A new Team Isle of Man logo has been launched which over the next year will become a familiar sight on the Island in the countdown to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The new design uses the three-legs triskelion motif to create a depiction of a runner bursting through the finishing tape. It was created by Douglas-based marketing and communications firm MM&C - the company is working to promote the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association (IoM CGA) which is a registered charity responsible for the publicity, fundraising, travel and support for Team Isle of Man’s participation at the Games.
There’s also a new slogan to accompany the logo which was chosen after an IoM CGA competition was held for schools across the Island. Cronk y Berry School pupil Emma Hawke’s slogan - ‘Together we’ll make our Island proud’ - was chosen as the winner. Team Isle of Man Ambassador Conor Cummins presented Emma with a ?50 gift voucher, and a ?50 gift voucher for her school. Conor is one of three Team Isle of Man Ambassadors who have been appointed to help raise the profile of Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association and its fundraising events in the build up to the next Games. Olympic and Commonwealth Games cyclist Marie Morgan, and the well known coach, sports teacher, and administrator Neil MacGregor, have also been appointed as Ambassadors. Juliet Holt, President of the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association, said:
“The new logo, slogan, and the appointment of Ambassadors, combine to reflect the sense of national pride that the whole Island feels for our Commonwealth Games team, and the community spirit which is so important in supporting competitors in the build-up to the Games. The logo is particularly important because when Team Isle of Man walks into the stadium at the start of the 2014 Games it will be seen by millions of television viewers. So it’s important to get the right image for the squad.”
The Isle of Man will be one of 71 nations competing in Glasgow between July 23 and August 3, 2014. According to figures from Global Television and Sunset+Vine - host broadcasters for the Games - more than one billion TV viewers could be watching. Manx competitors won two bronze medals at the last Games in Delhi in 2010 - shooter Tim Kneale in the double trap event and cyclist Mark Christian in the points race on the track. But hopes are high that our team can exceed that tally next year. The Commonwealth Games is the highest level of competition at which the Isle of Man can compete as a national team.
Athletes aiming to win selection for Team Isle of Man at the 2014 Games will put in months of hard work from now until July next year. Behind the scenes, organisers from the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association will also be working hard to raise funds. Public support is vital and donations are always greatly appreciated. To make a donation to support Team Isle of Man please go to www.cga.im
