Townsville Fire School Gala Day a Roaring Success
The Townsville Fire capped off a stellar year of community engagement with the inaugural Townsville Fire School Gala Day, bringing together 160 students for an action-packed celebration of basketball and teamwork. Held to mark the end of the school year, the event was a vibrant showcase of sportsmanship, and the incredible impact of the Townsville Fire School Program, which reached over 10,000 students throughout 2024.
Thanks to the support of the Queensland Government, the Townsville Fire School Program has been a cornerstone of promoting basketball, healthy lifestyles, and teamwork in schools across the region. The Gala Day was a fitting finale, uniting students from various schools to celebrate their passion for the game and their development on and off the court.
Throughout the day, students demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship and enthusiasm, creating a positive and energetic atmosphere. A huge congratulations goes to East Ayr State School who emerged as the winners of the Girls Division 1, and St Francis Catholic School, who claimed victory in the Boys Division 1. Both teams showed outstanding skill and determination, making their schools proud. Whilst Railway Estate State School swept the Boys and Girls division 2.
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“This event highlights what we’ve been striving for all year—bringing kids together through basketball, teaching valuable life skills, and having fun along the way,” said Sam Pascoe, General Manager from the Townsville Fire. “It’s incredible to see how engaged the students are and how excited they were to meet the players across the day, and this Gala Day is a testament to the school program.”
The success of the Gala Day reinforces the club’s commitment to fostering community engagement and inspiring the next generation of athletes. With the Queensland Government’s continued support, the Townsville Fire School Program is set to grow even further in 2025, ensuring that more young people experience the joy and benefits of basketball.
Here’s to an even bigger and better year ahead—on and off the court!