Neil Paynter & Alfred Maybury IslandStats.com St. George’s Cricket Club President, Neil Paynter officially announces HSBC Bermuda’s sponsorship of the Cup Match Classic 2015. HSBC Bermuda is proud to partner with the Presidents of the St. George’s and Somerset Cricket Clubs to support Bermuda’s biggest sporting event of the year.
In celebration of their support for the Cup Match event, HSBC hosted a Cup Match motorcade around the streets of Hamilton on Monday, promoting the spirit of the event. HSBC staff engaged with members of the community by issuing free Cup Match flags in team colors.
Richard Moseley, HSBC Bermuda CEO said, “There is nothing like Cup Match anywhere in the world, and HSBC is proud to once again be the lead sponsor of this year’s Cup Match Classic. The two days of Cup Match are a very special time of celebration in Bermuda, where we not only can watch some great cricket but also spend quality time with friends and family.”
HSBC is also partnering with T&T Productions and Logic, to bring the event live, free to the Bermuda community on Logic (formerly CableVision) channel 99 and WOW channel 103, with live internet streaming on bermudacupmatch.com. The event will also be aired live on VSB radio, Mix 106.
Jennifer Mahoney, Vice President of Marketing and Customer Care, Logic said, “This is an important cultural celebration for Bermuda. Not everyone is able to attend the Match, but we know many people want to experience the excitement of the event through the live television coverage. We are pleased to partner with the St. George’s Cricket Club, T&T Productions, HSBC and other sponsors, to bring this service to the community.”
Dwight Denbrook, V. P. Operations, WOW said “We are pleased and excited to be included with the team of T & T Productions, HSBC and Logic to bring this important showpiece of our Bermudian culture to our customers. We are thankful for the opportunity. This shows a great collaboration of corporate partners in delivering an important community service to our residents and guests.”
The Bank will be hosting activities in all branches on Wednesday, July 29TH from 12 noon -2 p.m., including free snow cones and tattoos in team colors. At the HSBC HarbourView Centre, between 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m., a live radio show, hosted by VSB’s “The Captain” will air on Mix 106, and include interviews with the Club Presidents.
Neil Paynter, St. George’s Cricket Club President said, “The time has come. St. George’s Cricket Club is ready to host an amazing two days of competition and cultural celebration. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the St. Georges Cricket Club July 30th and 31st, or tune in to the TV, internet or radio coverage. May the best team win….and we all know who that will be!”.
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