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SPONSORSHIP AND FUND RAISING NEW SPONSORS FOR KESGRAVE - posted 5 December 2011
Pedal Power is based in Martlesham Heath and carries a full range of In a further boost during the current recession, a local charity (SPARK) has agreed to subsidise the purchasing of Kesgrave's new kit to the tune of £1,000. SPARK is a local charity supporting sports club within the Kesgrave area. This all comes on top of sponsorship from California Grill for rain jackets for Kesgrave riders during the 2011 season. Financially things remain healthy at Kesgrave as funding has been "Having completed a very successful 2011 season with the British Under-10`s title retained and also Youth & Junior League Under-12`s title for the first time, we now believe that the foundations are in place for us to grow the club with new members from 2012 and so on for years to come" hard working club official Rob Gifkins told Spokesman.
For the first time ever in the history of the sport in the city, the club, in And, in another historic twist, it will be the first time since 1985 that the With no floodlights at Hearsall Common, Coventry sponsorship guru Joe McLaughlin, held talks with the UK`s biggest hire company in its sector, Speedy Hire, resulting in the firm immediately pledging to support the event by sponsoring the floodlighting provision by way of four generators and 12 floodlight towers. This represents a sponsorship well into four figures - for a single match. Coventry chairman Dave Foster said "This sponsorship will evoke memories of previous floodlit spectaculars around the country, such as at Southampton and Edmonton in London. It will be an amazing way in which to put the seal on a season where Coventry Cycle Speedway returned to action in a way many of us thought impossible just four months ago." The genial Foster added "We send our thanks to Bernie and Graham Kemp, and the Bretford club, for immediately supporting our plans. It can only do the sport immense good in the locality to have the two clubs working in partnership in this way." Formed in 1977, Speed Hire is the UK brand leader in its sector. Its portfolio covers over 325 branches and the company employs 4,500 staff. For more information on Speedy Hire, please go to: www.speedyhire.plc.uk In another major boost to the event, Coventry are hoping to stage a cycle speedway match race between two local speedway stars, one of world class international fame during this event. With speedway hugely popular in Coventry, being by far the second biggest sport in Coventry, the attraction is sure to swell the crowd. Coventry and Bretford are delighted to jointly announce the officials for the event. These are: Event Manager: Jez Hughes, Referee: Jez Hughes, Pits Marshall: Bernie Kemp, Starter: Rob Maguire and Announcer: Dave Foster. COVENTRY SIGN SPONSORSHIP WITH MERRICK BINCH - posted 21 September 2011 Coventry Devilins Newsagents today announce that local Earlsdon estate agents Merrick Binch has agreed to sponsor the newly revived Hearsall Common club. Based on the corner of Hearsall Common, Merrill Bench have made a financial contribution towards funds. The club have used some of the funds to purchase a comprehensive first aid kit and supplies. Mr Trevor Binch, partner at Merrick Binch said "We are delighted to get involved with the Coventry club and assist their efforts as they work towards returning to league competition again. We are pleased to assist their efforts in reviving a much needed cycling facility in Coventry". Coventry club chairman Dave Foster commented "We are really pleased that we have attracted another new sponsor. We are building the whole thing up again and there are so many costs. Merrick Bench`s assistance will be a great help". The Coventry club continue to enjoy the backing of Devlins Newsagents as team title sponsor.
After spending a few hours talking cycle speedway (what else would he and Ian Brown be speaking about), Ivan had a tour of the new offices and was then kindly presented with another cheque from Wosskow Brown, this time for £780.
