Sydney Office Fire - How You Can Help

June 25, 2025 - yesterday

Less than a week ago, our Urban Rec Head Office in marrickville burnt to the (almost) ground. We lost it all, equipment, merch, gear, even our famous Party Cart and Kegorator Bin! The new prizing we just ordered, all the t-shirts staff uniforms, the Netball bibs, ALL OF IT. 

But if you’ve played this week, you probably wouldn’t have noticed. And that’s exactly what makes us so damn proud. Our League Managers have pulled off the impossible, keeping leagues running like nothing happened. That’s no small feat, and we’re bursting with pride for how they’ve stepped up in the face of what’s been a pretty traumatic week behind the scenes.

We’ve got a long road ahead. The next six months will be hard, we need to replace 12 years worth of gear, and some of what we lost probably won’t hit us for a while. And before you think “Insurance Job”, think again, we ticked “no” to the section about contents insurance for the office. FML. 

Whats been insanely cool is the members and ex-staff coming out of the woodwork to sish us love and support and we want to say a huge hearfelt thank you to all he community in and arround Marrickville who have made the all a little less shit.

Here’s how you can help:

• Bring us any old Urban Rec gear you don’t need, bags, hats, hoodies, cones, balls, old staff shirts, anything you have, we need. The Cupboards are BARE!

• Buy one of our brand-new commemorative t-shirts for $20 – they’ll be online next week, and only a couple of extra dollars will be added onto the cost and the proceeds go towards helping us rebuild.

• Do the biggest favour of aLl… keep playing sport with us this Winter. Bring a mate. Join as an individual. Sign up for that league you’ve been putting off. Every registration is a vote of confidence and a huge help.

We’re not going anywhere. And with your support, you’ll continue to enjoy social sport as always, whilwe embrace our new minimalist lifestyle. 😂

Much love – Mads & The Urban Rec Crew 🖤🔥

P.s. If you want to follow along, I’m going to be doing a little series on TikTok called. “Diary of a Burnt Office”  so you can see what we have to do BTS to keep thinks ticking along. 

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Why Being Honest About Fun Points Actually Matters

June 18, 2025 - 8 days ago

Let’s get one thing straight - we love a good scoreboard. But at Urban Rec, there’s one column we reckon is way more important than the win/loss tally: Fun Points.

Yep, Fun Points. It might sound a bit fluffy, but hear us out.

Every week, after your game, you give the other team a score out of 5 based on how fun they were to play with. Not how good they were. Not how many goals they kicked, balls they spiked, or shots they nailed. Just… were they legends? Did they play fair, have a laugh, and bring good vibes to the field/court/pitch? That’s what you’re scoring.

So, what’s the big deal?

Well, at the end of the season, we tally up all those Fun Points and the team with the highest score gets the real glory. That’s right, they win a better prize than the team with the most wins. Because we’re not just here to create champions. We’re here to build a community of good humans who love sport and don’t take themselves too seriously.

But here’s the kicker…

Fun Points only work if you’re honest about them. If you’re giving every team a 5 without thinking, or docking points just because you lost, the whole system falls over faster than a half-deflated volleyball.

Being real about Fun Points helps us reward the teams who are out there making the comp better for everyone. The ones who play fair, cheer both sides, laugh off the odd dodgy call, and maybe shout a post-game drink (legends). They're the heartbeat of Urban Rec.

TL;DR?

1. Don’t just hand out 5s like free drink cards.
2. Don’t give 1s just ‘cause you copped a loss.
3. Do think about how the other team made the game feel.
4. Be fair, be real, be honest.

Fun Points aren’t a side quest - they’re the main game. So next time you’re rating a team, think beyond the scoreline. Think about the spirit. Because at the end of the day, we’re all here for the same reason: to have fun, make mates, and play social sport the way it should be.

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Season 3 Priority Registration - Everything you could possibly need to know!

May 26, 2025 - one month ago

🎉 Priority Rego Is Back, Baby – Season 3 Kicks Off Soon

Yep, it’s that time again. Priority Registration is rollin’ back into town — the VIP week where you, our current Urban Rec legends, get first dibs on locking in your spot for Season 3 (2025).

Here’s the vibe:
Priority Rego is your private window to rebook your team before we fling the doors open to the public. Think of it as your “skip the queue” pass — no pushing, no shoving, just your team securing their fave night, time and crew.

⏰ When’s it all go down?

• Your captain will get your team’s one-use rego link at 12pm on Monday 2nd June.

• You’ve got until 12:01pm Tuesday 10th June to register before we open the leagues to the masses.

• After that? It’s Hunger Games.

