Comtec Presentations are once again proud to support the Manchester Phoenix ice hockey club for yet another year. Comtec has always believed that the Manchester Phoenix is one of the North West’s best-kept secrets and a fantastic night out that all the family can enjoy. From the sport itself (surely the most exciting around) to the incredible atmosphere inside the Altrincham Ice Dome, the whole match night experience is second to none!
Associating ourselves with the Phoenix was an easy choice for a variety of reasons. Their junior system encompasses all ages and has rapidly become one of the best in the country. Providing a means for local children to learn and play the sport in an organised and competitive environment. The progression is direct, all the way from the youngest at U10s level to the adult Trafford Metros in the English National League, acting as feeder team to the Phoenix. One day these kids could progress to the senior side as a full-time Phoenix player - following in the footsteps of their heroes or maybe even playing alongside them! Getting kids into sport is a great thing, and something Comtec have always been fully sportive of.
There is also the Manchester Phoenix Community Sports Foundation, where members of the team and backroom staff take the sport out to various communities in Manchester and allow them to experience it first-hand when they may not have had the chance previously. Using an inflatable rink and street hockey gear, they put on hockey exhibitions that the children are able to take part in. The best of these children are encouraged to join a local roller hockey team along with learning the basics of ice hockey with the Phoenix junior teams - with the aim that they can be integrated into the regular junior teams and progress through the academy system. The Foundation also has a Road Show that visits schools to teach the pupils about drugs, healthy eating and an active lifestyle whilst introducing them to the Phoenix experience. It’s a fantastic scheme that will have huge benefits for the local community.
Everyone at Comtec wishes the Manchester Phoenix their continued support and the best of luck for the new season! Go Phoenix!
