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!
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