Sporting clubs – seasonal licences

Seasonal licences for sports clubs are issued for training and competition days only. Other events such as gala days, carnivals and tournaments are considered 'casual events' and require a separate application.

Seasonal licence requirements

To be considered a sporting club, the club must be incorporated. For more information visit the NSW Government Office of Sport website.

Public liability insurance (Certificate of Currency) must be provided:

  • with a minimum cover of $20 million
  • be consistent with the name of the applicant
  • be relevant to the licence application activity/event and location
  • valid and current for the period of the licence
  • with the following wording in the Interested parties/counterparties section:
  • Tweed Shire Council and Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016.

Applications must be completed in full and submitted to Council by the first week in September (for summer seasons) or by the first week in March (for winter seasons). Late or incomplete applications may be refused or incur additional fees.

Fees and charges

Check Council's fees and payments page or search for 'sports grounds' online. Fees must be paid by the due date; overdue invoices will incur interest.

After approval

Once a seasonal application is received, licences will be posted to clubs for signing. Licences:

  • must be signed and returned to Council before the beginning of the licence period.
  • are a legal documents and must not to be altered. Any variations should be requested in writing to Council for approval and attached to the signed licence agreement.
  • will not be valid without current insurance. Clubs are responsible for ensuring that any insurance that expires during licence period is renewed, and a copy of the new Certificate of Currency is sent to Council.

All insurance is considered null and void without a valid licence signed by Council. 

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