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What’s On – The Perks & Prizes

💸 THE REFUND GAME

We’re refunding $250 to the first team who pays in full at exactly 5pm (or closest to it) Mon–Thurs during priority week.

• 4:59pm doesn’t count. 5:01pm? Maybe.

• First in, best dressed.

• Refund hits the next day.

🍻 HAPPY HOUR(S)

Register and pay in full between 6pm–7pm, Mon–Thurs, and we’ll chuck you a $50 refund the next day.

• Yes, every team.

• Yes, every night.

• That’s your post-game beers sorted.

🔐 DEPOSIT OPTION

Not ready to commit to the full whack? No worries.
Drop a $250 deposit during priority week to lock in your spot.

✅ GUARANTEED SPOT IN YOUR LEAGUE

Last season we hit 95% capacity across the board. Some leagues sold out in days. Want to avoid heartbreak? Register during priority week. Simple.

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📝 A Quick Note on Waitlists

We’ve added public waitlists to all leagues this season. New teams can chuck their name down during priority week — and if you haven’t locked in by 12:01pm Tuesday 10th, they’ll swoop in and snag the spots.

So yeah, don’t wait.

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We’re pumped to have you back for another ripper season.
Got a curly question or need a hand? Flick us an email at [email protected] and we’ll sort you out.

Cheers,
The Urban Rec Crew

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We're Hiring: League Manager (Contract Role)

May 14, 2025 - one month ago

Are you a people-person who loves sport, thrives on organised chaos, and knows how to lead with a clipboard in one hand and a speaker in the other? We’re looking for a high-energy League Manager to run the show across our winter season—and make sure it's an absolute cracker.

This is a full-time, contract-only role running from Monday 9 June to Friday 1 August (8 weeks). It’s hands-on, people-focused, and packed with variety—from building community and managing operations, to hiring your own crew and hitting the ground running at league nights.

Contract Highlights:

• 📅 Dates: Monday 9 June – Friday 1 August

• 💼 Employment Type: Full-time contract

• 💰 Pay: $70,000 incl. super (pro-rata)

• 🚐 Perks: Access to UR van (manual licence required)

• ⏰ Hours: 11am–8pm Mon–Thurs, Flexi Friday (4-hour workday) (additional felxiblity for the right candidate)

This isn’t your average desk job. You’ll be the engine room of our leagues—recruiting teams and players, running the show on-site, solving problems on the fly, and ensuring every night is a fun, smooth, well-oiled experience for our members.

About The Role

This role is all about leading the charge in building and managing a vibrant, fun, and well-run sports community. You'll be responsible for recruiting teams and players, managing incoming enquiries, and hiring and training your own crew of casual Event Hosts. Operationally, you'll oversee league logistics—everything from gear and lighting to venue conditions—while ensuring every league night runs smoothly and delivers a great experience for members.

You’ll also be the heartbeat of member engagement: attending leagues, running social events and activations, managing incidents or feedback, and keeping communication with players upbeat and consistent. From handling weekly ops meetings to curating the events calendar, you'll play a key role in making the season unforgettable for everyone involved.

How To Apply

Email [email protected] and tell us why you’d be a great fit and to find out more about the role. 

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Season 2 Priority Registration - What you need to know!

March 5, 2025 - 3 months ago

Welcome back for another instalment of Urban Recs Priority Registration, the seasonal gift from us to you.

Reeeaaal simple, Priority Registration is a week where only the teams currently in the league have access to register for the next season (season 2 2025).

During this time we like to offer a coupla rewards and incentives to get your taste buds going and this season is no different.

Your captain will receive your teams private link on Monday 17th March at 12:00pm – The link will expire and the leagues will go live to the public on Monday 24th March at 12:01pm.

Season 2 Priority Registration – What’s on.

• The REFUND GAME – We will refund $250 of the registration fee to the first team to pay in full at/closest to 5pm every day Mon-Thu at 5pm. (4:59pm not accepted – cannot be before 5pm – refund will be processed the followind day)
• Happy Hour(s) – $50 refunded to each team that registers and pays in full Mon-Thu between the hours of 6pm-7pm (Payment to be made in full to receive refund the following day)
• Deposits – $250 deposit for team registrations will be available during priority week.
• Exclusive guaranteed access to your league – We reach 95% capacity city wide last season and 85% of our leagues sold out. This is your chance to guarantee your team isn’t locked out.
• WAITLISTS: This season all of our leagues have public waitlists that will be open during prioirty registration for new teams to register onto during the week, these teams will automatically be transferred into the league and fill the remaining spots at 12:01pm Monday 24^th March.

Cant wait to have you all back!

If you need anymore information or help registering flick us an email at [email protected] and someone will get back to you ASAP!

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