International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate progress, recognise potential, and most importantly, take action.
Across the Grays family - Gilbert Netball, Gilbert Rugby, Gray-Nicolls and Grays Hockey - we are proud to stand behind the women and girls who define the future of sport.
This year, we are doing more than celebrating. We are investing.
We are giving away 10 sponsorships to young female athletes who are striving to break through to the next level in their sport.
Because talent deserves opportunity.
Why This Matters
Women’s sport has never been more visible. From packed arenas to record-breaking broadcasts, the momentum is undeniable. But behind every headline moment is a young athlete who once needed support - someone who needed belief, backing, and access to the right equipment.
The journey from grassroots to elite level isn’t easy. It takes resilience, commitment, and countless hours of unseen work. For many young players, financial barriers and lack of exposure can make that journey even harder.
As brands rooted in sport, we believe we have a responsibility to help change that.
Introducing the Grays Family Sponsorship Programme
This International Women’s Day, we are proud to launch a joint sponsorship initiative across our four brands.
Together, we will award 10 sponsorship packages to promising young female players across netball, rugby, cricket, and hockey who are pushing to reach the next stage of their development.
Each sponsorship will include:
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Product support from their respective brand
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Brand exposure and storytelling opportunities
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A platform to share their journey
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Backing from a family of brands committed to women’s sport
This isn’t just about equipment. It’s about belief.
It’s about standing beside ambitious athletes and saying: we see you, and we’re with you.
A Shared Commitment Across the Grays Family
While each of our brands operates within different sports, we are united by one core belief: sport changes lives.
At Gilbert Netball, we see first-hand the strength, leadership and community that netball creates. By coming together as a brand family, we can amplify our impact and support more athletes at a crucial stage in their journey.
Looking Ahead
International Women’s Day is about accelerating action - and meaningful action creates lasting change.
These 10 sponsorships are just one step, but they represent something bigger: a commitment to the future of women’s sport. To every young player training before school, staying late after practice, juggling studies with competition, and daring to dream big —0we’re behind you.
The next generation is coming. And we can’t wait to support them.
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