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.

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc Annual Athletics Championships

Community

Sharky hit the track! Southport Sharks were proud to be part of the Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc Annual Athletics Championships, where young athletes with disabilities got the chance to compete, shine, and celebrate sport.

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 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.

19 March 2026

Southport Sharks Gives Back For Giving Day 2026

Community

Over 12 hours, our team and members will take on a continuous bike challenge — with someone riding every 30 minutes — to raise awareness and funds for those who need it most.

17 February 2025

Sharks & GCHF: A Legacy of Community in Action

Community

Southport Sharks has always believed in the power of community, and at Gold Coast Hospital Foundation's donor event, we saw just how far that impact reaches.

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.

08 March 2026

Southport Sharks Celebrates International Women’s Day

Club Community

Southport Sharks is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating the women who contribute to the organisation every day.

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!

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...

03 March 2026