The Lights Community and Sports Centre

What The Lights Community and Sports Centre does

The Lights Community and Sports Centre is a council-owned community and sports facility in Lightsview (Adelaide, South Australia), operated by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. The venue sits on a single site with five multi-purpose courts, retractable grandstand seating for 1,000 people, function and meeting rooms (capacity up to 200), community rooms, viewing decks, 12 disabled parking bays, and library lockers integrated with PAE Libraries. Its core proposition is providing accessible, inclusive sports, recreation, and community programming to the Port Adelaide Enfield catchment.

The centre operates a broad product portfolio organised around three pillars: structured sports programs (Sparkball and Rocketball junior basketball, 3x3 basketball with Champions League Basketball / 3x3 Australia, Walking Netball, Walking Basketball, Social Badminton, Social Volleyball, Social Table Tennis, Pickleball, Fencing, Judo, Lacrosse 5s, Volley Blast, plus North Adelaide Rockets and Future Stars League district competitions), active wellbeing programming (Zumba, Yoga, Pilates Flow, Tai Chi, Strength for Life, Walk the Lights with the Heart Foundation, Living Well workshops), and community activities (FUNdamental Movement Skills, Active Story Time, GlowGym, Shuttle Smash, School Holiday Programs, Youth Night, Kids Birthday Parties, and inclusive sports for people with disabilities including Wheelchair Basketball and Power Chair Football). Playsight SmartTracker 4K video analysis technology is installed on all courts, paired with ACHPER-designed school lesson plans, and an embedded fitness operator (Pushing Performance) layers personal training, group training, corporate wellness, and online coaching onto the offering.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring term subscriptions (typically ~$42-$54 per 7-9 week term), pay-as-you-go sessions ($5-$10 per session, with 10-visit passes at $72-$90), private court hire ($46/hour), facility and function room hire, kids birthday parties, and on-site food and beverage via an external cafe operator. Programmes are promoted through a community-led, event-driven go-to-market using the website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and partner organisation channels. Operating geography is regional (South Australia), there are no funding rounds or institutional investors, and no app, API, or AI product is offered.

Name

The Lights Community and Sports Centre

Legal name

The Lights Community and Sports Centre (operated by City of Port Adelaide and Enfield)

Website

https://thelights.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lights Community and Sports Centre is a council-owned multi-purpose sports, wellbeing, and community venue in Lightsview (Adelaide), operated by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield for local residents, children, seniors, people with disabilities, schools, and community groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services) (MPAKAEAO), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Community sports facility
• Recreation and fitness
• Youth sports programs
• Inclusive sports services
• Venue and event hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Program Fees: Fees for organized sports programs including Sparkball ($48/term), Rocketball ($48/term), Walking Basketball ($5/session), 3x3 Basketball ($5.50/session), badminton sessions, table tennis, and volleyball.
2. Facility Hire: Rental revenue from multi-purpose courts for private bookings, team sports leagues, and corporate events. Volleyball courts available for private hire at $46/hour.
3. Function and Event Spaces: Revenue from hiring function rooms (up to 200 people), meeting rooms, and community rooms for conferences, workshops, and events.
4. Health and Wellbeing Classes: Fees for Zumba, Yoga, Pilates Flow, Tai Chi, and other fitness classes at $10/session or 10-visit passes for $90.
5. Specialized Programs: Revenue from Strength for Life program for over 50s ($8/class or $72 for 10 visits), Walking Netball ($8/session), and youth activities.
6. Kids Birthday Parties: Party packages for children's birthdays aged 3-14 years with sports and interactive activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lights Community and Sports Centre operates a council-owned multi-purpose community venue offering organised sports programs (basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, pickleball, fencing, judo, lacrosse, inclusive/wheelchair sports), health and wellbeing classes, active kids and youth programming, school holiday activities, kids birthday parties, and venue hire for functions and corporate events. Pricing is set per-session, per-term, or per-hour, with bookings made online through PerfectMind or directly with the centre.

