The Cement Your Support: Tile by Tile initiative offers an exceptional opportunity for fans and supporters of Melbourne City FC to leave a lasting legacy at the newly launched City Football Academy Melbourne. This state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced training pitches for our men’s and women’s first teams, elite youth team pitches, world-class medical and sports science facilities, expansive office and function spaces, and dedicated community pitches.
By participating in this unique fundraising project, you can secure a personalised tile at the entrance to the City Football Academy Melbourne, prominently displaying your name or a name of your choice.
As a valued member of the Melbourne City FC community, your tax-deductible donation – via our partnership with Australian Sports Foundation – will directly contribute to the continued development and enhancement of these outstanding facilities and help to pave the pathway for the next generation of Matildas and Socceroos.
The external entrance foyer, where your personalised tile will be placed, is an easily accessible and visible location, making your contribution a lasting part of the Club’s daily life.
Members: Melbourne City members can own their piece of history for just $150 per tile, or by purchasing a family set of four tiles for $500.
Public: Non-members can also get involved, with individual tiles available for $200 and a family set of four tiles for $600.
Corporate: Additionally, corporate donations are welcome, allowing businesses to secure a tile featuring their company name for a donation of $1,000.
Each tile can have a maximum of one name on it. Names will be listed across one or two lines with a maximum limit of 18 characters per line (including spaces).
| Tier | Tiles | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Single | One tile | George Benson |
| Family | Set of four tiles | George Benson, Jacinta Benson, Charlotte Benson, Harvey Benson |
| Corporate | One tile | Golden North Plumbing Co. |
If your name (first and last) and all included spaces fits within the 18 character limit, it will be listed on one line. If it exceeds the 18 character limit, your name will be split across two lines.
are they tax deductible?
Yes! All donations made to the Cement Your Support: Tile by Tile initiative are fully tax deductible.
Your piece of history
Not only will your personalised tile be a lasting memento for you to enjoy, and something for you to brag about to your friends and family, but it also plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Australia football with proceeds helping fund the City Football Academy Melbourne for years to come.
By contributing to the City Football Academy Melbourne, you help us provide top-tier resources for both grassroots players, and elite athletes who aspire to become the next generation of Australian footballing heroes.
Join us on this exciting journey and claim your piece of City Football Academy history.
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In recognition of your contribution, you will also receive an invitation to the City Football Academy Melbourne for an exclusive tour and photo opportunity when we unveil the completed wall, as well as digital recognition on the Melbourne City website.
How do i contribute?
To claim your personalised tile and a piece of City Football Academy history, please make your donation via the fundraising page on the Australian Sports Foundation website.
Following your donation, you will be contacted by a Melbourne City FC representative to confirm the name(s) to be included on the tile(s). Please be aware, the Club will contact new donors on a fortnightly batch basis, so it may be a week or so from your donation until you receive that note from the Club.
The number of personalised tiles you receive is determined by the level of your donation. For more information, please see the table below.
| Single | 1 tile | |
| Family | 4 tiles | |
| Business | 1 tile |
please note
- Space on the wall is limited to just 500 tiles.
- Donor contributions are a once-off payment and will not be required to be renewed and will not rollover.
- The tiled wall will be displayed adjacent to the entrance foyer at the City Football Academy Melbourne for a minimum of 5 years.
- Positions on the wall will be allocated at random, with family tiles being grouped together.
- Donors will be contacted by a Melbourne City FC representative following your donation to confirm the name to be included on the tile. Please note, some restrictions may apply.
- Donors will receive ongoing progress updates via email and an invitation to the official unveiling once complete.
