Background
The Western Bulldogs and their apparel partner, ASICS Oceania are pleased to announce they will be gifting underage football players in Ballarat with free ASICS footwear.
The joint initiative will see all children who are registered football participants in specific age groups across the Ballarat Football and Netball League competitions, receive a brand-new pair of ASICS footwear.
PARTICIPANT FAQs
Which junior football players are eligible to receive free ASICS footwear?
Any registered junior football participant in the BFNL from the following junior competitions; Under 9 Boys, Under 11 Boys, Under 12 Girls, Under 13 Boys, Under 14 Girls.
How can I apply to receive free ASICS footwear for my child through this initiative?
Each club’s junior coordinator, alongside BFNL staff, will be responsible for collecting and submitting player information, for all eligible junior footballers at their club.
Once player information is compiled and received, ASICS will work on ensuring a bulk delivery of free ASICS footwear is sent to each club prior to the commencement of junior competition.
Are junior players that play in other junior competitions eligible for the free ASICS footwear?
Only players competing in the previously listed junior competitions are eligible to receive free ASICS footwear.
However, for example, if an Under 13 registered boy also plays in the Under 15 competition, they will still be eligible to receive the free ASICS footwear.
What types of free ASICS footwear are available through this program?
A variety of both ASICS football boots and running shoes, such as but not limited to, LETHAL FLASH IT, LETHAL SPEED, GEL-CONTEND.
Eligible junior players will not be able to request a preference of receiving football boots or running shoes.
Is there a limit to how many pairs of free ASICS footwear a family can receive?
If a family has multiple registered junior players from the list of eligible junior football competitions, then they will receive multiple pairs of free ASICS footwear.
Can junior players apply for multiple pairs of free ASICS footwear?
No, each junior player is limited to receiving one pair of free ASICS footwear.
How are the sizes of free ASICS footwear determined for the junior players?
Junior club coordinators will be responsible for collating the sizes of their eligible junior football players and sending it back to the Western Bulldogs and ASICS for fulfillment.
What documentation is required to participate in this program?
Completed player registration within an eligible 2024 BFNL junior football competition.
Can I volunteer to help distribute the free ASICS footwear to junior players?
We’re working on what the delivery process looks like for each club, but we would love to see as many families as possible attend the specified training night where the free ASICS footwear will be delivered. Your club coordinator will confirm details of this process once finalised.
How long does it take to receive the free ASICS footwear once applications are submitted?
The BFNL, Club Coordinators, Western Bulldogs and ASICS are working together to ensure that the free ASICS footwear is delivered to clubs prior to the commencement of the junior season.
Why have the Western Bulldogs and ASICS decided to launch this initiative?
We hope that this initiative brings some joy to kids and their families and plays a small part in strengthening their connection with community football and their clubs.
Supporting communities is at the heart of both ASICS and the Bulldogs philosophy, and with the Ballarat region and surrounds having had some recent challenges, both our organisations felt compelled to offer a small token of support to a community that has embraced the Bulldogs and our partners from day one.
What are the benefits of wearing ASICS footwear?
ASICS shoes are developed using the latest product innovations, and are endorsed by leading sporting authorities, including The Australian Physiotherapy Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
All ASICS footwear are designed with performance in mind, ensuring athletes of all ages and abilities feel confident, comfortable and well supported whether running about on the playground or the sporting field.
