GOLD COAST TO HOST 2025 SUNCORP SPIRIT CUP
The Queensland Firebirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning’s Suncorp Super Netball rivalry will ignite in 2025 with the Gold Coast to host the pre-season Suncorp Spirit Cup for the first time. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow for the clash, proudly supported by Suncorp and Experience Gold Coast, which will be held at the Gold Coast […]
LIGHTNING’S FIXTURE HAS LANDED
Sunshine Coast Lightning will kick off the 2025 season on the road as they face Melbourne rivals, the Melbourne Mavericks. After two one-game losses to the Mavericks in 2024, Lightning will be out for redemption at John Cain Arena — determined to start their season off strong. Lightning will then face the reigning two-time Premiers, […]
MI MI ON HER MENTALITY SHIFT
By: Netball Australia “What have I done wrong?” Those were the first words that sprung to the mind of 23-year-old Leesa Mi Mi when her phone started ringing with a call from Origin Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich. The youngster was on a hike with Sunshine Coast Lightning teammates Tara Hinchliffe and Maddie Hinchliffe when […]
LIGHTNING LAUNCHES 2025 MEMBERSHIPS
Lightning has officially launched its 2025 Memberships ahead of the new season, including options for local, interstate and international Lighting fans. After a record-breaking 2024 season, the Club expects to improve Membership numbers again in 2025 — with a number of Membership tiers almost sold out due to Member rollovers. Season Ticket Holder Memberships are […]
MILLER TO DEPART LIGHTNING
Annie Miller has advised Sunshine Coast Lightning that she will not return to the Club for the 2025 season. The 23-year-old — who signed with Lightning in 2022–2023 and was a training partner in 2024 — has made the decision to step away from the Club to concentrate more time on pursuing her physiotherapy degree. […]
BELL SECURES CONTRACT IN NEW ZEALAND
Sunshine Coast Lightning Training Partner Charlie Bell has accepted a contract with the Stars for the 2025 ANZ Premiership Season. The 197cm goal shooter signed with Lightning on a replacement player contract for the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season after making her way through the Netball Queensland pathways, and returned to the Club in 2024 […]
UNITYWATER LIGHTNING CUP HUGE SUCCESS
Hundreds of potential future Lightning stars gathered at Sunshine Coast Netball Association last Friday for the third annual Unitywater Lightning Cup. The school-aged competition welcomed primary students in years five and six from the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Moreton Bay regions to participate in an all-day round robin tournament. The competitive carnival included three divisions: […]
LIGHTNING TO RETAIN FULL SQUAD
Sunshine Coast Lightning will retain all 10 of its 2024 contracted athletes in the 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season. Nine players were signed for multi-year deals at the end of 2023, with Tara Hinchliffe officially re-signing with the Club in 2025, meaning there will be no changes to the contracted 10. Lightning welcomed three new […]
WATSON CROWNED LIGHTNING MVP
Superstar mid-courter Liz Watson has been announced the 2024 Most Valuable Player at Sunshine Coast Lightning’s annual A Night with Lightning gala event. Lightning’s esteemed MVP award is the highest honour of the night, and is awarded based on a three-two-one points system by Head Coach Belinda Reynolds and Assistant Coach Jenny Brazel throughout the […]
LIGHTNING YOUNG GUNS SELECTED IN AUSTRALIAN FAST5 TEAM
Two Lightning players have been selected as part of the 10-strong team to compete at this year’s FAST5 Netball World Series in Christchurch, New Zealand. Speedy mid-courter Leesa Mi Mi has been selected after a stand-out Super Netball Season, joined by Super Shot specialist Reilley Batcheldor. The series will be played from 9-10 November and […]
