It’s hard to believe that just over 12 months ago, kitround was merely an idea, a thought. Could it work? Should we give it a go? Since our official launch in June, we have been on a rollercoaster ride of learning. One thing for sure, we know there is an abundance of fantastic pregamed kit that needs new owners—goals to be scored, wickets to be taken, and gym classes to attend. Our mission is to get that kit back in the game.
As we take a moment to catch our breath, we look forward to implementing all the lessons learned this year to shape our exciting plans for the future. This includes forming new partnerships, evolving and developing our platform, and expanding into other sports and regions. At the core of everything we do are three pillars: People, Participation, and Planet. We are committed to measuring the impact of our actions across all three.
None of our achievements so far would have been possible without the support of our customers, partners, charities, and the amazing kitround team. A special thanks to Visa, David Lloyd Clubs, Youth Sport Trust, London Irish Foundation, and Football Beyond Borders. We also want to acknowledge Volleyball England, our first National Governing Body to open a kitround shop. Your belief and vision have brought us to where we are today.
We are incredibly excited to see what 2025 brings—it will certainly include pregamed kit, and more opportunities for participation in sport.
Thank you from us all at Team kitround.
Pic credit: Volleyball England kitbag donations
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