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Hawks Launch Campaign to Restore Illawarra Name

06 Nov
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The Hawks have launched a bold new campaign, ‘Illawarra Proud’ as it seeks to restore Illawarra to the name of the NBL Foundation Club.

The Hawks have launched a bold new campaign, ‘Illawarra Proud’ as it seeks to restore Illawarra to the name of the NBL Foundation Club.

‘Illawarra Proud’ is seeking to attract 4,379 members to the club as well as significant support from the local business community as it makes a bid to return the club’s name to the Illawarra Hawks.

Hawks Co-Owner & President Dorry Kordahi said: “The Illawarra is in the Hawks’ DNA. It’s a fundamental part of the club’s identity and history and must be part of its future.

“The Illawarra is a proud region built on hard work and people pulling together to support each other. And it’s time to show that pride and get behind our campaign to put the Illawarra back into the Hawks.

“We need to demonstrate to the NBL that this is a long term, sustainable club and business that deserves to have Illawarra in its name. But we need the support of the Illawarra community to achieve this.

“We are striving for 4,379 members, a symbolic number for the club as it represents 43 consecutive seasons in the league since our establishment in 1979.

“We also need local business to invest in the club. In professional sport, no club can be sustainable on just members or corporate support alone. We need both to ensure that we are here for another 43 seasons.

“The NBL has indicated that it will only consider restoring Illawarra to the club’s name if there is sufficient support from the local community.

“Our message to the people of the Illawarra region is simple. Make ‘Illawarra Proud’ and support the club as it heads into an exciting era under new ownership and management.

“You can show your support by purchasing a Hawks Membership at hawks.com.au/membership including supporter packages from just $79.

“Let’s show the NBL that we are proud and the Illawarra is an integral part of the club, its history and future.”

Hawks Head Coach Brian Goorjian said: “The Illawarra is part of the history of this club, the only foundation club to have competed in every season of the NBL since its inception in 1979.

“The Hawks identity is ingrained in the Illawarra. It was clear to me when I first played in the NBL back in 1984 and has been reinforced to me since I joined the Hawks as coach this year.

“I returned to the NBL because I believe this club has an exciting future and the fans deserve success. I know how much the people of the Illawarra care about this club and what it stands for. It’s now time for us all to show the NBL that we have not just a proud history, but a long and sustainable future.”

To become a Hawks member go to hawks.com.au/membership and sign up today. For all corporate partner opportunities please email partnerships@hawks.com.au.

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