SEVERN STARS OWNERS
The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level. The University of Worcester is proud to work with various partners to support a range of projects.
We believe in educating and supporting the whole person to succeed in their own personal endeavours but to also use the skills they develop to build a better world.
SEVERN STARS ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
KIT SPONSOR
Our mission from the outset was to give clubs a choice, an identity, and to be proud of their club colours. With quality product and a professional service, we quickly established ourselves as a leading sports brand.
From humble beginnings, we now pride ourselves on being an international sportswear manufacturer supplying bespoke teamwear for over 100 sports.
We have 8 offices around the world, from North America to Australasia, with our global headquarters in the UK.
PLAYER SPONSOR
West Midlands Netball is one of the 9 Regional Units representing the sport across England. Working as a team of staff alongside our County and Regional Management Boards, we are a passionate, and energised group of people from many disciplines, who develop and facilitate the delivery of all aspects of netball throughout the West Midlands.
We support clubs and players, officials, coaches and volunteers. We help people get back into netball and are working hard to make netball a game for life via the Regional Performance Pathway. We are here to increase enjoyment and participation, to raise the standard of netball, officiating and coaching from grassroots to national level in the 7 areas we govern – Birmingham, Hereford & Worcestershire, Staffordshire and South Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Black Country.
Teamwork, togetherness and inclusivity are key to our netball family, so please get involved! We’d love to hear your questions, suggestions and news.
We are very grateful to the team at Netball West Midlands for helping us to support Chloe and Rachael move to Stars for the 2023 season.
DRESS SPONSOR
Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire named as Severn Star’s Dress Sponsor for the 2023 season.
Established as the strategic lead for sport and physical activity, Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire exists to create a more active and healthier two counties. Being active is one of the most important things we can do for our physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It is vital to work in partnership with local organisations to harness the power of sport and physical activity.
Stephen Brewster, Chief Executive Officer at Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire said, “We are thrilled to put our support behind the Severn Stars. We know that women are less active than males, so this partnership is important in demonstrating our continued commitment to local women’s sport and physical activity.””Active HW understands the significance and positive impact that the Severn Stars can have on inspiring the next generation. It is important that young people are supported to embark upon a lifelong journey of being physically active, whether that’s through recreational activity, organised, or competitive sport. We wish the team every success in the coming season!”
OFFICIAL BRA SPONSOR
MAAREE, the award-winning female empowerment sportswear brand, is excited to announce it has teamed up with Netball Super League team, Severn Stars Netball. MAAREE and Severe the same ethos – they are women who empower womenn Stars sharshare the same ethos – they are women who empower women.
Did you know that eight out of ten women are wearing the wrong size sports bra? Properly fitted bras are arguably the most important factor in a bra’s overall comfort and this has a huge influence over women’s ability to compete and exercise to their full potential. Severn Star’s netball coach, Jo Trip, echoes this sentiment sharing that “not having the right bra size is the most frequently talked about topic in the changing rooms.”
At the heart of the brand, MAAREE wants to empower girls and women to omit barriers when it comes to sport, by offering products that will allow them to perform at their best. As founder Mari Thomas explains: “Offering women-first solutions to products was how MAAREE and our now award-winningMAAREE collection, seeing them through the whole season.
A pioneering combo of tech, aesthetics and revolutionary Overband Technology, MAAREE is excited about this opportunity to improve the team’s overall comfort when on the court.
Visit www.maaree.com to find the right bra for you.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH SPONSOR
With a decade’s experience working in both agency and in-house environments, Georgina has developed a strong and diverse skill set across PR and Marketing.
Georgina has worked alongside organisations from a variety of backgrounds honing her craft, including Welsh Rugby Union, Equinox London, Jack Hanrahan Personal Trainer, England Netball, Mall of America, Motown the Musical, Virgin Atlantic and Big Bash League Cricket.
Georgina has significant experience working with a range of stakeholders from multi-national organisations to boutique brands. Having lead the development of social media, public relations and marketing strategies for start ups, SME’s and large brands.
SPONSOR – HSS Training
HSS Training offer over 350 industry recognised training courses that are professionally delivered by 65 qualified trainers to individuals and organisations throughout the UK and Ireland.
Course categories include: Workplace Safety, Working at Height, Health & Safety, Electrical, Renewables, Professional Development and E-Learning. We deliver structured and bespoke courses via over 56 fully equipped centres. Our facilities make an ideal learning environment, however, we can deliver training almost. anywhere, be it your premises or on site at a location of your choice.
