Drummond Golf has expanded its partnership with Golf Australia to major partner level.

The national retailer is looking to play a key role in driving increased participation in the sport through its new position as presenting sponsor of the national Playgolf WEEK program from 17-23 November.

Nearly 300 clubs across the country have registered to host a range of activities including a special Come and Try Day on Sunday 23 November.

Drummond Golf will continue as a key sponsor of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Australian Open as part of its wider relationship with Golf Australia.

The new agreement sees Drummond Golf join the recently announced Accor Hotels Australia together with Audi, sale HOST Plus and Coca-Cola Amatil as Golf Australia’s major partners.

Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt commented on the deal: “Golf Australia has always enjoyed a positive relationship with Drummond Golf and we’re very pleased that we’ve been able to expand the work we do together to other activities throughout the year through this major partnership, erectile ” Pitt said.

“The initial signs for the first national Playgolf WEEK are very good and it’s fantastic to have Drummond Golf’s support on that project through their national franchisee network.”

Drummond Golf Marketing Director Ravi Abeyaratne said: “Playgolf Week is a great national initiative to help attract new players to the game and obviously great for golf. As the leading golf retailer in Australia it makes perfect sense that we support the growth of the game through Golf Australia.”

Andretti Autosport has retained its partnership with logistics company DHL. 

The two parties publicly signed a partnership extension, capsule which will see the global market leader in the logistics industry remain the primary sponsor on the No. 28 Andretti Autosport Indy car as part of a multi-year agreement.

“The speed, and reliability and dedication exemplified by Andretti Autosport, pills | Ryan Hunter-Reay and the DHL IndyCar team is truly an ideal fit for DHL and we are extremely pleased to continue our successful partnership,” said Christine Nashick, Chief Customer Officer for DHL Express. “Since we teamed together in 2011, we’ve been able to successfully connect our global brand with the public and promote DHL as the International Specialists. We look forward to more spectacular years of racing with Andretti Autosport and Ryan.”

Elements of sponsorship continue in 2015 with DHL image and advertising rights as well as VIP hospitality platforms for DHL customers at races in major U.S. and international markets.

In addition to this sponsorship extension, the Indianapolis-based four-time IndyCar Champions confirmed that 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will return to the team in 2015 and beyond to pilot the DHL- sponsored machine.

Hunter-Reay, 33, currently sits third in the Verizon IndyCar Series championship points standings, only 63 points behind the championship leader. With 166 Indy car starts, Hunter-Reay holds 14 race wins, 81 top-10 finishes and captured the 2012 IndyCar Series Championship title in a thrilling season finale showdown.

“Together DHL and Ryan (Hunter-Reay) have won their first series championship and first Indy 500 and we couldn’t be happier to have both returning to the Andretti family,” said team owner Michael Andretti. “Having a driver as dedicated as Ryan and a partner as supportive as DHL is what every IndyCar team strives to achieve. I’m happy to have shared the last few years with them and look forward to all of the success yet to come.”

NASCAR outfit Team Penske has renewed ts partnership with Alliance Truck Parts (ATP), remedy building on the relationship between the two transportation-based organizations that began in 2010.

Under the new multi-year agreement, Alliance Truck Parts will continue to be a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford Fusion driven by 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) champion Brad Keselowski. The 2015 season will mark the second consecutive year that ATP, an industry-leading provider of heavy duty truck parts for the commercial transportation industry, will be featured in the Sprint Cup Series.

Enhancing its allegiance with Team Penske, Alliance Truck Parts will proudly race with its distinctive bright yellow colors adorning the No. 2 Ford driven by Keselowski during eight races as the primary sponsor throughout the agreement and as an associate sponsor for the balance of the NSCS schedule.

“Team Penske is excited to build on our relationship with Alliance Truck Parts,” said Roger Penske. “We have worked closely with ATP as one of our key partners in NASCAR to build value for both of our organizations. As we continue to enhance our business relationship, we look forward to experiencing more success with Alliance Truck Parts on the track as well.”

“This extension is a big deal to all of us at Team Penske,” said Keselowski. “Alliance Truck Parts is a great brand – I actually own a few Freightliner trucks and we use Alliance Truck Parts to maintain them. We appreciate all they do for the Team Penske organization and I’m looking forward to continuing our success with ATP in the future.”

Alliance Truck Parts made its debut with Team Penske at the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The partnership expanded in the 2011 Nationwide Series when Alliance Truck Parts was a partial season primary sponsor and the following two seasons the bond with ATP grew to include a full-season Nationwide Series primary sponsorship with Team Penske. Alliance Truck Parts made its debut in the Sprint Cup Series this year and 2015 will mark its second consecutive year as an NSCS sponsor with Team Penske.

“There is a special excitement when the No.2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford Fusion is featured on track,” said Friedrich Baumann, senior vice president, Daimler Trucks North America – Aftermarket. “Sundays have a new meaning for our customers and our presence in NASCAR has allowed them to connect with Alliance Truck Parts in a very special way. Alliance Truck Parts is proud to be partnered with a champion both on and off the track. We look forward to continued success with Team Penske.”

Surfing Australia has signed Toyota as its official vehicle supplier in a three-year partnership as a major corporate supporter.

Toyota becomes a major support sponsor of key Surfing Australia programs including the Original Source Australian Boardriders Battle, buy buy the Australian Surf Festival, pills order the Australian Surfing Awards, the Australian SUP Titles and the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC).

