The partnership between the Tweed Seagulls Women’s team and the Gold Coast Airport has become a significant aspect of the team’s identity since the founding of the women’s team in 2019. Gold Coast Airport has been the major naming rights sponsor for the team since their induction into the QRL statewide competition, and the partnership has developed into a mutually beneficial collaboration.
Ahead of the 2023 BMD Premiership season, Gold Coast Airport and the Tweed Seagulls Women’s Team announced the next chapter signing on as the official sponsor for another two years.
Gold Coast Airport (GCA) was the founding sponsor that brought together the start of the Tweed Seagulls’ pursuit to grow the Women’s game within our region, and six years on, they remain steadfast to that goal.
The sponsorship is an association based on shared values and a vision to provide local female athletes a pathway to achieve their goals on and off the field.
Following the upheaval of 2020, which saw the relocation of the QRLW competition season and Gold Coast Airport ground to nearly a complete standstill, resilience and loyalty were shared values that saw the partnership front yet another theme the Seagulls and GCA have in common.
“There was a lot of uncertainty in the world, but one thing we could count on was the ongoing partnership with Gold Coast Airport,” Tweed Seagulls RLFC CEO Matt Francis said.
“As the Women’s sole major sponsor, we are thankful for Gold Coast Airport’s support over the past six years. The partnership is one of the most enduring in Women’s Rugby League, and we hope to see this grow into the future.
To put it simply, we would not have been able to establish our female programs without the Gold Coast Airport,” Francis concluded.
Queensland Airports Limited Chief Commercial Officer Adam Rowe said Gold Coast Airport was thrilled to be able to re-sign this important partnership with Tweed Seagulls.
“Gold Coast Airport is proud to support our local community – and helping to provide a pathway for women in sport is something we as an organisation have long been passionate about,” Mr Rowe said.
“It’s important to us that our local clubs provide opportunities for young women in sport both on and off the field. We’re delighted that we’ve been able to help the Tweed Seagulls establish and continue this important initiative through its women’s team and the Tom Searle Scholarship.”
The partnership between the Tweed Seagulls and GCA goes beyond just a simple business relationship. It extends into the community as both organisations share a common value in promoting diversity and inclusion. We both believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds and promoting equal opportunities for everyone.
Gold Coast Airport has attributed part of their sponsorship to one of the Tom Searle Scholarship recipients. This scholarship is named after a player, mentor, and coach who’s aimed at supporting young athletes in their academic or professional pursuits.
By sponsoring this scholarship, GCA is showing their commitment to supporting the local community and helping young individuals reach their full potential.
The Tweed Seagulls are delighted that GCA has chosen to support this initiative and we look forward to seeing the season’s outcomes.
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