- North Queensland Sports Foundation
Our Vision & Mission
To lead and be a critical 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.
You can read a full history of our first 20 years here:
NQSF History
Timeline
NQSF Timeline
Achievements
The Move IT NQ app specifically won a number of awards post-implementation in 2022/23
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