Backing the Solent Amazons: Why It Matters

Ice hockey might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of the south coast, but the Solent Amazons are changing that — and we’re chuffed to announce we’ve joined them as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025/26 season. Women’s sport deserves the limelight, and we’re delighted to help keep this brilliant team on the ice.

Why Ice Hockey?

Honestly? Because the Amazons are the real deal. They’re the only women’s ice hockey club in the region, opening doors for female athletes across Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight, Sussex and beyond. They’ve built one of the largest and loudest fanbases in British women’s ice hockey — all while operating as a pay-to-play club.

As Lauren from the Amazons told us: “Ice hockey is an incredibly expensive sport to play, especially for women. With rising rink costs and all the unseen expenses that come with running a club of our size, sponsorship like this keeps us on the ice.”

Values That Match

This partnership isn’t just about slapping our logo on a kit (though that is quite cool). It’s about supporting a community that shares our values — authenticity, wellbeing and empowerment. The Amazons work hard, play hard and don’t take shortcuts. Sound familiar? That’s exactly how we approach making our UK-made natural deodorants.

As Lauren added: “Salt of the Earth’s products are a perfect fit for our team ethos. Hardworking, honest and good for you. They’re keeping our ladies smelling fresh, on and off the ice.” We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

More Than Just a Game

Women’s sport is having a moment — rightly so — but there’s still a long way to go, particularly in sports where costs can be a barrier. The Amazons aren’t just playing the game; they’re growing it. They compete in the Women’s National Ice Hockey League (WNIHL), run a second team (the Solent Valkyries) for development, and create pathways for junior and senior players to progress. That’s proper grassroots sport, and it deserves support.

Why We’re Proud

Since our family bought this business in 2005, we’ve focused on doing things properly — from our COSMOS Natural certification, Leaping Bunny approval and Vegan Society registration to our ongoing sustainability efforts and award-winning products. We’re big on refills and plastic-free options too — part of the reason our community has saved a serious number of bottles over the years.

Supporting the Amazons is an extension of that commitment. It’s about backing people who are making a genuine difference, working hard and staying true to their values. Plus, we understand what it takes to build something from the ground up — we’ve been at it since 1993.

Thomas Laird, Managing Director, says: “We’re proud to partner with a club that’s genuinely making a difference for women’s sport on the south coast. The Amazons are the real deal, and we’re happy to be part of their journey.”

Fancy Getting Involved?

If you’re on the south coast and fancy watching some proper exciting sport, get yourself down to watch the Amazons play. Trust us, ice hockey is brilliant — fast, skilful and occasionally involving people bouncing off boards at high speed. What’s not to love?

If you’re a business looking to support women’s sport, the club has sponsorship opportunities at all levels. Find out more on the Solent Amazons website.