England Netball has signed a new long-term contract with Gilbert Netball as their official and exclusive ball supplier.
England Netball Patron Janet Wrighton said “We are delighted to welcome Gilbert as the official ball supplier to England Netball. Gilbert have a long running association with our wonderful sport and are recognised for producing international standard equipment. This new partnership will allow players across all competitions that England Netball organise, the opportunity to play their matches with the best match ball available. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with this world leading brand.”
Sasha Corbin, England mid-courter commented: “With a World Cup on the horizon in 2015 it is vitally important that England train and play with the best balls available. We are thrilled that Gilbert have become our official partner and look forward to using their expertise in making the team even more successful on court.”
Jo Adams, England Netball Chief Executive, added: “We are delighted to be working with Gilbert as our official ball and equipment supplier for the next four years, they are a fantastic brand to partner with in netball. We have many exciting plans for the sponsorship including the launch of the 2015 Netball Superleague, and their support of the England team on their journey to the Netball World Cup 2015.”
Gilbert Sales and Marketing Director, Richard Gray said “We are delighted that England have selected the Gilbert ball in the lead up to this year’s World Cup.
“England are a major force in global netball and we are very proud to be associated with the team and also their inspirational captain, Pamela Cookey and leading players, Tamsin Greenway and Sara Bayman. The fact that England Netball have chosen to use the Gilbert ball is a testament to the performance of the product and the fact that the players prefer the Gilbert ball. We are now looking forward to continuing our excellent relationship and helping with the many new initiatives to further develop the game of netball in England and we would like to wish the England netball teams every success for the future”.
Gilbert is the official ball of the International Netball Federation, including the Netball World Cup 2015 and Fast5 Netball World Series and the majority of the world’s leading competitions and teams including the ANZ Championships, Netball Superleague, Jamaican, Australian, New Zealand and South African Squads.
