The Kent FA have named Kent Reliance as their first official community partner.

Kent Reliance have increased their profile in county football circles over the past three seasons, sponsoring all 20 Kent county cup last season - including the Senior Cup.

That will now cover the Kent Girls and Disability Player Development Centres for the 2016/17 season.

Paul Dolan, the Kent FA chief executive, said: "Throughout our relationship with Kent Reliance, they have shown how committed they are to the grassroots football community in Kent, and it seemed like a natural fit for them to become our first community partner.

"The Girls and Disability Player Development Centres provide elite training and offer unique opportunities to talented youngsters. Our cup competitions have over 1,000 community-based teams of all standards and ages playing from across the county.

"The continued support from Kent Reliance ensures that we lead the way in creating competitions and opportunities within grassroots football that uphold the highest standards.”

This partnership sees the continuation of the highly successful #MagicOfTheCup competition which saw 15 teams win football equipment last season and the overall winner, Mangravet from the Maidstone & District League, winning tickets to watch England at Wembley.

Robert Gurr, PR & Events Manager at Kent Reliance, said: "The County Cup competitions play an integral part in the landscape of Kent football. By working with the Kent FA to support the 22 county cup competitions we are looking forward to promoting Kent football across the county and celebrate the local community.

"Grassroots football provides so many opportunities and we are excited to further support the Girls and Disability Player Development Centres and assist with the nurturing of football talent in Kent.

"It’s a very exciting time to be involved in Kent football, and we look forward to celebrating the success of Kent’s football teams and players over the coming season.”

Kent Reliance will now be backing 22 county cups this season with the introduction of the Kent Reliance Disability Cup and Kent Reliance Walking Football Cup to ensure all sections of the community are catered for.

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