The Central Coast Mariners are proud to support the local coast community.
We welcome requests, however do ask that you consider all guidelines before submitting your requests. Please note that we do receive a high volume of requests each month, and are unable to assist everyone. A priority will be given to Central Coast Mariners members and supporting businesses, as well as local football clubs and those who contribute to the footballing community on the Central Coast.
AUTOGRAPH REQUESTS
Due to the thousands of requests the Central Coast Mariners receive each year, under no circumstances will the club accept any item of merchandise to be signed.
Any items that is sent to the club for this purpose may not be returned, and the club takes no responsibility for these items.
PLAYER APPEARANCE REQUESTS
Players are made available for a limited number of appearances during the season. As there is a high demand for the Mariners players to attend charity events, corporate functions, schools and junior sporting club events, and combined with a demanding training schedule and existing community commitments we cannot guarantee that we will be able to facilitate your request.
A formal request must be submitted in writing on official letterhead from your charity/sporting club/school, and accompanied by a Player Request Form Available Here
Any local football clubs requesting a Player Appearance are to contact their committee, and formally request a player via their Club Ambassador.
All applications must meet the following criteria before being considered:
- Applications must be submitted in writing at least six (6) weeks prior to the requested date
- Applications must be on the letterhead of the organisation and accompany the correct Player Request Form.
- Applicants must provide documentation as to their support or involvement in football or the Mariners
- Player Appearances are limited to one (1) hour maximum
- Requests for personal appearances (birthdays, weddings etc) will not be accepted
- Priority will always be given to Mariners Members, associated community groups, schools who take part in Mariners School programs and those who support the Central Coast Mariners
- The club reserves the right to re-allocate or cancel a player appearance in the event of an injury/illness or change of schedule.
- Submissions do not guarantee an approved appearance.
- Requests are only to be made for events between September – May each year.
- Event location must be situated within a 50km distance to Tuggerah, NSW.
Please ensure that you complete all sections of the request form – incomplete forms will not be considered.
All responses will be responded to (whether successful or not) within six weeks of receiving the request. Due to the amount of requests we receive each year, we appreciate your patience during this process. Follow up phone calls, e-mails or letters will not be accepted.
The Central Coast Mariners will make the final decision as to which player will attend your appearance, should your request be successful and cannot accept responsibility for last minute player cancellations due to injury/illness/change of training schedules.
Download a Central Coast Mariners Player Appearance Request form HERE
DONATION REQUESTS
The Central Coast Mariners have been committed to our local community since 2005, and in that time have supported thousands of worthwhile causes, grown our relationships with local junior sporting clubs and strengthened our ties with community engagement programs.
We welcome donation requests and each will be assessed individually, however not all requests can be approved due to the overwhelming amount we receive each year.
Preference for these requests will be given to local football clubs, schools that are involved in football (including our School Participation programs), Central Coast community/charity groups, Mariners Members and Corporate Partners.
All requests for donations need to meet the following criteria before being considered:
- Requests for monetary donations will not be accepted.
- Applications need to be in writing and received at least six (6) weeks prior to the requested date
- Applications must be submitted according to the instructions provided below, including an accompanying letter on official letterhead, required attachments or supporting documents.
- Applicants must provide documentation as to their support or involvement in football or the Mariners
- The Mariners receive many requests from those who have fallen on hard times, and while the club will try to assist, the relationship of the individual with football and the Mariners will be a consideration when reviewing the application. Priority will always be given to Mariners Members. For those with a connection to a local football club, whether as a player, family member of a player, volunteer or referee; can we refer you to approach Men of Football, a local NFP to assist football participants in times of need.
- We do not share or promote online fundraising pages for individuals, causes or other charities.
- Donated merchandise must be used for the purpose requested for, and not sold online for personal gain.
- Only one (1) request per financial year and per organisation will be considered.
After being assessed, you will receive a response in writing prior to your event indication whether you have been successful or not. We appreciate your patience during this process and follow up phone calls, e-mails or letters will not be accepted.
