Seven sports clubs for youngsters have been selected to win £1,000 sponsorship deals with GAP Hire Solutions.
The winners, selected from across the UK, are:
- Lanarkshire Lightning Junior Ice Hockey Club
- Durham City Rugby Football Club
- Caernarfon Rugby Club Under 15s Team
- Cannock & Stafford Athletics Club
- Priestwood Vale Football Club
- Hastings and Bexhill RFU, Under 12 Minis
- Drefach Junior Football Club
The clubs all entered GAP Hire Solutions' Under 16 Sports Club Sponsorship Competition. The sponsorship package includes new kit, equipment, contribution to any fees and any other requirements up to the value of £1,000 for the year or season.
GAP's head of business development & marketing, Karen Greenshields, said: 'Our most sincere congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the unlucky applicants. With more than 80 entries received, it was an extremely difficult task to choose from so many worthy winners. We look forward to working closely with the seven youth sports clubs and supporting the fantastic work they do in their communities'
At the launch of the competition, GAP's managing director Douglas Anderson explained where the inspiration came from: 'The company aims to make a lasting impact by supporting youth clubs that inspire sports participation and enable children to lead healthier and more active lives.
'We've built our business success on integrity, passion and teamwork ' a set of core family values which are at the heart of everything we do. Children involved in sports learn these essential skills that will help them get on in life'
GAP Hire Solutions has more than 130 locations strategically placed across the UK, with eight divisions offering a wide range of hire equipment and services.
