Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

The Next Stars Of 2024

Next Stars Sport Academy has returned for 2024 with a range of exciting new programs and an enthusiastic turnout of participants, revelling in the joy of staying active and healthy. Founder and Head Coach, Tim Oberg, expressed his delight, stating, "We were blown away by the levels of enthusiasm and participation across all of our programs.

“From Ninja to basketball and our running squads, all have seen record attendances which shows just how many families in the Whitsundays are focused on helping their children improve at sport and at life."


Established in 2022, the Next Stars Sports Academy has swiftly become a front-runner in sports coaching and mentorship for children in the Whitsunday region. The academy offers a diverse range of sports, including running, basketball, netball, and ninja, along with engaging school holiday programs.

The mission of Next Stars is to "inspire youth in regional and remote Australia to reach their full potential through sport."

The term 1 schedule is packed with exciting activities. The Ninja Squad, featuring functional fitness training and games for 5–12-year-olds, takes place every Monday at 4:30pm at Cannonvale Lakes Park (aka the Duck Pond), and these sessions are free of charge, courtesy of Next Stars' partnership with Move It NQ.

Tuesdays include Running Rookies/Momentum Speed Squad at 6:30am and back-to-back basketball sessions in the afternoon (Tip Off 4:30pm / All Stars 5:30pm) at Cannonvale State School.

The Momentum Speed Squad meets again on Thursday at 6:15am at Galbraith Park for Cross Country training.

For more information about Next Stars, visit www.nextstars.org or follow them on Facebook/Instagram @nextstarssportsacademy.

Contributed with thanks to Next Stars.

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