 24 rooms with five bunks beds (2 bathrooms and common room)
- Teacher/Coaches lodges in 1–6 accommodation are twin shared single beds.
- Teacher/Coaches lodges in 7-12 accommodation contain one king single bed.
- Catered accommodation for up to 54 people
- Suitable for school, community, and sporting groups
- 4 rooms with 4 bunk beds and ensuite
- 4 rooms with 2 bunk beds and ensuite
- Teacher/Coaches accommodation is a self-contained 2 bedroom flat each bedroom contains one bunk and 1 single bed and an ensuite.
- Catered accommodation for up to 151 people
- Suitable for corporate, community, schools, accessibility groups or families
- 6 rooms of 2 king singles
- One room of 3 king singles
- One room of 3 bunks
- 26 rooms of 2 bunks and 1 king single
- Ensuite and air-conditioning
- Television
- Accessible for people with a disability.
"The Academy of Sport was the ideal location for our annual team meeting and could not recommend them highly enough. The food was excellent and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of gourmet food available at this facility. By far the best value for money venue we have ever had."
Device Technologies, Belrose
“I’ve been bringing schools to the Academy for over 22 years. I’m always impressed by the professionalism of the teaching staff, the quality of the program, the comfortable accommodation and the amount and quality of the food.”
Chris Dougherty, Principal, Morgan St Primary School