Knowledge Centre — Community sports

Sun safety is an essential consideration for every outdoor hockey club. Hockey clubs, along with other organisations involved in sport and recreation, have a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for all members, including players, volunteers, and officials. This responsibility includes protecting individuals from harmful UV radiation and promoting awareness about the importance of sun protection. Developing and implementing a strong sun protection plan (or policy) is a vital step for hockey clubs to meet this responsibility.  Use these tips to help your hockey club develop or refine its sun safety policy. Sun protection plans should be tailored to the...

As the 2024 hockey season ends, KPI Sports celebrates the achievements of Australian field hockey clubs. The company is proud to have begun partnerships with new hockey teams and looks forward to supporting their development in 2025. KPI Sports reflects on another successful year of collaboration with teams across the Australian hockey landscape, further expanding its presence in the community.

Your club has invested in a new uniform for your team that reflects the club history, community or your team’s individual style. Now, how do you ensure the design and fit last through countless practices, games, and sweat sessions? Proper washing and care are essential for extending the lifespan of your custom gear. Here's a comprehensive guide to keep your sportswear looking and performing its best, but remember: the best protection is always follow the garment’s care label. Washing Basics: Turn It Inside Out: Before tossing your custom sportswear in the washing machine, turn it inside out. This protects the...

Sun safety is a critical part of every outdoor based sports club. Community sports clubs, and other organisations conducting sport and recreation, have a duty of care to ensure a safe environment for their members, including players, volunteers and officials. This includes protecting people from the suns UV radiation and making sure participants are aware of the need to be sun safe. Developing and implementing a robust sun protection policy is a crucial way to ensure this duty of care is provided by community sports clubs. 

In the competitive realm of corporate branding, custom-branded uniforms play a crucial role and can benefit businesses of all sizes. Traditionally large corporations only benefited from bespoke uniform options, but the development of sublimation printing has changed the game. Small and medium sized businesses can now create branded uniforms with unprecedented customisation even in small production runs, creating a game-changer for corporate branding across all business sectors.

When it comes to ordering club uniforms, we want to reduce your stress levels for the next season, so we’ve created a list of recommended topics for you to discuss at your next committee meeting.

KPI Sports is proud to announce a fantastic new partnership with the Warehouse Cricket Association of Queensland. The partnership will appoint KPI Sports as the exclusive Apparel and Merchandise Partner for the Warehouse Cricket Association of Queensland for the next three years.  

Regular and reliable fundraising is vital for success and longevity of community sports clubs. With stretched resources, many clubs struggle to create sustainable revenue streams, beyond annual player fees. At KPI Sports, we work with community sports teams every day and understand the funding challenges club committees face. We have put together some top ideas that we know can be valuable to all types of clubs looking for fundraising ideas.