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:

Committee Nomination Form 2024

NB Suns Proxy Form 2024

Previous AGM Minutes 2023

🎲 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:

Playing chips

Appetisers

A free drink on arrival

Try your luck at blackjack, poker, and other gaming tables. Secure your tickets at the bar or on the night. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – it’s going to be a night to remember!

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!

What’s New in Round 11?

• Eligibility: FairPlay is now open to all Queensland kids aged 5 to 17.
• Voucher Value: Increased from $150 to up to $200.
• Voucher Availability: Up to 200,000 vouchers will be available. Of these, 50,000 are reserved exclusively for Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card holders.
• Application Period: Opens on 1 July 2024 and remains open for up to 12 months (or until vouchers are fully exhausted). Note: There will not be a new round in January, so this is your chance to secure a voucher for the next 12 months.

Act Fast and Secure Your Voucher!

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.

Stay Informed

• Email: fairplayvouchers@dtis.qld.gov.au
• Phone: Call 13 QGOV
• Facebook: Follow us on Facebook @QldSportAndRec

• Apply here: Visit qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers

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!

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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:

• 6.30 PM: Smoking Ceremony – A traditional ritual to cleanse and purify the area.
• 7.00 PM: Indigenous Jumper Presentation & Dinner – Our new Indigenous jumper, designed by our very own David Hedlam, will be unveiled.

Saturday, 29th June:

• Welcome to Country Ceremony – Performed between the Senior Women’s and Men’s games, honouring the traditional custodians of the land.

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

Feel free to share this on your social media and spread the word about this exciting development!

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.

Junior Development Squad Members

Congratulations to the following outstanding players who have made it into the Development Squad this season:

13.5 Boys:

• Rhys Duggin
• Reef Dunn
• Declan Edmondson
• William Logan
• Max Nathan
• Joshua Sporton
• Dustan Tommasini

U14.5 Girls:

• Aubree Emerson
• Kira Rigaldi
• Mae Lalovi-gafa

15.5 Boys:

• Joel Gordon
• Nick Barling
• Marshall Lyons
• Fin Maguire
• Logan Pederson
• Dean Wilde
• Callum Hopkins

17.5 Boys:

• Fraser Bentley
• Kaleb Tanner
• Declan Tardrew
• Angus Banks
• Brodie Scharenberg

U17.5 Girls:

• Gypsy Maguire
• Sienna Matthews
• Alani Burton
• Isabella McRae

Senior Men U19 Boys:

• Keyshawn A’hang
• Alex Trueman

Senior Womens U19 Girls:

• Karla Duggan

Coaching Team

We are exceptionally fortunate to have a talented group of coaches who dedicate their time and expertise to our development squad:

• Lead Coach: Cam Fielding – Contact: 0428121514
• Assistant Coaches: Zack Sleeth and David Hedlam

Training Schedule

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.

A Message from the Club

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

The Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club is thrilled to announce our participation in this year’s Toyota Good for Footy Raffle, a fantastic opportunity for our community to rally behind our beloved club while standing a chance to win some incredible prizes. With 100% of the ticket proceeds going directly to our club, every ticket purchased is a step closer to achieving our much-needed club enhancements, including the installation of lights and a new scoreboard.

Why Enter the Toyota Good for Footy Raffle?

100% of Proceeds Benefit Our Club: Unlike many other fundraisers, every dollar from every ticket sold in the Toyota Good for Footy Raffle goes straight to the Northern Beaches Suns. This is a rare opportunity to make a direct financial contribution that will help us grow and provide better facilities and experiences for our players and supporters.

Spectacular Prizes Up for Grabs: This year, the stakes are higher than ever with not one, but three cars on the line! The prizes don’t stop there; there are numerous other fabulous rewards to be won, ensuring that your support could come with a thrilling bonus.

Easy to Participate: Getting involved couldn’t be easier. Simply scan the QR code found on our flyers, posters, and digital platforms or visit our designated website link to buy your tickets. A few clicks could lead to some exciting wins!

A Call to Action

This raffle isn’t just about the prizes—it’s about coming together as a community to support a cause close to our hearts. The funds raised will significantly impact our club’s capacity to improve and expand our facilities, offering a better environment for both current and future players. By participating, you’re not only giving yourself a chance to win but also helping light up the nights for the Northern Beaches Suns and adding to the score of our community spirit.

How You Can Help Further

Beyond purchasing your tickets, you can help us spread the word by sharing our posts on social media, telling your friends and family about the raffle, or even volunteering during our match days to promote ticket sales. Every bit of help counts tremendously!

Don’t miss out on this brilliant opportunity to win big and support the Northern Beaches Suns AFL Club in a significant way. Your support ensures we continue to thrive and enrich our community with the spirit of Australian Rules football.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, let’s aim for a goal, kick it through the big sticks, and celebrate the success that your backing will bring. Here’s to lighting up our club and showcasing our pride, both on and off the field!

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For any inquiries or to get involved further, please get in touch with Glenn Barling, or Dan Bales. Click on the link above for more details on how you can make a difference through the Toyota Good for Footy Raffle. Let’s make it a win for everyone!

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