Guernsey Cricket is delighted to announce that Aspida has agreed to extend its sponsorship of the Senior Women’s National Team for a further three years, securing its continued support through to the end of 2029.

The renewed partnership represents a significant vote of confidence in the continued growth and development of women’s cricket in Guernsey and provides an important foundation for the next phase of the national team’s development.

Aspida has been a valued supporter of Guernsey Cricket’s Senior Women’s National Team, helping to provide opportunities for players to develop their skills, compete internationally and represent the island.

The extension comes at an exciting time for Guernsey Cricket as the organisation prepares to celebrate its Centenary Year in 2027, with ambitious plans to strengthen participation, coaching, player development and representative opportunities across the women’s and girls’ game.

Building on a Strong Foundation

Over recent seasons, Guernsey Cricket has made considerable progress in developing a more sustainable structure for women’s cricket, including the introduction of the Women’s Super League, which has provided a competitive domestic environment and an increasingly important pathway towards national team representation.

The Senior Women’s National Team also returned to international competition in 2026, participating in the Women’s Continental Cricket Cup in Romania, providing valuable international experience and further opportunities for players to test themselves against European opposition.

The continued support of Aspida will help Guernsey Cricket build upon these foundations, with a particular focus on strengthening the player pathway, developing emerging talent, improving coaching opportunities and supporting the national team’s ambitions on the international stage.

A Partnership That Goes Beyond Sponsorship

Peter Mills, Joint Chair of Aspida, commented:

“We’re proud to continue our sponsorship of women’s cricket and to play a part in supporting its continued growth and development. For Aspida, this partnership is about more than sponsorship. It’s about creating opportunities, encouraging participation and helping to build a strong pathway for women and girls to enjoy and progress within the sport. We’re excited to continue supporting the game and seeing women’s cricket go from strength to strength.”

Richard Headington, Chief Operating Officer of Guernsey Cricket, said:

“We are absolutely delighted that Aspida has agreed to extend its partnership with Guernsey Cricket for a further three years. Their continued commitment is hugely important to us and demonstrates a genuine belief in the potential of women’s cricket in Guernsey.

We have made significant progress in recent years, particularly through the development of our domestic women’s competitions and the return of our Senior Women’s National Team to international cricket. However, we recognise that there is much more we can achieve.

Having the confidence and support of a committed partner such as Aspida enables us to plan for the longer term, invest in player development and create further opportunities for women and girls to participate in and progress through the sport.

We are particularly excited about the opportunity to build a lasting legacy for women’s cricket in Guernsey. We are extremely grateful to Peter Mills and everyone at Aspida for their continued generosity, encouragement and belief in what we are seeking to achieve.”

Looking Ahead to the Next Three Years

Ilze van der Westhuizen, Guernsey Cricket’s Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach, added:

“Aspida’s continued support is fantastic news for our players and for the wider development of women’s cricket in Guernsey.

We have established a strong foundation through our domestic competitions and the growing number of women and girls becoming involved in cricket. Our challenge now is to build upon that progress, develop greater strength and depth within our playing squads and provide clear opportunities for players to progress from participation cricket through to international representation.

Having the security of a three-year partnership gives us an excellent opportunity to plan ahead and work towards our longer-term ambitions for the women’s game.”

Guernsey Cricket and Aspida will meet in early 2027 to discuss the objectives and priorities for the next three years, including opportunities to further develop the partnership and establish shared measures of success.

The renewed agreement will see Aspida continue as the primary sponsor of Guernsey Cricket’s Senior Women’s National Team through to 31 December 2029, reinforcing a shared commitment to supporting women’s sport and creating opportunities for future generations of Guernsey cricketers.