Adelaide Crows are bringing football action and community spirit to regional South Australia
The Adelaide Crows are flying north, bringing their pre-season action to fans on the Spencer Gulf for the next three years.
In an exciting new partnership with Spencer Gulf Cities – representing Port Pirie, Port Augusta, and Whyalla – the Crows will host their annual Community Camp and pre-season internal trial game in the region, connecting with fans like never before.
As part of the partnership, players will spend two days engaging with schools and the community in Port Pirie, the hometown of dual premiership captain Mark Bickley. The visit will wrap up with the internal trial game at Memorial Oval on February 13-14.
The two-day event will also feature junior clinics, an open training session, and a fan signing opportunity. Players will further support the community by delivering the Crows Foundation’s mental health and education programs to local schools.
As part of the agreement, the Club’s regional visits will continue in Port Augusta in 2026 and Whyalla in 2027.
Crows CEO Tim Silvers acknowledged it was sometimes more challenging for regional members and fans to watch the team train or attend games. “We are very fortunate to have supporters all over the state and this new partnership with Spencer Gulf Cities allows us to build greater connections and relationships with fans, partners, and the wider football community across this really important region,” Silvers said.
“In addition to delivering our community programs, coaching clinics and a signing session, Crows fans will have the opportunity to watch our internal trial game which is a really important hit-out in preparation for the start of the season.”
Port Pirie Mayor and Spencer Gulf Cities Chair Leon Stephens said the regional cities were excited about the three-year partnership. “The big attraction for us was the broad range of activities with a focus on community, our sporting clubs and schools,” Mayor Stephens said.
“The social and economic impacts for our towns that this partnership will deliver will be tremendous.”
