Founded in Townsville
NQSF was established in 1983 to develop a sporting event to meet with a significant community need.
- North Queensland Sports Foundation
Our Vision & Mission
We will be a leader and key advocate for the development of sport and active recreation across regional and remote North Queensland, and through place-based events, collaboration and engagement, we will facilitate participation, inclusiveness, diversity and excellence in sport and sports-based activity.
To Lead and Connect
To lead and connect North Queensland communities in supporting healthier and active lifestyles.
Capacity Building
Support the development of internal capacities to promote, encourage, represent, develop, manage and communicate sport.
Eliminate Barriers
Eliminate barriers and encourage inclusiveness whatever the ability, the culture, the geographic footprint or circumstance.
High Performance Pathways
Establish active pathways, with community and stakeholder collaboration to support sustainable objectives.
Create Successful Events
Provide leadership and support in facilitating a successful event portfolio.
Create Successful Projects
Provide leadership and support in facilitating a successful project portfolio.
About Us
How it Started
The North Queensland Sports Foundation, from which arose the Suncorp North Queensland Games, developed from an original concept presented at a public meeting held at Townsville in February 1983, convened by Mr Ken McElligott, Deputy Mayor of Townsville.
From the 60 delegates attending and representing 25 sports, a steering committee was formed comprising Mr Bob McCullough (Chairman), Mr Ken McElligott (Deputy Chairman), Mr Graham Bird (Treasurer), Ms Lorell Edwards (Secretary) and a committee of Ray Ringuet, John Rivett, George Lovett, Bill Martin, Liam Hanna, Mel Pengilley, John Lockhart and D’arcy Clayton.
Timeline
NQSF Timeline
First NQ Games
The inaugural NQ Games was hosted in Townsville in 1984 and has continued to develop into the largest regularly run multi-sport event in regional Australia.
First Sportstar Awards
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Hall of Fame
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Implemented Sports Education Tours
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First Festival of Sport
The Festival of Sport is a an initiative created to support regional community sport and connect sports clubs, sporting bodies and local government.
Launched MOVE IT NQ
MINQ was an initiative developed in 2018 that aims to support North Queensland in living healthier and more active lifestyles.
Created NQ CLUB HUB
The North Queensland Club Hub initiative supports community sports club capacity development by offering a wide range of easy to access resources.
Achievements
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Stephen Farrell
CEO
Roxanne Giminez
HR & Accounts Manager
Alex Fisher
Program Coordinator
Jade Nelson
Admin & Events Coordinator
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