Baltimore-based STX, LLC, the maker of lacrosse, field hockey and golf equipment, announced the sponsorship of two English Premier League field hockey clubs, Wimbledon Hockey Club and East Grinstead Hockey Club. Both clubs signed three-year contracts, making STX their official kit and stick sponsor beginning with the 2014-15 season.
STX will be sponsoring both the mens and womens sides of the clubs, providing funding, product and grassroots activation in an effort to grow the game on a local and global scale. In addition to custom equipment and uniforms, STXs presence will be seen on the field and at camps, clinics, and other playing opportunities.
We are proud to be a part of the STX family, said East Grinstead Hockey Club Chairman, Simon Longhurst. This partnership will bring more exposure to the sport and provide us with the opportunity to equip our athletes with the best gear possible.
Both Wimbledon and East Grinstead have been successful at the national and international levels. Wimbledon Hockey Club, one of Englands premier clubs, is the third-largest club in the country, with 18 adult teams and a thriving junior team. East Grinstead Hockey Club, located in Sussex, England, is the reigning Mens English Indoor Club Champion.
These clubs have a long, rich history in this sport and we are excited to align our visions to grow the game of hockey around the world, on and off the pitch, said Ed Saunders, Director of Marketing for STX. “The sponsorship also helps STX further execute on our vision to grow as a global brand and leader in all of our product categories.”
