Sunshine Coast Lightning Secures QEBS

Sunshine Coast Lightning has confirmed a commitment to regional netball development by announcing QEBS Design & Build as the club’s official Pathways Partner for the 2026 season.

This partnership channels local business support directly into the Super Netball Reserves program, aiming to establish long-term success and retain the region’s best emerging talent.

Reinforcing the strategic necessity of the partnership, Sunshine Coast Lightning CEO, Justin Pascoe, said: “Providing a clear pathway for athletes to aspire to follow is essential for any sporting franchise.”

“We are thrilled to welcome QEBS on board this journey as we build out our pathway programs with shared values of community and excellence,” Pascoe said.

The investment is designed to prevent top local netball talent from being lured away by other Super Netball franchises, protecting the club’s long-term competitive advantage.

Highlighting the commercial rationale behind investing in the program, QEBS general manager, Mark Woodford, added: “As a locally owned organisation, we recognise the importance of investing in initiatives that strengthen community capability and create sustainable opportunities for emerging athletes.”

The partnership effectively acts as a corporate social responsibility platform, giving QEBS a recognisable community presence while supporting excellence and growth in a key regional sport.

The commercial arrangement sees the locally owned and operated QEBS logo featured prominently on the Sunshine Coast Lightning Bolts playing dress.

This branding provides QEBS with direct association with the club’s future success, aligning its brand honour with athlete development and community capability, a key objective for the Queensland-based organisation.

The deal ensures the necessary financial backing to sustain and strengthen the critical junior-to-elite athlete pipeline.

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