 When we set up back in 1990 the aim of the company was to produce an exceptional product which would sell entirely on its own merit. 17 years later the ethos is unchanged and we remain a manufacturing rather than a marketing company. The bats are a real product, not merchandise.
Fortunately Salix bats are used by many talented players, with or without our knowledge and/or endorsement and we continue to attract interest and acclaim from the press. But crucially the bats remain in demand from the schoolboy cricketer who bats brilliantly with his Præstantia harrow, or the league player who consistently scores during his weekend matches with his new Pod… the bats don’t just look the part, they really do play and inspire players using them. Cricketers come back for the same Salix model time and again; this is how the Præstantia has earned its reputation despite the lack of high level endorsement.
Junior Sponsorship Scheme
Although full sponsorships with Salix are rare, we have operated a discount scheme to help junior players representing their county for some years which has ensured that promising players have access to very special bats and equipment during these important years. A bespoke Salix bat during the first formative seasons will undoubtedly reinforce a player's enjoyment of the game and show what skill and timing can do with the right bat in his or her hands.
Sam Northeast |
If you would like to apply for the scheme then please complete the CONTACT FORM requesting a current application; the form will then be emailed to you as a PDF file requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print. Click here to get Adobe Reader.
Please note that this is an application form only, not an offer at this stage. You will need to complete the form, post it back and await our decision. The scheme is for junior level sponsorship for which we have restricted places and only one tier of discount - it really is designed to help players who want to get the best from Salix (we do not welcome emails demanding free bats or more discount...!).
Salix Players
As a result of the scheme we are now seeing those promising players growing up to join the young England ranks. One of the most exciting young talents to have emerged over the past years is Sam Northeast for whom we have made bats since he was ten years old. Sam is a real star who would succeed with any cricket brand: we do not take any credit for his meteoric rise or the esteem in which he is held. We just make him beautiful bats to enhance his game and we think the photos of him with his Pod say it all.
For information about his amazing record and achievements to date please visit:
www.content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/player/246005.html
Sam has also attracted serious press attention and a few of the articles are shown here (click images to enlarge):
We never fail to be amazed and delighted by his achievements and the consistent admiration he draws from very qualified sources:
www.sport.guardian.co.uk/columnists/story/0,,1774630,00.html
www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/sport/2006/05/07/scneast07.xml
and look forward to even greater things in the future… |
