IT WILL be a blast from the past in Bowen on May 20 when Denison Park plays host to an International Legends of League match between Australia Allstars and the Whitsunday Allstars.

Whitsunday Regional Council has approved $10,000 financial support to attract the International Legends of League to the Whitsunday region.

As well as playing an Allstars match in Bowen, the Legends of League will also host a series of coaching clinics at schools in Collinsville, Bowen, Airlie Beach and Proserpine and host a Legends Bowls Day and Dinner in Airlie Beach on May 19.

Mayor Andrew Willcox said the Legends of League had held more than 35 of these matches in Queensland, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea and they had proven to be wonderful community events.

"A group of six to eight players, including former high-profile indigenous players, will travel around the Whitsunday region visiting hospitals and giving school assembly speeches with a focus on promoting the Stop Bullying Now message,” Cr Willcox said.

"The players will also attend various community venues to educate children on health, exercise and resilience.”

Legends of League organiser Troy Byers said former Test and State of Origin legends including Robbie O'Davis, Scott Prince, Kevin Campion, Kerry Boustead, Steve Renouf and Petero Civoniceva were in the mix to lace up the boots for the Australian side.

"The Whitsunday Allstars team will also feature local stars who have made their mark in Origin colours along with local identities that have played a key role in the development of rugby league in the Whitsunday region,” he said.

Tickets for the games in Bowen will be available from Bendigo Bank.

There are limited tickets for the dinner. Phone Troy Byers on 0425 769 488 to reserve your seat.