Under 18 Boys’ International
Press Release March 2, 2022
The UK’s number one provider of youth sports development tours, inspiresport, is proud to be named as sponsors of this year’s SAFIB Centenary Shield competition.
The inspiresport Centenary Shield sees U18 Boys teams from all the Home Nations and the Republic of Ireland play a series of matches in March and April, and for the 2022 tournament, games will be broadcast across the BBC via iPlayer, the BBC Sport app and connected Red Button.
Steve Butchart, Managing Director at inspiresport said:
“After our lengthy relationships with several of the SAFIB Home Nation governing bodies, it’s extremely pleasing to continue our commitment to Schools Football in becoming title sponsors for this year’s Centenary Shield competition. And for this to coincide with SAFIB securing a broadcast deal with the BBC highlights the continued demand for competitive youth sport at all levels.”
SAFIB Secretary, Mike Spinks, commented:
“I’ve known Steve and the inspiresport team for several years, and we’re delighted they have agreed to be title sponsors for this year’s tournament. And with the fantastic news recently announced regarding the BBC broadcast agreement, the 2022 competition will raise the profile of school’s football and showcase the commitment and ability of all those involved.”
The inspiresport Centenary Shield games will commence from Thursday, March 3, 2022 for 8 weeks, with Scotland kicking off their campaign at home to Northern Ireland.
2022 inspiresport Centenary Shield Fixtures:
March 3 Scotland vs Northern Ireland Renfrew FC
March 10 Northern Ireland vs Wales H&W Welders FC
March 17 Republic of Ireland vs Scotland Home Farm FC, Whitehall
March 25 Northern Ireland vs England H&W Welders FC
March 31 Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland Maginn Park, Buncrana
April 1 England vs Scotland Spennymoor Town FC
April 7 Scotland vs Wales Annan Athletic FC
April 8 England vs Republic of Ireland Eastleigh FC
April 14 Wales vs England Llansawel FC
April 21 Wales vs Republic of Ireland Caernarfon FC
All kick-off times at 7pm