Baxi and Oxford United Squad Surprise Local Primary School
Baxi and Oxford United FC gave students at an Oxford primary school a unique surprise last week when they invited them to join the Oxford United Men’s Team 2024/25 squad photo.
Pupils from Pegasus Primary School in Blackbird Leys were invited by the club and Baxi, its new Principal Partner, to Oxford United’s Bangkok Glass Training Centre.
Des Buckingham and the entire Men’s Team squad, along with the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final trophy, surprised the group of year 5 children with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join this season’s official team picture.
The children were also presented with gifts from the Club and Baxi and had the chance to test their skills in a session delivered by Oxford United in the Community, before the players signed autographs and answered questions.
This photo opportunity was just one of many community and engagement events planned by Oxford United and Baxi, which announced its sponsorship deal with the EFL Championship newcomers at the start of the 2024/25 season.
Tim Williams, Oxford United’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We have a responsibility to positively influence the lives of our fans and the wider community beyond a matchday, and events such as today are a great way of bringing to life the values that sit at the very heart of this Club. Not only did the children at Pegasus Primary have a truly memorable day, the players, coaches and staff loved being part of something so special.”
Paul Haynes, Product & Solutions Director at Baxi, added: “Very early in our discussions with Oxford United, it became clear that both our organisations share the same aspirations in terms of sustainable development through community outreach activities. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the children at Pegasus Primary School and we look forward to carrying out more events with the Club in the months ahead.”
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