Major Sponsor
Greater Bank has been a long-term supporter of grassroots netball, and has reinforced this position through their support of the Aspire program.
Aspire Netball aims to allow young athletes to up their skill-set and learn how to navigate pathways from amateur to professional sport.
Greater Bank had no hesitation on supporting a program within the Hunter region that not only gave netballer’s the opportunity to improve their game but also an opportunity for athletes to have a role model to look up to.
With the success of the initial Aspire programs, and support from Greater Bank, Aspire has been able to launch another two programs.
“When bringing Aspire Netball to life it was important to have the right support around it. After seeing what Greater Bank has done for the Hunter Academy of Sport and within the community it made sense to share my vision of Aspire. Im grateful for the support they have shown and the opportunity they have given for Aspire to reach netballer's around the entire Hunter Region. ” Sam Poolman
Uniform supplier
Valour started from a common drive to create performance and comfort driven sportswear for schools, sports clubs, professionals and weekend athletes.
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As a player is important to wear sportswear that assists you with your performance. You need to feel comfortable and confident in what you wear.
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“I’m honoured to be an Ambassador for Valour and have its sportswear throughout Aspire. It's important when we train and play to feel good in what we wear. I believe this assists with our performance, feel good play good! Valour always delivers above and beyond. I have thoroughly enjoyed being apart of their team ” Sam Poolman
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“Sam fully embodies the Valour brand and its values with her dynamic and committed approach. We share Sam’s passion in supporting aspiring young athletes and are proud to be able to provide high performance and quality apparel to tomorrows professional players so they can focus on their skills, knowing they look good and feel good in our uniforms. Sam is an asset to every project she undertakes and we are extremely delighted to have her join our already inspiring ambassador team.” Managing Director of Valour, Matthew Knight
Netball and equipment supplier
When designing Aspire Netball to be a high quality program it made sense to have the equipment to reflect this. Not only does HART have great netballs, the range of equipment they offer helps in assisting in the programs she is delivering.
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HART and Aspire Netball share the same message that sport brings communities together, by being active.
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“HART Sport have been fantastic to work with and I’m proud that l get to share their product with keen netballer’s and let it assist in their development through Aspire netball programs.” Sam Poolman
Insurance
V-Insurance Group value the long-standing relationship we have with Netball Australia and the netball community as a whole, and view our partnership with Sam as an extension of this. Sam’s commitment and passion for developing the next generation of athletes aligns with our beliefs, our expertise and excellence in providing insurance advice and solutions. Ensuring the longevity of players in the sport they love is our main focus, so that you can play as safely as possible, for as long as possible. Safe netballing everyone!
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“It’s important for all participants within the Aspire netball programs to be learning and active in a safe and supportive environment. V-Insurance help provide this support and l'm thrilled to have them on board as long time supporters of Netball ” Sam Poolman
