Clubs and Societies

Rugby Union — SCU Marlins Rugby Club

Email: scumarlins@gmail.com
Website: scumarlins.teamapp.com
Facebook: SCU Marlins Rugby

The SCU Marlins Rugby Club competes in the Mid North Coast Rugby Union competition and has teams entered in both senior and junior grades. The clubs train every Tuesday and Thursday nights at the CHEC Campus Rugby Field during the winter season with new students (Uni, TAFE and High School) and community members welcomed.

Cricket — Nana Glen Cricket Club

Email: nanaglencc@yahoo.com
Website: mycricket.cricket.com.au/home.aspx?entityID=4329
Facebook: Nana Glen Cricket Club
The Nana Glen Cricket Club competes in the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association and has teams entered in both senior and junior grades. The clubs train every Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Brae Street Oval during summer with new students and community members welcomed.

Rugby League — Sawtell Panthers Rugby League Club

Website: sawtellpanthers.teamapp.com
Facebook: Sawtell Panthers
Instagram: @sawtellpanthers2452
The Sawtell Panthers Rugby League Club compete in the Group 2 Rugby League competition and has teams entered in both senior and junior grades. The clubs trains every Tuesday and Thursday nights Rex Hardaker Field during the winter season with new students and community members welcomed.

AFL — Sawtell/Toormina Saints AFL Club

Email: sawtellafl@hotmail.com
Website: Sawtell/Toormina Saints AFL Club
Instagram: @sawtelltoorminasaints
The Sawtell/Toormina AFL Club competes in AFL North Coast competition and has teams entered in both senior and junior grades. The clubs trains every Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Richardson Park during the winter season with new students and community members welcomed.

Baseball — Coffs Harbour Baseball Association

Email: publicity@coffsharbourbaseball.org
Website: coffsbaseballassociation.teamapp.com
Facebook: Coffs Harbour Baseball
The Coffs Harbour Baseball Association is a small club based association that welcomes new students and community members as players. All matches are played at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

Hockey — Beaches Hockey Club

Email: beacheshockeyclub@gmail.com
Website: www.revolutionise.com.au/beacheshc
Facebook: Beaches Hockey Club – Coffs Harbour
The Beaches Hockey Club competes in Coffs Harbour District Hockey competition and has teams entered in both senior and junior grades. The club trains at various times throughout the week depending upon grade and competition at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park Hockey Pitch. New students and community members welcomed.

Badminton – Coffs Harbour Badminton Club

Email: linus@aapt.net.au
Website: coffsharbourbadminton.wordpress.com
The Coffs Harbour Badminton Club plays graded matches on Thursday nights at SCU Sports Centre from 6.30-8.30pm. New students and community members welcomed.

Table Tennis – Coffs Harbour Table Tennis Club

Email: tabletenniscoffsharbour@gmail.com
Website: www.coffsharbourtabletennis.com
Facebook: Coffs Harbour Table Tennis Club
The Coffs Harbour Table Tennis Club plays Wednesday and Friday night singles competitions from 6-9pm at their competition space-189 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour. New students and community members welcomed.

Soccer – Sawtell Football Club

Email: sawtellscorpionsfc@gmail.com
Website: www.sawtellfc.com.au
Facebook: Sawtell FC
The Sawtell Football Club competes in the North Coast Football competition and has teams entered in both senior and junior grades. The club trains every Tuesday and Thursday nights at Toormina Soccer pitch in Toormina Road during the winter season with new students and community members welcomed.

Further information: Coffs Harbour Student Association's Clubs and Societies

NMSC Student Club

We are an open to join club focused on providing resources to make a stronger student environment. Currently, we are working on providing FREE student meals/snacks, study resources, extra learning opportunities and social events.

This club is based at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC). Visit our Instagram page here

Email: nmscsas@gmail.com 

SCU Nursing Society

To be a centre for nursing student solidarity & support by connecting students and faculty events, and be an advocate for student voices. Contact us on Facebook here

SCU Frisbee Federation

SCUFF is a club formed in 2023 focused on growing the sport of Ultimate Frisbee within Southern Cross University and the Central Coast region. Our goals include having fun, growing as people, and competing at tournaments in 2024!

Stay up to date and connected with us on Instagram and Facebook

SCU Midwifery Club

The SCU Midwifery club aims to connect and inspire midwifery students, midwifery-interested students and people from the community. The club provides opportunities to socialise, unwind, debrief, learn and to give back to the community. Past events include social events, catered lunches, education days and fundraising for community projects.

Please contact us on Facebook here

Psychology Association

Join like-minded individuals within a supportive network who share your fascination with the complexities of the human mind, where all students are welcome. Immerse yourself in a range of exciting activities, from guest speakers and career development workshops to fun social gatherings. Embrace the power of connection and come join the Psychology Association, where lasting friendships and lifelong connections are waiting to be made.

