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About

Sportsrooms was launched in 2015 with the goal of simplifying sports travel. Spotting a gap in the market for a high level, dedicated sports travel agent the business thrives in delivering world class accommodation and travel for sports teams, events and fans.

For Teams

In our core business, we work with Sports teams to ensure that no stone is left unturned to deliver the perfect environment for team preparations. Sportsrooms partners with high level teams across multiple sports including Football, Rugby and Cricket. Our clients include the Premier League, Norwich City, Derby County, Bath Rugby, Gloucester Rugby and Middlesex County Cricket.

In addition to professional sports teams we also provide travel solutions for amateur teams, universities and schools.

For Events

Sportsrooms has vast experience in providing accommodation for sponsors, media, national and international federations at some of the World highest profile sports events. Our experience includes two Rugby World Cups, four UEFA Champions League Finals, the Heineken Champions Cup Final 2020, domestic and international rugby events plus many more. We provide everything you need to deliver your event including hotel sourcing and operational support, along with providing consultancy services to major sports organisations.

For Fans

At Sportsrooms we build on our passion for sport and travel to help clients extend their sporting experience by making a trip to a match into a trip of a lifetime.

Whether the requirements are large or small Sportsrooms can provide travel and accommodation to sports events both domestically and around the world.

Always at the end of a phone when required, the team have helped to get our away travel processes to the high level they now are

Jonny Martin, First Team Operations Manager, Norwich City

Sportsrooms customer service, knowledge and contacts with hotels around the country is second to none

Dan Wheeldon, Cricket and Commercial Operations Manager, Derbyshire Cricket

Their speed of response and ability to react to changes and last minute requests really help make our life easier.

Charlotte Bellamy, Academy Secretary, Fulham FC

The company and its staff are both friendly and professional. Their recommendations are strong and they are on hand 24/7 to ensure everything is right with our hotel stays, from check in to check out.

Dan Nice, Cricket Operations Manager, Leicestershire Cricket

I wouldn’t look back now and can’t recommend them more, saving time and offering ideas and experience

Sophie Bennett, Rugby Operations Manager, Bath Rugby

The Team

Chris Newsham

Director

Chris Newsham

Director

Chris set up Sportsrooms in 2015 highlighting an opportunity in the market for a dedicated full service Sports Travel agent. Before launching Sportsrooms Chris worked for many years in Senior Management positions with Marriott Hotels and worked as Football Accommodation Manager for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Within the organisation Chris manages key accounts, works to drive new and existing customer relationships and leads on Sportsrooms business strategy. Outside of work Chris loves all watching all sports and spending time with his family, when he is not helping his wife run the hotel they own in Oakham.

Please feel free to contact Chris direct on chris@sportsrooms.com

Matt Annis

Head of Team Travel

Matt Annis

Head of Team Travel

Matt joined Sportsrooms in September 2016 having graduated from University College of Football Business (UCFB) after studying Football Business & Media. During his time at UCFB Matt achieved First Class honours for his dissertation into the Logistics, Travel and Preparation of Professional Sport. At Sportsrooms Matt is Head of Team Travel responsible for leading at team of Account Managers who look after every element of sports team preparations and delivering outstanding service to all our clients.

Matt is a massive Chelsea FC fan, plays golf and enjoys watching sport. When not playing or watching sport Matt likes to go to concerts and loves all genres of music, especially rock.

Please feel free to contact Matt direct on matt@sportsrooms.com

Tracy Rookyard

Finance Controller and Office Manager

Tracy Rookyard

Finance Controller and Office Manager

Tracy started working for Sportsrooms in July 2017. Within Sportsrooms, Tracy manages all elements of invoicing for Sportsrooms both client and commission invoicing. In addiiton Tracy manages the office including our relationships with our hotel suppliers.

Prior to joining Sportsrooms, Tracy has held a variety of roles within large organisations including Finance Management and PA positions, she also spent five years as a Event Manager for Greene King. Tracy likes running, cycling, watching most sports and reading crime thrillers.

Please feel free to contact Tracy direct on tracy@sportsrooms.com

Jen Wilks

Account Manager

Jen Wilks

Account Manager

Jen has worked for Sportsrooms since December 2018 and manages cricket and rugby business along with our clients meeting and events requirements. Jen studied Sports Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University.  After graduating, Jen worked as a gymnastic coach in the USA then once back in the UK as Club Development Officer at the County Sports Partnership, Projects Manager at National Cricket Charity ‘Chance to Shine’ and most recently at Leicestershire County Cricket Club as Operations and Sales Manager. Jen enjoys watching all sports particularly live sports events, going to the gym and travelling to new places.

Please feel free to contact Jen direct on jen@sportsrooms.com

Tony Newsham

Financial Controller

Tony Newsham

Financial Controller

Tony has worked as Financial Controller for Sportsrooms on a part-time basis since the business started. Tony retired from full time working a couple of years ago. Before retirement, Tony worked in Finance for the whole of his working career, most recently as Finance Administrator for Colchester United Football Club.

Outside of work, he enjoys watching most sports, bowling (both ten pin bowling and lawn bowls), walking and watching and competing in quiz competitions.

Please feel free to contact Tony direct on tony@sportsrooms.com

Ross Chapman

Account Manager

Ross Chapman

Account Manager

Ross has worked for Sportsrooms since August 2022 and is an Account Manager for our cricket and football teams. Ross has a degree in Sports Tourism and has previously worked in supporters travel for events including Formula 1, the Football World Cup and the Rugby World Cup. Ross has travelled to destinations including Japan, South Africa and Australia where he was lucky enough to see Alastair Cook’s double hundred at the MCG.

Ross is an avid sports fan and particularly enjoys watching Somerset cricket and Tottenham Hotspur. He is also a regular attendee at Glastonbury Festival, 12 times and counting!

Please feel free to contact Ross direct on ross@sportsrooms.com

Georgia Hannah

Account Manager

Georgia Hannah

Account Manager

Georgia re-joined Sportsrooms in January 2023 as an Account Manager after working for two years at Leicester City FC. Georgia has vast experience both in high level professional sports and hospitality having worked in hotels both in the United Kingdom and South Africa. At Sportsrooms Georgia is Account Manager for multiple football teams and supports on many aspects of the team travel business.

Georgia has been a life long sports fan and is passionate about delivering first class service to all our clients.

Please feel free to contact Georgia direct on georgia@sportsrooms.com