Become a Sponsor of the Port Macquarie Dolphins — Waratah League Program (2026)

Support local athletes. Grow your brand. Strengthen our community.

The Port Macquarie Dolphins proudly represent the Mid North Coast in the Basketball NSW Waratah League, one of the highest levels of basketball competition in the state. Our Senior Men, Senior Women and Youth League teams compete against the strongest programs in NSW and play an important leadership role across the wider PMBA basketball pathway.

In 2026, we are inviting local and regional businesses to join us as partners in supporting the continued growth of our elite senior program.

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Why Partner With the Dolphins Waratah Program?

Sponsoring the Dolphins provides your business with:

Genuine local impact

You are directly supporting the development, performance, and opportunity of Port Macquarie’s top basketball athletes.

Strong community visibility

With over 1,100 active PMBA members, thousands of annual spectators, and significant digital reach, your brand is seen by families, athletes, schools, and the broader sporting community.

High-level brand association

Waratah League basketball is fast, exciting, competitive, and community-driven. Your business is aligned with excellence, culture, and positive role modelling.

Multi-channel exposure

Through uniforms, warm-ups, game nights, livestream content, social media, events, and web presence, your sponsorship works across multiple platforms.

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2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer a range of partnership options designed to suit businesses of all sizes. Each tier delivers meaningful visibility, strong community connection, and genuine value.

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Major Sponsor – $20,000 (Limited)

Become one of our primary partners with premium branding and program-wide exposure.

Includes:

• Prominent branding on warm-up apparel & coaching polos

• Naming rights opportunities

• Social media campaign features

• Corporate hospitality at home games

• Sponsor event access

• High-visibility recognition across the season

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Program Partner – $5,000–$10,000

Align with the growth and development of the Dolphins Waratah pathway.

Includes:

• Branding on shared apparel

• Social and digital recognition

• Game night exposure

• Season tickets and event invitations

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Import Player Sponsor – $5,000 + GST

Support our US import athlete while gaining a unique promotional partnership.

Includes:

• Logo on all import player apparel

• Feature content across digital channels

• Ambassador and appearance opportunities

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Player Sponsorship Opportunities

Player sponsorship is one of the most popular and accessible ways to support our Waratah athletes.

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Multi-Player Sponsor — $3,000 + GST

Sponsor three players across our Waratah squads and enjoy expanded exposure.
Perfect for medium–large businesses wanting broader reach without the major partnership commitment.

Includes:

• Logo on warm-up & polo for 3 players

• Pre-season, mid-season & finals social posts

• Premium placement on our Sponsor Wall

• 2 VIP season tickets

• Invitations to sponsor events

Individual Player Sponsor — $1,200 + GST

Sponsor one athlete and put your brand front and centre.

Includes:

• Primary logo on warm-up & polo

• Dedicated player profile post

• Home game acknowledgement

• Premium Sponsor Wall placement

• 2 season tickets

• Season Launch event invite

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Shared Player Sponsor — $600 + GST

A budget-friendly option where two businesses share a player sponsorship.

Includes:

• Two smaller shared logos on warm-up & polo

• Shared sponsor social post

• Game night acknowledgement

• Sponsor Wall listing

• Season Launch invite

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Our Reach

The Waratah program benefits from strong and growing engagement:

• 50,000+ Facebook reach across key periods

• 97,700 annual content interactions

• Largest audiences: women 35–44 (FB), men 18–24 (Instagram)

• 200+ average home game attendance — one of the strongest in the league

• Representation across 1,100+ active PMBA members and their families

Your sponsorship is seen, shared, and valued by a highly engaged local audience.

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Join Us in 2026

The Dolphins Waratah program is rising — stronger squads, greater community engagement, and improved pathways for local senior athletes.

We would love to partner with businesses who share our passion for growth, opportunity, and community pride.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Nick Prior
Programs Manager – PMBA
Head Coach – Dolphins Waratah Program
📧 nick.prior@portmacquariebasketball.com.au
📞 0417 248 118