Central Coast Mariners join forces with Six String Brewing Co.

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The Central Coast Mariners confirm a partnership with local brewery Six String Brewing Co. to reinforce their mutual dedication to community and excellence.

This collaboration is building on the success of the fan-favourite CCM Lager that released during the incredible premiership run last season. This partnership promises to bring new and exciting opportunities to engage with our fans and enhance their experiences with both brands.

There will be innovative collaborations, exclusive events and exciting opportunities in the future for the fanbase through this partnership.

Launched in late 2012 by founders Chris Bensen and Adam Klasterka, Six String Brewing Company are a proudly locally owned and independent craft brewery with all their brewing & packaging of beer onsite in Erina.

The local brewery offers merchandise, weekly tours, great music and packaged beers that can be delivered Australia-wide.

Head of Commercial Operations at the Central Coast Mariners, Teli Taktikos spoke on the exciting future with the brewery.

“Partnering with Six String Brewing Co. has been incredibly rewarding. As we move forward, Mariners fans can anticipate enjoying Six String Brewing Co. beverages at corporate events throughout the 2024/25 season. This partnership underscores our joint commitment to delivering memorable moments for our community,” Taktikos said in a club released statement.

“Together, we look forward to offering Mariners fans exceptional experiences both on and off the pitch.”

General Manager of Six String Brewing Co., Brent Adams expressed the same excited sentiment about the collaboration with their hometown club.

“As a Central Coast based company, we are extremely proud to be partnering with the Central Coast Mariners and celebrate their achievements throughout the 2024/2025 season and together we look forward to showing what the Central Coast is capable of achieving,” he said in a statement.

“This partnership is about more than just beer and football; it’s about showcasing the spirit and talent of the Central Coast and making a positive impact on our customers and fans.”

It’s another example of the Central Coast Mariners adopting their community-first mindset in regards to partnerships. This specific collaboration is a great way to engage with football fans through exceptional beer from a Central Coast born and bred brewery and help support local businesses in general.

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Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round

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Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, joining a national awareness movement aimed at reducing heart-related deaths on sporting grounds ahead of Heart Health Round on the weekend of June 5 to 7.

The campaign, developed by the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, asks sporting clubs to wear red, raise funds and build awareness around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia for both men and women, and one that health authorities say is largely preventable through modifiable risk factors.

The call to action comes as the Foundation continues its work to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across NSW sporting facilities, a project that has already engaged twelve football associations and fed data into both the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM registry and NSW Health’s public AED map. The availability of a functioning, registered AED on site is among the most significant determinants of survival following sudden cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining sharply for every minute without defibrillation.

Football NSW is encouraging clubs to engage with the campaign across three areas. Clubs can register for the Make It Red campaign to help fund research, education and prevention programs. Participants, particularly those aged over 35, are encouraged to seek a free heart health screening test from their local GP or enquire about hosting a Heartbeat of Football testing day. Clubs are also urged to ensure their grounds have active, accessible AEDs in place, with guidance available through Football NSW’s Rescue Ready Guide.

The Make It Red campaign runs from June 5 to July 12, with Heart Health Round taking place across the opening weekend. Clubs can register and access participation resources at makeitred.org.

Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

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This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold up a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in the football landscape.

‘For all, for life’

In collaboration with Football NSW, Canterbury Football Association and community club, Balmain & District Football Club, the day reflected the very best of what football provides.

The event brought in participants of all ages – from 4-74 years-old – and reached a total of 400 people. Girls-only programs, all-abilities sessions and over-age football ensured all were catered for.

Such a diverse range of participants builds on a wider drive during FIFA World Football Week, which seeks to promote the sport not just as the dazzling lights of 100,000-seater stadiums, but as a way to foster community spirit and social development.

Furthermore, FA support through its Club Changer program was a welcome addition to the action, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to nurture a real love for the game across communities in Australia.

“Through Club Changer we support our clubs to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable environment where everyone is welcome; whether that be as a player, volunteer, referee or supporter,” explained National Program Manager Club Development at FA, Grace Lambourne.

“Everyone should feel they belong and are welcome to play, stay, and love the game.”

 

A welcome celebration

While the upcoming FIFA World Cup will no doubt inspire millions of future Socceroos and Matildas, events like the AFC Grassroots Football Day represent something beyond just inspiration.

It is a platform. An opportunity to express a love for football and to connect with others while doing so.

And connections between the professional and grassroots game is more important than ever if Australia is to nurture the next generation of talent.

This is particularly clear in the rise of women’s football across the nation. Since the FIFA Women’s World Cup, female participation rose by 32%, and registrations for the MiniTillies Program skyrocketed from 264 in 2023, to 1223 in 2024.

The professionals spark passion. But communities turn that passion into playing time.

That is why celebrating grassroots football – and the volunteers and families who sustain it – is a vital part of Australia’s football future. Together, FA and the AFC are creating strong foundations built on positivity, engagement, and inclusivity for all with a love for the beautiful game.

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