Walby Farm Park has recently announced that they will be sponsoring the under-10 and under-12 teams of Carlisle Hockey Club. As the shirt sponsor for all primary school aged teams at the club, Walby Farm Park is excited to support the development of young players in the community.
Carlisle Hockey Club is known for its focus on player development and its strong family values. The success of the club is greatly attributed to its children’s section, which plays a vital role in nurturing talent.
Club chair, Kath Illidge, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership with Walby Farm Park. She emphasized the importance of local businesses like Walby and Smileville Orthodontics, who also sponsor the senior teams, in supporting grassroots sports clubs. Illidge highlighted the significant growth of the club in recent years, with the senior teams achieving remarkable success. She also mentioned the increasing number of children of all ages in Carlisle who are passionate about hockey.
Katie Milbourn, the owner of Walby Farm Park, shared her pride in the partnership with Carlisle Hockey Club and their sponsorship of the new kit. Milbourn revealed that hockey holds a special place in her family’s heart, as all three of her daughters, as well as herself, have embraced the sport both at school and club levels. She emphasized the importance of instilling a love for sports from a young age and expressed her excitement to be a part of the initiative that fosters the growth and development of the children’s team.