Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Welcome to Grange Thistle Football & Bowls Club
Established in 1944, Grange Thistle Football Club and Grange Bowls Club have become integral parts of Brisbane's sporting community. Our football programs cater to players from U3 to Masters levels, offering structured pathways and competitive leagues. The bowls club provides accessible, low-impact sport for all ages and abilities, with regular social and competitive sessions. Our facilities at Lanham Park include multiple playing fields and a community-focused venue for events. With decades of combined experience, our accredited coaches and volunteers deliver expert guidance and player development.We prioritise community engagement through inclusive programs, corporate partnerships, and local event hosting. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through maintained facilities, safety protocols, and continuous improvement of member services. Regular communication channels ensure transparency and responsiveness to participant needs. The club's longevity and multi-generational membership base reflect our trusted position in Brisbane's sporting landscape. Annual events and tournaments foster community spirit while maintaining competitive excellence across all age groups.
Services
Football Programs
Lawn Bowls
Venue Hire
Coaching Clinics
Tournaments
Sports Equipment
Community Events
Player Development
Youth Leagues
Corporate Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1944
Highlights and features
- Established 1944 with proven sporting expertise
- Dual football and bowls programs for all ages
- Accredited coaching staff with development pathways
- Multi-venue facilities for competitive and social play
- Community-focused programs with corporate partnerships
What people say
Great family atmosphere
Excellent coaching staff
Well-maintained facilities
Inclusive programs
Active community events
Services
Football Programs
Structured football programs for ages U3 to Masters level. Includes competitive leagues, skill development clinics, and winter/summer seasons. Professional coaching pathways with accredited instructors ensure technical growth and match readiness across all age groups.
Lawn Bowls
Recreational and competitive lawn bowls available Thursday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, and Sunday mornings. Equipment provided with free coaching for newcomers. Barefoot bowls events and corporate team-building sessions available at our historic 1944 facility.
Venue Hire
Flexible venue hire options at Lanham Park's bowls club. Accommodates birthdays, corporate functions, and community events with catering services. Features include outdoor greens, indoor function spaces, and modern amenities for up to 150 guests.
Player Development
Accredited coaching programs focusing on technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning. Includes goalkeeper training, holiday clinics, and the FC1919 rapid acceleration program for advanced players aged U13 to U18.
Community Events
Regular community engagement initiatives including sports days, championship events, and social tournaments. Promotes inclusivity through mixed-age competitions, roll-up sessions, and partnerships with local schools and businesses in Brisbane's northern suburbs.
People
John
Bowls President
Experienced bowls administrator with 20+ years in community sports management. Oversees daily operations and coaching programs at Grange Bowls Club. Committed to growing participation through accessible programs and facility improvements.
Questions
How do I register for football programs?
Register through SQUADI online system during staggered openings. Complete profile and payment before positions fill.
Can non-members use the bowls facilities?
Visitors from accredited clubs can join social games after registration and safety briefing.
What age groups are covered?
Football from U3 to Masters; bowls for all ages with Thursday afternoon sessions.
Are coaching services included?
Free coaching available for new members with accredited instructors during negotiated times.
What equipment is available for hire?
Barefoot bowls equipment and basic training gear available for events and sessions.
Reviews (4)
Jacqui
Jun 16, 2021
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We have loved Squirts for our 4yo - coaches are friendly and fantastic! Special thanks to coach Ollie and Reuben for all your help!
James Rowe
Feb 13, 2021
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Incredibly expensive for kids soccer, zero value for money and a club manager with delusions of grandeur. Zero paid for coaching ever received. I am not sure where all the money goes it would be interesting to see where the money actually goes.
Wayne Duncan
Oct 12, 2020
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ALWAYS A SAUSAGE SIZZLE THERE ON A SATURDAY A VAN SELLING COFFEE AND A CANTEEN WHERE YOU HOT CHIPS AND OTHER SNACKS AND PLENTY OF SOCCER FIELDS
Mav Green
Jan 23, 2018
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At Grange Thistle Football Club we feel relax, very friendly environment, a family day for us, it's great to watch the kids having fun playing the game, the best soccer club amongst many we have joined so we are sticking around at the Grange Thistle's pitch!
