Annie O'Rourke

If I could gain sponsorship I would be delighted to represent your company or brand at International Netball events in locations such as the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, the Copperbox, and at overseas competitions such as the Nations Cup in Singapore.

I am currently at the peak of my game having developed my skill at Team Bath and Celtic Dragons Superleague in the UK and now representing my home nation of Ireland in the International Senior squad. 

28% of my seven caps for Ireland have been Player of the Match performances awarded by ex-International players and current International coaches. 

Despite the elite level I am performing and training at, my sport is self-funded as it is a growing sport in Ireland. Away from my sport, I have just graduated from Cardiff University with a Masters in Architecture. Throughout my five-year Undergraduate and Master's degrees, I have balanced high performance in my studies and netball, and I have also been navigating the financial strain of these endeavours. 

On graduating, I am now seeking full time employment in Architecture, however, I am concerned that throughout this process of transition from student-athlete to full-time work, I will not be able to fund my upcoming tour to Singapore in September. This competition is key to our exposure as a squad and gives us the opportunity to climb the world rankings.

I would be incredibly grateful for your interest in sponsoring me, and it would ensure that I can continue to represent Netball Ireland and grow with the game. 

An ideal sponsor would be enthusiastic to support a rapidly growing women's sport and be at the face of growing attention and interest. I am very keen to promote a potential sponsor within the netball community and Netball Ireland to create a professional relationship where both parties benefit.