Date: September 15, 2009
Scottish Rugby legend Gavin Hastings helps launch Steljes as main sponsor of London Scottish FC
Last season London Scottish FC won the National League 3 South championship and had an incredible near-perfect season winning 25 out of 26 matches. This incredible achievement led to promotion to the National League 1 and the club credits some of its success to the new interactive training technology provided by Steljes.
Brett Taylor, Head Coach at London Scottish, comments “Having Steljes as our technology partner has helped us understand how interactive whiteboards can be used to improve coaching techniques and performance. I use the SMART Boards to demonstrate the match tactics of our opponents, show our players where they can improve on their performance and role-play scenarios so that they are better equipped to deal with the challenges they face on the pitch. London Scottish FC is on track to regain its position amongst the country’s rugby elite. “
On signing the deal, Martin Large, CEO at Steljes said: “I am proud to be associated with London Scottish FC - a club that has produced some of the most outstanding international players for Scotland including Gavin Hastings. Our interactive technology was one of the elements that helped them achieve promotion to National League 1 and we will help them again this year with their aspirations to go even higher.”
The Sponsorship is an initial 12 month Main Title sponsorship agreement. The partnership will see Steljes provide interactive Smart Technology to assist with training and tactics for London Scottish, along with a significant financial package to help Scottish target a further promotion to the Championship. Steljes will take front of shirt branding and become Club sponsor for the 2009/2010 season.
Former Scotland, British & Irish Lions and London Scottish captain Gavin Hastings who helped launch the sponsorship is excited by the future, “London Scottish are a club very dear to my heart and having enjoyed my time playing, I am delighted at the continued success and revitalisation of the club. The plans to get back to the elite are exciting and such a major sponsorship deal with Steljes will only help with the exciting plans. These are exciting times for the club.”
Nick Evans, Sponsorship manager for London Scottish, commented, “This proves that the relationship between Steljes and London Scottish is a winning one, both on and off the pitch. A Main Title sponsor is always crucial and we are delighted to have such a dynamic and successful brand such as Steljes on board. I look forward to developing the partnership further.”
