Barooga Sports Club

Name

Barooga Sports Club

Legal name

Barooga Sports Club

Website

https://sporties.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and licensed club services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF), Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

Keywords

• Hospitality services
• Licensed club venue
• Recreational facilities
• Event hosting
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Barooga

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from bistro dining, café, bar services, cocktail bar, and live entertainment venue hire. Includes regular specials and promotions for members.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ($10 for 12 months) providing access to exclusive member specials, rewards points (Advantage Rewards), and member-only events.
3. Function and Event Hire: Revenue from hosting private functions, corporate events, and special community events at venues including Main Lounge, Golf Deck, and outdoor spaces.
4. Entertainment Revenue: Revenue from live entertainment events including ticketed performances and cover charges at venues like Nineteen81 bar.
5. Attractions: Revenue from mini golf (18 holes) and The Bunker multi-sport simulators, offering family entertainment and gaming activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Barooga Sports Club (trading as Sporties) operates a single licensed hospitality and community sports club venue in Barooga, NSW, offering the Sporties Bistro and Café for food and beverage service, live entertainment, an 18-hole mini golf course, multi-sport simulators (The Bunker), lawn bowls, function and event hosting, and the Advantage Rewards membership program. The venue serves as the social hub of the Murray River Region, combining dining with recreational attractions for local members, regional visitors, and community groups.

Product overview

Barooga Sports Club (Sporties) operates as a multi-faceted hospitality venue offering dining, entertainment, and recreational activities. The core offering includes the Sporties Bistro (main restaurant with member specials), Cafe, Mini Golf (18 holes), The Bunker (multi-sport simulators), live Entertainment, Functions/event hosting, Bowls, and Membership/Advantage Rewards program. The club also partners with Bullanginya Dreaming, an award-winning Indigenous cultural light experience. The venue operates as a licensed club in Cobram Barooga, Murray River Region, serving as the social hub for the community since 1981.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sporties Bistro Main dining venue at the club serving a curated menu with local ingredients and gourmet cuisine, including seasonal specials and member-only deals such as $10 off Chewsday, 30% off Wednesday Steaks, and Sunday 3-Course Carvery.
• Cafe On-site cafe offering breakfast and coffee services at the club venue.
• Mini Golf An 18-hole mini golf course designed for all skill levels, providing family-friendly entertainment at the club.
• The Bunker State-of-the-art multi-sport simulators offering a range of sports and gaming experiences with high realism.
• Live Entertainment Premier live music performances and entertainment events held at the club, marketed as Cobram Barooga's live entertainment destination.
• Functions and Event Hosting Venue hire for private functions, corporate events, celebrations, and community gatherings across multiple spaces including Main Lounge, Golf Deck, and outdoor areas.
• Membership / Advantage Rewards Annual membership program at $10 for 12 months providing points-based rewards, dining discounts, and member-only specials across all club offerings.
• Bowls Lawn bowls facilities and activities available at the club.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cobram Barooga Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked partner website relationship. Cobram Barooga Golf Club is a neighboring golf facility sharing the Cobram Barooga branding and cross-promotional opportunities for visitors to the region.
• Barooga ARCminorOthersPartner website link to Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre, providing community service information to club visitors.
• Bridges Villas & Bullanginya LodgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner website linking to accommodation provider, enabling cross-promotion of accommodation and entertainment services for visitors to the region.
• Bullanginya DreamingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous cultural experience partner offering lunar light journey intertwining Bangerang Indigenous wisdom with light, water, and fire. This internationally award-winning attraction is promoted alongside Sporties offerings and shares Instagram presence. Featured on main website navigation as a key attraction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Endeavour Group (ALH Hotels): Australia's largest pub, bar, and club operator; competes for regional hospitality and accommodation-spend and serves as the structural benchmark for regional venue economics.
• Mounties Group: Multi-venue NSW community and registered-club operator with dining, entertainment, functions, sports, and membership programs; broader portfolio but directly comparable club format and revenue mix.

Direct peers

• Club Marconi: Sydney-based licensed sports and community club with bistro dining, live entertainment, bowls, and member rewards — the same Australian licensed-club operating model Sporties uses, only at larger scale.
• Cobram Barooga Golf Club: Adjacent golf and hospitality venue in the Cobram Barooga area sharing cross-promotional partnership with Barooga Sports Club; operates dining, events, and recreational sport in the same regional catchment.
• Twin Towns Services Club: Large NSW/QLD border regional club with multi-venue dining, entertainment, and member programs; comparable in mixing club-membership economics with entertainment attractions.
• Parramatta Leagues Club: Sydney sports-leagues-affiliated club with extensive dining, entertainment, function, and member offerings — same sports-club heritage with community-led F&B and event revenue streams.
• Revesby Workers Club: Suburban Sydney sports and community club offering dining, live entertainment, kids/family attractions, and member loyalty — a strong operating analogue to the Barooga Sports Club concept.

Others

• Racing NSW Venues: State-level racing and licensed club venue operator in NSW — comparable regulatory and licensing environment though with a different sporting focus.
• ClubReady: SaaS platform for club membership, billing, and engagement; adjacent rather than competitive, but indicative of the digital tooling layer Barooga Sports Club currently lacks.

Regional players

• Tocumwal Golf Club: Neighbouring Murray River regional golf and hospitality venue targeting similar tourism and event markets; comparable regional hospitality model with sports focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SportiesBarooga
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportiesbarooga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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