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Clubs Launch WB Hunter Pavilion Fundraising Effort
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Shepparton Swans Football Netball Club and the Shepparton Youth Club and United Cricket Club have today launched their community fundraising campaign to raise $350,000 towards the new WB Hunter Pavilion.
In October 2022, the old WB Hunter Pavilion and Cricket Club rooms were destroyed by the major Goulburn River floods. The greater Shepparton City Council and the user clubs have been working towards a rebuild ever since and in April 2025 the Council warded a design and construct contract to build the new flood proof elevated facility for $4.9 million.
As part of the overall funding, Council have asked the user clubs to pay $350,000 as a community contribution.
President of the Shepparton Swans FNC, Jarrod Sutherland said, “Since the floods we have been using temporary spartan facilities, thanks to the AFL and Greater Shepparton City Council and this has been hard for us and the Cricket Club. We have managed to continue to operate but this has become increasingly difficult as the years have passed. We cannot continue to operate any more from these temporary facilities and are grateful to Council for their commitment to the new Pavilion. However, we now must raise $350,000 and this is hard for clubs that only raise sufficient funds to operate year on year.”
President of the Shepparton Youth Club and United Cricket Club, Steve Nash said, “We want the whole community to get behind the project. This is a community facility not just for the sports club use and so we seek donations from anyone or any business.”
“There are many ways to contribute. The easiest way is to “Buy a Seat”. In front of the new building will be 100 spectator seats. We are selling each seat for $500 apiece. This is a fantastic way to contribute as an individual, family or business and get your name recognised by a small plaque at the seat forever. This is similar to the usual “Buy a Brick” campaigns used to fund many public sports facilities.”
“We are also selling larger “Room Sponsorships”. There are many spaces available for sponsorship, such as the BBQ, Foyer, Male and Female change rooms etc. Your name or business will be recognised as the sponsor for that space. These sponsorship opportunities range from $30,000 to $7,500. Some room sponsorships have already been committed.”
“Or, just buy tickets in the Shepparton Youth Club and United Cricket Club “Toyota Good for Cricket Raffle”. All ticket sales will go directly to the fundraising appeal, and you could win a new car!”
The clubs are also holding a grand Fundraising Dinner on Friday the 6th February at the Woolshed. Speakers include new Melbourne coach Steven King, CEO of the Melbourne Grand Prix Corporation, Travis Auld and former Geelong great and media personality Steve Johnson, with raffles and auction items to help raise funds. All 280 tickets for this event have already sold out so a great night is guaranteed.
Mr Sutherland added, “We are excited to see this project finally start and cannot wait for the new buildings. It will be a great facility for our clubs and the Shepparton community.
Now we need the community to get behind the clubs and our fundraising effort.”
To donate go to club websites;
https://www.sheppartonswans.com.au
https://www.sheppartonyouthclubunitedcc.com.au
Or contact;
Jarrod Sutherland 0408272627
Steven Nash 0409406938
Kevin Preece 0427356528
Media Contacts :
Jarrod Sutherland 0408272627
Steven Nash 0409406938
