As part of the deal, the company’s logo will feature on the Women’s Hockey first-team kit and representatives from the business will also select the ‘player of the match’ following all away fixtures in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division.
The Scott Group provides services to industrial and manufacturing markets throughout the UK and in Europe, including sustainable timber pallet and packaging solutions, as well as national distribution of safety equipment, workwear, PPE and a wide range of tools and engineering supplies.
The agreement complements The Scott Group’s corporate social responsibility strategy which pledges to help the development of young adults. Additionally, the 1,100 people across the business have access to a coaching and mentoring scheme that allies with the performance ethos of Loughborough University.
Brett Holland, Women’s Hockey Performance Head Coach, said:
“We are delighted to welcome The Scott Group on board following our promotion to the Premier Division last season. The new campaign has naturally brought new challenges and the team’s attitude and resilience has been second to none. It is testament to the players and coaching staff that we continue to attract such high calibre sponsorship partners.”
Karen Hunter, Group Marketing Director, The Scott Group added:
“We are pleased to extend our relationship with Loughborough Hockey. The passion and ambition to succeed that is so evident, sits really well with our company values.”
The Scott Group are no strangers to hockey at Loughborough University as it is also the current sponsor of the Athletic Union Club.
The Women’s Hockey first-team next home fixture is on Saturday 9th November v the University of Birmingham, Kick-off 2 pm