What is a Club?

Clubs on Loclie represent organised, venue-based entities that are a cornerstone of regional Australian communities.

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What Are Clubs?

Clubs on Loclie are organised, venue-based entities with a physical presence in their town. They include:

• RSL clubs - Returned Services League venues
• Returned Services clubs - Other returned services venues
• Bowling clubs - Lawn bowls and ten-pin bowling venues
• Surf clubs - Surf lifesaving clubs along the coast
• Sporting clubs - Football, cricket, rugby, netball, and other sporting associations
• Golf clubs - Local golf courses and clubhouses
• Sailing clubs - Waterfront clubs for sailing enthusiasts
• Fishing clubs - Recreational fishing clubs
• Country clubs - Country-style social and recreation venues
• Community clubs - Community venues offering dining, events, and social activities
• Workers clubs - Workers and social clubs
• Leagues clubs - Registered clubs with dining, entertainment, and gaming facilities
• Churches - Places of worship and their community programs

What Makes Clubs Different?

Clubs Have:

• Physical address - A real-world venue location
• Opening hours - Set times when the venue is open
• Contact information - Phone, email, website
• Social media profiles - Facebook, Instagram, and more
• Images - Photos of the venue and facilities
• Promotions - Time-limited announcements visible in the town feed
• Linked events - Events hosted at or by the club

Compared to Other Entities:

Finding Clubs

Accessing the Clubs Page

Desktop:

1. Use the bottom arc navigation: Discover > Clubs
2. Or go directly to app.loclie.com.au/clubs

Mobile:

1. Tap Discover in the bottom navigation
2. Tap Clubs in the submenu

Browsing Clubs

The clubs page features:

• Search bar - Search clubs by name
• Sort options - Sort by Alphabetical or Recently Added
• Area-wide toggle - View clubs from neighbouring towns

Club Listings

What You'll See

Each club listing shows:

• Club name - The venue's name
• Category - Type of club (RSL, bowling, surf, etc.)
• Address - Physical location
• Opening hours - When the venue is open
• Description - What the club offers
• Contact details - Phone, email, website

Club Pages

What's on a Club Page

Overview:

• Club description and category
• Physical address with map
• Opening hours
• Contact information (phone, email, website)
• Social media links

Images:

• Photos of the venue, facilities, and grounds

Reviews:

• Reviews from visitors and members

Events:

• Upcoming events hosted at or by the club

Campaigns:

• Current promotions and announcements

Actions:

• Directions - Get directions via Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze
• Show on Map - View the club's location on the Loclie map

Schools

Schools are now a separate entity type on Loclie with their own dedicated section, including enhanced content safety features designed for educational environments where minors are present.

For full details, see What is a School?.

Churches

Churches can register on Loclie as a type of club with the "Church" organisation type. This gives them access to all club features (venue page, campaigns, events) plus additional tools designed for their communities, including invite codes and subscriber-only campaigns.

Invite Codes

Clubs and churches can generate shareable invite codes that make it easy for people to join.

How Invite Codes Work

1. A club owner or staff member generates an invite code from the club dashboard on the Manage portal
2. The code creates a shareable link in the format: app.loclie.com.au/join/ABC123
3. Share the link via email, messaging apps, social media, printed flyers, or newsletters
4. When someone opens the link, they are taken directly to the club and can join with one tap

Use cases:

• Churches sharing a code in their weekly bulletin
• Sporting clubs including the link on registration forms
• Community clubs promoting membership at events

Subscriber-Only Campaigns

Churches and other clubs can create subscriber-only campaigns that are visible only to their members and followers.

How It Works

• When creating a campaign on the Manage portal, the club owner can mark it as subscriber-only
• Only people who have joined the club (as a member) or followed it (via the bell icon) will see the campaign
• Subscriber-only campaigns appear in the "From Your Follows" section of the What's On popup
• They do not appear in the general town feed for non-members

Examples:

• A church announcing an internal community event
• A club posting member-only offers or updates
• A sporting club sharing a fixture schedule with members

For Club Owners

If you manage a club, you can create and manage your club's listing on Loclie:

• Creating a Club - How to set up your club on Loclie
• Managing Your Club - Dashboard guide for club owners
• Club Promotions - Run promotions to reach locals

Frequently Asked Questions

Are clubs free to list on Loclie?

Yes! Listing your club on Loclie is completely free.

What's the difference between a club and a group?

Clubs are organised, venue-based entities (RSLs, bowling clubs, surf clubs) with physical addresses and opening hours. Groups are informal community gatherings (book clubs, parents groups, hobby meetups) focused on discussion and member posts. See Community Groups for more.

Can clubs run promotions?

Yes! Club owners can create promotions that appear in the town feed. See Club Promotions for details.

Can clubs host events?

Yes! Clubs can link events to their listing. Events created through the Manage portal can be associated with a club.

Next Steps

Explore clubs in your area:

• Browse Clubs
• Creating a Club - List your club on Loclie
• Community Groups - Looking for informal groups instead?

Need help?

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• FAQ
• Contact Support