ESC Sponsor Hastings United FC Academy

East Sussex College has secured a deal to sponsor Hastings United’s Academy, ahead of their upcoming home fixture on 14th October.

The Hastings campus of the College will proudly serve as an Academy sponsor for Hastings United. This collaboration extends the continuing partnership between ESC and the football club, highlighting the ongoing collective efforts between the two in the local community.

Following this sponsorship agreement, any member of staff or student at East Sussex College will receive free entry to Hastings United’s upcoming home match vs Wingate & Finchley in the Isthmian Premier League at 3pm on 14th October. Staff will also get the benefit of some free hospitality!

Ben White, Academy Manager and Coach at Hastings United, said, “The continued commitment and support by East Sussex College towards our club and the local community helps enable us to deliver a fun and engaging environment for so many local children to be part of.

“They have been our education partner since 2016 and we are looking forward to working with them for many years to come, ensuring that an inclusive football and academic pathway is in place for everyone to be part of and enjoy.”

Craig Ottley, Head of Curriculum at East Sussex College, said, "We are really pleased to continue our sponsorship of Hastings United boys’ and girls’ academies for the upcoming season. We have seen the impact that football can have on our young people and the great successes our student athletes can have, whether that is going to play for their country, signing professional contracts, playing in the first team at Hastings, or just enjoying the social element that team sport can bring. We are extremely proud of the achievements of each our players within the academy and no matter where their football or life takes them we are really pleased that the College could support their development."

The College’s Hastings campus has had a long standing relationship with Hastings United. Click here to find out more.