By Matt Austin

Bligh Park Wolves FC players playing Futsal. Credit Hawkesbury PCYC

Hawkesbury PCYC has become a valued hub for sport, fitness and community activity since opening on 20 July 2020 at the Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Stadium, formerly operated by Hawkesbury Sports Council.

The stadium itself first opened in the early 2000s to meet growing demand for indoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, futsal (indoor soccer) and indoor netball. When PCYC NSW took over the facility in 2020, significant investment followed, transforming the venue into a modern, multi-purpose centre offering a wide range of sporting and fitness opportunities for the Hawkesbury region, which previously lacked a comparable indoor facility.

On 28 March 2024, Hawkesbury PCYC was officially relaunched after a major upgrade, unveiling a suite of impressive new features for the broader sporting community. These include six competition courts for a variety of indoor sports, a state-of-the-art 1,200sqm gymnastics facility catering for recreational through to competitive gymnasts, and 300sqm of multi-purpose activity spaces designed for programs, learning opportunities and community events.

The centre also boasts a well-equipped 200sqm gym and fitness centre, modern amenities, meeting rooms and a café, creating inclusive spaces for exercise, social connection and community engagement.

Hawkesbury PCYC continues to be home to the Hawkesbury Basketball Association, supporting local talent through junior and senior competitions, as well as representative pathways via the Hawkesbury Jets. Indoor netball is another strong performer, with several players recently representing NSW at national championships, while futsal remains highly popular, with local teams competing at a high level in NSW competitions.

Gymnastics is now a major drawcard, offering pathways for children and aspiring athletes, and the centre has also introduced parkour — a fast-growing sport scheduled to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Newer activities such as pickleball and recreational archery further expand the range of options available.

For those focused on fitness, Hawkesbury PCYC offers strength training, cardio, cross-training, group classes and boxing, with experienced coaches supporting participants from beginners through to competitive pathways. A wide selection of martial arts is also available, including Aikido, Hapkido, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Kung Fu and Taekwondo.

With a 20-year lease granted by Hawkesbury City Council, PCYC’s long-term commitment to the community is clear. From grassroots sport to elite pathways and everyday fitness, Hawkesbury PCYC truly offers something for everyone.

Breakout Box:

At a glance: Hawkesbury PCYC

Location: Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Stadium, Stewart Street, South Windsor

Opened under PCYC: July 2020

Relaunched after major upgrade: March 2024

Facilities include:

• Six indoor competition courts
• 1,200sqm state-of-the-art gymnastics facility
• 200sqm gym and fitness centre
• 300sqm multi-purpose activity spaces
• Boxing and martial arts training rooms
• Meeting rooms and café
• Home of Hawkesbury Basketball Association

Sports & activities on offer:

Basketball, indoor netball, futsal, gymnastics, parkour, pickleball, boxing, martial arts (Aikido, Hapkido, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Taekwondo), archery, gym and group fitness classes.

Find out more:

🌐 pcycnsw.org.au/hawkesbury

📞 (02) 4587 5899