Igloo Ice-Cream teams up with Petra Organisation

Nov 18, 2015 Sports

Rightfully declared as an emerging force in the promotion and development of football, Petra Organisation secured another expression of confidence in its ability when Sterling Products under its Igloo Ice-Cream brand added its name on the list of supporters to the Smalta / Ministry of Public Health Girls U-11 Football Competition.

Managing Director of Sterling Products Ramsay Ali (2nd right) hands over the sponsorship to Petra’s Mark Alleyne in the presence of Co-Director Troy Mendonca and Women’s Football Association President Charmine Wade yesterday.

Yesterday, during a simple ceremony which was conducted in the Company’s Boardroom, Managing Director Ramsay Ali handed over a cheque for an undisclosed sum to Petra representative Mark Alleyne in the presence of Co-Director Troy Mendonca and Women’s Football Association President Charmine Wade.
Ali speaking at the occasion said that the Igloo brand was happy to be associated with the Petra Organisation, informing that the support represented the first time that the Company has been involved in the sport.
Shortly after thanking the Organisation for asking them to come on board, Ali said he was extremely pleased with the support they’ve been getting, judging from the comprehensive coverage that he sees in the media.
“I’ve asked the two principals to outline their programmes for next year so that I could put some more money in my 2016 budget to give more next year,” Ali said.
Wade, who spoke on behalf of women’s football, told the gathering that Petra Organisation’s current programme fits perfectly into their plans which is to revive the women’s arm of the sport that has been absent for close to five years.
“We are on the verge of reviving women’s football and Petra’s initiative works well with us,” Wade said.
She added that the Association is extremely grateful to Petra for assisting in the development of women’s football by the staging of the Girls Tournament.
Mendonca in his remarks spoke of the tireless search for sponsors to assist the teachers and coaches who sacrifice their time to be out and away from their families to hone the skills of young girls.
The Director stated that they were happy to have Sterling Products on board, adding that the contribution will go towards a stipend for the teachers and coaches.
“Over the past five years we’ve been working hard to secure financial assistance for the teachers and coaches who we know make great sacrifices away from their families to be with the students, especially at weekends and this we believe will go a far way in alleviating the burden they face,” Mendonca related.
Play in the competition resumes this Saturday, at the Ministry of Education ground.