General Club News
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They recently identified that the Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club were in desperate need of a new BBQ.
This week they got to see our new BBQ in action, pumping out snags while everyone trained.
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Here’s to a great AFL season!
Our AGM will be at 11am on Saturday 23rd of November at The Green, Burdell.
All members are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend to have your say for 2025. This is your opportunity to contribute and have a voice in regards to the running and management of the club.
Any current financial members, Life Members or parents of financial junior members have voting rights. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to nominate a proxy to submit your votes. Proxy vote forms can be found on our website below and need to be returned via email to northernbeachessuns@gmail.com by 9th November 2024.
ALL current committee positions are vacated and open for election.
The Executive Committee positions that need to be filled at the AGM are:
President, Vice-President Senior, Vice-President Junior, Secretary & Treasurer.
Nomination forms for these roles can be found below and are to be received via email to northernbeachessuns@gmail.com no later than 2 November 2024. General Committee members are also required.
Remember many hands make light work.
This will be followed by Xmas Breakup BBQ Lunch and our Annual Bin Kick Competition. There may even be a visit from Santa at 2pm!
Links to the Documents:
🏉 Calling all footy enthusiasts and supporters! Get ready for an unforgettable evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club is thrilled to present our upcoming Reverse Raffle, the most talked-about event of the season!
🎫 For just $120, you secure your chance to win big while supporting our beloved club. But wait, there’s more! Each ticket not only enters you into the thrilling reverse draw but also grants you and a friend exclusive access to our incredible event!
🍻 Get ready to enjoy a 3-hour Drinks Package, featuring a wide selection of beer, wine, discounted spirits, and soft drinks. Quench your thirst with your favourite beverages throughout the night! 🍺🍷🥤
🏆 The excitement doesn’t stop there! We’re thrilled to announce that our prize pool is a whopping $5000! That’s right, there’s a chance to win a share of this incredible sum while having a fantastic time.
🎊 With every ticket sold, you contribute directly to the growth and success of our club, ensuring we can continue to nurture the talents of our rising stars and provide an exceptional football experience for the entire community.
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us for this electrifying event! Swing by our bar during our up and coming events or via the link to purchase your tickets online. Remember, the sooner you secure your spot, the higher the anticipation and the greater your chances of winning some truly amazing prizes!
Spread the word, rally your friends, and let’s make this Reverse Raffle a night to remember! Together, we can kick our fundraising efforts into overdrive and pave the way for an incredible season ahead. See you there, Suns fans!
To purchase a ticket: https://northernbeachessuns.com.au/reverse-raffle-2024/
We are thrilled to announce that Gary will continue as the head coach of the Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club for the upcoming season. With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to developing our players and fostering a positive club culture, we are excited to have Gary steering the ship toward a successful 2025 season.
Gary brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team, drawing from his 20 years of playing experience and his proven track record as a coach. Having made significant strides in the development of our men’s team at the end of the 2024 season, we look forward to Gary’s leadership in strengthening our club’s foundation and guiding us to new heights. His dedication to club community culture and his belief that “we get out what we put in” perfectly align with the values of the Northern Beaches Suns.
Gary’s Bio:
Gary played footy for 20 years, and has only recently retired due to injury and has since started coaching. His playing time extended from the Murray league in VIC/NSW, up to Townsville in 2010.
Gary returned to Townsville in 2014 where he played for Curra Swans before taking on the Head Senior Coaching role in 2019. Gary was a key contributor to changing the landscape of footy at Curra which saw them compete to the Preliminary Final in 2019.
He was awarded the 2019 Townsville AFL Coach of the Year for recognition of his development of the Senior Men’s team and contribution to club and culture growth of uniting the men’s and women’s playing groups. Gary is a strong believer in Club Community Culture, and that as a group “we get out what we put in”.
Gary came to Northern Beaches Suns is 2021 as an assistant coach before moving away for two years. He has assisted the Men’s playing group at the back end of the 2024 season where the team have shown some promising statistics. Gary has also provided mentoring to aspiring coaches.
With the new addition of field lights, the club can be more flexible with training options year-round. Such flexibility will also contribute to club growth from juniors up to senior ranks. Gary recognises individual strengths and weaknesses and builds on this to lead individual growth and foster team integration. Gary’s passion and knowledge of the game will grow a strong team culture within the club and will contribute to strengthening the club’s foundation. Gary doesn’t do anything by halves, and he loves a challenge. He envisions The Suns confronting the Townsville AFL league with skill, tenacity and endurance in the 2025 season.
🎲 Get ready for a night of glitz and glamour! 🎲
Join us for the Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club’s Casino Royale Night on Saturday, July 13th from 6:30 PM at The Green. This adults-only event is a highlight of our social calendar, promising a night of thrilling casino games, great prizes, and unforgettable fun.🎟️ Tickets are just $30 per person and include:
Good afternoon, Northern Beaches Suns community!
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about the FairPlay vouchers program! Starting from 1 July 2024, this wonderful initiative is expanding its reach. All Queensland children aged 5 to 17 are now eligible to apply, not just those with concession cards. This is an incredible opportunity to get more kids involved in sports and active recreation, and we want our junior parents to be among the first to benefit!
The expanded eligibility means these vouchers will go quickly. We urge our junior parents to apply as soon as possible to ensure your children can benefit for the next season. Once you have the voucher, you have until the start of June 2025 to use it for your registration.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help more children engage in sport and active recreation. Let’s get the word out and ensure our community makes the most of this initiative!
