Mitch Tinning

Mitch Tinning is an experienced sports management professional with a comprehensive background in competition management and event coordination. Currently serving as the Competition Manager for Gold Coast South/Northern Rivers at AFL since February 2022, responsibilities include overseeing junior and youth competitions across 17 community clubs and providing operational support to stakeholders. Previous roles include Junior Competition Manager for Metro South at AFL, Events and Competition Coordinator at Bowls Australia, and Participation Officer at Queensland Cricket, showcasing a consistent history of fostering community engagement and operational excellence in sports. Mitch holds a Master of Business in Sport Management from Deakin University and dual degrees in Sport Management and Business Marketing from Federation University Australia, alongside various certificates in sport and recreation.