In an exciting development the club, Telford Tigers and Telford & Wrekin Council have agreed to extend their partnership for an additional two years. This new agreement will see Telford Tigers continue to call Telford Ice Rink their home, ensuring stability and support for the club’s two teams and fans alike.
The extended contract marks a significant commitment from both parties to foster the growth of ice hockey in Telford. Telford Tigers Chairman Mike Washburn expressed his enthusiasm about the renewed partnership.
“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Telford & Wrekin Council. This agreement provides us with the security to plan for the future and focus on developing our players and engaging with our incredible growing fanbase. The support from the Council has been instrumental in our success, and we look forward to achieving even greater things together.”
Tom Watkins, General Manager of Telford Tigers, is also pleased to have extended the partnership for a further two years commenting;
This contract extension is fantastic news for us. Having a secure and reliable home at Telford Ice Rink allows us to focus on our primary objectives: training hard, playing at our best, and winning games. The certainty of this partnership enables us to invest in our team and our facilities, ensuring we can compete at the highest level.”
The new contract, effective immediately, covers the upcoming two seasons and promises a host of benefits for the local community. Both the Tigers and the council are keen to leverage this partnership to enhance the sports environment in Telford, inspiring young players and providing exciting entertainment for fans.
Councillor Angela McClements, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture and the Arts shared her thoughts on the extended partnership.
This is fantastic news and we are delighted that Telford Ice Rink continues to be home of the Telford Tigers for another two years. Telford Ice Rink is such an important asset in our leisure portfolio and continuing to attract new visitors to the rink through partnerships such as this is really important to us. We can’t wait for the 2024 season to start again!”
As Telford Tigers prepare for the new season, the extended contract continues to serve as a foundation for the unity and collaboration across all players, sponsors, staff and fans of the club.
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