Thank you for your continued support in getting more kids active. Apply now and don’t miss out!
Go Suns!
Please share this exciting update on all our social media channels to maximise its reach. We want to ensure every family in our community knows about this opportunity. Let’s get more kids on the field, enjoying sports, and staying active!
The Northern Beaches Suns are thrilled to announce our Indigenous Round 2024, celebrating the rich culture and heritage of our Indigenous members, friends, and family of the club. This special event is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and community spirit.
Event Details:
Thursday, 27th June:
Saturday, 29th June:
Join us for these memorable events and show your support for our Indigenous community. Let’s come together to celebrate, respect, and enjoy the unique cultural heritage that makes our club so special.
We are honoured to continue sharing the inspiring story of Luke Berry, a remarkable young man and a cherished member of our community. Luke was a young graduate engineer for Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL), who took immense pride in his work at both the Phosphate Hill and Moranbah sites. Tragically, in November 2022, Luke lost his life to mental illness. He was a clever and charismatic individual with a bright future ahead of him, and he is greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Remembering Luke Berry
Luke first picked up the footy with the Under 9’s in 2008, the inaugural year of the Northern Beaches Barras, and continued with the club right through to the foundation of the Northern Beaches Suns. While playing senior footy with us, Luke was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates two years in a row, 2017 & 2018, as well as earning a Best and Fairest Award in 2018. Through hard work, grit, and determination, Luke was an integral part of every team he played in and left it all out on the field. In the last couple of years, Luke decided to follow his love of dirt bikes and hard enduro racing but always remained loyal to the club. Luke will always be a treasured member of the Northern Beaches Suns.
To honour Luke’s memory and support mental health awareness, we are joining forces with Livin, a charity dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and encouraging open conversations about mental health among young adults. This June, Shane Slegers, a good friend and workmate of Luke’s, will participate in Livin’s annual stair climb challenge at the Q1, the tallest residential building in Australia. Last year, Shane climbed the 1,331 stairs five times, and he is eager to raise awareness and funds once again this year.
We invite you to support Shane and donate to this vital cause. Together, we can help break the silence and spark national conversations about mental health, encouraging all Australians to speak up and share what they are going through.
Please consider donating through the following link: https://q1stairchallenge24.grassrootz.com/livin/shane-slegers?utm_medium=QR&utm_campaign=ShareWidget&utm_source=Grassrootz
If this article has caused you or anyone close to you any distress, please contact:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Thank you for your support
We are thrilled to announce a monumental milestone for the Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club! After seven years of dedication and hard work, we are proud to begin the official field lighting project for our home ground, The Green at North Shore.
From our humble beginnings as an amalgamation of two smaller AFL clubs, we have grown into one of the largest clubs in Townsville. Located in the vibrant Northern Beaches of Townsville, the Suns offer a range of teams, from junior squads to men’s and women’s senior teams, all within a welcoming and inclusive community.
This exciting development has been made possible thanks to the generous support from the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, along with an additional grant from the AFL Queensland Grand Final Facilities Fund. Our new competition-grade lighting will transform our training and game experience, allowing us to fully utilise our facilities and extend our training hours.
Suns President Mark Boardman highlighted the significance of this upgrade, noting that the Suns are the only AFL club based in the Northern Beaches and play a crucial role in promoting sports within the community. With the new lighting, we can provide our players, especially the juniors starting with the NAB Auskick program, a better opportunity to train and develop their skills. This upgrade will also enable us to host night games, giving our community more chances to enjoy AFL matches and spotlighting our up-and-coming junior teams.
The installation of these lighting towers not only alleviates the financial burden of hiring portable light towers but also ensures we have sufficient lighting for evening games and training sessions. This is a game-changer for our club, offering a top-notch venue for AFL in Townsville, second only to Riverway Stadium in terms of presentation and playing surface.
We invite all our members, supporters, and sponsors to join us in celebrating this significant achievement. Come down to The Green at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, 28th May, and be part of this exciting new chapter for the Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club. Let’s come together and celebrate the bright future ahead!
Stay tuned for more updates, and see you at The Green! #NorthernBeachesSuns #AFL #TheGreen #FieldLighting #Community #nbsuns #getafterit
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We are thrilled to announce the first inaugural selections for the Northern Beaches Suns Development Squad. This program is focused on nurturing the talents of our young athletes, preparing them for higher levels of competition, and instilling a deep love for the game of Australian Football.
Congratulations to the following outstanding players who have made it into the Development Squad this season:
13.5 Boys:
U14.5 Girls:
15.5 Boys:
17.5 Boys:
U17.5 Girls:
Senior Men U19 Boys:
Senior Womens U19 Girls:
We are exceptionally fortunate to have a talented group of coaches who dedicate their time and expertise to our development squad:
Training sessions for the Development Squad take place at North Shore Oval – ‘The Green’ every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These sessions are critical as they are not only about refining skills but also about building teamwork, strategy understanding, and sportsmanship.
As a club, we are incredibly proud and excited to see our development squad in action. This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing young talent and ensuring that the Northern Beaches Suns continues to be a cornerstone of community sports in our region. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our coaches for their relentless dedication and to the families of all our players for their support.
Let’s look forward to a fantastic season ahead. Go Suns! 🌞
#nbsuns #afl #getafterit #footyinparadise
Date: 17/04/2024