{"product_id":"2026-player-sponsorships","title":"2026 Player Sponsorships","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack a Bear this season! Whether you're a business looking for brand exposure or a fan who wants to directly back a player you support, a Player Partnership puts you on the ice with the Bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayer sponsorships are either Exclusive (you or your business are the players only sponsor) or Non-Exclusive (the player is able to have up to 3 sponsors). If you're interested in an Exclusive sponsorship please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:bianca.musico@sydneybears.com\"\u003ebianca.musico@sydneybears.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayer sponsorships are first come first serve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere your support goes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce hockey is an expensive sport. A single player goes through four or more sticks in a season before factoring in road trip essentials, travel costs, physio appointments and strength and conditioning programs that most athletes fund themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour partnership helps cover those costs directly, giving your player access to better recovery resources, injury prevention services and the ability to focus on performing at the highest level without carrying the financial pressure that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included as part of your sponsorship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYour logo on the pants of your selected player for the entire 2026 season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCreative rights to use your player in business promotions, marketing materials, and digital content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMentions by name every time your player features: in venue, on AIHL.TV broadcast, and across all digital and promotional channels. For example: \u003cem\u003e\"Goal scored by Ryan Annesley, sponsored by Raiden Technologies!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYour logo displayed at every Sydney Bears home game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA signed, player-worn jersey presented to you at the end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComprehensive digital and social support, including a dedicated email campaign, social sharing across Bears channels and a feature article on the Bears website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2x transferrable season passes for the 2026 season, plus discounts on merchandise and preferred pricing on VIP hospitality tickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA discounted rate to upgrade your partnership to a club sponsorship or broader advertising package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose which player I sponsor?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Partnerships are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Get in touch and we'll confirm which players are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusive partnerships mean you\/ your brand are the only sponsor of that player in 2026. Non exclusive partnerships allow for the player to have more than one sponsor for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this open to individuals as well as businesses?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. Player partnerships suit both businesses seeking brand exposure and individuals who want to directly support a player they know or follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are logo placements managed?\u003c\/strong\u003e We handle all production. You provide your logo files and we take care of the rest. 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