The Australian government, through the Australian Sports Commission is a vital partner in the development of netball in Australia. The provision of substantial financial resources, as well as the investment of its intellectual and human resources into netball, has allowed Netball Australia to move ahead by being able to critically review our high performance program, add to the level of research undertaken at the elite level, provide extra scholarships to coaches and officials, and improve our monitoring and reporting functions as a national sporting organisation. Netball Australia is proud to be a partner in sport with the Australian Government and the Australian Sports Commission in particular. We appreciate that the Australian Sports Commission recognises the cultural significance as well as the sporting significance of our sport.
Gold Sponsors
Holden
Official Car of Netball Australia & the Australian Netball Diamonds
GM Holden is a proud supporter of Netball Australia and the Australian Netball Diamonds. GM Holden is also the Naming Rights Sponsor of the Australian Open Team’s home Test Match Series scheduled in October, and the Official Partners of the NetSetGO! Program. GM Holden was also proud to provide each of the 12 Australian Netball Diamonds in Australia’s World Championship-winning netball team players a Holden Astra for one year.
San Remo Official Naming Rights Sponsor of Net Set GO!, Official Pasta of the Australian Netball Diamonds & Netball Australia
As a privately owned 100% Australian company San Remo is keen to encourage better eating habits in Australian families whilst encouraging children to become more active through involvement in netball. Working with elite Australian netballers and the national community netball program, Net Set GO! for children aged 5 - 10 years, San Remo’s message of a healthy balanced diet will be delivered nationally to all. San Remo has epitomised the culture and tradition of pasta making since its inception in 1936 and has offices and distribution centres in all main capital cities throughout Australia and New Zealand, and exports to 35 countries throughout the world.
Silver Sponsors
Lorraine Lea Linen Official Sponsor of Netball Australia
Linen and Manchester are used by everybody, everyday. Lorraine Lea Linen established in 1985 combines classic designs with the latest fashions trends with something to suit every room of the home. They are an Australian owned and operated Party Plan company that started from very humble beginnings to become an international success story. Linking with the most popular female sport is a logical connection. Lorraine Lea Linen are a sponsor of San Remo Net Set GO and the national umpire development program. In August, Lorraine Lea was named Best National Retailer 2008 by the Manchester, Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers Association of Australia.
New Idea Official media partner for Netball Australia
New Idea we are passionately devoted to producing a weekly magazine that meets the needs and interests of women in Australia. The magazine has become the official media partner for Netball Australia ensuring netball enthusiasts are informed, entertained and enlightened about netball and the Australian Netball Team.
Kukri Official Apparel Sponsor for Netball Australia, the Australian Netball Diamonds & 21/U Australian Team
Kukri Australia is a subsidiary of Kukri Sports a global sportswear brand. Kukri Sports was established in 1999 and is now trading in 9 countries around the world. Netball Australia has formed an exciting partnership with Kukri sports to create a ‘new look’ netball dress and training apparel which has been designed to ensure maximum comfort and flexibility. Kukri currently supply 56 sports with their core sports being Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cricket and Soccer.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Official sponsor of San Remo NetSetGO!
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Australia is proud to be an official sponsor of Netball Australia’s junior netball program - San Remo NetSetGO!
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is renowned for providing quality family entertainment. We are proud to have the opportunity to integrate our upcoming film releases with a program that encourages children to be active, establish positive lifestyle habits and have lots of fun in a team environment.
Bronze Sponsors
Gilbert
Official Ball Sponsor
As the Official Ball Sponsor of Netball Australia, Gilbert balls are used at all Netball Australia matches including the International Test Series, the National Netball Championships, the Australian Netball League and the ANZ Championship.
ASICS
Official Footwear Sponsor
As the Official Footwear Sponsor of Netball Australia, ASICS continue their relationship with the nation's most popular sport for women. Our National Teams and umpires all benefit from the latest technology in footwear fabric and design. Asics are also the official apparel, footwear & merchandise supplier for the ANZ Championship.
Official Broadcaster
Network Ten Official broadcast partner
Channel 10 is the telecast right holders for the Holden Netball Test Series this year increasing the exposure for the Australian Netball Diamonds. Channel 10 will cover the ANZ Championship season in 2009.
Official Suppliers
Artline
Official pen supplier to Netball Australia & the Australian Netball Diamonds
As the market leading brand of permanent markers and fineliners, Artline is proud to support the Australian Netball Team during their autograph sessions with the supply of Artline high performance markers. Artline have a broad range of high quality pens and markers that are suitable for use at home, in the office or at school. For more information visit the website at www.artline.com.au.
Skins Official supplier of compression and therapeutic wear to the Australian Netball Diamonds and Netball Australia
SKINS assist the Australian Diamonds to train harder, perform longer and recover faster. SKINS unique, scientifically proven range of compression garments not only look great, they get your muscles working more effectively by getting oxygen in and lactic acid out. This netball season show your body who’s boss with SKINS. To find out more, visit skins.net
Beiersdorf Australia Official supplier of sports medicine products
The Beiersdorf name is behind many brands and provides strapping tape and supplies to the Australian Netball Diamonds and the Australian 21/U Team. Elastoplast Sport (a Beiersdorf brand) is synonymous with high-quality sports medicine products.
Holloway Diamonds Official Diamond supplier
Holloway Diamonds support the Netball Australia Awards, designing and providing the Liz Ellis Diamond Award and the Australian Netball Hall of Fame award. Holloway also provides diamonds for the Australian Netball Diamonds at all official functions.
Official Bank
ANZ Official Bank of Netball Australia
As the major sponsor of the ANZ Championship, ANZ are the official bank of Netball Australia.
Government Partner
Victorian Government Government Partner of Netball Australia
High Performance Partner
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
Official training centre of the Australian Netball Diamonds and the Australian 21/UTeam
The Australian Institute of Sport, as the home of Australia’s elite netball program, is the official training centre for the Australian Open Team and 21 and Under Team and provides world class facilities and support to all our athletes and support staff.
Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) Australian Netball Diamonds supporter
As the national body responsible for Commonwealth Games operations, publicity and development in Australia the ACGA supports the Australian netball team at each Commonwealth Games. The 2010 games are to be held from October 3-14 and netball will be one of the 17 sports on the Delhi program.
Health Partner
beyondblue Charity Partner of Netball Australia
1 in 5 women will experience depression in their lifetime, young girls experience depression at nearly twice the rate of young boys, women and young people – netball’s core participants – are considered “at risk” sectors of the community by beyondblue. Netball Australia is pleased to help deliver beyondblue messages to the netball community.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and Netball Australia have teamed up to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of breast cancer research amongst the netball community. Over the next three years this partnership will aim to engage grassroots fundraising for breast cancer research through local clubs and associations.
The NBCF is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia supporting and promoting research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Netball Australia please contact: Marne Fechner Chief Commercial Officer
