The Pomona Cooroy and District Club has been left reeling after a series of
vandalism incidents that have caused damage to their facilities. Club vice president Aaron Davis is urging the community to help protect one of the Sunshine Coast’s
oldest but smallest clubs.
“Recent vandalism involved a group who decided to take it upon themselves to hold
a gathering at the club, leading to underage drinking, smashed beer bottles, and
furniture being thrown off the balcony,” Aaron said. “There have been two separate
attempted fires set at the club, one on the deck and one on the grounds.”
The club has also endured theft, damage to its clubhouse, and disturbing acts of
defecation and urination at the facility. In one incident, a person attempting to free
their bogged car near the clubhouse used club materials to gain traction, leaving the
mess behind.
“As a club, it’s truly shattering for our committee members, volunteers, and players to
have our club targeted in this way,” Aaron said. “We are one of the oldest but
smallest clubs on the Sunshine Coast, so any setback like this is bigger than people
think.”
The latest incident involved local teenagers, identified through CCTV footage, some
of whom had previously played for the club. “The recent incident turned out to be a
few kids that got carried away,” Aaron said. “I don’t believe they had an intent to
come to the club to cause damage. But to find out they are local kids, some who
have played in the blue and gold in the past, is truly devastating and extremely
frustrating.”
Thanks to new sponsorship from Harvey Norman Noosa, the club has received a set
of high-definition security cameras to monitor the clubhouse and grounds. “This is
extremely appreciated and will ensure that the whole grounds and clubhouse, inside
and out, are monitored,” Aaron said.
He also issued a heartfelt message to the vandals and the wider community: “Small
sporting clubs like ours are one hundred percent volunteer based. We all do it
because we love the club and want to see it move forward,” Aaron said.
“To be honest, it’s a kick in the teeth when members of our own community decide to
wreck our facilities. Remember, it’s your community you’re affecting.”
Despite the setbacks, the Pomona and Cooroy Demons are looking ahead with
optimism. The club is gearing up for a historic 2025 season with the installation of
AFL-standard lighting on four new light towers, enabling the Demons to host their
first-ever night game.
“Works have begun on the installation of our new lights,” Aaron said. “It’s a massive
step forward, opening a whole new avenue of opportunities. Look out for the
Demons’ first-ever night game in 2025.”
The club is calling on the community to rally around them, ensuring their facilities are
safe and their legacy preserved for future generations.