‘ Big Shed ’ Sports Stadium
Jamestown ’ s indoor sports stadium features two world-class sprung floor courts for netball , basketball and futsal , as well as a 6-lane cricket training centre , complete with turf and bowling machines .
There ’ s no questioning the standard of the Big Shed facility ; more than 100 national sports champions have trained , competed or conducted regional coaching clinics at the facility .
This has included South Australian men ’ s and women ’ s cricket squads , English County cricketers of the Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy , the Adelaide Thunderbirds netballers and a raft of State League netballers , soccer champ Christiano and famous basketballer Al Green .
The facility is available for hire for your own club , community or corporate sports event . Jamestown has a raft of accommodation and catering options for larger groups . Contact : Michelle Stacey 0427 640 136 .
Jamestown Gymnasium
Pump some iron or tackle the treadmill at Jamestown ’ s well-equipped community gymnasium .
Access is available 24-7 by purchasing a short term membership from the Northern Areas Council office , 94 Ayr St Jamestown , during working hours . Contact : Northern Areas Council 08 8664 1139
Tennis
Whether you are a hot shot or just like an occasional hit , Jamestown is the place for you .
The hard courts are available for use free of charge all year round , providing perfect family entertainment .
The magnificent lawn courts are available for competition play only – for local matches and tournaments , including the popular Easter event . Contact : Annie Kelly annie . kelly @ internode . on . net
Swimming
Jamestown Swimming Pool is open seven days a week from November to March and features two shaded children ’ s pools and a five lane 25 metre pool ; conveniently situated next door to the Jamestown Caravan Park .
Swimmers from all over the state meet in Jamestown on the first Sunday in February for the Full Qualifying Jamestown Carnival event . Contact : Northern Areas Council 08 8664 1139
Hydrotherapy Pool
If warm water is more your style , then book in to use the heated Jamestown hydrotherapy pool and spa .
The pool was installed at Jamestown fresh from use by athletes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 . Contact : Northern Areas Council 08 8664 1139
Golf
Try for a hole in one at Jamestown ’ s well-designed and challenging par 70 golf course .
The 18-hole golf course ( Australian Course Rating of 67 ) is set in the scenic Bundaleer Forest reserve just 5 km from Jamestown , with eucalypt-lined fairways and stunning views .
Open April to October , green fee players are very welcome ($ 5 per person ).
Or for the serious golfer , why not compete in the club ’ s popular open men ’ s and women ’ s championship events held in August annually ! Contact : Deb McCarthy 0409 700 535
4WD Trail
Just north of Jamestown in the Mannanarie Hills is an 18 km 4 Wheel Drive trail ( rated intermediate ).
Allow an hour and a half to enjoy the scenery from the top of Mt Ngadjuri ( with amazing views of Jamestown , Caltowie and Gladstone ). The trail is not open in fire danger season . Phone : Chris Bretag 0428 485 651
Jamestown has a host of other sporting clubs , including table tennis , bowling , croquet , pistol shooting and clay target shooting - many hosting annual open tournaments . For details go to www . visitjamestown . com . au
Swimming
Jamestown Bowling Club
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