The Newcastle Jets have signed a sponsorship deal with Greater Building Society, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The mutual financial institution is to support the A-League club's community engagement programme, Jets:Connect, for the next two years. Among other activities, Jets:Connect will feature a pre-season tour, primary school visits and coaching clinics.

"The Greater is a highly recognised and respected organisation within Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and wider New South Wales," said Newcastle Jets chief executive Mitchell Murphy.

"As a club we're thrilled that The Greater have opted to share in our mission to positively influence people and their communities through football."