Bingara Sporting Club

Bingara Sporting Club, located in Gwydir Shire Council, is a sports club offering a range of exceptional sporting, entertainment, and function facilities. The club takes great pride in its well-maintained sporting facilities, which are looked after by a dedicated team of volunteers.

The Directors and Staff at Bingara Sporting Club warmly welcome members, new members, and visitors to the club. The club is open every day of the week, ensuring that everyone can enjoy its offerings at their convenience. Operating hours are Monday to Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm, Wednesday to Friday from 4pm until closing time, and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until closing time.

The club offers various membership options for individuals interested in joining. Full Sporting Members pay a yearly fee of $150, while Social Members pay an annual fee of $10. Junior Sporting Members can avail of membership for just $10 per year. If you're not a sporting member, green fees of $20 per day are payable at the clubhouse or can be placed in an envelope in the honesty box at the gate to the golf course if the club is closed.

Bingara Sporting Club boasts an excellent restaurant that serves both Chinese and Australian meals. Whether you prefer to dine in or take away, visitors are always welcome. The restaurant is open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, between 11:30am and 2:00pm, and for dinner seven days a week from 6pm to 8:30pm.

Catering services are also available at the club for various events such as meetings, weddings, and parties. Bookings can be made directly at the club. Furthermore, the club offers meeting rooms that are available at any time. For bookings, please contact the club.

The convenience of EFTPOS facilities is provided to club members and visitors, ensuring seamless financial transactions. For individuals interested in sports, Bingara Sporting Club offers a wide range of sporting facilities. Indoors, there is a 24-hour Fitness Centre. Outdoors, visitors can enjoy an exquisite golf course, two bowling greens, and eight clay tennis courts.

All outdoor facilities can be used throughout the day, every day. If the club is not open, guests can place their green fees in the honesty box at the entrance to the golf course, clearly indicating their name and the sport they wish to participate in. Visitors are always welcome to partake in any of the sporting activities offered.

The club also hosts a variety of weekly and annual sporting events. Weekly events include golf on Tuesday mornings for ladies, a 9-hole chook run on Thursdays, mixed golf on Saturdays, and men's golf on Sundays. Social bowls are played from Wednesday to Saturday, with a nominal competition fee applicable. Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy social tennis on Sundays at 2pm, and the clay tennis courts can be booked at any time.

Bingara Sporting Club is also known for its major annual events, such as the Westpac Helicopter Sports Fun Day, which features bowls, golf, tennis, market tables, and raffles. The Bingara Annual Open Tennis Tournament is held every Queen's Birthday weekend in June and attracts players from various regions. The Fossickers Way Veterans' Week of Golf, which has an interesting history dating back to 1994, offers an exciting week of golfing activities.

Bingara Sporting Club strives to provide a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all members, new members, and visitors. With its excellent sporting facilities, entertainment options, and function spaces, the club aims to cater to the diverse interests and needs of the Gwydir community and beyond.