Leading Insurance business, C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd has strengthened their sponsorship portfolio by signing a two year deal with The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in West Didsbury.
The agreement sees C&C embark on a new partnership with yet another sporting brand in the North West, supporting their continuing business strategy with a club that is immersed in sporting history.
The deal confirms C&C as the official insurance broker partner to The Northern Lawn Tennis Club and the C&C brand and presence will be visible around the club’s courts throughout the duration of the contract.
Founded in 1881, The Northern Tennis Club has one of the richest histories of any tennis club in the North West. It has hosted 3 Davis Cups and has been graced with athletes such as Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Billy Jean King, Stefan Edberg and Sue Barker. Pete Sampras won his first ever grass court tournament at The Northern.
The club hosts the Fuzion 100 Manchester Trophy tennis tournament, running from 10th to 17Th June 2018, which is a world-class pre – Wimbledon ladies event. The tournament was recently voted Manchester’s Sporting Event of the Year at Manchester’s City of Sport Awards.
Malcolm Cooke, Managing Director of C&C commented;
“We are extremely proud to be associated with such a prestigious tennis club and are delighted to put our full support behind them. Partnering with a club of this quality is fantastic for us, it’s recognised as having the finest grass courts in the UK outside of Wimbledon and often referred to as ‘the Wimbledon of the North’, it’s a pleasure to support such a great club.
“This agreement also reinforces our affiliation with major sporting clubs and businesses in the Northwest.”
Jamie White, CEO of The Northern Tennis Club commented;
“The Northern is delighted to be working with C&C Insurance Brokers who share with us the same ethos about commitments to ‘best in class’ customer service as our partners. We look forward to welcoming C&C and their guests at our grass court tournament next week.”
C&C Insurance Brokers have sponsorship agreements with a number of sporting clubs including Sale Sharks, Lancashire County Cricket Club/Emirates Old Trafford, Widnes Vikings, Stockport County FC and Manchester Thunder.
In addition, they also support local football, rugby, cricket, grassroots and school sports clubs including Stockport Grammar, Stockport Rugby Club and Romiley Cricket Club.