Kim Crane

Kim Crane is a nationally recognised sport executive and transformational leader shaping the future of Australian sport through people, performance, and purpose. A former Hockeyroo and now CEO of Paddle Australia, Kim brings over 30 years of lived experience across...

Kim Crane is a nationally recognised sport executive and transformational leader shaping the future of Australian sport through people, performance, and purpose.

A former Hockeyroo and now CEO of Paddle Australia, Kim brings over 30 years of lived experience across elite sport and leadership. Her career includes senior executive roles at the AIS, QAS, NSWIS, Surfing Australia, and Hockey Australia – spanning Olympic and Paralympic campaign strategy, system reform, and cultural transformation.

Kim is known for her values-led, people-first approach and ability to align elite performance with inclusive community growth. She has led national high-performance strategy, launched centres of excellence, and driven cross-sector partnerships across sport, education, health, and tourism.

As a Southport Sharks Board Director, Kim brings deep strategic expertise, an extensive government and sport network, and a vision for sport as a unifying force for lifestyle, wellbeing, and community impact – especially in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.

Southport Sharks Joins SEA

Club

Sustainability and sport go hand in hand. Southport Sharks has teamed up with Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) to champion eco-friendly initiatives and create a greener future for our community.

18 April 2025

Zac Foot Reaches 50 Southport Games

Football

The Southport Sharks would like to congratulate VFL Vice-Captain Zac Foot who is set to play his 50th game for the club this Saturday against the Gold Coast Suns.

16 December 2019

Sharks Donation Milestone with Charity Partner Gold Coast Hospital Foundation

Community

Southport Sharks is proud to celebrate a significant milestone, surpassing $200,000 in financial support to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. Since 2011, we have helped fund the Cancer Patient Transport Service, community gardens, and medical equipment.

19 March 2026

Box Coffee Turns 11!

Community

Celebrate Box Coffee's 11th Birthday with free coffee, free food, a live DJ and the chance to take home $500 cash!

13 March 2020

Hotel becomes Hospital Foundation Emergency Accommodation Provider

Community

A new chapter in our commitment to community care. Southport Sharks is proud to expand our partnership with the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, with Mantra at Sharks now serving as the Foundation’s Emergency Accommodation Provider.

19 May 2021

CEO Sleepout

Community

One night in a cardboard box to make a real impact. Southport Sharks CEO Dean Bowtell is stepping up to support homeless Australians, participating in the St Vincent de Paul CEO Sleepout at Cbus Stadium.

16 September 2025

Southport Sharks x Laneway Festival | Gold Coast 2026

Community Masterplan

Southport Sharks is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting Laneway Festival on Saturday, 7 February 2026! Since 2007, Laneway Festival has been a leader in the Brisbane summer cultural calendar, and for the first time the Gold Coast will now become the home of this iconic event. As an over 1...

16 April 2025

Never Not Fankhauser

Club

This week marks the end of an era, as Rick Fankhauser steps down from his position—closing a remarkable chapter of leadership, legacy, and lifelong dedication.

02 April 2026

Easter School Holidays at Sharks

Community

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained and yourself sane these Easter school holidays? We’ve got you covered.

12 May 2025

Gold Coast Sports Tech Open Innovation Challenge

Club Sports Tech

Southport Sharks has launched the Gold Coast Sports Tech Open Innovation Challenge—giving local startups the chance to trial real-world solutions inside an elite football environment. This is where bold ideas meet high-performance sport.

27 January 2026