Sport Facilities and Bookings

Students practising on tennis court

Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus has two main sports areas which are used by students, staff, affiliated clubs and the general public. These are:

  • Darrel Chapman Sports Facility (includes 4 × tennis/pickleball courts, 2 × netball courts and 2 × basketball courts plus BBQ area and toilet block with lights)
  • Maurie Ryan Oval
basketball game

Booking Form

There is a Booking Form which must be filled out correctly by the person responsible for the booking.

The University Events Team will acknowledge receipt of the booking form and work with the hirer to confirm the booking details.

The University has the right not to accept a booking when it is an activity that is deemed inappropriate usage of the Sports Facilities.

Booking Form

Hire Fees

Tennis/Pickleball Court Hire Day Night
Students, staff, and affiliated clubs No charge No charge
General public $15 per court per hour $20 per court per hour with lights

 

Netball and Basketball Court Hire Day Night
Students, staff, and affiliated clubs No charge No charge
General public $20 per court per hour $25 per court per hour with lights

 

Maurie Ryan Oval  
Students, staff, and affiliated clubs No charge
General public $50 per hour
Season Booking (6 Months) By negotiation

Collection of fees

All fees will be invoiced directly to the hirer by the University Events Team.

Access to sports facilities and lights

The University Security and Property Services teams will be notified of bookings and will be responsible for unlocking and locking sporting facilities and turning lights on and off.