Hills Football and Hills United Football Club are proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka), confirming the leading technical sportswear provider as the official apparel and equipment provider for both organisations.
The partnership will see Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) supply high-quality apparel, teamwear, training gear and football equipment across Hills Football programs and Hills United FC teams, supporting players, coaches, referees, volunteers, staff and the broader Hills football community. A predominant feature of the partnership will be the establishment of an online store that provides convenient access to appropriate apparel for players, coaches, referees, and volunteers, as well as all-purpose football equipment for the wider community.
Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) has a long association with football in Australia and internationally, offering a broad range of technical sportswear, on-field kits, off-field apparel, goalkeeper gear, referee apparel, balls, bags and training equipment. Through the online store, members and clubs will also be able to access practical football essentials, including shin pads, cones, goals, nets, poles, and other equipment required to support training, match-day operations, and community football activities.
Jeremy Toivonen, CEO of Hills Football and Hills United Football Club, said the partnership represents an important step in strengthening the football experience across the region.
“We are delighted to announce Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) as the official apparel and equipment provider for Hills Football and Hills United FC for the next three years. This partnership gives our players, coaches, referees, volunteers and staff access to quality products that reflect the standards we want to set across our game,” Mr Toivonen said.
“Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) has been part of the Hills football story for many years, and this new agreement allows us to build on that foundation with a renewed focus on service, consistency and value for our members and clubs.”
“Our priority is to create the best possible environment for football to thrive in the Hills. Having the right apparel and equipment partner is an important part of that, and the Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) online store will make it easier for our community to access the apparel and equipment they need to participate, train, officiate and support the game.”
Nathan Smith from Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) said the brand was proud to continue supporting football across the Hills community.
“Hallmark Sports Pty Ltd (Legea/Markka) is excited to partner with Hills Football and Hills United FC for the next three years. Both organisations play a significant role in the football landscape, and we are proud to support their players, coaches, referees and staff with apparel and equipment built for the demands of the game,” Mr Smith said.
“We value long-term relationships with clubs and associations that are committed to growing football. Hills Football and Hills United FC have a clear vision for the future, and we look forward to contributing to that vision through quality product, responsive service and practical support.”
“This partnership is about more than supplying kit. It is about helping create a professional, unified and accessible football experience for the entire Hills community, from junior participants through to senior and representative players, while also supporting coaches, referees, volunteers and clubs with the equipment they need.”
The partnership will commence immediately and will support upcoming seasons across Hills Football competitions, development programs, referee programs and Hills United FC activities. Further details regarding the online store, apparel ranges, equipment availability, ordering processes and member access will be communicated to clubs, players and families in due course.
