Custom Deploy match balls set for Football NSW Association Championships
Deploy, the naming rights partner of the inaugural Football NSW Association Championships, will further elevate the upcoming tournament by supplying custom-made official match and replica balls for the highly anticipated event.
The Championships will be held in Mudgee from Tuesday 7 July to Thursday 9 July 2026 at the state-of-the-art Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex.
As part of its involvement, Deploy will provide a bespoke Ignite Series III Match Ball as the official match ball of the tournament, along with a custom T-Spec Series IV Replica Ball, which will also be available for purchase during the event.
The initiative adds another layer of identity and prestige to the newly launched competition and brings together representative teams from 16 of Football NSW’s 31 Associations in a celebration of grassroots football and player development.
Deploy Sports Chief Commercial Officer Kurt Johnson said the creation of a bespoke match ball reflects the importance of the tournament and the level of talent on display.
“Deploy is incredibly proud to manufacture a bespoke official match ball for the Deploy Association Championships,” Johnson said.
“Events like this deserve more than a standard football, they deserve a product that reflects the quality of the players taking the field and the significance of the occasion.
“The talent on display at the Association Championships represents some of the very best emerging community footballers across New South Wales, so it was important to us that the official match ball matched that standard. These players deserve to play with a ball that looks, feels and performs like a true championship product.
“To make the ball even more special, we incorporated custom gold event insignia featuring the championship details, including the host location and dates, creating a unique keepsake that recognises the occasion and elevates the overall event experience for players, coaches and supporters alike.
“At Deploy, we’re passionate about supporting grassroots football, and opportunities like this allow us to combine product innovation with our commitment to the community game.”
The Deploy Football NSW Association Championships will feature Boys Under 13 and Under 14, and Girls Under 14 and Under 15 competitions, with participation restricted to grassroots or community club-registered players representing their local Association.
The three-day tournament will also include referee coaching sessions, coach education workshops, and player talent identification programs, with match officials sourced from local branches to further strengthen community development pathways.
The inaugural event is set to become a key fixture on the New South Wales grassroots football calendar, showcasing the next generation of talent from across the state.
