Flag Feature: The Saints came marching in (Part 1)
When the St Mary’s and Salesian Old Collegians football clubs merged in 2008, the hope was that the power of the combined entity would deliver sustained on-field success. However, the
The VAFA are pleased to announce a new partnership with market-leading compression supplier, SKINS compression. The partnership sees SKINS become “The Official Compression Partner of the VAFA” in a multi-year deal.
VAFA CEO, Jason Reddick is delighted about the partnership commenting “We are extremely happy to welcome SKINS to the VAFA family, renowned as a leading global partner in their field. We look forward to SKINS providing our VAFA community with access to their leading compression garment range.”
Excitingly, in 2023, SKINS compression will be the presenting partner of the VAFA Player of The Game. Announced weekly during the VAFA game of the round radio coverage, the player will be taking home a SKINS compression prize. SKINS product offers to the VAFA community will also be promoted throughout the season.
Allan Sassoon, SKINS Country Manager expressed his excitement for the multi-year collaboration saying “We are looking forward to working with the VAFA and servicing the VAFA community. SKINS compression has been weaved into the fabric of Australian Rules Football for over 25 years for training, game day and recovery. We look forward to working with the VAFA and providing cutting-edge compression products to its many participants.”
About SKINS – The pioneers of sports compression.
Since 1996, SKINS mission has been, and always will be, to help those in their pursuit of athletic excellence. SKINS compression and the technology involved in every stitch have been under the scientific and research microscope since its launch 25 years ago and today, are one of the leading Compression Sportswear brands on the market.
Their continual investment in innovation allows every athlete and sports enthusiast to utilise SKINS compression for training, competition, and recovery.
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