Inverell Sports Council will celebrate its many achievements throughout the 50 years as an active organisation on June 15.
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An idea of creating a specific sports body to develop sporting venues around the town was taken to Inverell Shire Council in 1969.
Residents supported the idea, putting pressure on the local member, councillors and Minister for Sport at the time.
The recommendation was passed by council 50 years ago, and now the current council would like to celebrate with original committee members and supporters.
Secretary Simon Smith said the Inverell Sports Council became a "blue print" for such organisations around the state.
An original member of the sports council, Bob Bensley, has been preparing a book with John Tom and Col Campbell that will be distributed on the night.
- Simon Smith.
"An original member of the sports council, Bob Bensley, has been preparing a book with John Tom and Col Campbell that will be distributed on the night highlighting the achievements of the council.
With a book already published detailing the first 25 years of Inverell Sports Council, this edition will focus on the most recent 25 years.
"Those first 25 years saw significant amounts of man power and fundraising to produce different stages of Inverell's complex.
"In the last 15-20 years the role of Inverell Sports Council has changed. It used to be hands-on, digging and raising money but now it's more about identifying what things are needed where and helping council apply for government grants and funding," he said.
Mr Smith said Varley Oval continued to be the main pride of Inverell Sports Council as an "envy of many around the region".
Several upgrades have been made throughout the years from lighting to grounds, fencing, facilities and much more.
"Anyone that plays sport there, from cricket in summer or football in winter, is always impressed with the quality of fixtures," he said.
Inverell's sporting complex was another project of Inverell Sports Council. Mr Smith said in the late 70s a cycling velodrome was built, hosting the Australia Olympic Cycling Team prior to Moscow's Olympics.
After falling into disrepair in the mid-90s, the velodrome was removed and a synthetic hockey surface was built instead.
"In the last few years we've resurfaced the netball courts. They've got all-weather surfaces now. Another achievement is Cameron Park, which was described through the 60s as a goat track."
Last year more work was completed at the complex to further upgrade lighting and a club house for the soccer fields.
With many of Inverell's sporting facilities upgraded, the Inverell Sports Council will look to helping villages such as Ashford, Delungra and Tingha.
For those interested in celebrating 50 years of the Inverell Sports Council, a dinner will be held on June 15 at the RSM Club.
Tickets are available from council or the tourist information centre.
Local member Adam Marshall will attend, along with Inverell racing legend Leon Fox.
All past committee members and people associated with the sports council are invited to attend.