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| address = Arthur & Mary Sts, [[Toowoomba City, Queensland|Toowoomba]] |
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*[[Queensland Country (NRC team)|Queensland Country]] ([[National Rugby Championship|NRC]]) (2015–present) |
*[[Queensland Country (NRC team)|Queensland Country]] ([[National Rugby Championship|NRC]]) (2015–present) |
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*[[Gold Coast Titans]] ([[National Rugby League |NRL]]) (2014–present) |
*[[Gold Coast Titans]] ([[National Rugby League |NRL]]) (2014–present) |
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*[[Toowoomba Clydesdales]] ([[Queensland Cup]]) (1919–2006) |
*[[Toowoomba Clydesdales]] ([[Queensland Cup]]) (1919–2006) |
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*[[South West Queensland Thunder FC]] (since 2012)}} |
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*[[SWQ Thunder]] ([[National Premier league Queensland]]) (?-present) |
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'''Clive Berghofer Stadium''' (officially known as '''Toowoomba Sports Ground''' and previously known as '''Athletic Oval''')<ref>{{cite web|title=Stadium Information|url=http://www.cliveberghoferstadium.com.au/stadium-information.html|work=cliveberghoferstadium.com.au|publisher=Queensland Department of National Parks, Recreation Sport & Racing|access-date=17 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125170905/http://www.cliveberghoferstadium.com.au/stadium-information.html|archive-date=25 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a stadium in [[Toowoomba]], [[Queensland]], Australia. Situated on Mary Street on the eastern fringes of [[Toowoomba CBD]] adjacent to [[Queens Park, Toowoomba|Queens Park]] and [[Toowoomba East State School]]. The ticket counters and entrance are on Arthur Street behind the (east facing) grandstand. |
'''Clive Berghofer Stadium''' (officially known as '''Toowoomba Sports Ground''' and previously known as '''Athletic Oval''')<ref>{{cite web|title=Stadium Information|url=http://www.cliveberghoferstadium.com.au/stadium-information.html|work=cliveberghoferstadium.com.au|publisher=Queensland Department of National Parks, Recreation Sport & Racing|access-date=17 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125170905/http://www.cliveberghoferstadium.com.au/stadium-information.html|archive-date=25 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a stadium in [[Toowoomba]], [[Queensland]], Australia. Situated on Mary Street on the eastern fringes of [[Toowoomba CBD]] adjacent to [[Queens Park, Toowoomba|Queens Park]] and [[Toowoomba East State School]]. The ticket counters and entrance are on Arthur Street behind the (east facing) grandstand. |
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It was renamed to reflect the home club's major sponsor, philanthropist property developer and former local Mayor [[Clive Berghofer]]. The stadium is the home ground of [[National Premier Leagues]] soccer club, the [[South West Queensland Thunder]]. The [[Gold Coast Titans]] have played pre-season games here since 2014 and in 2018 hosted the first ever [[National Rugby League]] (NRL) premiership match in Toowoomba. The stadium also plays host to [[rugby league]], [[rugby union]] and [[Association football|football (soccer)]] and includes lights which are up to National Rugby League standard. The recently upgraded grandstand includes undercover seating for 2,300. It has the capacity to hold 9,000 people officially |
It was renamed to reflect the home club's major sponsor, philanthropist property developer and former local Mayor [[Clive Berghofer]]. The stadium is the home ground of [[National Premier Leagues]] soccer club, the [[South West Queensland Thunder]]. The [[Gold Coast Titans]] have played pre-season games here since 2014 and in 2018 hosted the first ever [[National Rugby League]] (NRL) premiership match in Toowoomba. The stadium also plays host to [[rugby league]], [[rugby union]] and [[Association football|football (soccer)]] and includes lights which are up to National Rugby League standard. The recently upgraded grandstand includes undercover seating for 2,300. It has the capacity to hold 9,000 people officially; however, the largest crowd is estimated to be 10,000 which occurred during a 2004 NRL pre-season game between [[Brisbane Broncos]] and [[Melbourne Storm]].<ref name=Profile>[http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=188 Profile] at austadiums.com</ref> In the past, the stadium has hosted international and national rugby league matches as well as concerts and rodeos. |
