Partners

Build with us. Back what matters.

The right partner does not simply write a cheque. They help us open doors, build pathways and create measurable human impact.

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Why partnership matters

Opportunity becomes powerful when the right people stand behind it.

Breaking Boundaries is built on the belief that opportunity becomes powerful when the right people stand behind it.

Our partners help turn intention into action — funding access, delivering expertise, creating pathways and helping young people move from potential to participation, development and future opportunity.

The people behind the pathways

Real people. Real organisations. Real pathways.

Breaking Boundaries is built with people and organisations who bring real expertise, lived experience and practical pathways into the lives of young people.

Ambassadors

Ambassador

Boyd Allen

Performance, Wellbeing and Character Ambassador

Boyd Allen brings elite combat-sport experience, coaching knowledge and a powerful understanding of discipline, confidence and physical development to Breaking Boundaries.

Through his involvement, Boyd will support the programme through fitness, conditioning, mentoring, nutrition education, confidence-building and positive character development.

His role is not about intimidation. It is about controlled strength, consistency, respect and helping young people understand how discipline can shape both body and mind.

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Ambassador

Dion Phakathi

Breaking Boundaries Ice Hockey Ambassador and National Pathway Mentor

Dion Phakathi brings national-level South African ice hockey experience to Breaking Boundaries.

As a Breaking Boundaries Ice Hockey Ambassador and National Pathway Mentor, Dion helps young people see what is possible inside the South African hockey pathway.

His role is to inspire, guide and give players insight into the discipline, commitment and mindset required to progress within the sport.

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Delivery Partners

Delivery Partner

Apex

Fitness, Conditioning and Wellbeing Partner

Apex supports the physical-development side of the Breaking Boundaries ecosystem through fitness, conditioning, mentoring, nutrition awareness and wellbeing support. Their involvement helps participants understand that development is not only about sport. It is about building healthier habits, stronger bodies, confidence, discipline and consistency.

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Delivery Partner

CTR Recruit (Pty) Ltd

Recruitment and Work-Readiness Partner

Led by Tracy Collins

CTR Recruit supports the work-readiness and employment pathway within Breaking Boundaries. Through this partnership, eligible older participants may access practical career guidance, CV preparation, interview readiness, candidate registration and referral pathways to suitable employment opportunities. The objective is not to promise automatic employment. It is to provide preparation, guidance and credible access to the recruitment environment.

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What partnership makes possible

From intention to delivery.

Partnership turns intention into delivery. The right support helps us move from ideas to access, from access to development, and from development to measurable opportunity.

Ice Time

Helping young people access one of the greatest barriers to the sport.

Equipment Access

Supporting skates, protective gear and entry-level equipment pathways.

Introductory Camps

Helping new participants experience the programme before committing.

Coaching & Development

Funding structured coaching, player development and mentorship.

Fitness & Nutrition

Supporting physical development, conditioning and wellbeing education.

Anti-Bullying Programmes

Helping create safe, respectful and accountable youth environments.

Career & Recruitment Pathways

Supporting work readiness, recruitment preparation and employment access for older participants.

Refereeing & Coaching Pathways

Helping participants gain qualifications, responsibility and possible income opportunities beyond playing.

Current priority needs

Where partnership lands right now.

Breaking Boundaries is currently prioritising partnerships that help us launch, equip and scale the next stage of the programme.

Equipment sponsorship
Ice-time support
Introductory camp support
Anti-bullying programme support
Fitness and nutrition support
Player sponsorship
Recruitment and work-readiness support
Coaching and refereeing development
Media, photography and storytelling support
Transport support (if introduced later)

Partnership tiers

Three ways to show up.

Tier 01

Community Partner

For local businesses, families and community supporters who want to back youth development.

Community Partners help create access at ground level by supporting young people, families and local entry points into the programme.

✓Player support
✓Equipment contribution
✓Camp support
✓Community recognition
✓Progress updates

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Tier 02

Programme Partner

For companies or organisations supporting a specific development pathway.

Programme Partners help fund or deliver specific areas of the Breaking Boundaries ecosystem.

✓Anti-bullying programme
✓Fitness & nutrition
✓Recruitment support
✓School outreach
✓Learn-to-skate
✓Coaching development

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Tier 03

Flagship Partner

For major strategic partners supporting large-scale impact.

Flagship Partners help scale the mission through major support, long-term alignment and visible impact.

✓Naming or title opportunities where appropriate
✓Major programme support
✓Annual impact film
✓Custom campaign activation
✓Player and coach access where appropriate
✓Strategic brand alignment

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How we work with partners

Not logo placement. Real activation.

We do not believe in logo placement alone. We believe in partnerships that create visible, measurable and human impact.

01
Understand
We learn what the partner cares about.
02
Match
We align the partner with the right initiative or pathway.
03
Build
We shape the contribution into a clear partnership plan.
04
Deliver
We activate the support through programmes, people and community engagement.
05
Report
We share outcomes, stories and progress so partners can see the impact.

Let's talk

Let's talk.

Reach out to explore a partnership aligned to your organisation, your values and the impact we are building.