DPD'S SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE DELIVERS RESULTS WITH VESEYANS RUGBY CLUB
Parcel giant DPD is scrumming down with Veseyans Rugby Club this season in a sponsorship deal which will boost the club's expansion and encourage youngsters to tackle the team sport.
With DPD's support, the Midlands 3 West side, based at The Memorial Ground in Sutton Coldfield, aims to launch new junior teams, acquire new equipment and purchase land to provide a third pitch.
And with all eyes on New Zealand as the 2011 Rugby World Cup gets underway, plus a former Samoan International Zak Feaunati as Player/Coach, Veseyans RFC is expecting an influx of eager youngsters taking up the game.
Mark Tonks, Chairman of the Club, said: "We're hugely grateful to DPD for their generous support which will enable us to grow the club during the coming seasons.
"We're keen to expand the number of club teams and DPD's sponsorship will allow us to make that vision a reality. Having support from a local – and enthusiastic – company which has a desire to help the community is a joy.
"Inspired by World Cup stars like Jonny Wilkinson and Dan Carter, and our own inspirational international Zak Feaunati, our players will be making a determined push for promotion this season – a great way to thank all our backers for their continuing support."
DPD's CEO, Dwain McDonald, added: "We're delighted to support a local club with such a great history and strong community links. We are particularly pleased that our backing will help expand the club further, allowing more youngsters to enjoy rugby.
"DPD's dedicated to its people – staff and customers. We believe in working as a team to deliver results and this ethos perfectly matches Veseyans ambitions too."
Pictured (left to right): Zak Feaunati (Head Coach and former Samoan International), Mark Tonks (Veseyans Chairman), Mandy Hamilton (General Manager of Marketing for DPD) and Sam Irvine (Veseyans Club Captain).