Australian Sportstech News

Catapult Sports has launched the new Catapult Athlete mobile app for athletes that includes the ability for the data collected during a training session to upload directly to OpenField Cloud. This is especially useful when training or playing away from team facilities and staff as it allows a more comprehensive data set for longitudinal reports on athletes regardless of where they are in the world. Athletes will see summary data for both activities they have uploaded via the app and activities that were completed with a team.

Paralympics Australia has announced Deloitte as its official partner for its digital transformation program. Deloitte’s support focuses largely on the implementation of SportsCore, a sports CRM solution developed by Deloitte to provide best practice capability across stakeholder, supporter and fan management, and integration and process automation.

INTIX has been selected as the exclusive ticketing provider for all Football Victoria run events, and the preferred ticketing provider for events occurring at the Home Of The Matildas venue. The partnership aims to unlock greater value from audience, reduce costs, streamline operations and increase communication fans & sponsors.

SportWest and ActiveXchange have extended their partnership to see the award-winning ActiveXchange for Sport platform remain in use across a number of State Sport Associations in Western Australia until at least 30 June 2027. As SportWest’s data partner for community sport participation and engagement, ActiveXchange delivers deep insights to help shape industry planning and prioritisation throughout metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia.

In a move designed to revolutionize club fundraising, USA Fencing has partnered with iSponsor, a dynamic platform that turns everyday shopping into significant fundraising opportunities. This collaboration is designed to enhance the financial sustainability of fencing clubs by allowing them to focus more on developing the sport and less on funding concerns.

Ticketek Australia has announced the introduction of Apple Pay on the Ticketek.com.au platform. In confirming the development, Ticketek Australia becomes the first major ticketing company in the country to offer Apple Pay’s one-tap payment option to customers.

Flowstate and competition management platform Liveheats have launched a strategic partnership with the goal of bringing automated video capture to the world of live events, introducing new data points to the Flowstate AI technology and enhancing the competitor experience throughout the action sports industry. Under the partnership, event organizers would be able to utilise the Flowstate platform for AI-driven video capture, as well as automation in tagging and sorting of video clips according to the relevant round, heat, athlete, or score - driven by Liveheats’ event data. 

Gridiron Australia (GA), the governing body for Gridiron (American Football) and now Flag Football in Australia, recently transitioned to the Assemble Sports platform, positioning the sport for an exciting phase of growth. For the first time, the sport has united the Gridiron community under a national, cohesive platform that caters to both tackle and flag football formats.

LIGR Live has announced the continuation of its partnership with the Australia Football League (AFL). LIGR Live is the official graphics provider of the Coates Talent League Boys / Girls, Smithy's VFL and rebel VFLW competitions, transforming streaming and fan experience across 600 games in 2024 with cutting-edge broadcast technology. 

New concept designs have been released for a proposed AFL venue in Hobart, which is set to become the world’s largest timber-roofed stadium. The 23,000-seat Mac Point Multipurpose Stadium is being designed by Cox Architecture. The design has been informed by modelling cricket ball trajectory data to ensure the stadium is capable of hosting top-level cricket as well as AFL games.

Special Olympics Australia and Playbk Sports have announced the upcoming release of a new eLearning course, “Delivering Physical Education (PE) for Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism”. This online innovative course is available now on the Inclusive Sport Academy, Special Olympics Australia’s Learning Management System. Targeted at PE and classroom teachers in both mainstream and special schools, this course aims to enhance the sport and physical education experiences for students with disabilities and autism.

Brisbane Bullets have become Teamworks first NBL Elite Partner in the APAC region. With Hub, AMS and Influencer included in this package, the entire club will benefit from the Teamworks 'elite' partnership package. This will help streamline operations and administrative tasks, facilitate seamless monitoring and tracking of performance data to facilitate the personalisation of performance programmes, and, their marketing and wider commercial team will leverage Influencer to drive brand growth while maximising the new high performance centre and its capabilities for the club and fanbase. 

Chiliz, the sports and entertainment blockchain leader, is excited to announce a new integration with PUML Better Health, the gamified health, wellness, and sports platform. This collaboration aims to bring Move to Earn and Fan Health to the Chiliz community. PUML enables users to connect their wearable devices and claim their steps each day, rewarding members with PUML, its in-app game coin. This game coin can be redeemed monthly into the native token $PUMLx which can be exchanged for CHZ and Fan Tokens.

Veritone has announced a content licensing agreement with Tennis Australia, the governing body of tennis in Australia and host of the Australian Open. The agreement enables Veritone to license archive match footage from the Australian Open to content buyers in North America. Veritone’s customer base is in advertising, documentary, editorial, arts and entertainment who will now be able to curate, source and license tennis media through the Veritone platform.

F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members. The integration between F45 Training’s LionHeart app and the Strava app allows members to automatically upload class type, average heart beats per minute, calories and location and can track their progress against others and themselves.

