Latest sport stories from Sunshine Coast, updated daily.
Sunshine Coast councils, clubs and associations run a packed calendar of holiday sport programs and free come-and-try events that make it easy for kids to discover a new sport any time of year.
The Glass House Mountains, Mapleton Falls, Maleny and the rolling hinterland behind the coast give mountain bikers and trail runners some of the most rewarding terrain in South East Queensland.
When the finals come around, the Sunshine Coast's sports clubs and community venues come alive with communal viewing that makes every game feel like a local event.
From Sunshine Coast Stadium at Kawana to the council courts and open ovals scattered through every suburb, the Sunshine Coast has outstanding public sporting infrastructure for every code and level.
With a string of quality aquatic centres and a thriving club scene, the Sunshine Coast is a swimmer's paradise both in the pool and in the ocean.
Whether you want to follow the Falcons on game day, catch a surf carnival live or stream Queensland Cup action from your couch, here is how to stay connected to Sunshine Coast sport.
From hinterland climbs to coastal paths and UniSC's elite training precinct, the Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland's best regions for cyclists of every level.
From tiny tots taking their first steps on the track to University of the Sunshine Coast athletes competing at state and national level, the athletics community here is thriving and welcoming.
From beginner junior programs to NBL1 North competition, basketball on the Sunshine Coast has a club and a court to suit every level of player.
Fast, social and open to everyone regardless of rugby league experience, touch football is one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular participation sports, with competitions running almost year-round.
With competitions running from junior through to senior grades across the region, Sunshine Coast netball offers something for players and supporters of every age.
With a sunny climate that makes outdoor sport a pleasure almost year-round, lawn bowls clubs across the Sunshine Coast offer some of the warmest welcomes in local sport.
From wheelchair-accessible beaches to inclusive athletics programs, the Sunshine Coast has built one of regional Queensland's most welcoming sporting landscapes for people of all abilities.
Sunshine Coast Football runs one of Queensland's most active junior competitions, with clubs from Caloundra to Noosa welcoming players of all ages and abilities.
With world-class point breaks at Noosa, calm river systems at Maroochydore and Noosa, and patrolled ocean beaches stretching the length of the coast, water sport is woven into everyday life here.
The University of the Sunshine Coast at Sippy Downs is home to some of the best high-performance sporting infrastructure in regional Queensland, and much of it is open to the community.
From flat beachside paths to hinterland trails with mountain views, the Sunshine Coast offers some of Queensland's finest running routes, with free weekly parkruns to keep you motivated.
Sunshine Coast Stadium at Kawana is the region's premier sporting venue, and knowing the lay of the land makes every visit even better.
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