Davies Sports Becomes Official Sports Equipment Partner of AoC Sport

Published on 11/09/2025 in News

Davies Sports partners with AoC

Davies Sports, the leading supplier of sports and physical education resources, has announced a new partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport, becoming the organisation's first official sports equipment partner.

The partnership will see Davies Sports support all AoC Sport National Championships in 2025/26, supplying equipment across a wide range of sports. Plus, all AoC Sport members will receive an exclusive discount on Davies Sports’ extensive range of sports equipment.

Supporting Colleges Across the Country

AoC Sport is a not-for-profit membership organisation for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. It represents nearly 95 per cent of the college sector and supports the education and training of around 2.2 million students every year.

Matt Rhodes, Head of Sport at AoC Sport, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Davies Sports as AoC Sport’s official sports equipment partner. Their support will make a real difference to our National Championships and to the colleges we work with across the country.
This partnership enhances the experience for thousands of students while helping our members deliver high-quality, inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities.”

Celebrating Competitive College Sport

Now in its 46th year, the AoC Sport National Championships are the largest annual FE student sporting event in Europe, giving over 1,300 college students the chance to compete in 2025.

College teams and individual competitors compete in regional tournaments hosted throughout the year by AoC Sport, with the winners going on to represent their region at the championships.

Davies Sports provides equipment for all ages and abilities participating in PE, gymnastics, football, athletics, netball and a multitude of other sports and physical activities.

Davies Sports and Findel

Davies Sports is owned by Findel, a leading ecommerce educational resources supplier. Findel’s brands offer over 32,000 products to educators and parents in the UK and abroad, exporting to 130 countries.

Paul Clarke, Sales Director at Findel, said:

“Becoming AoC Sport’s first official sports equipment partner allows us to support the fantastic work being done in the further education sector.
Whether students are discovering a new sport or competing nationally, having the right equipment makes a real difference.
We look forward to supporting the National Championships and helping colleges deliver outstanding PE and sporting experiences.”

With a wide range of sports equipment and resources, Davies Sports is proud to support colleges, schools, and students across the UK. To explore our full selection and find the right equipment for your PE lessons or sporting events, visit the Davies Sports homepage, by clicking the link.