The connection between Jamaican soccer and company Jamaica has taken a major step ahead with the announcement of the Wray & Nephew Soccer Programme.
The beloved Jamaican model unveiled its plans on Thursday, highlighting a considerable funding geared toward enhancing the technical elements of soccer in Jamaica, with a selected deal with teaching schooling and supporting the Reggae Boyz and Reggae Girlz of their World Cup pursuits.
The programme will see an funding of roughly $200 million over the subsequent three years, marking a significant dedication from Wray & Nephew to the event of Jamaican soccer.
Created to help our dedication to advance soccer in Jamaica
“The Wray & Nephew Soccer Programme has been created to help our dedication to advance soccer in Jamaica. To that impact, we’ve got determined to extend and widen our help and funding within the lovely sport,” stated Jean-Philippe Beyer, Managing Director at J. Wray & Nephew.
“Supporting soccer from grassroots applications to skilled leagues is a privilege for us and I say this as a result of, by means of this partnership, we aren’t solely seeing the triumphs of our gamers and our coaches, we’re additionally seeing the optimistic impacts their achievements have on their households and communities.”
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Along with being the title sponsors of each the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) and the Main League, Wray & Nephew may even function the official spirit of the senior Reggae Boyz and Reggae Girlz, aiding them of their quest to qualify for the World Cup.
Beyer additionally revealed plans for the direct sponsorship of a number of stadiums. “We’re nonetheless in discussions with a variety of them however tonight I can announce that we’re on the contract stage with Ferdi Neita Park and Waterhouse Mini Stadium,” he stated. Ferdi Neita Park is the house floor of Portmore United, whereas Waterhouse Mini Stadium is the bottom for Waterhouse FC.
Completely delighted
Jamaica Soccer Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts, who has lengthy advocated for larger company involvement in Jamaican soccer, expressed his elation on the announcement. “Once we get a optimistic response from our each day calls from company Jamaica to return on board and assist us use the game of soccer to socially impression the well-being of girls and boys on this nation, I’m completely delighted,” he stated.
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Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Sport, additionally acknowledged the importance of this partnership. “This night, we add one other to the various partnerships between Jamaican corporations and sporting our bodies, communities and the Authorities over time,” she stated. “This partnership with a Jamaican-born firm, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd, is a trigger for celebration as a result of, not solely are we stronger collectively, however this partnership additionally highlights our shared ardour for soccer and our vibrant sporting tradition which, collectively, have introduced a lot pleasure to our individuals.”
The Wray & Nephew Soccer Programme goals to construct on the success and fervour for soccer in Jamaica, making certain that each the Reggae Boyz and Reggae Girlz have the help and assets they should excel on the worldwide stage. With this vital funding, the longer term appears to be like vibrant for Jamaican soccer, each on the grassroots {and professional} ranges.
