Logan Basketball was the recipient of multiple awards at the 2024 Basketball Queensland Annual Awards night.
Association of the Year:
Logan Basketball was awarded the 2024 Basketball Queensland association of the year award. Through the 2024 Basketball Queensland calendar year, Logan Basketball excelled competitively winning four state championships (U18 Girls, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, and U14 Girls) and earning a bronze medal at the Basketball Australia Club National Championships for the U14 Girls team (Boys team 5th).
Logan Basketball also grew its registered playing membership by over 10%. Committed to community involvement, Logan Basketball managed the Cornubia Park Sports Centre to record usage hours, launched the “Thunder TOTS” program for young children, and raised over $8,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charity.
Focusing on sustainability and growth, Logan Basketball enhanced its facilities, received significant grants, and increased sponsorship revenue by 40%. Recognised with multiple awards, including the 2023 & 2024 City of Logan Sports Organisation of the Year, Not-For-Profit of the Year (Logan Chamber of Commerce).
Logan Basketball’s dedication to player and coach development and positive community impact capped arguably the most successful year in association history.
Vince Hickey Shield:
The Vince Hickey Shield award recognises the overall champion association based on Basketball Queensland State Championship results. Logan Thunder representative teams achieved remarkable success, winning four of the eight titles available: Under 18 Girls, Under 16 Boys, Under 16 Girls, and Under 14 Girls State Championships. Notably, Logan’s success marks only the third time ever that an association has won half of the state championships since Townsville in 2018 and Spartans in 2014.
A historic achievement as it is the first time in the association’s 26-year history that they have received this honour. Congratulations to Logan Basketball.
Harold Peacock Shield:
The Harold Peacock Shield award recognises the champion association based on Basketball Queensland SQJBC results. Logan Thunder junior representative teams achieved remarkable success winning 5 out of 8 age groups including U18 girls , U16 boys and girls and U14 boys and girls.
A Year of Success
2024 has been an incredibly successful year for the Thunder Family and Logan Basketball acknowledges all of our members including players, coaches, officials, volunteers, supporters, sponsors and key stakeholders who have contributed to the success and positive outcomes for our organisation and community.
