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Tribute to Daphne Pirie
On Friday 1 April 2022, the Gold Coast lost a true friend of sport and local legend. Daphne Pirie MBE, AO was born Daphne Welch on 12 December 1931. One of eight children - six boys and two girls - Daphne came to love sport at an early age, often crediting her father...
53rd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards
After an unwanted interruption due to Covid-19 restrictions, 2022 sees the welcome return of The Gold Coast Sports Star Awards dinner, to be held this year at RACV Royal Pines Resort on Friday 8 July. The event is a collaboration between not-for-profit organisation...
Sports Gold Coast helps celebrate Sports House Milestone
Congratulations to Nic Rone and his Varsity Lakes Community management board on the 10th anniversary of Sports House. This significant milestone was celebrated at Sports House Christine Avenue in mid-June with over 70 VIP guests, including state members of parliament...
The 2022 Daphne Pirie AO MBE Spirit of Sport Medal Nominees
The 2022 Daphne Pirie AO MBE Spirit of Sport Medal is awarded annually to local athletes, coaches, administrators or volunteers who best demonstrate the true meaning of sportsmanship. It is presented in honour of the late Daphne Pirie’s lifetime of service to sports...
Sports Strategy for City of Gold Coast 2023 to 2032
"The council of the City of Gold Coast under the supervision of former CEO of the Commonwealth Games, Mark Peters is undertaking a review of the current Gold Coast sports plan and producing a one leading to the 2032 Olympics. This is an important document for all...
Football Queensland – Multicultural Day at Musgrave Soccer Club
Players and members of the community from across Brisbane and the Gold Coast came together for a multicultural event at Musgrave Mustangs Soccer Club over the weekend ⚽ Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast and Queensland Police Service were also in...
Finalists announced for 53rd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards
Story by Carla Tooma: An impressive list of finalists have been announced for this year’s Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year Award. Nine local athletes are in the running for the prestigious title, which will be announced at the Gold Coast Sports Star Awards at RACV...
Local legends inducted into Hall of Fame
Two of the original ‘Coolangatta Kids’ - Mick Fanning and Joel ‘Parko’ Parkinson - have been inducted into the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their sport and the region’s sporting reputation. The surfing world...
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Connecting businesses, clubs and communities to build a world-class sporting city
Sports Gold Coast provides a platform for business owners to unite in sport alongside all levels of government, along with both the education and sport sectors.
Our aim is for the Gold Coast to be known around the world for the strength of our sporting culture and our ability to host prestigious national and international events.
Incorporated June 2015, Sports Gold Coast Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation comprised of business leaders across the city, ranging from young entrepreneurs to established companies.
We are currently undertaking a wide range of sport projects and our members have access to an exclusive group of businesses, corporate identites, sport governing bodies and government members.
Each has a pivotal role to play in influencing the future of our city’s sporting culture, image and reputation.
WHAT WE DO
BUSINESS
By bringing local sport and local business together Sports Gold Coast knows the enormous benefits both can achieve. Many Gold Coast businesses are already supporters of sport, however by being a part of the Sports Gold Coast network these businesses can realise so much more.
PROJECTS
In a very short time span Sports Gold Coast has kicked some impressive goals – from creating the re-born Gold Coast NPLQ soccer club Gold Coast United, taking the annual Gold Coast Sports Star awards to new heights to assisting to bring Big Bash cricket to the Gold Coast. Sports Gold Coast has achieved a lot and has plenty more on the drawing board.
NEWS
Are you a sporting organisation or business that deserves more media coverage. Sports Gold Coast has a growing media platform that can take your story to the entire Gold Coast. Our media team is focussed on all local sport and also highlighting the efforts of people who are succeeding on the sports field, in the boardroom and across both.
GRASSROOTS
We are passionate about supporting our local grassroots clubs and organization to assist in advice, support and raising funds to enable them to continue to grow and be sustainable. With the support of the business community and donations we aim to launch a Sports Community Portal in the near future.
WOMEN IN SPORTS
Promoting Women in Sport is a key agenda for Sports Gold Coast. The development of Women’s sporting teams is an important step in gender diversity across all codes. Through partnering with Grass Roots sporting clubs, and providing awareness to business, Sports Gold Coast has connected support & funding towards promoting Women in Sport on the Gold Coast.
GOLD COAST SPORTS STAR AWARDS PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 53rd GOLD COAST SPORTS STAR AWARDS ANNUAL GALA DINNER
Sports Gold Coast and Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame invite you to rub shoulders with our cities great sporting champions at the crowning of the Gold Coast’s Sports Star Awards
When: Friday 08 July 2022
Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort
Time: 6:30pm Pre-dinner Drinks – 7:00pm Awards Dinner
Dress: Black Tie
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Venues & Facilities
Offers a variety of excellent facilities for public use. Visit one of our libraries, community, sport or aquatic centres. If you need to book a venue, search for one that meets your needs.
Sport Attraction
Designed to attract national and international sport organisations and businesses to the Gold Coast. It includes a range of incentives, funding and support for sport activities and relocating sport organisations to the city.