Join the club by filling the form HERE or email scu_psychologyassociation@outlook.com for more info.

Occupational Therapy Club

The occupational therapy club aims to connect OT students to have a meaningful and enjoyable university life.
The occupational therapy club is committed to offering various activities to create a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Become a member by emailing: OT.coffsharbour.association@gmail.com

Education Society

The Education Club aims to connect and support all students studying an education course on our beautiful Coffs Harbour campus. To help you unwind and have some fun, we hold; pizza nights, movie nights, trivia, social study sessions and much more!
Join our Facebook Page HERE and become a member HERE 

Coffs Christians

Christian fellowship on the Coffs Coast. Connecting and hanging out with others, sharing our love for Christ – Connect, Share, Grow, Hang-out, Love one another.
Contact us via Facebook here or or Instagram here
Email: ccfellowship24@gmail.com

SCU Boardriders (Surfing)

Email: unilife@scu.edu.au
Facebook: SCU Boardriders
The Board Riders Club holds regular competitions during the year at local surf breaks including Ballina and Lennox Head. They also compete at the Australian University Surfing Champs. This club is very active out of the surf as well with regular social events and parties. The club is also keen to involve surfers at Coffs and Gold Coast campuses.

AFL — Coolangatta Football Club

Email: info@coolangattafootballclub.com.au
Website: www.coolangattafootballclub.com
Facebook: Coolangatta Football Club
Instagram: @coolangattafc_bluebirds
The Coolangatta Blues, Colts and Bluebird's are an Australian Rules Football Club, representing the suburbs of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. The Blues teams currently compete in QFA (Div2), QFA Colts and the Bluebird's teams compete in QWAFL and QWFA division 1 of the AFL Queensland State League at its home ground Len Peak Oval.

Dragon Boat Club

Email: cdragons@optusnet.com.au
Website: https://currumbindragons.wordpress.com/
Facebook: Currumbin Dragons Club
Currumbin Dragons were the first Dragon Boat Club based on beautiful Currumbin Creek. Try paddling in 10’s or 20’s dragon boats or outrigger canoes.

Football (Soccer) — Tweed United FC

Email: tweedunitedfc@hotmail.com
Facebook: TweedUnited FootballClub
Tweed United FC plays in the local Football Gold Coast competition, and fields junior teams and senior men’s teams in the Premier League, Coast League and midweek competitions and 2 women’s teams in the Metro League competition.

Netball — Seagulls Netball Club

Email: seagullsnetball2485@gmail.com
Facebook: Seagulls Netball Club Inc
Seagulls Netball caters for junior and senior players in a competitive and social capacity. They welcome all players both new and experienced. Competition is played at Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads.

Rugby Union — Palm Beach Currumbin Rugby Union Club

Email: rugby@alleygators.com.au
Website: www.alleygators.com.au
Facebook: Alleygators PBC
Instagram: @alleygatorsrugby

Board and Friends Club

Email: a.jimenez.10@student.scu.edu.au

Education Club

Email: j.thompson.29@student.scu.edu.au
Facebook: SCU Education Club

International Students Club

Email: t.witthun.10@student.scu.edu.au
Facebook: CoastRs International Student Club

Midwifery Society

Email: d.peers.10@student.scu.edu.au
Facebook: SCU Midwifery Society

Nursing Club

Email: samantha_mcm@hotmail.com
Facebook: SCU Nursing Society

Occupational Therapy Student Alliance (OTSA)

Email: otsa.scu@gmail.com

Rainbow Alliance

Email: n.tyson.10@student.scu.edu.au
Facebook: Rainbow Alliance SCU Gold Coast

SCU Enviro Club

Email: thilinika.wijesinghe@scu.edu.au

Speech Pathology Club

Email: t.stiebel.10@student.scu.edu.au

SCU Bouldering Club

Email: scubouldering@gmail.com
Facebook: SCU Bouldering
The SCU Bouldering wall was built and is run by Southern Cross University Student volunteers. SCU’s little climbing gem has climbs for beginners and more experienced students. Free admission for students, shoe hire is a gold coin donation.
Please note: this service is only available to current Southern Cross University students and staff.

SCU Netty Rats

Email: scu.netball@hotmail.com
Facebook: SCU Netball Club Lismore
The SCU Netball Club is the largest club within the Southern Cross community. The club strives to promote a healthy active lifestyle and create new and long lasting friendships with new players welcome. The club boasts in excess of 150 players in 15 teams with many making the finals and grand finals of the local Lismore competition.

