26th November 2008
Year 6 pupils at Elmridge Primary School in
Hale Barns were treated to a world-class rugby session today from Sale Sharks
and All Blacks star Luke McAlister courtesy of Printerland.co.uk.
As a
long standing official sponsor of Sale Sharks, Altrincham-based
Printerland.co.uk currently promote rugby throughout the UK by giving away
tickets to local schools for every Sale Sharks home game. Before a host of
journalists and press photographers including the Sky Sports TV crew,
Printerland stepped up their support through their ‘Printerland in the
community’ initiative which regularly provides rugby coaching days, meet &
greet sessions as well as match day mascot opportunities for youngsters around
the country.
Luke McAlister with Sky Sports
Today’s rugby coaching session was not only headed by Sharks’ star Luke
McAlister but also gave the local school children the chance to win printing
equipment for their school and a photography trip to South Africa where the
British Lions tour will take place next summer.
Elmridge Primary School Pupils with Luke McAlister and James Kight of
Printerland
James Kight, Director of Printerland said “ It is fantastic that through our
association with Sale Sharks and Oki Printing Solutions we are able to develop
programmes to promote rugby to the local community and help schools get the
printing equipment they need. Launching 'Oki Tools for Schools' with one of
rugby's most prolific players is a great result for us and any young aspiring
rugby Player."