New Forest Thunder Knights look ahead to maiden campaign

The New Forest Thunder Knights have secured sponsorship from the New Forest Academy of Dance and Kings Computer Recycling for the upcoming season.

Each organisation has sponsored one of the Knights’ home games and will see their branding displayed across the team’s social media and banners on game day.

With three months of winter training under their belts, the Knights have also received their schedule for the season.

A league debut away at Bristol Buccaneers kicks things off on 16th April, and road trips to Taunton and Cardiff follow before the home opener against the Bournemouth Bears on 14th May.

The Knights will then host the Cornish Claycutters and the Weston Jets in interdivisional games alongside other divisional matchups with the Bristol Brunels and both Cardiff Merlins’ teams.

Team manager Warren Doyle said: “Getting the team set up for our first season has been an incredibly exciting process. I’m really proud of everything we’ve achieved so far, and there’s a lot more to come.

“The support of local partners is vital as we seek to grow both the Thunder Knights and British baseball in general, so we’re very thankful to the Academy of Dance and Kings for their very generous support.”

New Forest Academy of Dance owner Kayleigh Sargeant said: “Our ethos is very similar to that of the Knights, as we’re both looking to help people unleash their full potential.

“We’re excited to see a new sport in the New Forest, and we believe this partnership will benefit both organisations.”

Kings Computer Recycling owner Trevor Herbert said: “I’m delighted that we’re able to support an up-and-coming local sports team.

“I know that the Knights are a family club, much like our business here in Christchurch, which is why it made perfect sense to agree to this partnership.”

Ahead of the season, the Thunder Knights will also host a session for players new to the game of baseball. On 8th April, the club is inviting all those who would like to try the sport to join them at Ellingham Cricket Club to learn the basics and have a throw with some of the current squad.

The New Forest Academy of Dance is based in Lymington and offers dance and musical theatre classes for all ages.

Christchurch-based Kings Computer Recycling is regularly used by schools, companies and individuals on the south coast.

For more information on the New Forest Thunder Knights, follow them on social media.