Whether you’re keen to compete, train, play socially or simply try something new, La Trobe Sport offers a wide range of opportunities across our Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo campuses.
The perfect chance to find out how you can get involved with one of our sport clubs or purchase your on-campus gym membership will be at the Melbourne Campus Orientation - Welcome Festival on Wednesday 25 February at the La Trobe Sports Park Stadium from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Check out your Orientation Planner for more details!
Here are six ways you can get involved in sport and active recreation at La Trobe this year:
1. Train and play in world-class facilities
La Trobe Sports Park is Australia’s first integrated sport, research and education precinct of its kind — and it’s right here on campus.
The best part? Students can access and use our state-of-the-art facilities! Students have access to high-quality facilities including:
- The Sports Park Stadium with six multipurpose courts for basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball court hire
- Sports Park Sporting Fields, catering for a variety of sports including Australian Rules Football, Rugby Union, Football, Cricket and many more
- The Sports Performance Hub
- The Home of the Matildas facility, supporting elite soccer programs
Whether you’re booking a casual game with friends or training seriously, our facilities are built to support every level of participation.
👉 Explore the La Trobe Sports Park
👉 Book a court today
👉 Learn about the Sports Performance Hub
2. Take advantage of special La Trobe student discounts
La Trobe Sport has two gym facilities - one located at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus and the other at the Bendigo campus.
To welcome our new community members to La Trobe, we are offering a special new La Trobe student discount both campuses, where students can receive up to 50% off our regular gym membership pricing during the Semester 1 Orientation period.
But be quick! This limited-time only offer is available until Sunday March 22, so visit the La Trobe Indoor Sports Centre or Bendigo Sports Centre and speak to our friendly reception team to take advantage of the cheapest and best value gym membership you’ll ever have!
👉 View Melbourne Campus membership options
👉 View Bendigo Campus membership options
3. Join a La Trobe sporting club
With 25 affiliated sporting clubs across our campuses, there’s something for everyone — from social participation to competitive pathways.
All clubs are student-run and supported by La Trobe Sport, creating strong communities that extend beyond the field or court.
Joining a club is one of the fastest ways to:
- Meet like-minded students
- Build friendships
- Represent La Trobe
- Stay active year-round
4. Play social sport in La Trobe League
Want to compete without a big commitment? La Trobe League is our social sport competition running throughout the year at the Melbourne and Bendigo Campuses.
Open to students, staff and community members, La Trobe League offers:
We will organise the fixtures, umpires, and ladders; all you need to do is sign up individually or get a team together.
Make sure you also join our La Trobe League Facebook group to keep up-to-date with the latest news, ladders, fixtures and competition updates.
👉 Sign up to a La Trobe League competition in Melbourne
👉 Sign up to La Trobe League competition in Bendigo
5. Access exclusive sport partnerships and experiences
Through our partnerships with leading sporting organisations including Carlton Football Club and the Bendigo Spirit, La Trobe students and staff gain access to unique opportunities.
These partnerships provide:
- Game-day experiences
- Internship and industry pathways
- Mentoring opportunities
- Free or discounted tickets to selected matches
It’s a chance to connect your love of sport with professional experience and real-world networks.
6. Represent Team La Trobe
Representing Team La Trobe in intervarsity events, such as the UniSport Nationals or the University Basketball League, is a fantastic way to demonstrate your skills and experience elite sports competitions against other universities across Australia.
If community events are more your thing, you can still get fit, have fun, connect and participate in on campus events like the Social Cycle at the Autumn Cycling Classic in April and the Team La Trobe Walk & Run in September. Keep an eye on our socials for more updates.
👉 Become an Eagle
👉 Participate in Team La Trobe community events
Stay connected in 2026
If you are interested in our wide range of organised sport and high performance programs, follow La Trobe Sport on Facebook and Instagram to get the most up-to-date news and information.
If the gym and general active recreation is more your thing, check out our La Trobe Sport Active Recreation channels on Facebook and Instagram.
You can also meet and chat to the La Trobe Sport team at the following events during Orientation:
Monday 23 February
- Welcome Monday (Agora - Melbourne Campus) | 10:15am - 12:30pm
- Bendigo Welcome Event & Inter Meet & Greet (Bendigo Campus)| 11:00am - 2:00pm & 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- SAHHS Course Meet & Greet (Western Lecture Theatre - Melbourne Campus)| 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 24 February
- Welcome Tuesday (Agora - Melbourne Campus) | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday 25 February
- Melbourne Campus Orientation - Welcome Festival (La Trobe Sports Park Stadium - Melbourne Campus) | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Friday 27 February
- Wet & Wild Friday (Indoor Sports Centre - Melbourne Campus) | 10:00am - 3:00pm
