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Theo Walcott and Premier League trophy thrill Docklands youngsters

April 1st, 2026 - Sean Car

Docklands Athletic FC enjoyed one of its biggest moments yet in March, hosting Arsenal legend Theo Walcott and the Premier League trophy after winning a national competition run by broadcaster Stan.

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The Australian Padel Open returns to Game4Padel in Docklands

February 4th, 2026 - Nicole Manolitsas

Game4Padel on Lorimer St in Docklands has hosted the FIP Silver Australian Padel Open – a major sporting event for padel players.

New pump track fuels Melbourne’s growing cycling network

February 4th, 2026 - Nicole Manolitsas

A hidden jumps and pump track underneath CityLink as part of the new West Gate Tunnel Project off Footscray Rd in Docklands is supporting the next generation of riders.

Australia’s coolest sport brings fire to Docklands

July 30th, 2025 - Nerieda Keenan

I tagged along to a game expecting to be bored. I don’t watch footy, I don’t follow sport, but somehow, I walked out a full-blown ice hockey fan. I’ve been a regular ever since.

Crystal Challenge brings international skating spotlight to Docklands

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands will take centre stage in August as the O’Brien Icehouse hosts the 2025 Crystal Challenge – Melbourne’s premier international figure skating competition.

Melbourne-based pickleball club searches for a new home due to a court shortage

July 2nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Pickleball has become one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports. However, despite its success, there are limited options for people to play in the City of Melbourne, with local clubs calling for the council to catch up with other cities around the country.

Home-grown star Vinceman Chong chases gold at Oceania 2025

May 1st, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Australia’s junior national champion, Vinceman Chong, will take centre ice this May as he competes for gold on home ground at the Oceania 2025 International Figure Skating Competition.

Docklands athletes nominated for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

April 30th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

The Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) have announced their 2024 finalists, and two exceptional athletes from Docklands’ Winter Institute are among the nominees.

Docklands now home to accessible walking soccer

October 30th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

For people who have suffered a stroke or have Parkinson’s, finding a way to remain active can be difficult, however, walking football has been a saving grace for many.