Sheffield Eagles and Ilkeston Co-op Travel have today confirmed that Ilkeston Co-op Travel will be the club’s Official Travel Partner.

Ilkeston Co-op Travel offers great deals on holidays, all at competitive prices.  Now fans and associates of Sheffield Eagles, who book with Ilkeston Co-op Travel, will be actively supporting the club too.  Fans who buy anything from flights and hotels to complete holiday packages, will be helping Sheffield Eagles because a percentage of Ilkeston Co-op’s profit will go towards funding for the club. 

All you have to do is visit the lkeston Co-op Travel team at Meadowhall Retail Park or call them on 01142 444422 and mention the Sheffield Eagles supporters deal.  Further details are also available at www.sheffieldeagles.com.

Sheffield Eagles General Manager, Simon Proctor said: "We are delighted to confirm Ilkeston Co-op Travel as our Official Travel Partner.  We believe this relationship benefits everyone because it supports the ongoing development of Sheffield Eagles, at the same time as encouraging fans and associates to take advantage of the great value holidays offered by Ilkeston Co-op Travel.  It’s now part of our plan to develop and strengthen key commercial partnerships off the field in line with some first-rate performances from the Eagles on the pitch.”

Commenting on the announcement, Louise Stocks, Manager of the Ilkeston Co-op Travel shop in Meadowhall Retail Park said: “We are delighted to have become the official Travel Partner for Sheffield Eagles.  We have a long history of supporting the local communities in which we trade and it is wonderful to be able to benefit such a well loved local club, whist continuing to offer the great value and service we are known for.  We would like to offer a warm welcome to all Sheffield Eagles fans and associates, as well as wishing the club the very best for coming season.  We look forward to helping those associated with the club with their travel arrangements.”

Midlands Co-op Travel, which incorporates Ilkeston Co-op Travel, is the region’s largest independent travel business.  As it is not owned by a tour operator or airline it is able to offer the best deals available to a wide variety of holiday companies as well as providing other travel related services such as insurance, commission-free currency and car hire.