"This money has come about from making a simple phone call to the Wosskow Brown offices telling them what services were needed. You then get a call back from the specialist in that department and leave all the worry with them to sort out. It really is that simple and they are very friendly and professional" added Ivan. "This is not the last payment we will receive as someone else has made the call recently, so we can expect another cheque in the near future." The payments are made under Wosskow Brown's sports sponsorship scheme whereby they return 25% of legal fees to clubs to spend on improving activities and facilities. For more information visit www.wosskowbrown.co.uk The Edinburgh Falcons Cycle Speedway Club is delighted to announce that they have attracted a main event sponsor for the forthcoming British Veterans Championship which is to be staged at the Redbraes track on Saturday 20th August at 2pm. First Impression Clothing have secured the exclusive rights to covering both the Over 50s & Over 60s Championships and will promote their website of www.ficstore.co.uk through this sponsorship. Owners Roni Ferguson and Brian Morris are long time supporters of Scottish Cycle Speedway and were main sponsors of the previous British Championship held in Edinburgh back in 2000. The clothing outlet concentrates on brands such as Fruit of the Loom, Coventry Cycle Speedway team have agreed sponsorship terms with a leading specialist manufacturer of seats and desks as the Hearsall Common outfit continue their recent return to competitive action across a range of racing activity. They have agreed sponsorship terms with Galaxy Seating, of Hotchkiss Way, Binley Industrial Estate, Coventry, for the sponsorship of events and other costs as Coventry continue their revival. Galaxy Seating is owed by Frank Smith, an ex Coventry Cycle Speedway individual champion from the 1960s and a former Coventry Bees Speedway star. Galaxy Seating Ltd was founded by Frank Smith. After a successful career during the 70's he decided to hang up his leathers and pursue a career in the upholstery industry. He leant his trade at various City firms including, Jaguar Cars, Callow Maddox and Midland Motor Sundries, setting up Galaxy Seating Ltd in the late 80's. Today, as a well established company they continue to grow, utilising over 30 years experience in the upholstery trade at their Coventry base. With a dedicated work force behind them, they apply combined knowledge, expertise and traditional skills to manufacture quality seating and desking at manufacturers costs - whilst remaining with the family identity, giving customers the benefit of our professional and friendly service for total customer satisfaction. The company sponsored last weeks rain hit Earlsdon Open Junior Championships, won by Coventry hotshot Aaron Pointer. Boss Smith was on hand to present the awards to all the riders, including trophies for the top three. He said “It was wonderful to see all those locally based youngsters putting on such a good show and to see the Hearsall Common facility, not only revived but looking so smart and being so well used.” Coventry chairman Dave Foster “It’s great to welcome Galaxy Seating and Frank Smith on board the Coventry revival. Frank was an outstanding rider in his day and we really appreciate his support in these tough economic times.” Galaxy Seating can be contacted on: 02476 448832. Hull Cycle Speedway Club is pleased to announce that the sponsor The Co-operative Funeralcare has become the country's leading funeral director because of the high quality of care and service they deliver through their people working at a local level, who are backed by They will provide a limousine for display on the day, and as a way of The meeting takes place at the Hessle Raceway, Livingstone Road. Hessle on Saturday July 9th and the timetable of events is: 12noon - Semi Final One 2pm - Semi Final Two 4-00 pm - Final CJ PRINTERS BACK COVENTRY - posted 9 June 2011 Coventry have agreed another commercial arrangement as they continue to implement support structures around their current revival, which has seen racing return to the Hearsall Common track in the Coventry eastern suburb of Earlsdon. TOP RIDER SIGNS RACEWEAR DEAL - posted 7 June 2011
On the same day that he was picked to represent Great Britain in Poland, international star Paul Heard confirmed that he will be sponsored by one of the biggest names in motorised speedway, Swerve Racewear. Having read of Paul's successes in the local newspaper, Swerve owner Ian Hewlett approached Paul's father, John, at Birmingham Speedway and asked if he could sponsor Paul. As part of the deal, Paul will wear a range of Swerve clothing, primarily to get the name known in the cycle sport. Ian Hewlett originally worked in the pits with Andy Grahame in the late 80's early 90's. More recently he has worked with newly crowned British speedway champion Scotty Nicholls, Ollie Allen and currently Eddie Kennett. As a sideline to spannering, Ian went into the design and manufacture of specialist pit-wear, tee-shirts, hoodies, hats etc that all the riders and their 'team' all wear. If you look at most of the top speedway riders they will probably have Ian's logo on there somewhere. Take a look at the company's website ttp://www.swerveracewear.com/ Hopefully they wil be displaying a range of specialist cycle speedway clothing in the near future. One of Swindon's leading bike stores has donated a £250 mountain bike to their local cycle speedway club to raffle for club funds.
