The statutory authority responsible for governing State Sport Centres’ venues
About The State Sport Centres Trust
The State Sport Centres Trust is a statutory authority responsible for the management and operation of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Lakeside Stadium and the Knox Regional Sports Park, which includes the State Basketball Centre. It is governed by a Board chaired by Tracey Cooper.
The State Sport Centres Trust is overseen by Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and the Hon Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
The State Sport Centres Trust is established under the State Sport Centres Act 1994. In addition to its establishing legislation, the SSCT has express powers under the Major Events Act 2009, including control over items that are brought into its venues and managing crowd behaviour.
Our Vision
As a premier multi-sport facility in Victoria, our vision is to enable sporting organisations and individuals to achieve peak performance, reach their potential and deliver world-class events.
Our Strategy
At State Sport Centres, our premier multi-sport faciIities exist for you to discover your best.
We know that striving to reach your full potential is what matters to you, and that’s exactly why we exist – to offer the pathways, programs and support to help you achieve your goals.
Whether you are a beginner or a high-performance athlete, we support your desire to strive for constant improvement – each day. To be faster, stronger, fitter, healthier and happier.
In witnessing beginner aspirations to high-performance achievements, you inspire us through your commitment and courage. It drives us to do more for you. To build a community of like-minded people who support one another and be there as you strive and if you stumble.
We understand the dedication, focus and grit that it takes to continuously push through and conquer your personal best and we are with you every step of the way.