RCKT Co, a leader in sports marketing, content production, talent management, and social media, and Greenroom Digital, a specialist sports digital marketing agency, have announced a new strategic partnership focused on the Australian market. The partnership will leverage RCKT Co’s deep industry expertise in sports marketing, creative and production alongside Greenroom Digital’s cutting-edge digital, tech and data activation capabilities.

Linius Technologies has announce that the deployment of its sports solution, Whizzard, is now live with its customer Lone Star Conference (LSC). LSC, Linius’ second customer in the US college sports market, signed a 3-year agreement in April 2024 covering football and basketball. LSC will use Whizzard to curate highlights and for automated highlights of all games. 

Dribl from Australia and Koach Hub from Singapore are combining their strengths to bring the best in football administration, league management, player data, and fan engagement. The partnership officially kicked off at the Laos Football Federation's Youth League which is under the FIFA talent development scheme.

Garmin Health, a leading provider of digital health solutions that leverage the data and insights of the Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) product ecosystem, today announced the 7 finalists for the 2024 Garmin Health Awards. The annual event celebrates the world’s most innovative solutions that successfully combine the power of Garmin wearable technology within health and wellness programs to create long-term benefits. This year’s finalists will present their solution in person at the 2024 Garmin Health Summit, which is set for September 24-25 in Prague. The finalists include two Australian companies - G2go in the Human Performance category and Metluma in the Women's Health category.

The Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate (WCGS), and the National Basketball League (NBL), have formed a consortium to acquire a majority interest in the WNBL following the completion of the 2024/25 season. Basketball Australia will maintain a minority interest in the League. Under the new ownership structure, the consortium will take control of the league, with the NBL to operate the WNBL, from April 2, 2025.

Helmet House has announced a partnership with Quad Lock as its exclusive U.S. powersports distributor, a collaboration marking a significant milestone in Quad Lock's North American expansion. Quad Lock is renowned for their market-leading smartphone mounts, cases, and accessories designed for motorcycles, cars, cycling, running, and everyday use. This deal will enhance Quad Lock’s presence in the U.S. motorcycle market and maintain its focus on providing an exceptional consumer experience. Helmet House will distribute the full range of Quad Lock solutions to powersports retailers, covering various activities including motorcycling, cycling, and UTV.

World Sport Action has announced a new partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sporting organization in the United States with almost 2.5 million soccer players. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations as they join forces to drive real-time participant data analytics and, starting in June 2025, revolutionize soccer administration, engagement, and participation through cutting-edge technology and automation.

Catapult Group, the global leader in sports technology solutions form professional teams has announced an exclusive multi-year agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Catapult will provide comprehensive athlete monitoring solutions to the world's most successful national team in FIFA's World Cup history.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) has partnered with global talent management and activation platform VLAST, to launch a new app that connects athletes with commercial opportunities and streamlines communication across the QAS. The QAS Athlete App will provide QAS-supported athletes with access to important updates, exclusive offers from QAS partners, opportunities for paid appearances, training and education, and flexible work opportunities.

Hussey Seating Company, a global leader in spectator seating, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire select assets from Camatic Seating, an Australian-based competitor. The acquisition will be limited to Camatic’s intellectual property, trademarks, designs, and tooling on select seat products.  Camatic Seating previously was a dominant player in outdoor NFL and MLS stadium seating, completing high profile projects like the Seattle Seahawks’ Lumen Field, Dallas’ AT&T Stadium, Chicago’s Soldier Field, LA’s SoFi Stadium, Wimbledon’s All England Club, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

A new high-end health app, Compound, is promising to help men shed kilos and improve their health, with its initial cohort of 16 patients showing promising results. Compound is the fifth product from Australian telehealth provider, Eucalyptus. At AUD $995 per month for non-medicated members, or AUD $1,495 per month for patients prescribed GLP1 medications (like Ozempic, Semaglutide or Saxenda), Eucalyptus says Compound is the ultimate high-end online men’s health clinic. For the price, patients get access to testing, analysis and medial advice, supplements and coaching. 

Quantum 2032 Challenge projects will demonstrate quantum technologies that can provide innovative solutions and enhancements related to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It also encourages collaboration among quantum scientists, sports industry experts and partners. Proposals may seek funding up to $1 million and must define a project in Queensland which seeks to address challenges related to delivery of, or Australian athletes’ participation in, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, through the application of quantum technologies, specifically quantum computing, quantum sensing or quantum communications.

Australian-based Outpoint Group has confirmed dates for its 2024 US Sports Venue Tour. The 10-day Tour from 19-28 October will incorporate NFL, NBA and NHL game day experiences as well as venue and high performance center tours including US Bank Stadium – Lions v Vikings (Minneapolis), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), University of Washington (Seattle), Chase Center (San Francisco), SoFi Stadium - Vikings v Rams (Los Angeles), LA Chargers High Performance Centre (Los Angeles), Intuit Dome (Los Angeles), Allegiant Stadium – Chiefs v Raiders (Las Vegas), Sphere (Las Vegas) and T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas). Up to 15 places are available for key sports decision-makers and influencers.

