Spring into the latest sports events on Coast

The Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex will be home to many events, ranging from regional competitions, state finals and even an international tournament.

Sunshine Coast Division 7 Councillor Ted Hungerford said it was great to see so much sporting action and talent on the Sunshine Coast.

“Sporting competitions are a fantastic way to develop skills, hone talent and form lasting bonds with teammates so I’m really excited these opportunities are available and that they’re here on the Sunshine Coast,” Cr Hungerford said.

“With excellent sporting facilities for the teams and athletes and plenty of accommodation and activities for the families, there’s plenty of benefits to hosting these events.”

What’s coming up!

Unitywater Lightning Cup – August 23, 2024

Team registrations are now full for the popular primary school netball competition named after our very own national netball team - The Lightning Cup. Students in Years 5 and 6 can play in a fun and inclusive environment.

The competitive carnival includes three divisions: Championship, Development and Boys, as well as a multi-class ‘come-and-try’ opportunity for students with physical, cognitive or intellectual abilities. 

Brisbane Lions U14 State Academy Carnival – September 23-25, 2024

Travelling from across Queensland, the South Pacific, Nauru and Papua New Guinea, 22 teams will compete at the Brisbane Lions U14 State Academy Carnival.

The event is the start of the AFL talent pathway for young boys and girls, and it’s estimated 2,500 people will attend each day, with 11 games per day!

Come and cheer on our future AFL stars!

StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup State Finals – October 11-13, 2024

The StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup is the AFL’s premier schools competition in Queensland with more than 745 teams and over 16,000 school students participating in the competition that kicked off in March this year.  

Now it’s finals time and the StreetSmarts AFL Schools Cup State Finals will be run from October 11 to 13 with 34 teams across six divisions vying for state honours.

Teams from Far North Queensland to northern NSW participate in the state-wide competition, as they progress through the various gala match days and knock out matches, culminating in the state finals in October.

Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex has hosted the final since the very first event in 2016.

AFL Pacific Cup – November 14-24, 2024

The Sunshine Coast will play host to Australian rules football with an international flavour when the AFL Pacific Cup is played at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex in November. 

Around 500 players representing teams from across the Pacific region will take part in the 10-day event in what will be a colourful and vibrant celebration of the game.

The competition will comprise of male and female open and under 17 divisions.

Invited nations include Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, South Africa, Samoa and Solomon Islands, with the final list of participating countries to be confirmed.

2025 Announcement from Netball Queensland

Adding to all of the sporting excitement, Netball Queensland has recently announced the 2025 Junior State Age competition will be coming to Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex from July, 5-8.