What is Pink Footy & Netball Day?
Pink Footy & Netball Day is a great way for sporting communities to pay tribute to those affected by breast cancer within your community.
Football and netball clubs from all across Australia 'pink up' their matches and raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).
When and where is it being celebrated?
Football and Netball clubs will celebrate the event over the Mothers Day weekend of 12 and 13 May 2012.
Games will be held at football ovals and netball courts across Australia. Participation is open to any team from any state.
When can we register for the event?
Registrations are essential to participate in Pink Footy & Netball Day and will be open online in February 2012.
What is the cost of hosting a Pink Footy & Netball Day?
Upon registering, your club you will be sent a free pack that contains a range of promotional items required to run your event.
Pink footballs (ceremonial) and netballs (match quality) will be available for purchase, along with a wide range of fun pink items to wear. There will be the option to sell merchandise at your event with all proceeds going to support the work of BCNA.
What is the final date to place an order?
The final date to register your club will be Friday 27 April, however supplies may run out before then so it's important to register as soon as possible from February 2012!
How will the Pink Footy & Netball Day material be sent to me?
All Pink Footy & Netball Day material will be delivered via courier. Please note: packs cannot be sent to a P.O. Box address.
Will someone need to be available to sign for the delivery?
Yes. All materials will be delivered by courier and will require a person to be present to sign for the delivery.
Can I purchase my Pink Footy & Netball Day pack through my Netball or Football Association?
No. All payments need to be made directly with BCNA.
Do we have to purchase a pink football or netball as our match day ball?
No. All items for purchase will be of choice to the club. You can run a Pink Footy & Netball Day at no cost to you as an event pack is sent to your club for free.
It is important to note that pink netballs are of match quality but pink footballs are ceremonial only and are not match quality.
How will the money raised support people affected by breast cancer?
Money raised from the event will help BCNA continue to ensure that Australians diagnosed with breast cancer and their families receive the very best information, treatment, care and support possible, no matter who they are or where they live. For additional information on the work of BCNA please browse our website.
What other activities can we hold to raise additional funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Network Australia?
- Encourage supporters and sports fans to make a gold coin donation into the BCNA tin upon entry to the match.
- Provide face painting for children at the game and encourage parents to make a gold coin donation into the BCNA tin.
- Hold a special 'Pink' morning or afternoon tea on match day and ask for gold coin donations into the BCNA tin.
- Encourage fans to wear a touch of pink to the game.
- Hold a sausage sizzle and donate the proceeds to BCNA.
- Hold a special 'ladies day' function at your club and donate the proceeds to BCNA.
- Auction off the pink netball or football and donate the proceeds to BCNA.
- Ask the umpires for your game to wear a touch of pink.
- Include a breast cancer survivor as a special part of your day.
If you have any further questions about Pink Footy & Netball Day please email: pinkfootynetballday@bcna.org.au.
