Join us for the 2025 edition of ‘PLAY WITH PRIDE’ - an event dedicated to celebrating inclusion and diversity in sport.

Presented in collaboration and with support from the University of Adelaide, Division of Academic and Student Engagement.

Your ticket provides you full access to the event including guest speakers, panellists and entertainment, a reserved seat at a table complete with delicious, gourmet grazing platter, and the inclusion of Coopers beer, Howard Vineyard wine, soft drinks and water.

 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 

BE INSPIRED. FEEL EMPOWERED. COME TOGETHER.

Hosted by Ali Clarke, and taking place on Friday 22 August 2025 from 2-5pm at the stunning and iconic Bonython Hall at The University of Adelaide, this event is designed to unite athletes, advocates, and allies in support of LGBTQIA+ representation within the sporting community.

Play With Pride offers attendees the opportunity to partake in delicious food, enjoy outstanding entertainment, listen to thought-provoking discussions, and engage in valuable networking opportunities with similarly inclusive sporting industry personalities and professionals.

It's a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the positive impact of sports.

SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - ISAAC HUMPHRIES

Isaac Humphries is an Australian-born professional basketballer and musician, currently playing for the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL). 

On November 16, 2022, Isaac made history by coming out as gay, becoming the first openly gay male professional basketball player in NBL history, the first Australian male professional basketballer to come out while actively playing, and the first openly gay player in this category to represent his country. He remains the only active, openly gay male professional basketball player in the world.

Beyond the court, Isaac is a passionate musician and singer. He has showcased his talent through two consecutive sold-out seasons at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, where he also served as an official ambassador and received awards recognising the success of his performances.

Isaac is also a dedicated advocate for mental health. As a National Ambassador for R U OK? Day, he continues to use his platform to inspire positive change, combining his influence in sport, music, and advocacy to champion authenticity, resilience, and inclusion.

PANELLIST - CHELSEA RANDALL

A star of the competition, Chelsea Randall guided the Crows to the inaugural AFLW Premiership and earned All Australian selection in 2017. In 2018, she picked up a string of awards, including the Crows Club Champion and captaincy of the All-Australian side. Randall became a three-time All-Australian in 2019 as she co-captained the Crows to their second Premiership. She missed the 2020 campaign after tearing her ACL in the first pre-season training and instead took on an assistant coaching role. Randall returned from the injury in 2021 and became sole captain of the side, guiding Adelaide to its third premiership in Season Six. Randall missed the 2020 campaign after tearing her ACL in the first pre-season training and instead took on an assistant coaching role. Randall returned from the injury in 2021 and became sole captain of the side after Erin Phillips stood down.

PANELLIST - MARNEE SILVER

With 12+ years of AFL experience, including as Senior Coach of the West Brunswick W team and now as an Under 16s Assistant Coach in the Coates Talent League, they know what it takes to build inclusive, welcoming sporting environments from grassroots to elite levels. Currently working with Pride Cup, as a Coach Developer for AFL VIC, and supporting programs for women and gender-diverse people connected with the criminal justice system, Marnee is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and driving change through sport.

Pride Cup is changing culture through sport, making LGBTIQ+ people feel safe, welcome and accepted. Shockingly, 80% of Australians have witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport. Pride Cup partners with clubs and leagues at all levels to tackle this, delivering LGBTIQ+ inclusion education and iconic rainbow-themed game day activations that bring communities together. And it works. Monash University found clubs that have hosted a Pride Cup show 40–50% less homophobic behaviour than those that haven’t. Sport shapes culture. When you change sport, you change entire communities. Register your PrideGame and get your FREE education session, or learn more at www.pridecup.org.au.

PANELLIST - María José “Cote” Rojas

María José “Cote” Rojas (she/her) is a pioneer of Chilean women’s football, and a symbol of perseverance. Born in Santiago, she was the first Chilean woman to sign a professional contract abroad, and the first to play in the A-League Women. She has won titles across four countries - including the Premiership with Sydney FC in 2022 - and represented Chile at the highest level at Copa América tournaments, Pan American Games, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Since landing in Australia, Rojas has met her Adelaide-born fiancé, received the Distinguished Talent Visa, and in 2025 obtained her citizenship - cementing her deep connection to the country. She founded Supersede Athlete Performance, an academy in Australia that empowers young footballers through technical, physical, and mental training programs. Cote Rojas has opened doors, broken barriers, and helped form new generations, while staying true to her roots.

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EXHIBITORS

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness is offering a range of sponsorship packages and would love to chat about how your organisation could be part of our event. Supporting PLAY WITH PRIDE is a great way to show your commitment to diversity and inclusion - and to be seen as a leader in this space.

GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - OPEN
GOODIE BAG INSERT - OPEN
TRADE EXHIBITOR STANDS - SOLD OUT

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SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like to be involved as a speaker, entertainer, or to discuss another way you or your business would like to be involved in our 2025 event, please send an email to sports@adelaide.edu.au.