Darebin Velodrome (DISC)

The Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) is located at John Cain Memorial Park in Darebin Road, Thornbury and is home of the State Lawn Bowls Centre, State Cycling Centre and State Football Centre.

The Centre is one of the most important sporting precincts in Victoria and hosted the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls Competition and the Asia Pacific Games.

The total construction cost of the Centre, was approximately $19 million dollars and was made possible by funding from the State Government, Melbourne Olympic Park Trust, Football Federation Victoria, Darebin City Bowls Club and Darebin City Council.

Facilities at DISC
4 grass international standard lawn bowls greens
Indoor synthetic bowls green in velodrome centre
3 synthetic international standard soccer pitches, with lighting
250m indoor banked timber cycling track (velodrome)
Bar/bistro
Upstairs function room overlooking bowls greens and indoor velodrome
Sporting administration offices
Change rooms
Meeting rooms
Permanent bowls and velodrome spectator seating
On-site car parking

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DISC website
Cycling Australia website

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