Each year we deliver thousands of training days to satisfied clients, we’re a truly unique one-stop training solution. Just choose the course, tell us the venue and leave the rest to us. Or, if you know what you’re looking for book direct online.
OFFICIAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PRODUCT SUPPLIER
Physique Management has supplied sports healthcare products to medical professionals, organisations and consumers for over 20 years.
We’ve partnered with Physique as their 3000+ range provides our members with a great variety of products includingtapes & strapping, hot & cold therapy, rehab and exercise essentials and more.
We have negotiated an exclusive 10% off most non promotional items at Physique for Severn Stars players and members. Just click on the link or add code severnstars at the basket.
WEBSITE SPONSOR
BrandRefinery is a Marketing Agency that has developed a niche within the product launch industry. We are masters at creating effective market awareness through our business and social lead generation expertise, and bring new insight to our clients projects through our passion for market research and branding. Since our inception in 2009, we’ve worked with some of Europe’s most exciting start-ups, helping them to raise and make money through our marketing knowledge. Our purpose is refreshingly simple and commercial: to make it more likely that customers choose our clients than anyone else.
DRESS SPONSOR
Powerleague Netball has over 15 years’ experience in organising netball leagues and our passion for the game has brought weekly netball into the lives of thousands of players. We make fun and friendly netball accessible to everyone across the UK. Whatever your age* or experience, we want you involved. We have ladies, mixed indoor and outdoor leagues. There are several leagues in London, the North of England and the South of England for you to choose from.
TRANSPORT SPONSOR
Our Private Hire Fleet of over 30 vehicles ranges from fully equipped Executive Coaches suitable for travelling longer distances, to minibuses for smaller groups. A popular alternative for larger groups are our double decker buses. These seat up to 78 passengers and are a cost effective alternative to hiring two vehicles when traveling locally.
SPONSOR
Wells Managed Solutions are happy to sponsor Severn Stars this season. Since its foundation, the company has evolved and expanded within the building services industry – its core activities encompass a fully comprehensive range of building services across a diverse client base.
The Company is run by a management team of engineers who have a proven track record within the building services industry, based on their technical and management ability. Using this technical expertise, Wells Managed Solutions has proudly been able to increase the level of service and support, offering a full range of their management skills to its clients.
Our strategy is to develop long term relationships with our clients, to build upon our strength and reputation of being a flexible forward-thinking building services organisation which delivers upon our promises.
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SPONSOR
Fully approved NICEIC electrical contractors with 10 years experience providing a prompt, reliable service to all domestic, commercial and industrial customers. We know how important it is for you to choose a reliable electrical contractor. All jobs large or small receive the same high level of care and attention from our team of skilled electricians.
From town centre retailers to domestic call outs, we always treat our client’s premises with the same respect as our own. Based in Malvern, Worcestershire, AJ Sanders Electrical offers competitive prices to all our customers who can be assured that their work will be carried out in a professional and responsible manner at all times.
STAR SPONSORSHIP
The Vitality Netball Superleague remains the highest level of domestic netball in the UK. In 2021, we have seen it return to our screens for its sixteenth year running. Due to the pandemic, the league is now being broadcasted not only on Sky Sports television but also the Sky Sports YouTube page. In addition, the squad has also gained local coverage on the BBC and ITV programmes. Our reach provides the perfect local, regional and national platform for your brand.
Severn Stars is a franchise that is partnered with both the University of Worcester and the University of Gloucestershire. Our unique location allows us to cover six counties; Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and South Staffordshire. Bringing the highest level of netball to the area!
During the commonwealth games, 1.6 million people tuned in to watch the netball. We are embracing the attention that women’s sport is finally receiving. We are on the brink of an exciting new era, not only for netball, but for all women’s sport. One million women play netball every week, making it the most popular female sport in England. Women feel inspired and empowered by the strong role models that this new age of netball is creating.
We invite our fans into our 2,000 seat home venues at both the University of Worcester Arena and the University of Gloucestershire Arena. We want our fans to feel they are part of our Superleague journey.
Do you have a brand you want to take to the next level? Then consider sponsorship and advertising with Severn Stars! There are many opportunities from title sponsorship through to courtside boards and programme adverts. The audience is there for you to reach out to!
