The History of Lords
Lords throughout the years
Take a trip down memory lane.
Late 1970s
Lords opened as an indoor cricket centre.
1983
The centre was sold to Laurie Potter who owned a chain of health clubs.
1993
Lords Indoor Sports Centre was sold to Kerry Stokes who purchased it primarily as the training centre for the Wildcats.
December 2008
Lords continued to operate as a sporting centre including health and fitness until it closed down.
4 July 2009
The City of Subiaco took over the Lords operation and reopened the doors. After twenty-four months of operation, Lords had over 3000 members and played host to over 440 sporting teams per week, recording an annual attendance of over 500 000 patrons.
2013
As part of council's March 2009 resolution to take Lords on for an initial period of five years, the recreation centre undertook an independent review to determine the long-term future of the facility and the site.
2014
Following the review, which included a community consultation phase, council voted unanimously to retain Lords and to continue to manage the facility as a recreation centre.
March 2014
Lords was closed temporarily for roof replacement and asbestos removal.
December 2014
Lords reopened after the removal and replacement of roof and wall panels, as well as upgrades to the hot water system, air conditioning, car park and flooring.