MARINE HARVEST SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED

The Women’s Camanachd Association (WCA) is delighted to announce the biggest sponsorship women’s shinty has seen with the world’s leading seafood company, Marine Harvest, pledging nearly £10,000 of funding over the next three years.

 

Additionally, through sportscotland’s Sportsmatch programme, the WCA has successfully added a further £2,000 for the development of the women’s game.

The sponsorship was announced this afternoon at the Scottish Parliament with Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, Shona Robison MSP, Marine Harvest’s business support manager, Steve Bracken and WCA president, Fiona Mathie.

Speaking about the sponsorship, Fiona Mathie, President of the Women’s Camanachd Association, said: “We really appreciate the sponsorship from Marine Harvest, not only has it given us the chance to improve the development of women's shinty but, through our successful sportscotland Sportsmatch application, it has also enabled us to take this money further and run two development camps.  These camps give women and girls from all over Scotland the chance to improve their skills and take these skills back to their own clubs. The money will also help us promote women's shinty and increase participation levels, ensuring long term and sustainable benefits.

“The continued support for the Marine Harvest Challenge Cup has enabled the creation of a high level cup competition that without Marine Harvest support would not be possible. The Women’s Camanachd Association would like to thank Marine Harvest for its continued support in women’s shinty.”

Steve Bracken, Marine Harvest’s Business Support Manager, said, “Since 1988, Marine Harvest has been proud to sponsor shinty and in particular to see the sport develop and new teams established. So we’re really pleased that for the first time we are sponsoring the Women’s Camanachd Association with the Marine Harvest Leagues, the Marine Harvest Challenge Cup and the Marine Harvest High School Girls League.  

"We wish the WCA every success and to see the Association grow from strength to strength.” 

Shona Robison, Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, said, “I very much welcome the announcement made today by Marine Harvest and their commitment of support for women’s shinty in Scotland.

Shinty is vitally important to the history and cultural heritage of many Scottish communities but also to their futures going forward and I am delighted to see the game being taken forward by girls and young women across the country with the help from this significant funding investment made today.

"Shinty is one of Scotland’s oldest indigenous sports and the Scottish Government is delighted to see it flourishing, helping girls and young women live healthier and more active lives.”