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Women's sport in the Geelong region has never been in better shape. Across football, netball, basketball, cricket, cycling, swimming and surf sports, there are more opportunities for women and girls to compete, get fit and belong to a sporting community than at any point in the city's history. Whether you are looking to play for the first time or step up to a higher level of competition, Geelong has a pathway for you.
Australian Rules Football is one of the strongest areas of growth. The Geelong Cats' AFLW side competes at national level each season, giving local players elite role models and fans an exciting team to follow. At grassroots level, the Geelong Football Netball League and associated clubs run girls' and women's competitions across all age groups, from under-12s through to senior women's football. Registration is handled through PlayHQ and most clubs actively recruit female players throughout the season.
Netball remains one of the most popular women's sports in the region, with the Geelong Netball Association running extensive competitions through the cooler months. Women's cricket is growing steadily too, with the Geelong Cricket Association fielding women's grades through the summer season. Basketball Geelong runs women's competitions at the Geelong Arena and affiliated courts, and the NBL1 South competition brings a semi-professional level of women's basketball to the city each year.
On the Surf Coast, women's surfing has a proud tradition centred around Torquay, Jan Juc and Bells Beach. The World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, held around Easter, is one of the longest-running professional surfing events in the world and regularly features the world's best women surfers. Local surf clubs along the coast also offer nippers programs and surf lifesaving competitions that serve as entry points for girls and women wanting to connect with the ocean.
Cycling is another area where women are well catered for. The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race includes a professional women's event each January, broadcast nationally and watched live by crowds along the Geelong and Surf Coast route. Local cycling clubs run women's-specific rides and groups for those wanting to ride in a supportive environment. For the full picture of women's sport programs and upcoming events in the region, Geelong Active and the City of Greater Geelong's sport and recreation pages are excellent starting points.
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