Netball Australia has announced a new three-year partnership with New Balance, seeing the Origin Australian Diamonds wear newly designed New Balance team apparel in upcoming competitions.

Through the Australasian elite teamwear partner of New Balance, Belgravia Sports Apparel, New Balance has become the apparel partner for the Diamonds and Netball Australia, with the brand to supply uniforms for Suncorp Super Netball umpires, Netball Australia staff and pathway teams.

Netball Australia CEO, Kelly Ryan, said: “New Balance works alongside some of the largest sporting clubs in the world and we are delighted to have such a respected brand partnering with the Diamonds and Netball Australia.”

“We are excited to share our new online store with our fans, who will be able to show their support for the Diamonds with a brand-new merchandise range that will expand throughout the partnership,” Ryan said.

New Balance Australia marketing manager, Joel Hanlon, said: “At New Balance, our job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to live a healthy and active lifestyle.”

“We are proud to partner with Netball Australia and the Australian Diamonds and we look forward to seeing the team wearing our uniform, which offers the perfect blend of performance technology and style,” he said.

Elsewhere, Netball Australia has renewed HCF as its official health insurance partner for the fourth consecutive year, with the health fund to continue supporting the Suncorp Super Netball league and community netball through the NetSetGo program.

As part of the partnership, HCF’s Team Behind the Team campaign will return in 2022, highlights community netball stories every week.

HCF CEO, Sheena Jack, said she is excited to continue the partnership with an organisation that shares so many similar goals.

“A big drawcard of this partnership is our shared values, such as looking out for one another, fair play and the fact we’re both trusted by Australians,” Jack said.

“Not only does netball have incredible short-term health benefits, but there are long term advantages to playing this popular sport.

“HCF and Netball Australia remain united by uncommon care and will continue to empower all Australians to lead healthy, active lives,” she said.