ITALIAN SPORTS CLUB OF WERRIBEE INC

What ITALIAN SPORTS CLUB OF WERRIBEE INC does

Italian Sports Club of Werribee Inc is a member-owned, incorporated community sports and social club founded in 1971 by Italian immigrants in Werribee, Victoria, Australia. It operates a 3.5-acre freehold site that combines a restaurant and bar, gaming lounge, multiple function rooms accommodating up to 400 guests, and outdoor sports facilities supporting football, cricket, bocce, and other social sports, with a workforce of 14 employees.

The club generates revenue from four core streams: food and beverage sales across dine-in, bar, and delivery; recurring membership subscriptions; function venue hire for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and packaged seasonal offerings; and regulated gaming machine operations under a Victorian licence originally obtained in 1993. Member governance is exercised through a committee structure typical of an Australian incorporated association.

Commercial activity extends beyond the core club through the Wyndham Life Activities sub-brand and an ownership stake in Werribee City FC, broadening community programming and grassroots sport. Digitally, the club has invested in a dedicated iOS/Android mobile application, an Uber Eats delivery integration, OpenTable reservation integration, and a website built in partnership with Digital Assembly, indicating a deliberate channel modernization effort to capture both member and non-member spend.

Name

ITALIAN SPORTS CLUB OF WERRIBEE INC

Legal name

Italian Sports Club of Werribee Inc

Website

https://iscw.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian Sports Club of Werribee is a member-owned community sports and social club in Werribee, Victoria, founded 1971 by Italian immigrants. It operates a 3.5-acre venue offering dining, function hire, gaming machines, and sports facilities to members and the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospitality and Function Venue

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAH

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAFAIAD

Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Catering & Banquet Foodservice

Keywords

• Community sports club
• Italian restaurant dining
• Function room hire
• Wedding reception venue
• Social club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Werribee

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant dining (a la carte menu) and fully licensed bar operations generating revenue from food and alcoholic beverage sales to members and visitors.
2. Membership Fees: Three-tier membership structure: Full Membership ($40 entry + annual), Sports/Social Membership ($10 annual), and Neighbourhood Membership (within 5km radius). Members receive 10% discount on food and drinks.
3. Function Room Hire: Revenue from hiring function rooms for events including weddings, corporate functions, birthdays, cocktail parties, Christmas parties, and high teas. Packages range from $40 per person for private functions to $77 per person for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
4. Gaming Machines: Gaming lounge operation with gaming machines, TAB/Sportsbet kiosk. The club received gaming licence on 21 December 1993. Gaming revenue is a significant contributor to club funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Italian Sports Club of Werribee Inc operates a multi-purpose community hospitality venue combining an Italian a la carte restaurant with fully licensed bar, four function rooms (President's Room, Peacock Room, Member's Bar/Alfresco, Sala Roma) for weddings, corporate and private events, a gaming lounge with TAB/Sportsbet, and recreational sports facilities (soccer, squash, bocce, billiards, darts). It sells three tiers of annual membership (Full, Sports/Social, Neighbourhood) and runs community programming via the Wyndham Life Activities sub-committee.

Product overview

The Italian Sports Club of Werribee is a community club venue offering a unified hospitality experience combining dining, events, and recreational sports. The core offerings include an Italian restaurant with full a la carte menu, four function room venues for hire (President's Room, Peacock Room, Member's Bar/Alfresco, and Sala Roma) supporting events from 20-400 guests, and sports facilities including soccer grounds, squash courts, bocce, and billiards. Supporting products include membership programs (Full, Sports/Social, and Neighbourhood tiers), Wyndham Life Activities for community engagement, a mobile app, and integrated OpenTable/Uber Eats reservation and delivery services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wyndham Life Activities Group: A sub-committee of The Italian Sports Club of Werribee that pursues an active and enjoyable lifestyle by providing members with a variety of leisure, educational and social activities including book club, caravan group, line dancing, mah-jong, yoga, and walking groups.

