COVID-19 has brought about many challenges for community sporting clubs, particularly in relation to sponsorship agreements and fundraising activities. Local businesses and organisations who provide financial support to clubs, some over a significant number of years are facing challenging times.
Now more than ever clubs have an important role to play to maintain their connection and show that they value the relationship with their sponsors. Without their generosity, clubs may not have enjoyed their past successes and opportunities for growth.
Ways in which clubs can support their sponsors include:
Clubs within the Central Highland region have already been implementing some of the initiatives. Check out Avoca FNC, Ballarat Sebastopol BMX Club, Ballarat Basketball and Bacchus Marsh Soccer Club for some great examples.
Be sure to share what you are doing with the wider community as this will help showcase your club’s values and demonstrate that “we’re in this together”.
Sports Central will be working with clubs on the Leading from the Front – Alcohol and Other Drugs Safety – We All Win pilot project over the next few weeks. Leading from the Front is a community sport health promotion initiative with the aim of raising awareness of health, safety and wellbeing issues across the Central Highlands.
Sports Central are excited to be supporting the delivery of Inclusive Sport in Schools in partnership with Special Olympics Australia. The program improves the health and wellbeing outcomes of students with an intellectual disability and autism through the delivery of inclusive sport and physical activity in a school setting.