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England Hockey Secures New Title Sponsorship Deal with Surfers Against Sewage

English Hockey and Surfers Against Sewage Join Forces to Drive Environmental Change

England Hockey is delighted to announce a new three-year title sponsorship deal for the Men's and Women's England Hockey Premier League and England Hockey Cup competitions with Surfers Against Sewage, a leading marine conservation charity.

The partnership will see Surfers Against Sewage become the title sponsor of the top flight of English domestic hockey from the 2023/24 season. The deal includes branding on all Premier League and England Hockey Cup match kits, as well as on all England Hockey digital channels and social media platforms.

The partnership will also see England Hockey and Surfers Against Sewage work together on a number of initiatives to promote environmental awareness and sustainability within the hockey community, including educational workshops, beach cleans, and waste reduction initiatives.

Driving Environmental Change Together

England Hockey is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, and the partnership with Surfers Against Sewage will help to accelerate this progress. Surfers Against Sewage is a leading voice in the fight against plastic pollution and marine litter, and its work is closely aligned with England Hockey's values of teamwork, respect, and integrity.

Both organizations believe that sport has a powerful role to play in driving environmental change, and the partnership will provide a unique platform to engage with hockey players, fans, and the wider community about the importance of protecting our oceans and waterways.

Quotes from England Hockey and Surfers Against Sewage

"We are delighted to announce Surfers Against Sewage as the new title sponsor of the England Hockey Premier League and England Hockey Cup," said England Hockey CEO Nick Pink. "Surfers Against Sewage is a highly respected organization that shares our passion for sustainability and protecting the environment. We look forward to working together to drive positive change and inspire our players, fans, and the wider community to take action to protect our planet."

"We are thrilled to be partnering with England Hockey as the title sponsor of the Premier League and England Hockey Cup," said Surfers Against Sewage CEO Hugo Tagholm. "Hockey is a sport that brings people together, and we believe that this partnership will provide us with a unique opportunity to engage with a new audience about the importance of protecting our oceans and waterways. We are excited to work with England Hockey to drive environmental change and create a more sustainable future for all."

About England Hockey

England Hockey is the national governing body for hockey in England. It is responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels, from grassroots to elite. England Hockey is committed to sustainability and has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact, including a partnership with the Carbon Trust.

About Surfers Against Sewage

Surfers Against Sewage is a leading marine conservation charity that campaigns to protect oceans, waves, and beaches for everyone. It was founded in 1990 by a group of surfers who were concerned about the increasing levels of pollution in the UK's coastal waters. Surfers Against Sewage works to raise awareness of the threats facing our oceans, and to campaign for change.