
Women's Sport in Perth: Elite Teams, Local Leagues and How to Get Involved
From the West Coast Fever to the Perth Lynx and beyond, women's sport in Perth is thriving at every level, and there has never been a better time to play, watch or volunteer.
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From the West Coast Fever to the Perth Lynx and beyond, women's sport in Perth is thriving at every level, and there has never been a better time to play, watch or volunteer.

Perth's sport calendar runs twelve months of the year with barely a quiet weekend, from the Rottnest Channel Swim in summer to AFL finals fever in September and Big Bash cricket through the school holidays.

With world-class aquatic facilities, year-round ocean swimming and a thriving club scene, Perth is one of the best cities in Australia for swimmers of every level.

The Rottnest Channel Swim is one of the most celebrated mass-participation open-water events in Australia, drawing thousands of swimmers across the 19.7-kilometre crossing from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island each summer.

Whether you are following the Eagles on a Friday night or catching the Perth Wildcats on the radio, here is your complete guide to watching and listening to Perth sport.

Cricket is a beloved summer sport across Perth, and the WACA's community competition offers a welcoming path for children of all abilities to learn the game at their local club.

Optus Stadium in Burswood is one of Australia's finest sporting venues, and knowing how to make the most of a match day will turn a good outing into a great one.

From the rolling swells at Trigg and Scarborough to the calm waters of the Swan River, Perth's geography makes it one of Australia's finest cities for water sport at every level.

Every Saturday at 8 am, thousands of Perth residents lace up their shoes and head to one of the city's many parkrun events, a global free 5 km community run that has found a perfect home in WA.

From free public courts at Hyde Park to thriving club competitions across the suburbs, Perth is one of the best cities in Australia to pick up a racquet.
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