Mowi’s innovation enhances access to crucial safety equipment in shinty 

The Camanachd Association is pleased to announce that the newly approved Bauer IMS 5.0 helmet will now be available at a discounted rate for under 21s thanks to a significant investment from Mowi, shinty’s longest serving partner.

The five figure investment from Mowi, will be used to subsidize the cost of helmets, making them more affordable and accessible to players after a rule was passed at the 2022 AGM ensuring that all players under 21 are to wear helmets as part of the rules. Helmets are an essential piece of equipment for shinty players, and this investment will help ensure that all players have access to this vital safety equipment.

In addition to Mowi’s innovative support, Highland Industrial Supplies, a leading supplier of personal protective equipment, and also a long term partner of the Camanachd Association have also offered to use their expertise to house and distribute the new helmets as part of the deal.

“Mowi’s innovation comes at a crucial time for Scottish communities with the continued cost of living and travel adding barriers to participation in any sport. We are delighted to partner with Mowi to make important protective equipment more affordable for shinty players,” said Derek Keir, CEO of the Camanachd Association. “Safety is our top priority, and this investment will help ensure that even more players have access to the best equipment available. Finally, let me thank Highland Industrial Supplies, their logistical support with the roll out of this initiative is a great help.”

Mowi has been a long-standing partner of shinty, supporting the sport through sponsorship, shared expertise and investment for many years.

Ian Roberts, Director of Communications for Mowi said “We are proud to continue our support of shinty and to enhance the safety measures: in place, this project and the wider governance solidifies our impression that the Camanachd Association works to provide a safe and inclusive space for children and adults, to which Mowi is proud to partner. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in shinty, and this investment in helmets will reduce additional barriers to participation and is an important step towards achieving that goal.”

The Camanachd Association has made positive inroads towards compulsory helmet wearing for all players, the timeline for which is illustrated in Appendix 1 at the bottom of this press release.

The Camanachd Association and Mowi are committed to working together to support the growth and development of shinty. This investment in helmets is just one example of their ongoing commitment to the sport and its players.

5 helmets are available to purchase per club. The helmets are available at Highland Industrial Supplies website here.

Appendix 1 – Helmet rules voted on at the AGM over the past 10 years