The English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) is delighted to announce Arnold Clark as the new sponsors of all U16 – U18 National Schools’ Cup competitions from September 2023.
This new partnership will see Arnold Clark sponsor 10 ESFA Cup competitions, with the brand supporting thousands of schools’ football players on their journey to become National Champions in 2024 onwards. The Arnold Clark Schools’ Cup title will cover all U16 – U18 Schools’ Cup competitions, including three girls’ competitions. Almost 1,800 teams are currently entered into these competitions for the 23/24 season and it seems likely that the ESFA will reach, if not surpass, entry figures from 22/23, which was the biggest season in schools’ football history.
Marvin Robinson, ESFA Chair said: “The English Schools’ Football Association is excited to embark on this exciting journey with Arnold Clark as our partners. This new sponsorship is a testament to our commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting “Ėthe beautiful game’ in schools across England. As we kick off the 2023/24 season with Arnold Clark’s support, we anticipate unparalleled growth and success for our U16 – U18 National Schools’ Cup competitions. Together, we are poised to inspire and empower the next generation of National Champions, and we couldn’t be more delighted about the potential this partnership holds for the future of schools’ football in our country.“
Eddie Hawthorne, Arnold Clark Chief Executive and Group Managing Director, said: “ĖWe are very proud to announce this sponsorship with the English Schools’ Football Association. At Arnold Clark, we strongly believe in thinking beyond our company and giving back to the communities we serve and support, and football is something that brings the whole community together. We’re delighted to have this opportunity to sponsor this year’s National Cup competitions and look forward to watching the game’s future stars in action.’
Arnold Clark is Europe’s largest independent, family-run car company, selling almost 300,000 cars a year, with over 200 locations across the UK. With over 60 years’ experience in the industry, the Group provides customers with unbeatable choice and value, with over 20,000 used cars, new cars, nearly new cars, new vans and used vans in stock at any one time.
Arnold Clark also looks after all car-related needs, including servicing, MOT inspections, accident repairs, car rental and car insurance, giving customers the complete driving package.
Furthermore, there is a fleet division and leading training facilities, while the company continues to lead the way in the automotive industry’s transition to electric with its Innovation Centres in Glasgow and Stafford.
Draws for the 10 Arnold Clark Schools’ Cup competitions are available to view online via the ESFA’s National Competitions’ page and you will be able to follow the progress of this year’s teams via the ESFA’s social media channels. If you have any questions regarding entry in the Arnold Clark Schools’ Cup competitions this season, you can contact the National Competitions Department at [email protected]
Good luck to all the teams that take part in these National Cup competitions in 2023/24. Ā
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