UC Caps presented with 24/25 Indigenous Round uniforms
This week, the UC Capitals will step on the court against the Townsville Fire and Geelong United don their 24/25 Indigenous Round uniforms, designed once again by Ngunnawal man Richard Allan.
Richard collaborated with the team to determine what is important to them and transformed it into an incredible uniform, that incorporates community, strength, togetherness, protection, history and the journey towards reconciliation into the design.
Circles: Each individual circle represents community. Within each circle there are wavy lines and dots representing the journey the players go on each day. The weave and cross over lines are the basket weaving, which in Ngunnawal culture is very important for the women as it symbolises togetherness and strength.
The U Shapes: This is the symbol for women. Richard used the pink and purple shades requested by the Caps and reflects the healing leaves on Ngunnawal country.
Wedgetail eagle footprints: The players requested a wedgetail eagle on the design, which is the totem spirit for the Ngunnawal People. The footprints down the middle signify the wedge tail eagle guiding us on our journey.
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The uniforms were presented to the players earlier in the week as part of the team’s visit to Mulligan’s Flat, where they learned a bit about the history of Ngunnawal Country and its people.
“I love it. The pink is really nice. Richard said that it means healing and the pink also means women, so that’s really cool,” Caps guard Indi Bowyer said.
“Also incorporating the past and future Capitals players is really nice as well.”
The UC Capitals will once again be partnering with the Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation this season, as they continue to work towards education, celebration, and reconciliation.
“For 40 years, the Capitals have championed collaboration and togetherness, and we are proud to continue to work with Richie and the Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and share our values, beliefs, and priorities, and use both of our platforms to promote on going education and awareness in our communities,” said UC Capitals General Manager Lucille Bailie.
“Once again, we are privileged to embark on this meaningful and genuine journey, and we look forward to building on all the work that we’ve done in recognising and furthering the knowledge between our organisations.”