Lakeside

What Lakeside does

Lakeside is a multi-divisional community organization headquartered at 2 Bibra Drive, North Lake, Perth, Western Australia, operating across three integrated arms: Lakeside Baptist Church (worship services, children's ministry, youth and seniors programs), Lakeside Recreation Centre (basketball leagues, netball, fitness facilities, holiday programs, café and facility hire), and Lakeside Lightning (competitive basketball competing in NBL1 West men's/women's and WABL junior pathways from U12 through U23). Founded in 1992 and formally incorporated as Lakeside Baptist Church Inc., the organization serves approximately 7,000-8,000 weekly participants across its programs and is supported by a large volunteer base alongside 11-50 paid employees.

The underlying operating model is facility-based with light digital infrastructure for enrollment. Programs are delivered through shared physical courts, gym equipment, and common areas at the North Lake site, with online registration handled through third-party platforms (TryBooking for camps and tournaments, PlayHQ for Aussie Hoops registration, TeamPay for WABL season fees, and INTIX for NBL1 ticketing). No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or AI/ML capability is disclosed; the technical stack is essentially integrations with off-the-shelf event, registration, payment, and social media tools. The Lightning basketball program has accumulated 4 SBL Men's Championships (2005, 2006, 2009, 2013), 2 SBL Women's Championships (2006, 2018), and 1,133 WABL players since 2015, producing alumni who progressed to NBL, WNBL, and Australian national teams.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: subscription fitness memberships (A$13.50/week or A$560-A$630/year, with senior discounts), per-program basketball camp fees (A$90-A$160), casual group fitness drop-ins (A$13), 3x3 tournament team fees (A$110/team), WABL season registrations, facility hire for community groups, Lightning merchandise (limited edition hats at A$55), and church tithes/offerings. Customer-acquisition is community-led via word-of-mouth, social media, direct facility walk-ins, seasonal basketball trials (October), holiday camps, and community events. The organization is a non-profit under Baptist governance with no external investors or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Lakeside

Legal name

Lakeside Baptist Church Inc.

Website

https://lakeside.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakeside is a non-profit community organization in North Lake, Perth, operating Lakeside Baptist Church, Lakeside Recreation Centre, and Lakeside Lightning basketball. It serves approximately 7,000-8,000 weekly users through worship services, fitness memberships, basketball development pathways, and community events at a single integrated facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fitness Centre Memberships: Gym and group fitness memberships providing unlimited gym access and group classes. Weekly, 6-month, and 12-month subscription options available.
2. Sports Program Fees: Revenue from basketball programs including Aussie Hoops, junior camps, youth development camps, 3x3 tournaments, and WABL team registrations.
3. Casual Group Fitness: Drop-in group fitness classes available for $13 casual rate, separate from membership.
4. Facility Hire: Recreation centre facilities available for hire to community groups, schools, and organizations.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Lightning merchandise including limited edition hats and fan store items.
6. Church Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from church congregation members supporting church operations and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lakeside is a multi-division community hub in North Lake, Perth, Western Australia, operating three integrated arms: Lakeside Baptist Church (worship services and ministry programs), Lakeside Recreation Centre (basketball leagues, netball, holiday programs, facility hire, and Timeout Café), Lakeside Fitness Centre (gym memberships and group fitness classes), and Lakeside Lightning (high-performance basketball program competing in NBL1 West and WABL). The organization serves approximately 8,000 people weekly through sports, fitness, faith-based, and community programs anchored at a single facility on Bibra Drive.

Product overview

Lakeside is a multi-faceted community organization operating across three main divisions: Lakeside Baptist Church (worship and ministry programs), Lakeside Recreation Centre (sports facilities and programs), and Lakeside Lightning (high-performance basketball). The Recreation Centre offers basketball leagues, netball, fitness facilities, and holiday programs. The Lightning program provides NBL1 West competitive teams and WABL junior development pathways. The church component delivers children, youth, and family ministries alongside community services. These components share facilities and a unified mission to serve the North Lake community through sport and faith-based programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lakeside Recreation Centre: Community recreation facility offering basketball, netball, holiday programs, facility hire, and Timeout Café.
• Lakeside Lightning
• Lakeside Fitness Centre

