Pioneers Basketball Club and OneFortyOne Continue Partnership in 2026
29 Oct 25
The Mount Gambier Pioneers are excited to announce the extension of their partnership with OneFortyOne as the Naming Rights Partner of the Pioneers Women’s Team, extending through to the end of the 2027 NBL1 South season.
The extension of the partnership unites two leading regional organisations through a shared commitment to empowering women and strengthening the community across the Limestone Coast.
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. This ultimately contributed to the club’s successful acceptance into the NBL1 competition in 2020.
Heading into the eighth season, the ongoing partnership will see OneFortyOne continue as the Naming Rights Partner, with the women’s team recognised as the OneFortyOne Pioneers.
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.
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the Mount Gambier Pioneers as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the Women’s program,” said Nigel Boyd, General Manager of OneFortyOne.
“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.” he added.
“We’re incredibly grateful for OneFortyOne for their continued support that will extend into its 9th year as the Naming Rights Partner of our Women’s program by the end of 2027,” said Tom Kosch, President of the Mount Gambier Pioneers.
“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.”
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.” he quoted.
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.
The OneFortyOne Pioneers will proudly take the court for the upcoming 2026 NBL1 South season in late March 2026, continuing to build on their legacy as one of the most respected regional basketball programs in the country.
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