OWS Fire Rated backs local Under-11s football team

Rachel Potter, Business Development Manager at OWS Fire Rated, discusses the companies affiliation with local football team, the Wigmore Whippets Under 11’s.

“The team at OWS Fire Rated are always looking for ways to be involved in our local community and to support and encourage young people. When our Commercial Manager, Mike Watts, asked if we would consider sponsoring the youth football team he coached, we jumped at the chance!

“The Wigmore Whippets Under 11’s are a group of 14 boys who play in the Medway District Youth League. The majority of the boys have been playing football together now since the age of five. The group pride themselves on being a group of friends who play football.

Mike said: “I had the opportunity to become a coach three years ago when the previous coach left. I was always there supporting my son anyway so thought it made sense – how much more time could it take – I was very wrong on this front!

“There are two coaches for the team and we pride ourselves in trying to guide these boys both in their football development and in life skills to give them a strong footing for the future. It really is a rewarding role.

“The support and investment made to us by OWS meant we were able to provide all children with a new match kit and training kit without asking for a contribution from the parents.

“A small gesture such as this means that 11 year old’s in the area still have to opportunity to take part in a sport they love and gets them away from looking at a screen.”