Natwest ends Island Games Sponsorship

Tuesday 02 June 2020

NatWest International is ending its long-term sponsorship of the Island Games after the next event in Guernsey, in 2021.

They took on the sponsorship of the Games back in 1998.

Founded in 1985 in the Isle of Man to bring together athletes from small islands across the globe, the Island Games now sees over 2,000 competitors from 23 islands come together for a week every two years to compete in 14 different sports. 

Steve Camm, Managing Director of NatWest International said, “We are immensely proud of our long term involvement in the Island Games and the legacy that it has given to both athletes and member islands.

"We would like to thank everyone we have been involved with during the 22 years of our sponsorship.  It is fitting that our last event as sponsor is in the Channel Islands and we feel honoured to be able to pass the baton on to the new partner to take the games into a new era in such good shape. We have offered our support to the IIGA, as they seek to secure a new sponsorship agreement”

Pictured: Natwest has supported the Island Games since 1998.

Jorgen Pettersson, Chairman, International Island Games Association, commented:

“The IIGA and its Member Islands have learnt a lot from the professionalism demonstrated by NatWest International. Together we have developed a sporting structure that is filled with friendship and international cooperation. We have organised eleven successful Games and we have brought islands and islanders together as we have developed sports, friendship and communities all over the world. With great enthusiasm we are looking forward to organising the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey and will make sure those Games will be another highlight in the unique journey that NatWest International and IIGA have shared and benefitted from.”

Pictured top: Some of Guernsey's 2019 Island Games Team, photographed by Chris George.