
JOIN US FOR THE 27th McALEER CHAMPIONSHIP
6th & 7th June 2026
Beaconhills Pakenham
Lois Maghanoy Centre for Performing Arts
30-34 Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham VIC
Leap for Lucy
2025 Championship Results
UNDER 6 YEARS MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 7 YEARS MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 8 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 9 YEARS BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 9 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 10 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 11 YEARS BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 11 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 12 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 13 YEARS BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 13 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 14 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 15 YEARS BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 15 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 16 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 17 YEARS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 18 YEARS LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER 20 YEARS LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP

Lucy McAleer was a bright, friendly girl who loved life. She was creative, positive and a great friend to all.
In July 2021 just two days after her 8th birthday, Lucy was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour called D.I.P.G. (Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), which is inoperable and incurable.
After a brave eight-month fight, Lucy lost her battle on March 12th 2022.
Lucy’s Legacy is all about raising awareness and much-needed funds to advance research and support children and their families affected by this fatal form of cancer.
Lucy is remembered and missed dearly by her parents Brian and Nicole, and her sisters Olivia and Amelia, as well as her grandparents, great-grandfather, aunties, uncles, many cousins and friends.
You can help us, by entering the Leap Down the Line for Lucy's Legacy.
Dancers can perform 16 bars of the reel or slip jig and help raise much needed funds for research into DIPG.
It's just $10 to get involved and help us honour Lucy and help other families facing DIPG.

Proudly sponsored by keen Edge Constructions

To find out more about D.I.P.G and how you can get involved to help find a cure click here!
Today we thank the many dancers leaping down the line for Lucy's Legacy
Event Sponsorship Opportunity
The McAleer Open Championship brings together over 300 performers and their families from all over Australia and New Zealand. It is seen as a "must attend" event in the Australian Irish Dancing calendar. Previous McAleer Championships have attracted audiences of 300-500 spectators per session. We see this year’s championship as a great opportunity to showcase your business to the wider community.
GOLD
Major Event
Sponsor
$3100
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Sponsorship rights for the entirety of the Championship including:
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Logo promoted prominently on all projections
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Exclusive rights to the back page of the program
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Business name announced regularly during announcements
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Opportunity for prominent placement of signage and banners
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Your provided Promotional flyers in dancer’s pack
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Sponsorship of a section of choice on each day of the championships
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Listing on Website
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Promoted on Social Media
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PR Photography Subject to approval
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Present sponsored section trophy
SILVER
Major Event
Sponsor
$2300
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Sponsorship rights for one day of the Championship including:
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Logo promoted prominently on all projections on day of choice
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A4 Black & white advertisement in the program
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Your business name announced regularly during announcements on day of choice
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Opportunity for prominent placement of signage and banners for entirety of day
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our provided Promotional flyers in dancer’s pack
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Sponsorship of one section of choice on the chosen day
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Listing on Website
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Promoted on Social Media
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PR Photography Subject to approval
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Present sponsored section trophy
BRONZE
Major Event
Sponsor
$1800
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Logo promoted prominently on all projections during the graded sections
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A4 Black & white advertisement in the program
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Your business name announced regularly during announcements relating to graded sections
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Opportunity for prominent placement of signage and banners during graded sections
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our provided Promotional flyers in dancer’s pack
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Listing on Website
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Promoted on Social Media
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PR Photography Subject to approval
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Present sponsored section trophy
Section Sponsorship Opportunity
GOLD
$400
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Sponsor Section of choice
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A4 Black & white advertisement in the program
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Listing on Website
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Promoted on Social Media
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PR Photography Subject to approval
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Present sponsored section trophy
SILVER
$200
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Sponsor Pre-Selected Section
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1/2 Page Black & white Advertisement
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Listing on Website
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Present sponsored section trophy
BRONZE
$100
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Sponsor Pre-Selected Section
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Business Card Black & white Advertisement
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Listing on Website
Sash and Medal Sponsorship Opportunity
SASH SPONSOR
$100
MEDAL SPONSOR
$100
Advertising Opportunity
FULL PAGE COLOUR
$400
FULL PAGE
BLACK & WHITE
HALF PAGE BLACK & WHITE
BUSINESS CARD BLACK & WHITE
$200
$100
$75
Our advertising specification sheet can be found here




