OUTsurance Partners with the South African Hockey Association
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the South African Hockey Association in sponsoring the official South African Hockey umpire kits. The kits will be worn by umpires officiating matches for players aged 12 and older at all school and club matches throughout South Africa, up to national level.
South African Hockey is responsible for the governance, development, and coordination of all aspects of hockey within South Africa. This includes overseeing coaching, umpiring, and competitive play at multiple levels, such as international tournaments, provincial competitions, club leagues, and school events.
‘Partnering with the South African Hockey Association is key to taking the sport to the next level’, said Danie Matthee, Chief Executive Officer at OUTsurance. ‘Funds can be reinvested to enhance umpiring and refereeing standards, which in turn will elevate the quality of the game.’
Jaco Beukes, SAIL Sport and Events Marketing that brokered the deal, noted that increased funding allows for the expansion of initiatives like “modified hockey” in schools, fostering talent from a young age.
Deon Morgan, President of the South African Hockey Association agreed, ‘We’re thankful for OUTsurance’s support and we’re looking forward to seeing how this collaboration will elevate the profile of South African hockey on a local and international level. We believe that this partnership will assist in creating a better experience for our players, officials, and fans alike.’
In closing, Carl Louw - OUTsurance Chief Marketing Officer, mentioned that the extension into hockey complemented their SA Rugby Referee sponsorship which started in 2015 and now includes rugby referee sponsorship at school, club and professional level. In 2023, OUTsurance partnered with SA Schools Netball (SASN), sponsoring SASN umpire kits.