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The Mike Barnett Sports Complex is one of the region’s most significant leisure facilities and is located on the corner of Dixon Road and Goddard Street in Rockingham.
The complex is home to the Rockingham Basketball Recreation Association (RBRA) and Rockingham Districts Netball Association opens in a new windowopens in a new window (RDNA).
The centre is named after Mike Barnett (24 January 1946 – 29 December 2023) who was a prominent Australian politician and dedicated advocate for Rockingham. In 1974, Mike Barnett was elected as the inaugural Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for the newly established seat of Rockingham, a position he held until 1996. During his tenure, he served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 1993. His leadership coincided with a period of significant growth and development in Rockingham. The Mike Barnett Sports Complex stands as a testament to his enduring legacy and commitment to the community.
Opening hours
The complex is open all year around from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5pm, and closed on public holidays.
What we offer
The centre has available:
- seven indoor courts split between two sports halls catering for basketball, netball, pickleball, badminton and volleyball
- ten outdoor netball courts
- four outdoor multi-use courts
- show court facilities (including change rooms)
- multi-purpose room
- kiosk with a commercial kitchen
- merchandise (mouthguards).
Court and room hire
In addition to the RBRA and RDNA significantly using the centre, the facility is hired regularly by school and community groups as well as long-term regular hirers such as Prime Movers and Scorpions Floorball. The centre also hosts one-off bookings by external users for sporting (e.g. martial arts and cheerleading) and non-sporting events (craft or trade expos and fundraising events).
The complex has a variety of options in relation to bookings including the show court, individual and multiple courts and a multi-purpose room.
For more information on facility hire, contact the centre on 9591 0850 or email mikebarnett@rockingham.wa.gov.au
Bookings that are high risk
Some bookings may be regarded as 'high risk'. Where this is the case the City may require the hirer to provide licenced security cover for the duration of the booking. You may also be requested to provide the contact details of the security firm being engaged for the function. The hirer will also be required to submit a WA Police Party registration form to the police, so that the details are registered with the local police station.
Sixteenth to 21st birthday parties are not permitted at the complex.
Fees
Inclusion and diversity
We endeavour to include the whole of the community with facilities and programs adapted to ensure everyone can participate, with suitable access provided throughout the centre.
All courts are accessible and universally accessible toilets and change rooms are located within easy access of the foyer and courts.
All abilities basketball organised by RBRA is held every Tuesday from 5.30pm-7pm during school terms. See the Rockingham Basketball Recreation Association website for more information.
Programs and services
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Mike Barnett Sports Complex
Dixon Road and Louise Street, Rockingham
Dixon Road and Louise Street, Rockingham
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