Products and services

• Restaurant Services Family restaurant offering Italian and diverse cuisine with an extensive a la carte menu, fully licensed bar, modern bistro decor, and children's play area; open to members and the general public for lunch and dinner.
• Function Room Hire Four function venues available for private hire: The President's Room (25 guests), The Peacock Room (40 guests), Member's Bar/Alfresco Area (150 guests), and The Sala Roma (80-300 sit-down or 100-400 cocktail guests). Packages from $40 per person with on-site catering and bar.
• Wedding Venue Hire Wedding ceremony and reception venue hire accommodating 40-400 guests, with 'Grand' and 'Prestige' wedding packages including ceremony setup, seating, white arch, signing table, 4-5 hour function, fully trained staff, security, beverages, linen and tableware from $77 per person.
• Corporate Function Venues Corporate event venue hire including meeting spaces, conferences, and business dinners with flexible room configurations, professional event planning support and on-site catering.
• Cocktail Party Packages Cocktail party venue hire with finger food catering, private bars, and customizable event options for 25-300 guests.
• Birthday Party Venue Birthday party venue hire with options for all ages including children's play area and teen hangout spaces, accommodating 20-300 attendees.
• High Tea Packages High tea venue hire with sandwiches, savories, scones, cakes, macaroons, and tea selections across multiple room capacities.
• BBQ Party Packages Summer BBQ venue hire in the MBar alfresco area with gourmet meats, kebabs, breads, salads, and fully licensed bar facilities for 50-150 guests.
• Christmas Function Packages Christmas party venue hire with festive catering, cocktail selections, and function spaces for 25-300 guests.
• Sports Facilities Recreational and competitive sports facilities including soccer grounds (home of Werribee City FC), squash courts, bocce lanes, billiards, and darts.
• Werribee City Football Club Soccer club operating junior and senior teams including NPLV participation, with home grounds at Costa's Mitre 10-Galvin Park Reserve.
• Full Membership Full membership with entry fee of $40 ($30 entry + $10 annual charge) including full use of facilities, restaurant, bar, function rooms, TAB areas, 10% discount on food and drinks, special member prices on events, quarterly newsletters, birthday rewards, and eligibility to vote and serve on committee.
• Sports/Social Membership Sports and social membership with $10 annual charge, offering access to sporting facilities with option to upgrade to full membership upon payment of $30 entry fee.
• Neighbourhood Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Venue operating hours: Mon-Fri 10:00AM-1:00AM, Sat 10:00AM-1:00AM, Sun 10:00AM-11:00PM
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Digital AssemblyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital Assembly provides website development and digital marketing strategy services for the Italian Sports Club of Werribee. The agency's contact details and branding appear on the about-this-site page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Club Italia: Italian-Australian community club in the Melbourne region offering dining, functions, gaming, and member activities. Shares ISCW's heritage-based positioning, community-membership model, and multi-revenue structure, making it a close functional peer.
• Altona Sports Club: Long-established Italian-heritage community sports and social club in Altona, western Melbourne, operating a comparable mix of restaurant, bar, function rooms, gaming, and sports facilities on a single owned site. Most directly comparable peer given shared ethnic-community origins, multi-revenue model, and western-suburbs catchment.
• St Albans Sports Club: Multi-purpose community club in St Albans (western Melbourne) offering restaurant, bar, function/event hire, gaming, and sports facilities. Comparable scale, similar revenue mix, and overlapping member demographic make it a near-substitute competitor.
• Deer Park Club: Community sporting and social club in Deer Park, Melbourne's west, offering restaurant, bar, functions, gaming, and sports facilities. Operates with a similar single-site, multi-purpose model and competes for the same local family and event customers.
• Sunshine Bowling Club: Community bowling and social club in Melbourne's western suburbs offering dining, functions, gaming, and member activities. Comparable venue economics, member demographics, and event programming, particularly around lawn bowls and social sports.
• Caroline Springs Sports Club: Multi-purpose community club in one of Werribee's neighbouring growth corridors, offering restaurant, functions, gaming, and sports. Comparable venue capacity and family-event focus, and directly relevant to ISCW's expanding catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Zagame's Hotels: Established Melbourne hospitality group operating multiple hotel venues with restaurant, bar, gaming, and function offerings. Comparable function-room and gaming economics, but at greater scale and with broader geographic reach than ISCW.
• Sporting Globe: National multi-site sports bar and casual dining chain with several Melbourne locations. Competes for casual dining and group-event spend through scale, standardised menus, and sports viewing; relevant as a benchmark for chain-style casual dining competition.

Regional players

• The Park Hotel Werribee: Hospitality venue located in the same Werribee catchment, offering dining, bar, and function spaces. Competes for restaurant and event business locally but lacks the community-membership, gaming, and sports-facility layer that defines ISCW.
• Werribee Park Hotel: Hotel and hospitality venue within the Werribee catchment offering dining, bar, and event spaces. Competes locally for restaurant and function business but does not have the community-membership, gaming-machine, or multi-sport facility offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ISCW.WyndhamLifeActivitiesClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/italiansportsclubwerribee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/italian-sports-club-of-werribee-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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