YOUNG footballers in Torpoint are set to benefit from a new sponsorship deal aimed at creating opportunities for children and supporting grassroots sport in the town.

Shearwater Marine Services has strengthened its partnership with Torpoint AFC, with the company backing teams across the club from its youngest players through to the First Team.

As part of the expanded agreement, Shearwater will become the front-of-shirt sponsor for Torpoint AFC’s first team, with its branding appearing on the club’s Western League home and away kits and warm-up wear.

The company's support will also be visible around The Mill through pitch-side advertising and programme sponsorship.

However, the partnership will also have a significant focus on youth football. Shearwater will become the official sponsor of the club's Youth 9v9 facility and exclusive shirt sponsor for the Mini's and Under-7s teams.

Every child in those age groups will receive a free kit matching the first team strip, helping create what the club describes as a genuine one-club identity from the youngest players through to senior football.

Shearwater branding will also feature throughout the clubhouse and on mid-layers worn by players and volunteers.

Tom Brannan, director of Shearwater Marine Services, said: “We believe in investing in the communities where we work. Grassroots sport plays an important role in developing confidence, teamwork and opportunity for young people, and we're proud to support a club that shares those values.”

He added that the agreement was about more than simply putting the company's name on shirts.

“It’s about helping to create opportunities for young people, supporting volunteers and contributing to the continued success of a club that sits at the heart of its community,” he said.

Shearwater said the partnership reflects its wider commitment to supporting community initiatives and projects that can make a lasting difference both on and off the pitch.