Team Sponsorship & Branded Merchandise

At Leichhardt Saints, we welcome local businesses to support individual teams. This scheme is designed for supplementary gear (like hoodies or training shirts) while ensuring the club’s core identity remains unified and our major partners are protected.

The Sponsorship Fee: $125

For any team-specific sponsorship, a flat $125 (inc. GST) Sponsorship Fee is payable to the club.

This fee is allocated as follows:

  • $100 | Club Contribution: A direct investment into the club’s general fund to help keep registration fees down and maintain facilities for all members.

  • $25 | Recognition & Admin: Covers the production of a framed team photo and a Certificate of Appreciation for the sponsor, plus their listing in the Annual Yearbook.

Important: The sponsor is responsible for the $125 Club Fee PLUS the full cost of the merchandise. The club does not subsidise these costs.

What Can (and Cannot) Be Sponsored

To maintain a professional and unified look across the club, we have strict rules on what can be branded:

❌ STRICTLY PROHIBITED: Match Day Uniforms

  • No Branding on Jerseys: Official match day playing jerseys are off-limits for team sponsorship.

  • No Branding on Match Gear: This includes shorts and socks worn during official games.

  • Our match day uniform represents the entire Leichhardt Saints community and must remain free of individual team sponsor logos.

✅ PERMITTED: “Off-Field” & Training Apparel

Sponsors may place their logos on approved supplementary gear, such as:

  • Training T-shirts

  • Hoodies and spray jackets

  • Gear bags

Sponsorship Requirements

1. No Business Conflicts

Our major Club-Wide Sponsors provide the essential funding that keeps the club running. To protect these partnerships:

  • Team sponsors must not conflict with existing major Club-Wide Sponsors.

  • You must clear the business name with our Sponsorship Co-ordinator before any branding is promised or printed.

2. Merchandise Standards

  • Approval Required: All apparel designs and logo placements must be approved by the Committee to ensure they meet club branding standards.

  • Official Recognition: In addition to the framed photo, sponsors receive an official “Sponsored By” credit in the Annual Yearbook.

How to Proceed

  1. Find a Sponsor: Start with local businesses or workplaces within your team parent group.
  2. Verify Eligibility: Email the Sponsorship Co-ordinator to confirm there is no conflict of interest with club-wide partners.
  3. Invoicing: Once cleared, provide details to the Treasurer. The club will invoice the sponsor for the $125 fee.
  4. Order Your Gear: Once the fee is paid, the team is authorised to order the approved branded merchandise.

Ready to get started?

Contact our Sponsorship Co-ordinator to submit a pledge or check if a potential sponsor is eligible.

Thank you for supporting the Saints and helping our teams look their best off the pitch!