Sport
23 July, 2024
Lightning strikes netball
Seven Moreton Bay schools are getting ready to participate in the sold out Unitywater Lightning Cup, on August 23 in Maroochydore.
The primary schoolbased netball competition and carnival event will see 76 teams (532 students) from schools across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Noosa and Gympie regions competing for one of the three trophies up for grabs – Lightning (Championship), Storm (Boys) and Thunder (Development).
Other competition levels are Mixed and a Multi-class ‘come-and-try’ opportunity for people with a disability.
Amongst the Moreton Bay schools participating is St Eugene College, Burpengary, who were last year’s Championship runner ups, losing to Sunshine Coast’s Siena Catholic College.
Unitywater Executive Manager Strategic Engagement Joshua Zugajev said Unitywater’s participation in the event was one of the highlights of their partnership with the Sunshine Coast Lightning (SCL) netball team.
“The Unitywater Lightning Cup is a fantastic demonstration of a healthy and thriving community, with students spending time being active outdoors and learning ways to look aft er themselves and our environment,” said Mr Zugajev.
SCL head coach, Belinda Reynolds, and Sunshine Coast Lightning player, Ashleigh Ervin, said last years’ event was a great success.
“Netball is one of the most participated-in sports in the country, and it was so exciting to see so many young players in the region in full force - especially the boys who traditionally haven’t participated in competitive netball,” said Ms Ervin.
The event will also feature a ‘Strike Zone’ with free activities available, as well as merchandise, food trucks and special appearances throughout the day by Sunshine Coast Lightning athletes.
To enquire about multiclass clinics, email events@sunshinecoastlightning.com.au
