Cornish Pirates

Monday 17th December 2007

Enterprising Students get on board with Pirates

High Schools all over Cornwall had more than just the rugby to be cheerful about after Sunday's exciting "Duchy Derby" between the Cornish Pirates and Launceston.

Young Enterprise businesses from 15 schools in Cornwall were offered the opportunity to sell tickets on a cashback basis for the game, enabling them to make some money to help start up their fledgling businesses, whilst also learning some sales and marketing techniques.

Every school that took part made some money, with 3 schools from the length of Cornwall doing especially well.

Zing from Launceston College came a close third to the joint winners, Qube from Mounts Bay School in Penzance, and Uneek from Camborne School, who both made £57 for their businesses.

Maria Gomez, County Manager for Young Enterprise in Cornwall said
"We are delighted to have the support of the Cornish Pirates. Having the opportunity to sell tickets and promote the rugby games has enriched the Company Programme and given the students additional business skills"

Both schools will now share the prize put forward by the Cornish Pirates, and will be invited to hospitality at Cornish Pirates vs Newbury on Sunday 20th January