YORKSHIRE Building Society have confirmed it will renew sponsorship of the Sporting Pride 7s Scheme for a second year.
The 7s Scheme is an initiative designed to attract a new generation of fans to Town and Huddersfield Giants.
In the first year of YBS sponsorship the scheme has had over 1,000 children involved in the last year – the biggest increase since the scheme was started in 2004.
Yorkshire Building Society, of course, operate the Terriers Account, now in its 10th year, which gives a cash equivalent of 1% of the account balances to Town’s Youth Development Academy.
Iain Cornish, chief executive of YBS, said: “The Society very much enjoys its long-standing partnership with Town and I’m delighted we will be involved in the 7s Scheme for another year.
“It is a great way of encouraging youngsters to support their local teams.
“Since the launch of the Terriers Savings Account 10 years ago, over £800,000 has been paid to Town’s Youth Development Academy. We hope that our renewed involvement with the 7s Scheme will continue to boost this account as well as our relationship with the Galpharm Stadium and its fans.”
Town director of business development, Sean Jarvis, thanked YBS for their continued support.
“The main affinity partnership between YBS and Town was the most successful in the club’s history, both in financial terms and in terms of a working relationship.
“It’s great that Yorkshire Building Society have decided to extend their relationship with the club through the 7s Scheme for a second year, while continuing to provide the Terriers Savings Account.
“I would urge fans to continue to support the hugely successful Youth Academy through the Terriers Savings Account.
“The contribution of the account cannot be underestimated and with 15 of our current first-team squad coming through the Academy, it is vital to our future success that the youth set-up continues to flourish and produce players.”
