Sports Gold Coast membership

To discover more about Sports Gold Coast membership and the benefits of our network, please view our membership document.

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Our Partners

We work with all levels of government, the business community and sporting bodies to collectively bring our projects to life. Together, we form a powerful network of capable, driven individuals who are invested in the future of the Gold Coast and the strength of our community.

When local sport and local business come together, great things can be achieved. Many Gold Coast businesses are already supporters of sport, however when they join the Sports Gold Coast network the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts.

To learn more about who we work with, click the button below.

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Testimonials

  • Sport is in our DNA and the Gold Coast has a rich history of achieving incredible success on the world stage.

    “With the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics on the horizon, it is a fantastic time to be a Gold Coaster.

    community perspective, sport is critical in bringing people together, boosting the health profile of our residents, supporting families and engaging people from all walks of life.

    “Our business community has been stoic in its support for the social, health and economic benefits sport brings to the Gold Coast.

    “As mayor, I thank the business community for its commitment to sport as well as the community. Together, let’s celebrate and continue to applaud our place on top of the sporting podium.

    “Please join with Sports Gold Coast for this worthy endeavour which has a proud history over the past decade

    Tom Tate

    Gold Coast Mayor

  • We have witnessed the power of sport through the Tokyo Olympics.

    “Sport has always played a critical part in the development of the city of Gold Coast. I have been involved in sport in the Gold Coast community for over 60 years as a player, coach and administrator. I have also been a business owner.

    “I commend Sports Gold Coast in its achievements to date in elevating the importance of sport and galvanising the support of the Gold Coast business community for sport.

    “I urge all business owners to assist Sports Gold Coast by becoming an active member to enable it to continue its good work

    The late Daphne Pirie MBE, AO

    Inaugural President, Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame

  • Sports Gold Coast provides an opportunity to develop support and promote sport from grassroots to the elite by providing a platform for business to create legacies and strategies to make the Gold Coast a sustainable a world-renowned sporting destination.

    Mick Fanning AO

    3 times AFP World Champion

  • In 2015, we were fortunate to be offered a membership with Sports Gold Coast.

    “This membership gave us the opportunity to grow our business through their extensive network, which includes universities, government agencies, and sports organisations across the city.

    “While we’ve been part of other networking groups, few have matched the benefits and rewards we’ve experienced with Sports Gold Coast.

    “Sports Gold Coast offers an ideal environment for networking through sports you’re passionate about, connecting with like-minded professionals and contributing to meaningful, long-term strategies and legacies our city truly needs.

    Nick Hare

    Inaugural SGC member & founder of Letz Travel

  • Gold Coast United FC, who play in the National Premier Leagues, was established in 2017 through the extraordinary effort of Sports Gold Coast and its members.

    “SGC has played a significant role in the development and promotion of sport in our city and contributed a significant amount of funding and time for over four years to set up Gold Coast United on sound footings.

    “Today our club has up to 320 girls, boys, men and women as registered players with four full-time coaches and 25 part-time coaches. Gold Coast United has five full-time employees and has been operating successfully since 2017 thanks to SGC.

    Andrew Parkes

    Chair, Gold Coast Utd FC

  • Gold Coast Recreation & Sport have been operating in the city for over 40 years. We are a registered charity and not-for-profit community organisation facilitating access for 600+ people with a disability into mainstream sport and recreation every week.

    “Sports Gold Coast creates the opportunity to connect business and sport and increase the capacity of sport within the local community, which in turn builds the economy and sport as a whole in the city.

    “Without the support of organisations such as Sports Gold Coast, we simply wouldn’t be able to do the work we do

    Akaisha Porter

    Projects Manager, Gold Coast Recreation & Sport

Internships & Volunteering

Volunteering with Sports Gold Coast offers a fulfilling opportunity to learn more about start-up projects, project management and communications. Our volunteers provide vital support to our mission of enhancing sport opportunities across the city.

Whether assisting at events or contributing to community outreach, volunteers play a vital role in promoting key projects, athlete development and showcasing our vibrant sporting culture.

Join us to make a meaningful impact, connect with others and contribute to our community’s health and pride. Internships are available so make contact to get the ball rolling.