McKay promises corporate sponsorships for St Catherine football

With the St Catherine Football Association (SCFA) set to vote soon for a new administration, presidential candidate Jason McKay has revealed that he has secured the support of several corporate sponsors as part of his promise to ‘rescue’ the parish’s operations.

McKay said his campaign will be targeting a ‘team-centred’ focus. He explained that corporate sponsorship will help to reduce the cost of operations for the clubs. According to McKay, the various sponsors will be used to cover the costs of gear, equipment, and transportation for the various clubs.

“We want the running to be a bit more team-centred, so we want to alleviate some of the expenses that the teams carry as it relates to uniforms, as it relates to the balls, as it relates to having to pay for field expenses, transportation, and stuff like that,” he said. “So we’re trying to get the individual sponsors to cover the specific expenses for the teams. So that’s what we working towards.”

He also announced an agreement with a major sponsor, which will cover the prize money for the parish competitions. McKay explained that while he could not reveal the name of the sponsor at this time, he confirmed that they have pledged their support for his campaign.

He said his experience as a sports administrator has played a role in his ability to generate corporate interest in the potential of a McKay-led St Catherine football administration.

“We’ve already closed a deal with a sponsor who will cover the prize money for both leagues. That sponsor is going to have their own press conference. They are putting their support behind my campaign so they have said that in the event that I go there, they will support me with covering the prize money.

“I am a sports administrator in many sports, from horse racing, netball, martial arts, and I’m even involved in shooting,” he added. “I am also very much involved in football, so for this latest step, I have asked various commercial entities to support me in it.”

McKay explained that while the sponsorships are hinged on him being elected president, he sought to deny any accusations of unfairly using his influence to sway stakeholder votes. He said the corporate support comes from his track record in sports administration and his commitment to football in the parish.

He explained that should he lose the election, the winning administration is welcome to approach the corporate entities to negotiate deals of their own.

“Nothing is to say that if I lose the election then the elected president cannot go and negotiate with these entities as well. That is what it is all about. People are going to back you if you’re a proven performer, and I am a proven performer.

“I have been the president of a team, I’ve been the sponsor of two separate football associations, so I have significant experience in football. I know the expenses that come with running these teams, and I think not enough people are looking into the costs, and we have to find ways to make it easier for the teams to actually turn up.”

McKay has also agreed a deal to provide free jerseys for the teams in St Catherine. He explained that this agreement is separate from the others as it will not depend on the election results.

He said this deal does not involve the SCFA and is solely dependent on the decisions of the various clubs to agree to the sponsor arrangements.