Delighted club secretary Daniel Harper picks up the story. "All the money raised from ticket sales will go towards much Hot on the heels of Newport cycle speedway attracting a match sponsor for the British under-16 club championships, comes news that Pontypool landscape company Dig It are to back next month's Welsh Ladies and Junior open championships to be held at Newport CSC. Trophies will be provided to all 20 ladies and 20 juniors competitors. The two events have attracted some of the best girls and boys in our sport" said a Newport club spokesman. "Let's hope these youngsters will really 'Dig It' on the day. Global Radiodata Communications (GRC Ltd) will be backing the event by providing awards for the finalists on the day. The deal was brokered by Newport club member Peter Soper. Few teams will be better presented in the British Youth and Junior League this season than the youngsters of Wednesfield Aces - thanks to generous sponsor Dash Trophies. The company will be kitting out the entire junior squad. "I would like tothank Steve Mullinder of Dash Trophies for this sponsorship deal making the club very smart in 2011. Steve now a very big part of the Wednesfield sponsorships. He also sponsors the Midland Grand Prix, the first big individual of the season at Ashmore Rob Mace, British Cycling's Development Officer Club & Volunteers, has highlighted an exciting new funding opportunity from UK Youth and B&Q who arew offering clubs and voluntary organisations £250 to improve their premises. "Can you make other cycle speedway clubs aware of the funding opportunity below please" asked Rob enthusiastically. "It specifically applies to youth clubs or organisations with youth clubs that have a UK Youth and B&Q are offering a fantastic opportunity for your local group to receive funding and training from B&Q as part of UK Youth's partnership with B&Q. If you run or take part in a local youth group and are keen to see an improvement in the premises then this is your chance to receive valuable funding and training on DIY. If you would like to sign up to this fantastic opportunity, please contact Anne Collins on anne.c@ukyouth.org> or 01425 672347 ext 452 Sheffield solicitors Wosskow Brown have agreed to off-set the total production costs of tour polo shirts for the entire party travelling to the USA for the World Championships. The shirts will distributed to the party prior to their departure from London Heathrow Airport on Saturday 16 April. A further generous offer from Ian Brown has indicated that the nominal sum raised should be used towards additional transport and fuel costs whilst in Edenton. Sponsorship is vital to cycle speedway if the sport is to develop and continue to provide fitting awards for its competitors. Never was that more apparent than on Saturday when Dash Trophies backed the prestigious Midland Grand Prix, the fifth under the company's patronage and, according to principal Steve Mullinder, "the best yet". The trophy specialists provided a generous array of awards including 32 eight-inch shields, one for each competitor "as a big thank you for turning up" explained Steve to Spokesman. In addition the winners of each semi-final received a silver cup and a tyre, the 13 finalists each received a 10 inch gold cup, second and third place were awarded a large gold cup, a pair of tyres and a red hoody with embroidery of the event. And winner Lukasz Nowacki took away a large gold cup, a pair of wheels, a pair of riding bottoms, and a hoody with embroidery of the event. Not to be left out the referees received a shield for semis and final. "As sponsor of this event over the last five years, I feel this is the best line up we have had. Top class riders and top class racing. I would like to thank Roger Ellis who has worked so hard getting the riders together, and Wednesfield staff for putting on a great event. I would also like to thank all the riders for their brilliant riding efforts. Thank lads" said Mullinder.
East Newport cycle speedway club have received a cheque from Wosskow Brown Solicitors as part of their club sponsorship scheme. Star rider Ryan Hughes had used the company for some legal advice. Following a successful conclusion, Wosskow Brown and Ryan kindly donated part of the fee back to the club. The timely arrival of the cheque kick-started a long term wish of the club A spokesman for the club commented that the mini-bus will be a major asset, not just for race days but also on training nights when riders from all parts of South Wales
Leicester are pleased to announce a further club sponsor in locally based GTE Electrical Services Ltd. The deal was brokered by Wil Burns after chatting to the company owner Gary Tunaley about the sport in general and his involvement with the Monarchs. Gary has been so impressed with the club and its ambitions that he has indicated that a five year deal is a strong possibility. Long term sponsors Clements have also agreed to another year of support, their display cabinet once again proudly displaying the British “With expenditure of £6,000 last year it was essential to not only keep our current sponsor but to actively seek more help to keep the club on a sound financial footing"” said a club spokesman. "We are eternally grateful to Clements who have been with us for over ten years, and we hope that GTE Electrical will also enjoy a long term involvement with the Leicester Monarchs." Newport have announced a new first team sponsor for this season. Pontypool company Dig It Landscapes have agreed to sponsor the team with new racing shirts and money. Mrs Megan Dovey from the company said "As sponsors, we feel we should be hands on and will be assisting the club in many ways like networking, recruitment, fundraising A club spokesman said "This is great news for our club who say a big thank you to Dig It Landscapes for their re generous sponsorship. We also thank club member Wayne Evans for arranging the deal." The club now have a new catch-phrase - "Can you Dig It? Newport can!"
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