Partnerships
CONNECTING & SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
At Cumberland FA we are committed to identifying the very best products and services for the football family in Cumberland, whilst providing exclusive discounts for our customers.
We have a range of partnership agreements in place with suppliers which we exclusively recommend to clubs, leagues, players and match officials in Cumberland.
There are a number of options for businesses of all sizes to partner with us at Cumberland FA. If you are interested in becoming a partner for access to the entire football family in Cumberland, get in touch using the details to the right.
Cumberland fa partners
We're delighted to announce our new small-sided goal partnership, which benefits Cumberland Clubs and Players.
Through our brand new partnership with BazookaGoal, Cumberland FA affiliated members (Clubs and Leagues) will be eligible to receive a 20% discount on all BazookaGoal products!
BazookaGoal is a new generation solid frame pop up goal. It is ideal for skills training and is used by clubs and academies all over Europe.
The solid frame ensures that the goal is durable and able to withstand the toughest impacts – no more ‘fly away’ goals on breezy training evenings! The patented spring coil system means that the frame will flex on impact.
Cumberland FA is delighted to announce that its partnership with Specsavers has been renewed for an eighth season, which will see more players benefit in 2024/25.
Since the partnership began in 2018, more than 300 young players across Cumberland have benefitted from over £14,000 which has been directly invested by the County FA into a scheme that supports safe and inclusive football across the county.
Registered youth league players aged 18 and under, who currently wear or need glasses to participate in grassroots football leagues within Cumberland, are once again eligible for up to a 50% reimbursement on protective eyewear from Specsavers stores within Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington.
In addition to this, for the first time ever, all registered youth referees and players who play for or are involved with Cumberland FA affiliated clubs/teams within our Ability Counts League can also apply for a bursary towards the cost of any prescribed eyewear from the selected Specsavers Stores.
For the 2024/25 season this will include an agreed 50% contribution for a wider level of prescription glasses, which will include:
Tier 1 - 50% of £100 Total cost for Sphere +3/-6 Up to 2 cyl
Tier 2 - 50% of £150 Total cost for Sphere +6/-8 up to 4 cyl
Tier 3- 50% of £200 Total cost for Sphere 9/-10 up to 4 cyl
Any specialist orders, which are over £200, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and applicants are asked to discuss with Cumberland FA to agree a contribution before purchasing.
Ben Snowdon, Cumberland FA Chief Executive Officer, said: “The FA recommends protective eyewear but recognises that this may be an issue for children playing in grassroots football. As a County FA, we have tried to reduce this uncertainty, ensuring the safety of both the wearer and other players, but most importantly encouraging and supporting new and existing players in playing the game. We are delighted that we have been able to continue our partnership with Specsavers – and we thank the four stores for their continued support of the local game.”
Daniel Wood, Specsavers Retail Director, added: “It's a pleasure to continue our partnership with Cumberland FA and in supporting youth players and referees with protective eyewear. Our staff at Specsavers are committed to supporting this initiative and we look forward to helping all with visual needs to ensure that they can play football safely.”
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must inform the stores (Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington) that they wish to apply for a bursary through The Cumberland FA Scheme.
Applicants will have to pay for the glasses in full and then, if approved, the County FA will reimburse 50% of the cost (for Tier 1 to 3) within 28 days of the application.
As well as the support from Cumberland FA, the Carlisle Glass Longhorn Youth Football League and the West Cumbria Youth League have once again confirmed their commitment to provide a further £50 off the cost to registered players within their respective leagues and, so long as the player/referee qualifies for and subject to league confirmation, this contribution will be automatically added to any claim (meaning that you no longer need to apply to the league directly).
The application form is available here
The eyewear will come with a one-year warranty, and it should be noted that applicants cannot re-apply for the funding within a 12-month period unless the prescription changes.
Our recommended insurance broker, Sportsguard, offers up to £50 for broken or damaged sports glasses through their youth team personal accident policy.
Please note that this season’s scheme will close on the 31st of May 2025 and no applications will be accepted after this date, with a view to reopening in August/September 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this initiative, then please CLICK HERE
Kitlocker.com are one of the UK’s leading sportswear suppliers, passionate about all things grassroots football.
Striving towards the aim of making the kit purchasing process as simple and efficient as possible for all involved, Kitlocker.com offer a range of exclusive benefits and discounts to all Cumberland FA clubs.
Get in touch with the team to find out more about how Kitlocker.com are #ChangingTeamwear and give them a follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Visit their website HERE
Cumberland FA recommends Koolpak First Aid products.
You can access exclusive discounts for Cumberland-based clubs via our ordering portal HERE
Cumberland FA is delighted to announce that Sportsguard have been chosen as its preferred insurance provider for the 2023/24 season.
If you have any questions, please contact Sportsguard by visiting www.sportsguard.co.uk/cumberland-fa
Or you can email feedback@sportsguard.co.uk
MH Goals are one of the UK's leading sports equipment manufacturers and specialises in producing professional aluminium and steel football goals, nets and pitch side equipment.
The partnership provides Cumberland Clubs with savings on a wide range of products including 20% off Goals and discounted prices on nets and accessories to support grassroots football.
MH Goals have come on board to support Cumberland FA’s Youth County Cup as a Goalpost Partner.
Visit their website HERE
Cumberland FA are delighted to confirm a BRAND NEW partnership with SIS Pitches providing Cumberland Clubs with access to natural grass maintenance services.
The exciting partnership provides a clear pathway for Cumberland FA to support local Clubs with access to knowledge, advice and services from an internationally recognised, industry leading company based within our own County! Clubs will benefit from the new partnership with access to services such as verti draining, overseeding, sanding and other services relating to maintaining Grass Pitches.
Veo’s revolutionary AI technology records 2 dimensions by 2 lenses in a single camera, allowing footage to merge together undisrupted, creating a single recording and all the while not having a videographer or camera operator. Veo is an affordable and portable football camera that suits both elite and grassroots level football clubs.
The camera can be used to record coaching sessions or training by analysing footage to support the club coaches and players detailing improvement or positive reinforcement.
Clubs can also use it to solicit sponsorship opportunities and content sharing by using snippets to support social media promotions or simply sharing your moment of glory with friends and family!
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grants and funding
Find information about Cumberland FA, The FA and Football Foundation funding schemes available for your club or league.