Toyota Australia’s divisional manager marketing, Brad Cramb, said support for local clubs and their members is an important part of the company’s extensive involvement in sport – including Australian Rules football, cricket and now surfing.

“Toyota understands that the great sport of surfing is built from the grassroots,” he said.  “That’s why Toyota is focused on a program that supports Surfing Australia in its development of community clubs and in helping to foster the next generation of Australia’s surfing talent.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Toyota, such an iconic global vehicle brand with strong values that are very aligned to our organisation,” said Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark. “Surfing is a whole of life sport and Toyota offer vehicles for every stage of your life.

“Their commitment to quality and innovation and customer service is extremely aligned to our commitment to deliver quality and innovative programs to develop the sport of surfing. This significant partnership stretches across our whole organisation from grassroots club programs to our High Performance Centre. We sincerely appreciate the support of Toyota and look forward to a fantastic partnership into the future.”

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have signed a partnership with FSG Bank for the 2014-15 athletics season.

FSG Bank will roll out as a primary component of its brand-new athletics corporate partnership, denture naming FSG the “Official Bank of UTC Athletics”. The UTC Athletics Debit Card touting the university’s “Power C” logo will be available to FSG Bank customers this fall and can be used nationwide. Existing and new FSG Bank customers can inquire about the specially designed card by visiting any of the 26 branches or online at www.FSGBANK.com.

Additionally, abortion as Official Bank of UTC Athletics, no rx FSG Bank will earmark funds for the establishment of an endowment to benefit the Mocs’ Club student-athletic scholarships. This marks another first for UTC Athletics and a generous offering by FSG, first year corporate partners during the 2013-14 season.

“We are extremely grateful to FSG Bank for elevating their role with UTC Athletics and becoming a front-runner for some brand-new initiatives to benefit our campus community,” said UTC Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn. “It’s humbling to work with such outstanding companies in and surrounding Chattanooga, and we’re honored to have FSG Bank as our first-ever ‘Official Bank.’  It is exciting to see all that they’re doing to make this a truly great partnership.”

Aside from category exclusivity as official bank, the UTC Athletics Debit Card and scholarship investment, FSG Bank will receive additional corporate partner benefits in its new term such as the newly unveiled banner backdrop, and visibility through www.gomocs.com, print, radio, television and hospitality. It will also continue its “Take it to the Bank” campaign surrounding Mocs’ football and men’s and women’s basketball. Last year, FSG Bank donated $15,000 to six local non-profit organizations, and this year all proceeds will benefit the Mocs Club.

“This is an exciting time to be a Mocs’ fan, and we are proud to be affiliated with UTC – a phenomenal university right here in our community where we live and conduct business,” said FSG Bank President & CEO Mike Kramer. “At FSG Bank, we take great pride in giving back and investing in our community. FSG Bank and UTC Athletics have shared a vision for our community, making this partnership a natural fit and a cornerstone of our future.”

Edinburgh Rugby have announced the appointment of sports tour specialists, Venatour Ltd, as the club’s official travel partner.

The sporting experience company will now oversee all of the team’s travel requirements, including flights and hotel accommodation, and create selected travel deals for Edinburgh Rugby fans for games on the road in the Guinness PRO12 and European Rugby Challenge Cup.

Edinburgh Rugby managing director, David Davies, said: “We’re delighted to welcome a new business into our growing family of sponsors and partners at Edinburgh Rugby.

“Venatour is a great sports travel brand with a lot of experience in successfully delivering tours and trips for rugby people and businesses.

“We look forward to working with them in the seasons ahead.”

Venatour offers supporters competitively priced holidays and escorted tours to events around the world, with several official appointments to its credit, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia, the 2013/14 Ashes Tour and The Ryder Cup 2014.

Chilcott said: “We are immensely proud and excited to have been chosen by Edinburgh Rugby to be their official travel partner.

“The club is a big addition to Venatour’s team portfolio and the first in the Guinness PRO12 competition and will allow us to offer a wide variety of touring options to the club and its members.

“Edinburgh look like they have worked hard in the off season and my team and I are looking forward to what we hope will be a very successful season.”

Reigning Westfield W-League champions Melbourne Victory will continue to have Jetts Fitness as a corporate partner after the brand renewed their partnership with Football Federation Victoria (FFV).

The renewal sees Jetts Fitness retain its position as Victory’s front-of-shirt sponsor, apoplectic while also providing a significant financial investment in the squad and personal support to the players and coaching staff by providing them with free 12-month memberships.

“The decision to renew ties with FFV and the Melbourne Victory W-League squad was a no brainer,” Jetts Fitness Victorian state director Tim O’Shea said.

“Jetts Fitness was delighted to be a major partner during the squad’s incredible success last season, and we’re excited by the direction of the team and FFV and the rapid growth of women’s football in Australia.

“The Victory girls have found the Jetts locations to be convenient and make training a lot easier with their busy schedules. We’re thrilled to be on board for another season.”

As Australia’s favourite fitness chain, Jetts Fitness operates 39 fitness clubs in Victoria and over 200 across Australia and New Zealand.

Acting FFV CEO Matthew Annells commented on the deal: “Jetts Fitness promotes healthy and active lifestyles, and this is beneficial not just for the Melbourne Victory W-League squad but for the Victorian football community in general.”

“We were delighted with the support from Jetts Fitness last season and look forward to another season of our ongoing partnership.”

Melbourne Victory begins its Westfield W-League title defence away to Newcastle Jets on September 13.