Sports Sponsorship: Inspiring Participation and Personal Growth by Director of Sport, Tom Bell

Sports Sponsorship: Inspiring Participation and Personal Growth by Director of Sport, Tom Bell

Last week saw the announcement of Clark Shaw Associates as our 2024/25 shirt sponsors for the First XI Football team. We caught up with Director of Sport, Mr Tom Bell to discuss how sponsorship inspires sporting participation and personal growth amongst students at Queen’s College, Taunton. We also heard from Justin and Anna Clark, Owners of Clark Shaw Associates on their new sponsorship.

Sports Sponsorship: Inspiring Participation and Personal Growth – by Tom Bell

At Queen’s College, Taunton, the strength of our community is one of our greatest assets. The unwavering support from parents; Whether it’s for midweek fixtures, weekend matches, or in the harshest weather conditions is truly special. Rain, wind, or shine, our parents are there, not just as spectators but as active participants in the school’s journey, showing their dedication to their children, our staff vs. parent sporting events, and the wider Queen’s community.

Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Justin and Anna Clark, parents of Queen’s students and local business owners of Clark Shaw Associates, to discuss sporting sponsorship opportunities.

Shaping Leadership and Teamwork Skills with Sponsorship

Sharing a vision of fostering both athletic and personal growth through sport, we are proud to celebrate Justin and Anna’s generous sponsorship of the College’s new 1st team football kit. Regulars on the sidelines at our sporting fixtures see this sponsorship as more than just providing a new kit, it’s an investment in the school’s sporting future, hunger, and ambition. They told me:

“We are incredibly proud to sponsor this football team and support the growth of football within Queen’s College. As a local business, and with two of our own children at the school, we are thrilled to contribute to such an exceptional community. We look forward to being part of the team’s journey and watching them succeed both on and off the field,” said Justin and Anna.

This sponsorship exemplifies their commitment not only to the school but also to the broader role sport plays in education and youth development. As they further shared: “Our commitment to the school runs deep, and we believe that sports play a vital role in shaping leadership and teamwork skills. We look forward to cheering the team on and watching them grow both in the game and as individuals.”

Inspiring Pride, Unity and Spirit

We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and know that the new kit will enhance the pride, unity, and spirit of our football team. A heartfelt thank you to the Clark family for their unwavering support and dedication to Queen’s College.

We look forward to seeing our 1st team football players take to the field, proudly representing both the school and the ever-growing strength of our community.

Who are Clark Shaw Associates?

Clark Shaw Associates cover all aspects of mortgage and protection. Renowned for their exceptional customer service. They offer every type of mortgage consultation to best suit the needs of their client, whether that be by email, Zoom calls, over the phone or face to face appointments.

Author – Mr Tom Bell

Mr Tom Bell, Director of Sport, joined Queen’s College Taunton in August 2023. Mr Bell began his teaching career in Dorset before becoming Head of PE in Doha, Qatar, shortly after the State was awarded the World Cup in 2022. He spent 6 great years in the country with his wife and two daughters and become Director of Sport of a large International School. After leaving Qatar, Mr Bell moved to Bangkok, Thailand, to work at a large international school with ‘world-class’ status where he was appointed as Director of Sport.

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