Rugby Australia outsources community development programs to DMC Sport
Sport technology company DMC Sport has become an official partner of Rugby Australia, supply all of the code’s community programs for the next three years.
As reported by Sponsorship News, DMC Sport will provide a full-service solution for Rugby Australia including the supply of equipment, merchandise and apparel.
The new deal adds to similar arrangements that Melbourne-based DMC Sport has with sporting organisations including Netball New Zealand, Australian Football League, Softball Australia, International Cricket Council, the England and Wales Cricket Board, the Lawn Tennis Association and USA Field Hockey.
Rugby Australia Head of Game Development, Michael Procajlo, said the deal would ensure the rugby community receives the highest level of support to deliver programs such as Get into Rugby and Touch 7s.
Established in 2013 and with offices in Melbourne, Christchurch, London and Denver in the USA, DMC Sport advises that it “partners with sporting organisations globally to deliver the highest quality products using the most technologically advanced processes.
With offices in Melbourne, Christchurch, London and Denver in the USA, DMC Sport We work with a number of key sporting bodies in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
“We understand sport can transform lives and there is a need to engage more kids to participate in sport, ensuring sport is accessible to everyone, whilst building healthy communities and delivering on a sports experience.”
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