
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 is looking to appoint a central role within our team. The role will work across all programs and lead a number of our
Sports Central will again partner with the Tackle Your Feelings program to make mental health training available to football netball clubs in 2023. Tackle Your Feelings is a free mental health training program for community coaches, committee members and club support staff.