Product overview

The Lights Community and Sports Centre is a single-venue community facility operated by the City of Port Adelaide and Enfield. The centre offers a portfolio of sports programs (basketball with Sparkball/Rocketball/3x3, netball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, pickleball, fencing, judo, lacrosse, inclusive sports), fitness and wellbeing classes (Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Strength for Life), youth and children's programs (Active Story Time, GlowGym, FUNdamental Movement Skills, School Holidays, Birthday Parties), community facility hire, and technology services including Playsight video analysis. The centre also houses Pushing Performance fitness services and partners with Pushing Performance for additional group fitness options. The venue features 5 multi-purpose courts, retractable grandstand seating for 1000, function and meeting rooms, a community room, viewing decks, and library locker services through City of PAE Libraries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sparkball (Junior Basketball) Introductory basketball program for children aged 5-10, providing boys and girls a safe and enjoyable basketball experience with term-based bookings on Tuesdays and Saturdays at $48 per term.
• Rocketball Junior basketball development program for players extending their abilities from Sparkball, focusing on game introduction and development, held Saturdays 3.15-4pm at $48 per term.
• 3x3 Basketball (Friday Night Lights) 3x3 basketball program running on Friday evenings from 5pm, open to all skill levels, delivered in partnership with Champions League Basketball and 3x3 Australia at $5.50 per session.
• Walking Netball Modified version of traditional netball appropriate for any age or fitness level, played at walking pace on Wednesday mornings at $8 per session or $72 for a 10-visit pass.
• Social Badminton Social badminton sessions available multiple times per week for community members of all skill levels at $5.50 per person per session, with bookings required.
• Social Basketball Social basketball competition on Tuesday evenings run through Basketball SA at $83 per team per week.
• Walking Basketball Slower paced, low impact, social basketball program for ages 16 and up, delivered in partnership with Basketball SA at $5 per session.
• Social Volleyball Social volleyball competition on Sunday evenings run through Volleyball SA at $60 per game plus a $60 nomination/registration fee.
• Pickleball (Come and Try) Introductory pickleball sessions on Thursday evenings (6-7:30pm and 7:30-9pm) catering to both seasoned players and curious beginners on a come-and-try basis.
• Social Table Tennis

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Champions League Basketball - 3x3 AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has partnered with Champions League Basketball & 3x3 Australia to create inclusive, accessible pathways for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect and thrive through 3x3 basketball. The partnership enables running programs, competitions and education sessions recognized locally, nationally and globally for developing skills as player, umpire, coach, or content creator/MC/DJ as part of match day activities.
• PlaysightcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlaysight video analysis technology installed on all courts at The Lights. Features SmartTracker 4k cameras, coaching platform with performance tools, HD livestreaming, multi-angle video, instant replay, and ACHPER-designed lesson plans for schools.
• City of PAE LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lights has partnered with City of PAE's libraries to offer library locker services. Patrons can request items online or via the Libraries SA app for delivery to The Lights.
• ACHPERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ACHPER (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation) to deliver high quality lesson plans for primary and secondary school students using Playsight technology.
• Heart FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalk the Lights walking group is run in partnership with the Heart Foundation. Walking for 30 minutes daily can lower risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes by 30-40%.
• Basketball SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Basketball SA for Walking Basketball program and social basketball leagues. BSA coordinates team registrations and competition management.
• Volleyball SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Volleyball SA for social volleyball competitions. Volleyball SA manages nominations and registrations for social volleyball leagues at the centre.
• Pushing PerformancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPushing Performance is a fitness and wellness operator located within The Lights facility. Established in 2010, they provide group training, personal training, sports performance programs, corporate wellness, and online coaching services.
• PAE LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive Story Time program delivered in partnership with PAE Libraries, offering music, songs, books, stories, and movement activities for 3-5 year olds at no cost.
• City of Port Adelaide EnfieldcoreOthersThe Lights is owned and operated by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council as a community facility providing sports, recreation, and community services to residents.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Belgravia Leisure: Operates council-owned leisure and aquatic facilities across Australia under management contracts. Directly comparable as a community sports and recreation operator running government-owned venues with multi-purpose programs.
• Clublinks: Manages sporting clubs and recreation facilities across Australia. Comparable as a community-oriented operator of sports clubs and venues with a broad programming approach.
• BlueFit: Operates a network of council and community leisure centres in Australia. Comparable as a community recreation operator managing government-owned facilities with diverse sports and wellness programming.
• Aligned Leisure: Australian operator of community recreation and aquatic facilities, often on behalf of local councils. Directly comparable operating model and service mix to The Lights.
• YMCA Australia: Runs community recreation centres, gyms, and youth programs across Australia. Comparable model of multi-use community venues offering sports, fitness, and youth/family programming.

Others

• Playsight: Sports video analysis technology provider whose SmartTracker 4K cameras are installed at The Lights. Comparable as a technology supplier and ecosystem partner, not a competitor.
• Basketball Australia: National governing body for basketball in Australia. Relevant as a partner ecosystem player (The Lights partners with 3x3 Australia/Basketball SA) and as an upstream influencer of participation demand that drives the centre's basketball programming.

Regional players

• ClubsNSW: Industry association for registered clubs in NSW that operate sporting and community recreation facilities. Comparable as a network of community sports venues with social programming, but operating under a different state regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC): State-owned multi-purpose sports and aquatic centre in Melbourne. Comparable as a large-scale publicly-owned arena with multi-sport courts, fitness, and community programming, but at significantly larger scale.
• VenuesWest: Western Australian government body operating major state sports and entertainment venues. Comparable as a public-sector operator of sports venues with community programming, but geographically concentrated in WA and at higher scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheLightsCommunityandSportsCentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelights_pae?igshid=1jjh8w8fafw54

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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