Rockets seal partnership with Navy and Marines
City of Birmingham Rockets basketball club have announced the Royal Navy and Royal Marines as a primary sponsor for the 2023/24 season.
The deal will see the Royal Navy and Royal Marines supporting the club's first teams in a variety of ways including logos on warm-up shirts and travel wear, match night floor branding, advertising boards and online match night streaming.
Last season's Rockets National League Division Two championship winning roster included two players currently serving in the military.
Lance Corporal Jordan Dawes, a serving Royal Marine Commando, and Sam Toluwase, a soldier in the British Army, both helped the men's first team win promotion to Division One for the 23/24 campaign.
Earlier this year, the Rockets also became the 1,000th organisation to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
Rockets chief executive officer, Robert Palmer, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for the club and we are very proud to be working alongside a military service with such great history and prestige.
“Having positive role models is vitally important to our young people as we know how influential that can be on future aspirations.
“The Royal Navy & Royal Marines provide great opportunities for young people and this partnership will raise the awareness of career possibilities.”
Lieutenant Commander Nancy Trevethan, Royal Navy marketing and engagement officer, said: “The Royal Navy are delighted to announce the start of our collaboration with the City of Birmingham Rockets as they build on their previous achievements and continue to go from strength to strength.
“Supporting the basketball community and for society to see the benefits of encouraging individuals to achieve their potential through sport, sends a strong message that resonates throughout all areas of life.
“We wish the team all the best for the 2023/24 season!”
Pictured: Robert Palmer, Royal Marine Colonel Simon Tucker and Jordan Dawes
