SWQ FUTSAL FINDS NEW HOME ON UNIVERSITY GROUNDS
TOOWOOMBA will become the new home of South-West Queensland Futsal after the University of Southern Queensland signed a deal to support the next crop of athletes and sporting academics.
In partnership with the Australian Futsal Association, the university has offered the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre the new home base for SWQ Futsal.
The university will grant SWQ Futsal and its players access to the facilities with University of Southern Queensland students benefiting from educational and student placement opportunities.
Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre will also host major competitions, including next month’s SWQ Futsal Regional School Championships which is expected to attract between 400 to 600 people.
Director of the University’s Student Life Peter Munster said having school students and community members on campus would create more opportunities.
“The partnership with AFA will provide a great opportunity for school students to get a taste of life on campus while university students will gain practical experience that will enhance their studies,” Mr Munster said.
The alliance is a win-win for both organisations and the Darling Downs according to South-West Queensland Director of Futsal Chris McLeod.
“Having access to the premier indoor facility in the region and access to students’ expertise in their fields,” he said.
“The two bodies will complement each other perfectly in providing opportunity and access to sport and education.”