Sydney FC women’s team breaking notable records

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Sydney FC Women’s team have broken the record for Liberty A-League Pass and regular memberships in a single season following the Matildas’ success at the home World Cup.

The Sky Blues surpassed 10,000 Liberty A-League Pass memberships for under 16 year-olds and more than 2,200 people have also signed up for the regular Liberty A-League Membership which is a Sydney FC Women’s record as well.

The crowd numbers also don’t lie about the league and club’s growth with an almost 300% growth from last season alone and nearly 12,000 fans flocking to watch the Sydney derby on opening weekend.

Sydney FC Chief Executive Officer Mark Aubrey explained how this exciting milestone is just the first step in seeing the women’s game skyrocket in Australia.

“Our Memberships are continuing to grow at an incredible pace, we are very pleased to see that we are breaking records and that our Members are increasing as our 2023/2024 campaign progresses.” Aubrey said in a club press release.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our fantastic squad and our coaching staff who give it their all to put on a show for our Members and fans each week.

“However our work is nowhere near finished and we want women’s football to grow even larger, so we encourage anyone who enjoyed the latest FIFA Women’s World Cup to continue supporting football and sign up for a Membership,” he continued.

“We’d love to see even more people heading to enjoy our games at Leichhardt Oval in the coming months.”

Sydney FC have six remaining matches at Leichhardt Oval and two at Allianz Arena, setting up a blockbuster schedule that should prove to see many members and fans flock to watch the Liberty A-League reigning premiers.

Sydney FC have taken full advantage of the massive success that the FIFA Women’s World Cup was and have set up an incredible foundation that includes the next generation of fans growing up supporting the Sky Blues.

Crowd and viewership numbers of the league prove it is only going in one direction and that’s straight up, a great example of the league using the leveraging power of a World Cup to boost participation and memberships.

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Football SA commits to quality with TigerTurf partnership

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An industry leader in synthetic pitches and sports surface technology, TigerTurf will now team up with Football SA as a Preferred Supplier of Synthetic Pitches.

Supporting growth on and off the pitch

A key issue facing many clubs and districts across Australia’s football landscape is facility access.

Sharing venues and pitches with other winter sports restricts not just playing time, but pitch quality when access becomes available.

But with TigerTurf’s expertise, built over the course of 40 years in the industry, footballers in South Australia will now see the installation of quality and durable synthetic pitches designed to support their footballing journey.

“Football continues to experience strong and sustained growth across South Australia, and with that growth comes an increasing need for high-quality, sustainable and accessible facilities,” explained Football SA Chief Executive Officer, Michael Carter.

“Our role at Football SA is to support clubs not only on the field, but also in ensuring they have the infrastructure required to grow their communities and deliver football for generations to come.”

Furthermore, TigerTurf Australia General Manager, Travis Knight, also commented on the organisation’s mission to players and people across communities in South Australia.

“At TigerTurf, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy safe, reliable and high-quality spaces to play,” Knight said via press release.

“This partnership allows us to work alongside Football SA to create inclusive facilities that encourage more people to participate, stay active and feel part of the football community.”

 

Responding to participation

Football continues to be Australia’s most participated team sport. According to Football Australia, roughly 1.93 million people enjoy the beautiful game within clubs, schools, social settings and futsal.

In South Australia alone, 2024 saw total participation reach 126,934, emphasising the need for widespread facility access.

Thus, TigerTurf’s role in the industry goes far beyond pitch installation. Through its partnership with South Australia, they are ensuring current players can continue to develop as players, while also building strong foundations for future generations.

All-year-round access, reductions in weather cancellations, and long-term planning opportunities mean that synthetic pitches are a valuable investment.

And, partnered with the industry knowledge of TigerTurf, Football SA can expect this investment to return ten-fold in the form of participation, growth and community spirit.

Football NSW celebrates volunteers across football community

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As National Volunteer Week gets underway from 18-24 May, Football NSW are championing the people who dedicate their time and efforts to supporting all across the football landscape.

Essential to sports

According to the Federal Government’s Australian Sports Commission, there are roughly 2.9 million Australians per year who give their free time and energy to sports across the country.

They are critical to the continued growth and culture of sports nationwide, especially within the football community.

Which is why, during National Volunteer Week, it is so important to recognise the contributions made by the people who uphold the game we love week-in week-out.

Football NSW CEO, John Tsatsimas, commended volunteers in New South Wales and highlighted the vital role they play in the sport across the state.

“Football in New South Wales simply does not exist without volunteers,” Tstatsimas stated via press release.

“They are the heartbeat of our clubs and competitions, and their contribution is felt in every match played across the state each weekend.”

“We are incredibly grateful for the time, passion and dedication they bring to the game.”

 

Supporting operations behind-the-scenes

Volunteers, despite their fundamental role in the grassroots game, often go unseen in the chaos and excitement of a matchday.

But, as Football NSW emphasises, their responsibilities and contributions are wide-ranging leading up to fixtures to ensure players and supporters alike experience the best of grassroots football.

“Week in, week out, these dedicated individuals ensure football continues to thrive across the state, coaching junior teams, refereeing matches, managing squads, running canteens, preparing fields, coordinating fixtures and supporting clubs in countless behind-the-scenes roles,” Football NSW said via press release.

So this week serves as an important period to recognise the backbone of local football communities not only in New South Wales, but all states across the nation.

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