The Sunshine Coast is shining a light on women’s sport, with the nation’s leading rugby league, netball and water polo players converging on the same weekend as a Women In Sport summit.
There will be three days of action from June 25 to June 27, including the Ministry of Sport Summit, the Women’s State of Origin match, a Super Netball encounter involving Lightning and Magpies and a water polo exhibition by the national team.
The events are expected to attract more than 13,000 people.
“This is an unprecedented culmination of talent coming together in our region at the same time,” Sunshine Coast Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said.
“We’re fortunate to host such a high level of expertise in our region all on the same weekend and that’s on top of our local legends who are filling the grandstands at local events across the region.
“Our council is thrilled to support active lifestyles for everyone across the Coast and we especially want to encourage women of all ages to participate, and where possible, achieve great things for themselves and as representatives of our beloved Sunshine Coast.
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“We know when young girls and women see what’s possible on the national stage, they’re motivated to perform at their best.
“Hosting elite sporting events provides tremendous opportunity to showcase our region and confirms the Sunshine Coast’s reputation as a world sporting event and tourism destination.
“We hope that athletes, supporters, administrators and summit participants take away a wonderful experience and come back again soon.”
Blockbuster weekend events
- Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ), will host the Ministry of Sport’s third annual Women in Sport Summit at the University of the Sunshine Coast on June 25, attracting some of the most prestigious names in the industry to provide exclusive access to coveted conversations and game-changing discussions.
- The Women’s State of Origin will be contested at Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, thanks to another partnership between council and TEQ. Gates open at 5pm with an under-19 match and the main game kicking off at 7.45pm. Tickets, starting from just $5, are available from Ticketek.
- Two-time premiership winners Sunshine Coast Lightning will take on Collingwood Magpies in Round 8 of the Suncorp Super Netball at University of the Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sippy Downs on June 26 at 3pm. Tickets are now on sale through http://premier.sportsubs.com.au/nnl/lightning
- Capping off the weekend’s action, the Australian Women’s Water Polo Team, the Stingers, will play a friendly farewell match at St Andrew’s Anglican College before the team departs for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Spectators are welcome and gates open 4.15pm for a 5pm game. Tickets will be available from 14 June, http://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=773648
The Women in Sport Summit and Women’s State of Origin are supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, and feature on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
The showcase of women’s sport is supported through partnerships between the Sunshine Coast Council, Tourism and Events Queensland, Ministry of Sport and the Commonwealth and Queensland Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