Products and services

• Lakeside Baptist Church Church community offering worship services, children's ministry (approximately 40 children), youth and young adults programs, men's and women's ministries, seniors programs, global care missions, podcasts, and prayer resources. For individuals and families seeking Christian community and faith development in the North Lake/Perth area.
• Lakeside Recreation Centre Community recreation facility offering basketball (junior, senior, Saturday leagues), netball, holiday programs, Aussie Hoops, 3x3 tournaments, facility hire, and Timeout Café. For community members, schools, and organizations seeking recreation venues and programs.
• Lakeside Fitness Centre Full-service gym with user-friendly equipment, group fitness classes (Pilates, strength and toning, boxing, body conditioning, seniors programs), memberships, and personal training services. Includes complimentary crèche services for parents. For community members seeking fitness facilities.
• Lakeside Lightning Basketball Program High-performance basketball program including NBL1 West men's and women's teams, plus junior programs competing in WABL (Western Australian Basketball League) for ages U12 through U23. For competitive basketball players seeking elite-level competition.
• Aussie Hoops Basketball Program Introductory basketball program for children ages 5-10, teaching fundamental skills through games and fun activities. Available at Lakeside Rec Centre and Providence locations.
• Lakeside 3x3 Tournament Annual 3x3 basketball tournament featuring teams from across Perth, awarding FIBA ranking points with dunk competitions and mini games. Teams of 3-4 across various age groups (U12, U14, U16, U18 & U23). Named Basketball WA Program of the Year for 3x3 tournament.
• Junior Basketball Camp 4-day morning basketball skills development camp for ages 6-10 held during school holidays, coached by NBL1 players. Early Bird $140, Standard Price $160.
• Youth Development Camp 2-day high-intensity basketball development program for ages 11-16 led by Marty Zeller alongside NBL1 coaches, focusing on advanced skills, decision-making, and game IQ. Standard price $90.
• Lightning Merchandise Store Fan store selling Lightning-branded merchandise including limited edition Mitchell & Ness caps ($55 each, only 100 hats available) and other club apparel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000 people participate weekly across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Watoto Children's ChoirminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026International children's choir performing at Lakeside Rec Centre for community concert event. Free event featuring music from new album 'Better Days-There Is Hope'.
• Aries Car RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program. Part of 'Thunder behind the Lightning' sponsorship community supporting junior basketball development.
• BDOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program as part of community business sponsorship initiative.
• DERucciminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program supporting basketball pathway initiatives.
• Enable Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program supporting community basketball.
• FencemakersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturing business sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• Five Star (FSFTraining)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness training business sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• JCX AdvisoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvisory firm sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• KS FlooringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlooring retailer sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• LasermanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• Nexus Home ImprovementsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome improvements business sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• PACT ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• PMW IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturing sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• PrimeWest Cabinet MakersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCabinet making business sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• PTE GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction/engineering sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• Quantum PhasesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology/business sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• SMP EngineeringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering firm sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• Sorrento StrategicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic consulting sponsor of Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• TCM HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare business sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• TLC Auto CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive business sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• WA Car LocatorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive retailer sponsoring Lakeside Lightning WABL program.
• Glavocich ProduceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduce supplier sponsoring basketball camps (Junior Basketball Camp and Youth Development Camp). Proudly sponsored by @glavocichproduce.
• NBL1 WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakeside Lightning competes in NBL1 West (formerly State Basketball League) with men's and women's teams. Home games at Lakeside Recreation Centre during season April-August.
• WABL (Basketball WA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakeside Lightning participates in WA Basketball League with boys' and girls' teams from U12 through U20, plus championship men's and women's teams. Operated by Basketball WA.
• FIBAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner3x3 tournaments award FIBA ranking points to participants. Named Basketball WA Program of the Year for 3x3 tournament.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Warwick Senators Basketball Club: Perth northern suburbs basketball club competing in NBL1 West and WABL. Directly comparable basketball program targeting similar age groups and community players in Western Australia.
• Willetton Basketball Association: Major Perth-based basketball club that competes in NBL1 West and WABL, running a community-focused basketball program with similar junior development pathways. Directly comparable to Lakeside Lightning as a fellow WA basketball powerhouse.
• Perry Lakes Hawks Basketball Club: Perth-based NBL1 West and WABL basketball club with strong community ties and junior development programs. Direct peer in the same leagues and similar community-club structure.
• Cockburn Basketball Association: Perth-area basketball association competing in NBL1 West and WABL with multi-tier community programs. Comparable as a Southern Corridor WA basketball club serving similar demographics.
• Joondalup Wolves Basketball Club: NBL1 West and WABL club based in Perth's northern corridor. Direct peer in same competitive leagues, similar community basketball focus, and comparable youth development offerings.

Regional players

• Baptist Churches of Western Australia: Denominational network of Baptist churches across Western Australia. Comparable as peer religious organizations under the same governance tradition as Lakeside Baptist Church, though most do not operate integrated recreation facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Belgravia Leisure: Major Australian leisure facility operator managing community recreation centers, sports facilities, and aquatics for local councils. Comparable as a scaled operator of community recreation venues in Australia.
• Goodlife Health Clubs: National chain of fitness centers operating across Australia. Comparable to Lakeside's Fitness Centre division in offering memberships, group fitness classes, and gym facilities, though at a much larger commercial scale.
• YMCA Australia: Large national non-profit operating community recreation centers, fitness facilities, and youth programs across Australia. Comparable to Lakeside's Recreation Centre and fitness operations at a broader portfolio level.

Others

• Basketball Western Australia: State governing body for basketball in Western Australia that operates the WABL league in which Lakeside Lightning participates. Relevant as the ecosystem partner and league operator, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?display=popup&u=https%3A%2F%2Flakeside.asn.au%2Flightninghats%2F
• Xx.com/lightningnbl1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakeside-recreation-centre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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