Macarthur FC and Kelme extend deal for three more seasons

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Macarthur FC has confirmed the extension of its partnership with global sportswear brand Kelme as the club’s official apparel partner for the next three seasons.

Kelme, which first joined forces with the Bulls in 2022, will continue to supply and manufacture the club’s home and away kits, as well as training apparel for both players and staff.

This extended collaboration aligns with Macarthur FC’s retail strategy, offering fans and members fresh and exciting retail options. Kelme will provide a wide selection of products, including team wear, apparel, and accessories.

Kelme, a global sports apparel brand with over 60 years of experience, partners with several La Liga First and Second Division clubs and has recently supplied gear to a Premier League team, Russian Super League clubs, and other top-tier sports organisations worldwide.

Following the confirmation of the extended partnership, Macarthur FC revealed their highly anticipated 2024/25 A-League home kit just 24 hours later. This season’s kit design highlights a bold symbol of the club’s spirit: lightning.

The kit, crafted by Kelme, features ochre accents and a 3D club badge. It also pays homage to the Bulls’ history, with the date of their inaugural match printed inside the collar.

Additionally, the kit launch marks the continuation of the club’s partnership with Kelme as well as the start of the deal with SipEnergy, whose logo will appear on the front of the new jersey as the major sponsor for the season.

Chris Bath, CEO of Kelme Australia, expressed his excitement about the ongoing collaboration.

“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Macarthur FC and look forward to supporting the Bulls both on and off the pitch. We can’t wait to see them run out this season in the new Kelme kit,” Bath said in a statement.

Macarthur FC Group CEO Sam Krslovic also shared his enthusiasm for the partnership.

“Kelme is a leading sports apparel brand known worldwide for partnering with top leagues and clubs, a true reflection of their quality and attention to detail. It’s important to our club to offer our players, staff, members, and fans a wide range of high-quality merchandise, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with this global brand,” Krslovic said in a club statement.

This is a great extension for Macarthur to secure, with Kelme’s kits being quite unique by design and of high quality that many fans love. The 2024/25 home kit is a great design by the company who like to link back to the clubs values and history.

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Queensland Government grants boosts growth and affordability

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Queensland’s sporting community will benefit from comprehensive state government grants, which will help kids join local clubs, support elite athletes, and upgrade facilities.

For children

  • Access up to $200 in FairPlay vouchers per eligible child to assist with sport and recreation club membership costs.
  • Support of up to $800 is available through Emerging Athlete Pathways for athletes and officials under 18 attending state, national and international competitions.

For clubs and organisations

  • Become a registered organisation to accept FairPlay vouchers, allowing eligible children to use up to $200 towards membership, registration or participation fees.
  • Register your organisation’s competitions at state, national and international levels through Emerging Athlete Pathways to enable athlete and official funding eligibility.
  • Apply for the Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund to create accessible, safe and inclusive community sport and recreation spaces.
  • Not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations can access Active Clubs funding to support volunteers and deliver flexible, safe physical activities to boost participation.

Disaster recovery

  • Eligible not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations affected by significant weather events can apply for up to $5,000 through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program to restart operations.

Other Sports and Recreation funding sources

  • Explore funding opportunities for not-for-profit organisations through your local council.
  • Contact your state sport and recreation organisation for information about activity-specific funding options.
  • Access various funding programs for individuals and sporting organisations through Sport Australia.

Sporting clubs have always been vocal about the importance that government backing has in the upkeep of the sporting industry.

Though it will take time to see the full effect of these grants, this comprehensive list of grants shows that Queensland’s government is dedicated to supporting its sporting industry.

It’s a positive sign and hopefully, it will help increase the sporting output and relieve the financial stress for the people of Queensland. A strong sporting Queensland is a benefit for sport in the country as a whole.

Learn more here.

Major grant boost for women’s football in NSW

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In a major win for women’s football growth in NSW, a $654,000 grant from the Federal Government has been awarded to support the ‘Play Our Way’ initiative for women and girls.

Football NSW’s ‘Empower Her’ project, focused on leadership, education, and inclusion for women in football, was among 120 grants awarded as part of the Federal Government’s $55 million scheme.

The grant will focus on three key areas—leadership, education, and inclusion—to attract, retain, and develop women in football. It will also support intersectional communities through initiatives like the NAIDOC Cup for First Nations youth and community sustainability efforts for priority groups via Football4All and the State Parafootball team.

Football NSW CEO, John Tsatsimas, mentioned the crucial role that the funding will have for Football NSW.

“The generous funding from the Federal Government will play a pivotal role in supporting Football NSW’s mission to expand and elevate female participation in football across the state, ensuring that more women and girls can thrive in the sport at every level,” he said via press release.

“Female football continues to soar following the incredible success of last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

“Over the past 12 months, female participation has surged by an impressive 23%, reflecting the growing enthusiasm and opportunities for women and girls in the sport.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Federal Government for their invaluable support. This funding will help us grow and create more opportunities for women and girls to participate in all facets of football across NSW.”

Sport Minister, Anika Wells, added her comments about the Play Our Way initiative.

“Play Our way is the single biggest package for women’s sport participation and facilities ever and these 120 projects will create greater opportunities for women and girls to enjoy being physically active,” she said via press release.

“The huge response to this grant opportunity, and the range of great project ideas, show that Australian communities want to be more supportive of women and girls.”

The grants are part of the participation stream, the first funding confirmed under the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program.

A second phase of the Play Our Way program, focused on facility grants, will be confirmed soon.

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