SCU Gold Rats

Email: jcondon15@hotmail.com
Facebook: Southern Cross University Gold Rats
The Gold Rats Rugby Club competes in the Far North Coast Rugby Union competition with teams in in both men’s and women’s division. They also compete in the Uni Games and the Byron Bay Rugby 7s competitions each year. New players welcome! Training is held at the Maurie Ryan Oval, Lismore campus on Wednesday nights from 6:00pm.
The Southern Cross University Rugby Club is the oldest student-run organisation at the University. The Gold Rats have been a successful student-run club during its existence winning 16 premierships across all grades, including four in first grade.

SCU Boardriders (Surfing)

Email: unilife@scu.edu.au
Facebook: SCU Boardriders
The Board Riders Club holds regular competitions during the year at local surf breaks including Ballina and Lennox Head. They also compete at the Australian University Surfing Champs. This club is very active out of the surf as well with regular social events and parties. The club is also keen to involve surfers at Coffs and Gold Coast campuses.

SCU Swimming Club

Facebook: SCU Fitness Centre and Pool
Based at the SCU Fitness for You, this group does squad training and participates in community events such as the Byron Bay Ocean Swim Classic and Australian University National Championships. Classes are at 6:30am Monday, Wednesday and Friday and are suitable for all swimming levels. All staff on the Pool deck are Life Guard trained and qualified.

SCU Mountain Bike Club / Richmond Rivers Riders

Email: richmondriveresriders@gmail.com
Facebook: Richmond Rivers Riders Incorporated
Richmond River Riders is a Lismore based mountain bike club affiliated with MTBA, offering recreational and competitive mountain biking around Lismore. SCU students and staff welcome.

AFL — Lismore Swans

Email: lismoreswans@gmail.com
Facebook: Lismore Swans Australian Football Club
Instagram: @lismoreswansafc
The Lismore Swans Australian Football Club men’s team compete in the AFLQ QFA Div 2 South competition, and the women’s team competes in the AFLQ Northern Rivers Competition. Training is Tuesday and Thursday nights 5:30pm at Mortimer Oval, Lismore. All keen male and female players welcome.

Hockey — East Lismore Hockey Club

Email: eastlismore@hotmail.com
Facebook: East Lismore Hockey Club
Instagram: @east_lismore_hockey_club
East Lismore Hockey Club is an active and committed club, with teams ranging from 1^st Divisions men and women, through all levels of senior and junior divisions.

Hockey — Northern Star Hockey Club

Email: northernstarhockeyclub@gmail.com
Facebook: Northern Star Hockey Club
Instagram: @northern_star_hockey_club
The club plays in the Far North Coast Hockey competition and the J.H. Williams trophy. Seniors training (men and women – all grades) is Tuesday 6pm – 7pm, at Hepburn Park, Goonellabah.

Running — Lismore Runners

Meet every Saturday morning for a run at 6am at Café Capello in Carrington St, Lismore. New runners welcomed.

Soccer — Lismore Thistles Soccer Club

Email: lismorethistlessc@ffnc.net.au
Facebook Lismore-Thistles Soccer-Club
Instagram: @lismorethistlessc
Lismore Thistles is an associated club of Southern Cross University and provide opportunities both men and women to play the world game of football, located just down the road from the Lismore campus it is a perfect club to join for any buddying Football player.

Tennis — Goonellabah Tennis Club

Email:
Facebook: Goonellabah Tennis Club
Goonellabah Tennis Club is located in Reserve Street Goonellabah. The club runs competitions which include- Monday Night Social, Wednesday Morning Ladies, Wednesday Night Mixed, Friday Night Juniors and Saturday afternoon Social.

Muslim Students Society

Facebook: MuslimStudents SouthernCrossUni
The Muslim Students Society supports faith by fulfilling the religious, educational and social needs of Muslim students at Southern Cross University. The club helps Muslim students maintain their Islamic identity on campus by providing a space for prayer, networking, promoting religious understanding among all students.

ReGen Ag Student Club (RASC)

Email: info@lexsa.com.au
The Regenerative Agriculture Students Club is a school-based club for social networking, support and opportunities in the industry.

QSCU Society — Queer SCU

Email: info@lexsa.com.au
Facebook: QSCU Society
Promoting Inclusivity, Respect and Awareness of Gender Diversity on Lismore campus at Southern Cross University. Register your expression of interest to join.

SCU Community Gardens

Email: info@lexsa.com.au
Facebook: SCU Community Gardens
The Southern Cross University Student Community Garden is a space on the Lismore Campus dedicated to growing a variety of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, trees and native flowers. The SCU Community Garden provides students with an abundance of healthy food, physical exercise, social connection, and a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy nature during studies. Join the crew and volunteer your time from 4pm–6pm during Summer, 3pm–5pm during winter.

SCU Engineering Society

Email: info@lexsa.com.au
Facebook: SCU Engineering Society
The main purpose of the Southern Cross University Engineering Society is to assist students in developing their careers in engineering as well as organising outings and events designed to promote professional and social networking. Register your expression of interest to join.