SA Country Football Championships
3 Dec. 2021SANFL has announced The Barossa Council as the successful bidder for the 2023 SA Country Football Championships.
Barossa Mayor Bim Lange welcomed the announcement, saying events like these reconfirm the Barossa as a premier sports tourism events destination.
“We’re excited to be partnering with the SANFL to deliver the 2023 event and will be working collaboratively to identify potential event locations, taking advantage of the significant investment we’ve made in local facilities and venues as part of The Big Project,” he said.
Mayor Lange expects the 2023 event will attract an influx of players, spectators and visitors, creating great spin-offs for local businesses and service providers.
It’s a great opportunity to capitalise on the tourism benefits of events, and we look forward to delivering a carnival of the highest calibre.
He also congratulated City of Whyalla, which will host the 2022 Country Championships.
“We look forward to the 2022 event in Whyalla and taking the baton for the Barossa in 2023,” he said.