GB Taekwondo has appointed Tree Communications to handle its PR & marketing plans for the European Taekwondo Championships 2012.

This is the first time the European Championships have ever been staged in the UK, and will take place in Manchester between 3 and 6 May, not long before the Olympic Games.

Sarah Gormley, owner and director of Tree Communications, said: “I‘m excited that we’ve secured the opportunity to work with the GB Taekwondo team ahead of the London Olympic Games 2012 and will assist with the marketing communications for the European Championships – another first for Manchester.”

Steve Flynn, commercial director for GB Taekwondo, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Sarah and her team at Tree Communications during what is going to be an incredibly exciting and busy year for GB Taekwondo. Tree’s expertise will be invaluable as we build up to the prestigious European Taekwondo Championships in Manchester which itself provides a great opportunity to showcase this dynamic sport, just ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.”