HSBC & SGCC Partner For Cup Match Classic
HSBC has renewed its partnership with St. George’s Cricket Club as lead sponsor of the 2025 Cup Match Classic, marking 18 years of celebrating Bermuda’s most iconic sporting and cultural event.
A spokesperson said, “Cup Match fever is alive and well at HSBC, as it celebrates its 18th year as lead sponsor of the biggest, local sporting event of the year.”
“The Bank’s relationship with Cup Match over the past 18 years is one that we truly value,” as shared by HSBC Bermuda’s Head of International Wealth, Personal Banking and Marketing, Tanya Bule.
“Beginning weeks before the actual two-day event, employees busily prepare for what always proves to be one of Bermuda’s most exciting, sporting highlights of the year.
Richard Scott, President, Somerset Cricket Club, Tanya Bule, Head of Wealth, Personal Banking and Marketing, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited, Gregory Garnier, CEO, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited and Mishael Paynter, President, St. George’s Cricket Club
“Apart from being a great opportunity for the island to come together, Cup Match continues to provide HSBC Bermuda and our employees with unique ways in which to connect with our culture, recognize our heritage and give back to our community. Our efforts in the many activities we engage in as lead sponsor, only equals the enjoyment we get out of the event.”
The spokesperson said, “This year’s activities will see the return of some of the old favourites that the public have come to expect from HSBC’s sponsorship with a few changes, starting with the following ‘Branch Parties’:
Monday, July 28th – from 12:00 pm at the Somerset Branch
“We will be giving away Snowballs, Glam Pop popcorn and the famous Cup Match flags, with DJ Jugglin J adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Tuesday, July 29th – from 12:00 pm at the St. George’s Branch
“Join us, along with DJ Markie T, as we give away Snowballs, Glam Pop popcorn and more Cup Match flags.
Wednesday, July 30th – from 12:00 pm at the Harbourview Branch
“Celebrations move to Hamilton where employees will give away Snowballs, Glam Pop popcorn and the last of the Cup Match flags in the Branch with DJ Fresh Kidd. Flags will also be given out in various locations throughout Hamilton during the ‘HSBC Cup Match Motorcade’.
“The Motorcade will start at 12:00 pm and circle Hamilton twice, giving the public the opportunity to engage with employee volunteers on the route as they distribute the giveaways. Joining us on the Motorcade will be DJiBreeze.”
Here is what the Club Presidents had to say:
Mishael Paynter, St. George’s Cricket Club, said, “The St George’s Cricket Club would like to thank HSBC Bermuda for their continued support as the lead sponsor of Bermuda’s premier sporting, cultural, and historical event, the Annual Cup Match Classic. We hope this holiday can help bring the people of Bermuda together as we look forward to two days of expression, collaboration, celebration, and good cricket.”
Richard Scott, Somerset Cricket Club, said, “Somerset Cricket Club, are thankful for the continued partnership with HSBC – lead sponsor of Bermuda’s Premier sporting event. We encourage everyone near and far; the young and the not as young, to head on out to Wellington Oval, for two exciting days of cricket and of course, to partake in the festivities as we celebrate “Cup Match”, our local tradition like no other. This iconic, historic and prestigious event is indeed, a culmination, a celebration and the recognition of the Emancipation from Slavery.”
In closing, HSBC Bermuda’s CEO Greg Garnier said: “HSBC is very pleased to once again support this very special sporting highlight of the year. Our long-standing association with Cup Match and the activities we engage in, both leading up to and during the two-day event, enable us show appreciation to our customers and employees, as the community comes together.
“It is also an opportunity to not only acknowledge important dates in Bermuda’s history but also spend quality time with friends and family, either at the game in St. Georges or however else we choose.
“On behalf of HSBC Bermuda, we wish everyone a great and safe Cup Match … and as always, it should go without saying … may the best team win!”
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