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The stadium became the scene of controversy when indigenous activist [[Stephen Hagan (author)|Stephen Hagan]] in 1999 noticed a sign declaring the name of the E. S. "Nigger" Brown Stand, named after the 1920s rugby league player [[Edwin Brown|Edwin Stanley Brown]] who was also known as "Nigger" Brown. Hagan regarded the word "[[nigger]]" as offensive and embarked on a ten-year campaign to have the stand renamed, while those opposed to the renaming said that Brown's nickname could not be a racial slur as Brown was a fair-skinned man of European descent. While Hagan's court battles were ultimately unsuccessful, the name was not used again when the stand was demolished as part of the stadium's upgrades.<ref name=BT20090217>{{Cite news |title='Nigger' Brown issue laid to rest at last |work=[[Brisbane Times]] |publisher=[[Fairfax Media]] |date=17 February 2009 |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/nigger-brown-issue-laid-to-rest-at-last/2009/02/17/1234632793995.html |access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Controversial stand to be demolished |work=Brisbane Times |place=Australia |publisher=Fairfax Media |date=22 May 2007 |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/nigger-brown-stand-to-be-demolished/2007/05/22/1179601384315.html |access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref> |
The stadium became the scene of controversy when indigenous activist [[Stephen Hagan (author)|Stephen Hagan]] in 1999 noticed a sign declaring the name of the E. S. "Nigger" Brown Stand, named after the 1920s rugby league player [[Edwin Brown|Edwin Stanley Brown]] who was also known as "Nigger" Brown. Hagan regarded the word "[[nigger]]" as offensive and embarked on a ten-year campaign to have the stand renamed, while those opposed to the renaming said that Brown's nickname could not be a racial slur as Brown was a fair-skinned man of European descent. While Hagan's court battles were ultimately unsuccessful, the name was not used again when the stand was demolished as part of the stadium's upgrades.<ref name=BT20090217>{{Cite news |title='Nigger' Brown issue laid to rest at last |work=[[Brisbane Times]] |publisher=[[Fairfax Media]] |date=17 February 2009 |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/nigger-brown-issue-laid-to-rest-at-last/2009/02/17/1234632793995.html |access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Controversial stand to be demolished |work=Brisbane Times |place=Australia |publisher=Fairfax Media |date=22 May 2007 |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/nigger-brown-stand-to-be-demolished/2007/05/22/1179601384315.html |access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=188 Profile at austadiums.com] |
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[[Category:Toowoomba Clydesdales]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:33, 18 November 2023
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| Address | Arthur & Mary Sts, Toowoomba |
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| Coordinates | 27°33′33″S 151°57′58″E / 27.55917°S 151.96611°E |
| Capacity | 9,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
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Clive Berghofer Stadium (officially known as Toowoomba Sports Ground and previously known as Athletic Oval)[2] is a stadium in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Situated on Mary Street on the eastern fringes of Toowoomba CBD adjacent to Queens Park and Toowoomba East State School. The ticket counters and entrance are on Arthur Street behind the (east facing) grandstand.
It was renamed to reflect the home club's major sponsor, philanthropist property developer and former local Mayor Clive Berghofer. The stadium is the home ground of National Premier Leagues soccer club, the South West Queensland Thunder. The Gold Coast Titans have played pre-season games here since 2014 and in 2018 hosted the first ever National Rugby League (NRL) premiership match in Toowoomba. The stadium also plays host to rugby league, rugby union and football (soccer) and includes lights which are up to National Rugby League standard. The recently upgraded grandstand includes undercover seating for 2,300. It has the capacity to hold 9,000 people officially; however, the largest crowd is estimated to be 10,000 which occurred during a 2004 NRL pre-season game between Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm.[1] In the past, the stadium has hosted international and national rugby league matches as well as concerts and rodeos.
The stadium became the scene of controversy when indigenous activist Stephen Hagan in 1999 noticed a sign declaring the name of the E. S. "Nigger" Brown Stand, named after the 1920s rugby league player Edwin Stanley Brown who was also known as "Nigger" Brown. Hagan regarded the word "nigger" as offensive and embarked on a ten-year campaign to have the stand renamed, while those opposed to the renaming said that Brown's nickname could not be a racial slur as Brown was a fair-skinned man of European descent. While Hagan's court battles were ultimately unsuccessful, the name was not used again when the stand was demolished as part of the stadium's upgrades.[3][4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Profile at austadiums.com
- ^ "Stadium Information". cliveberghoferstadium.com.au. Queensland Department of National Parks, Recreation Sport & Racing. Archived from the original on 25 January 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "'Nigger' Brown issue laid to rest at last". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ "Controversial stand to be demolished". Brisbane Times. Australia: Fairfax Media. 22 May 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2011.