Timber giant extends partnership

GOOD news off court for the Mount Gambier Pioneers with OneFortyOne extending its naming rights deal with the club for an eighth season.

The newly inked deal sees OneFortyOne extend its naming rights partnership with the women’s program to the end of the 227 NBL1 South season.

OneFortyOne has supported the Pioneers Basketball Club as a major partner since 2018.

In 2019, OneFortyOne committed as the Naming Rights Partner as the club expanded its program to include a women’s team.

The organisation’s unwavering support provided the foundation and confidence behind the Pioneers’ expansion into a women’s program ahead of the 2019 season, which ultimately contributed to the club’s successful acceptance into the NBL1 competition in 2020.

The OneFortyOne brand will feature prominently on the front and back of the team’s jersey, symbolising their long-term investment in women’s basketball and their enduring support of opportunities for female athletes in regional South Australia.

The collaboration between the Pioneers and OneFortyOne extends beyond the court, reflecting a joint focus on creating pathways for women in sport, fostering leadership, and engaging with youth programs that inspire the next generation of athletes and community leaders.

OneFortyOne general manager Nigel Boyd said they were thrilled to continue their partnership with the Mount Gambier Pioneers as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the Women’s program.

“This ongoing support reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for local women to be part of a high-performance team competing on a national stage,” Mr Boyd said.

Mount Gambier Pioneers president Tom Kosch said. the club was incredibly grateful to OneFortyOne for their continued support that will extend into its ninth year as the Naming Rights Partner of our Women’s program by the end of 2027.

“The commitment goes far beyond sponsorship—it’s a genuine investment in the future of women’s sport in Mount Gambier and the wider Limestone Coast region and provides young women with the aspiration pathway to semi-professional sport,” Mr Kosch said.

“OneFortyOne’s support has been instrumental in delivering an NBL1 pathway since 2020. As a club, both on and off the floor, we are proud to stand alongside a company that shares our vision for empowering women through sport.”

Aligned through shared values of teamwork, inclusion, and community pride, the partnership continues to highlight the deep connection both organisations hold with Mount Gambier and the wider Limestone Coast region.

Initiatives under the partnership will continue to support local engagement, promote visibility for women’s sport, and strengthen OneFortyOne’s community initiatives—such as the LifeChanger Program, which OneFortyOne has facilitated at Grant High School over the past four years.

The LifeChanger Program focuses on building self-identity, emotional wellbeing, and life skills through a holistic, strengths-based approach that engages youth, parents, educators, and mentors.