By Oliver Winn
An $8,800 sponsorship will reduce uniform and registration costs at the Seville Football Netball Club (FNC), making sport cheaper for families this year.
The sponsorship comes from the Community Bank Wandin-Seville and will help cover costs for the U18s men’s football team and the women’s U17s netball team.
The Seville FNC said in a Facebook post the support had left a great impact on the club .
“Your support means the world to us and helps make our teams stronger,” the post read.
Seville FNC treasurer Alistair Beyer said sponsorship will help support the next generation of players coming through to the club.
“The very kind sponsorship supported both the U17s netballers and the U18s footballers to get both teams playing sport in the community and being around a support network like our local football and netball club. It will directly help support registration fees and training/playing clothing for both teams,” Mr Beyer said.
Community Bank Wandin-Seville executive officer Leah Thompson said the sponsorship will help families pay for their children’s registration and uniform fees, allowing more families to participate in community sport.
“This funding will have a meaningful impact at the grassroots level. It will cover registration fees for the U18s boys football team, easing financial pressure on players and their families, as well as providing them with some new training footballs. Additionally, it will help provide new uniforms for the U17s netball team, ensuring they can represent their club with pride.”
She said the bank knows it’s a tough time financially for everyone, and that how wealthy a family is shouldn’t stop them from accessing sport.
The club also received a sponsorship from the Community Bank Wandin-Seville last year and this year’s sponsorship shows a continued relationship between the two.
Established in 1972, the Seville FNC now has four football teams and five netball teams.
With the sponsorship, the club aims to expand its player base and facilities so it can create a professional environment despite being a smaller club in the outer suburbs.
“Our ability to support local clubs like Seville FNC comes directly from the community banking with us,” Ms Thompson said.
