Players from Kyngs Towne Youth FC will be sporting new shirts this season after securing sponsorship from the Island’s train operator.
The under 14s team play in the Isle of Wight Youth League and represent the Isle of Wight in the annual Hampshire Cup and Isle of Wight tournament.
Previously the team was known as Elmfield Youth FC and during 2008 won the IOW Under 13 Cup and were runners up in the IOW U13 League. Their success last year led to an invitation to join the Brading-based adult team Kyngs Towne FC, who previously had no youth team affiliated to them.
The benefits of being part of Kyngs Towne FC include greater opportunities for team and personal development. Plus, the club boasts its own ground providing better training/playing facilities and purpose built changing rooms.
However the move also meant a new kit was needed, which was where Island Line stepped in with an offer of sponsorship.
This Sunday (September 14) Tony Dickinson, Island Line Station Manager, will popping along to Kyngs Towne FC’s Brading Ground (off Brading Road), to meet the youngsters before their match against Copnor North End in the Hampshire Cup.
Tony said:
“We’re delighted to sponsor this exciting young team and hope that this season proves to be as successful as last season for them. Island Line tries wherever possible to support schemes that help provide youngsters with positive activities in their spare time.”