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The agreement extends ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø and the Townsville Fire’s partnership to eight years, until at least the 2021/2022 season.

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Vice Chancellor Professor Sandra Harding says the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville Fire are wonderful ambassadors for the city and the region, and the University is thrilled to continue its support.

“·¬ÇÑÉçÇø strongly supports The Fire’s focus on providing strong, healthy role models for girls and women,” she said.

“We are proud to support women’s sport in our region, and our relationship with the Townsville Fire boosts ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s national exposure.

“·¬ÇÑÉçÇø enjoys a close relationship with the Townsville Fire and we’re delighted our partnership will continue.

“There is so much to be gained when we link elite sport and educational success. “Our continuing relationship with the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville Fire is another example of the University giving back to the community,” Professor Harding said.

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville Fire General Manager Sam Pascoe says they are thrilled about the expansion of the name partnership with ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, which has been in place since the 2013/2014 season.

“·¬ÇÑÉçÇø’s continued support of the Fire both on and off the court will assist the Fire in not only bringing another Championship to North Queensland but continuing to allow the Fire to provide a very holistic approach to how we look after our players, with university scholarship opportunities for Fire players a part of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's commitment to the club,” she said.

“This is a very valuable partnership and we look forward to the next 3 years.”

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University Network, which provides support for athletes to help balance sport and study.

The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville Fire were WNBL champions in 2014/15, 2015/2016, and 2017/18.