We are delighted to announce that our sponsorship of the Scottish Cross Country Season with scottishathletics is extended for another two years which will now continue until the end of 2023/24.
Since 2014 we have been championing XC and helping to promote this grassroots sport across the country. Initially the events we were involved with included the National Relays, the Short Course and the National XC. However, additional events have now been introduced into our agreement so that now the District Relays, District Champs and Masters XC are included as well as the opportunity for clubs to compete for the Lindsays Trophy which focuses on participation numbers by clubs.
Ian Beattie MBE, our Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of UK Athletics said: “We are incredibly proud to have our name associated with the Scottish XC Season and to extend our sponsorship for another two years.
“The triumphs of our elite athletes in Scotland are inspiring competitors at all levels - and the continued success of this competition is testament to that. It’s incredibly well regarded by the clubs and we are really pleased to be able to play our part in making it possible through one of the country’s longest-lasting sporting sponsorships.
“As a firm, we encourage participation in sport as part of a lifestyle which encourages good physical and mental health. The fact that 115 clubs competed last season shows that our sponsorship chimes completely with our ethos. Good luck to all who take part in the months ahead.”
The three main National championships events will be held at Cumbernauld (Relays), Kirkcaldy (Short Course) and Falkirk (National XC).
Colin Hutchison, scottishathletics Chief Executive said: “I’m delighted to confirm that following conversations with Lindsays we have been able to receive their support for cross country for the next two years.
“It’s great to see a partnership which started back in 2014 continue through to 2024. The aim then was to try and grow numbers at our National Cross Country events and that’s very much been happening.
“Covid of course had an impact in 2020 but last winter there was a very solid ‘comeback’ and we hope to build on that working closely with our clubs.
“The support from Lindsays helps our event presentation and our media/comms around events like the National XC – with a delayed ‘live stream’ online now very much the norm and, when weather conditions allow, drone footage.
“We are all excited about another season starting and the first events are the Lindsays District XC Relays at the start of October.”
Photography by Bobby Gavin
