We're still Mates...!
Published Fri 02 Jun 2023
Hockey SA and the Adelaide Fire are delighted to announce that we’re still mates, with MATE..! Our partnership with internet and mobile provider, MATE, will continue for another two years.
MATE will continue as the Major Partner of our national hockey team, the Adelaide Fire. The distinct green logo has been a prominent feature on the Adelaide Fire’s red playing kit and will retain its pride and place for a further two years.
In addition, MATE Stadium will continue to be recognised as the exclusive naming rights of our venue here in Gepps Cross.
“Mark Fazio and the team at MATE have been fantastic supporters of the Adelaide Fire and hockey in South Australia. Having an Australian owned business supporting our national team, our venue and our sport is incredibly rewarding. We look forward to proudly wearing the MATE logo on our Adelaide Fire playing gear and welcoming hockey supporters to MATE Stadium for a further two years.” – Geoff Riddle, Hockey SA CEO.
MATE is 100% Australian owned with their award-winning customer service centre based right here in Australia. MATE employ local staff with a passion for providing phenomenal customer service.
MATE has a strong passion for seeing grassroots and professional sport thrive in Australia.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Adelaide Fire and Hockey SA. We are a brand with a plan to create fans and the best fans are in sport! The hockey community has such as great spirit with-in it and we are excited to continue to be part of it.” – Mark Fazio, MATE Co-CEO.
Our thanks to Kristen Skinner from Sponsorship Matters for her support of the MATE partnership, on behalf of Hockey SA and the Adelaide Fire.
The Adelaide Fire look forward to announcing key player signings in the coming weeks.
Season 3 of the Hockey One League will commence in October, with the fixture due to be released in July.