STWS have formed a partnership with HiG Sports in Mumbai for Australia Sports Innovation Week (ASIW) 2024, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports innovation and technology experience which in 2024 is returning to Melbourne, where it had been held from 2015 to 2019. With HiG Sports, the partnership will encourage and facilitate bi-lateral trade, knowledge and investment outcomes with sport being the driver to facilitate stronger connections between India and Australia.

Centr, the brand founded by actor Chris Hemsworth that combines top-tier fitness equipment with expert guidance in fitness, food, and well-being, made a significant impact at HYROX’s inaugural Manhattan race on June 1. 5,300 athletes experienced the new Centr x HYROX competition gear, showcasing Centr’s entry into the competitive fitness space. In addition to the race, Centr announced the launch of a newly expanded commercial-grade equipment line, now available globally for gyms, studios, and HYROX affiliate partners.

Melbourne-based sports technology company Catapult Group International (ASX: CAT) has topped $US100 million ($AUD 152 million) in annual revenue for the first time, with solid growth in free cashflow helping the company deliver an underlying profit US$9.37 million in FY24. Catapult has been working alongside sports teams since 2006 providing wearable technology and video analysis that delivers key data to optimise player performance and avoid injury. It also assists clubs in recruiting and scouting for talent on the field. The technology is currently used by more than 4,000 elite sporting teams in more than 100 countries, with the business supported by a global workforce of 400.

Basketball Australia and iAthletic announced the country’s largest basketball apparel deal that will fit out athletes across all of Australian basketball for the next three years. iAthletic are Australia’s number one supplier of basketball uniforms kitting out athletes with over 350 thousand items per year and servicing over 370 teams & clients. The company have produced game wear and merchandise for Basketball Australia’s high-performance teams since 2018 and specialise in designing for variable conditions and climates. 

Sports data and visualisation company Lumin Sports has launched Lumin Strength, a strength and conditioning software. The platform for coaches and athletes includes free-form planning and periodisation, drag-and-drop programming, exercise prescription, an extensive exercise library and automatic reports. Lumin Sports is available as a standalone product or integrated with Lumin’s leading athlete management and team operations platform.

TrainingPeaks, the industry-leading training app for endurance coaches and athletes, today announced an exclusive partnership with AusCycling — the national sports organization responsible for the development, facilitation and growth of all forms of cycling and riding in Australia. Under the new agreement, TrainingPeaks is now the official training and coaching software for AusCycling and the ARA Australian Cycling Team.

In response to the first periodic review of 2019’s Sports Diplomacy 2030 strategy, the Government is giving national sporting organisations and peak bodies a seat at the table, reflecting their central role in advancing Australia’s interests through sport. Under the new arrangements, a number of internationally-focused national sporting organisations and peak bodies are being invited to join a new Sports Diplomacy Consultative Group, coordinated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This will provide a regular forum to discuss strategic and economic opportunities and risks in international sport, including upcoming events in Australia and offshore, and the ways in which government and the sport sector can work together to advance shared priorities. This group replaces the Sports Diplomacy Advisory Council, 

Intix, an independent ticketing provider for sports in Australia, has opened its newest office in New York City as it expands its global presence. The company has chosen New York City as its newest location to better serve its clientele in the US and wider region. The opening also follows a recent expansion to the UK. Intix platforms enables organisations to streamline their ticketing processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive revenue growth.

Rowing Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Sharp EIT Solutions (Sharp EIT), as they become the Official Technology Partner of Rowing Australia and the Australian Rowing Team. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in the integration of advanced information technology within the realm of athletic performance. A critical factor for Rowing Australia in selecting an IT provider was the protection of their data and a strong focus on cyber security.

South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney has opened submissions for SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 in October. The theme for SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 is ‘What’s Next?’. Applications to the Sydney pitch are open to startups and founders across the following seven categories including Health, Biotech and Medtech covering health, nutrition, wellness and fitness and close 22 July.

Rugby Australia and Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, have today announced an exclusive partnership that will see Fanatics launch and run the official Rugby Australia online store, serving fans of Rugby in Australia across the globe. The Wallaby Shop, which is now live, offers fans worldwide a full assortment of officially-licensed Wallabies and Wallaroos products, as well as a selection of Super Rugby merchandise, including jerseys, training, headwear, fan apparel and accessories.

AusCycling have launched the AusBike Digital program with the support of Playbk Sports. Playbk Sports have been instrumental in the development of engaging content aligned with curriculum standards, empowering children aged 8-12 yrs with essential bike riding skills and knowledge in a fun and interactive manner. AusCycling is the National Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, facilitation and growth of all forms of cycling in Australia, formed by an amalgamation of Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA), BMX Australia (BMXA) and Cycling Australia (CA) and the 15 State Sporting Organisations (SSO's).