PwC Isle of Man is excited to announce a three-year junior squash programme sponsorship with Isle of Man Squash, supporting the development of squash opportunities for young people on the island.
The professional services firm’s sponsorship of £4,000 over three years is helping to fund term-time squash training sessions, and subsidised kit and equipment. It aims to encourage sporting engagement with new and existing junior players, including children in the Isle of Man Squash Junior Academy who participate competitively on and off island.
"In the current economic climate, funding for youth sports is sadly more limited than in past years and we now rely upon corporate involvement to ensure programmes can continue. We are looking forward to working with PwC Isle of Man on a three-year sponsorship until 2027 which will help us grow player numbers at our weekly squash sessions over an extended period and make the sport more accessible through offering subsidised opportunities. This includes training for experienced junior squash players in the Academy and fun sessions where children new to the sport can pick up a racket and have a go! Squash is a fast-paced and lively indoor sport, the perfect activity to take up as we go into the autumn and winter months."
Paul Jones, Corporate Responsibility Leader at PwC Isle of Man, commented: “With three keen adult squash players in the PwC Isle of Man audit team, Thomas Whiteway, Dasa Brynjolffssen and Emma Leith, we are delighted to sponsor the junior programme and be involved in supporting the promotion of squash opportunities to local children who may be curious about giving the sport a go. Fostering community engagement is important to us and we hope the programme will help to promote healthy, active lifestyles for young people, alongside expanding junior interest and curiosity about the sport.”
Throughout the school term squash sessions are held at the National Sports Centre indoor courts on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM for Academy players (providing focused training), and on Saturday afternoons from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM for children and young people aged 6 to 18 years old.
The program launched in September 2024 and Saturday fun sessions are currently fully subscribed with a waiting list. Parents and members of the public are encouraged to follow Isle of Man Squash on Facebook to keep up with their latest updates and learn more about future squash opportunities for young people: https://www.facebook.com/isleofmansquash.
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