SKINS to bring compression sportswear to Perth Glory

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Perth Glory has partnered up with SKINS Compression Australia on a two-year deal running until 2024, which will see the compression apparel giants provide gear for both the men’s and the women’s squad.

SKINS, established in 1996, have been the compression apparel giants over two decades and at the same time become global leaders in the market, with constant advancements being made to high-tech garments which aid elite athletes in training and recovery.

As pioneers of compression sportswear, SKINS are widely regarded as the key inventors behind the compression technology that promotes athletic excellence.

Glory CEO Anthony Radich spoke on the partnership in a statement:

“SKINS has become a byword for innovation and excellence in their field and we are very excited to welcome them on board for the next two years. We are committed to providing our players with everything they need to succeed and SKINS compression apparel will play a crucial role in enabling them to maximize their performance levels for the club,” he said.

SKINS Compression Country Manager Allan Sassoon added via press release:

“SKINS are proud to provide Perth Glory’s players with the added edge in performance for training, game day and recovery.

“For over 25 years, SKINS evolving compression technology has been giving the best football players the edge to perform at their peak and recover faster. We look forward to partnering with Perth Glory for what we are confident will be two very successful years for the club.”

SKINS apparel will enable Glory’s squad to deal with various unforeseen challenges during the course of the season, particularly with the rest and recovery between tough away trips.

Glory’s Head of Medical, Jasraj Sidhu, highlighted the importance of SKINS apparel via press release:

“The use of SKINS is an important part of our overall recovery strategy when it comes to reducing muscle soreness and damage induced by daily training and match demands,” he said.

Perth Glory is one of the most hectic teams in the A-league’s circuit concerning travelling schedules. SKINS apparel will be instrumental in enduring along with minimising pains and discomforts throughout the body during long hours of travel during the season.

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Football Victoria roll out PlayFootball 2.0 for 2025

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Football Victoria has launched PlayFootball v2.0, delivering a comprehensive upgrade to its national registration platform for clubs, players and referees nationwide in 2025.

The modernised system introduces significant improvements, headlined by a complete interface overhaul prioritising accessibility and efficiency for all stakeholders.

The platform’s user-centric design promises to streamline administrative processes across all levels of the sport.

Key enhancements to PlayFootball 2.0 will allow for a modern player and official identification system that will include a sophisticated reporting module.

A notable addition is the integrated Working with Children Check workflow, reinforcing Football Australia’s commitment to child safety protocols.

Football Victoria is spearheading the transition by offering comprehensive training programmes, with both face-to-face and virtual sessions available to club administrators and association officials.

These sessions have been specifically designed to ensure optimal utilisation of the platform’s enhanced capabilities.

Football Victoria Chief Executive Officer Chris Pehlivanis has spoken on this new update and how they see it as crucial for enhancing the footballing experience for participants and clubs.

“We are looking forward to participants having a streamlined registration process while simplifying administration for our Clubs from 2025. FV will work closely with Clubs to ensure they are well supported through the transition and familiar with the benefits of the new system,” he said via press release.

A crucial update to the registration process will require participants to settle both Football Australia and Football Victoria Governing Body Regulation Fees at the point of registration through PlayFootball v2.0.

To help participants adjust to the change, however, PlayFootball is offering 4 different payment models:

  • All Fees Upfront: Club and Regulation fees paid online at the point of registration
  • Regulation Fees Upfront: FA and FV fees paid online at the point of registration
  • Scheduled Payment: FA, FV, Association and the first portion (¼) of the club fee is paid online at the point of registration
  • Subsidised Payment: Club subsidises payment and pays for Governing Body fees on the participant’s behalf at the point of registration

Player eligibility is rewarded upon the successful payment of these governing body fees.

This new program was tested by inviting four Associations, including 34 Clubs and 4,839 players to attend feedback sessions with FV and FA and beta test the new platform.

The invitation for Clubs to explore the What’s Changing Playbook has opened and for further information on all the changes coming to PlayFootball v2.0.

The platform’s updated rollout represents a significant milestone in Football Australia’s ongoing digitalisation strategy, aimed at reducing administrative burden whilst improving service delivery across the football community.

Melbourne Victory joins forces with RUBIX

Melbourne Victory has confirmed RUBIX will continue to operate as the club’s official data partner for the 2024/25 season. The collaboration follows a prosperous first year between the club and RUBIX.

RUBIX is a prominent Melbourne based data company, with offices across Australia and the US. The company has worked for high profile clients such as the Victorian State Government, Australia Post, Telstra and more.

RUBIX has successfully delivered over 350 projects for leading Top 50 companies, rapidly expanding FinTech and software firms.

The company was also a back-to-back SmartCompany award winner in 2022 and 2021 and earned a CRN Fast50 award in 2020.

RUBIX will aide Melbourne Victory’s growth and fan engagement strategies using the company’s knowledge in statistics, data technology, analysis, and artificial intelligence.

Melbourne Victory Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie, warmly welcomed RUBIX via press release.

“We’re thrilled to have RUBIX on board as the Club’s Official Data Partner for a second season,” she said.

“Their world-leading solutions have already offered incredible insights across our operations, and we’re excited to leverage their tools further to help Melbourne Victory grow and engage more deeply with our fans and community.”

Head of Marketing and Brand at RUBIX, Kathryn Smith, also expressed her eagerness for the collaboration.

“This partnership with Melbourne Victory continues to be a fantastic opportunity for us to support one of Melbourne’s most iconic sporting teams with data-driven insights and technology,” she said via press release.

“We look forward to using our innovative solutions to help the Club drive growth, enhance fan engagement, and deliver a richer experience for supporters.”

Together, Melbourne Victory and RUBIX will continue to analyse and adopt new initiatives to improve experiences for fans and drive the club further then ever before.

Through the collaboration, Melbourne Victory will hope to build off of a successful 2023/2024 season, which saw the club reach the A-League Men’s Grand Final.

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