🔔PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT🔔
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- Jun 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 23
SMJFL Teams Up with HIT IQ to Drive PROTEQT Adoption in Junior Football
The SMJFL is pleased to announce a one-year partnership with HITIQ Limited, a leader in concussion management technology, naming HIT IQ as Preferred Partner and the Concussion Management Partner for 2025.
HIT IQ's exclusive global manufacturing agreement with Shock Doctor and alongside the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) partnership, accelerates HITIQ's consumer market push, establishing PROTEQT as a vital tool for junior athlete safety.
HIT IQ and SMJFL share a common interest in grassroot footy and creating an environment for Juniors to play longer and safer. Partnering with HIT IQ is a great opportunity for SMJFL to be a platform in representing the importance of head injury assessment and management. HIT IQ has created cutting-edge concussion management technology that goes beyond traditional protective equipment.

This partnership will continue the SMJFL's development and commitment to the safety of junior football in Victoria. Spreading awareness and understanding of head injury assessment and prevention for the future. HIT IQ's technology combines impact monitoring with symptom tracking and telehealth support to meet the demand for comprehensive concussion management in grassroots sport, fostering a safer game.
The SMJFL is taking on the challenge of making sport safer and bringing prevention technology to junior sports, joining a growing movement of organizations committed to athlete welfare.

Partnership Leadership Perspectives
Jamie Howden, CEO of SMJFL, said: "SMJFL prioritises player welfare. HIT IQ's PROTEQT system empowers our community with advanced concussion management tools, supporting our family-focused ethos."
SMJFL is thrilled to partner with HIT IQ and join the movement towards safer play.
Earl Eddings, Executive Chairman of HIT IQ, said: "Our SMJFL partnership unlocks access to thousands of junior athletes and their families, amplifying PROTEQT's impact. With Shock Doctor's manufacturing and our VAFA collaboration, we're poised to lead concussion management in community sports, delivering strong shareholder returns."


SMJFL Exclusive: Launch Offer for PROTEQT Concussion Management System!
To mark the official launch of HIT IQ's innovative PROTEQT Concussion Management System, we're pleased to extend a special $50 credit to the SMJFL community on your initial purchase. Redeem your discount with code SMJFL50 at checkout.
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