The Football League has appointed TradePoint, the ‘trade’ brand of the UK’s largest home improvement retailer B&Q, as their first ever Official Trade Supplier. 

The new agreement will see all 72 Football League clubs join TradePoint’s membership scheme, which gives businesses discounted prices on TradePoint’s vast range of building and home improvement products.

TradePoint, the local building suppliers, will also become the title partner of The Football League Radio Show, the weekly round-up of news, views and comment from across all three divisions of the Sky Bet Football League hosted by Mark Clemmit.

The Football League’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Heaselgrave, said: “I am delighted to welcome TradePoint to this new partnership with The Football League. It gives each of our clubs the opportunity to save thousands of pounds on the cost of maintaining their stadium or training ground.

“This agreement breaks new ground for The Football League and TradePoint and we look forward to it being a fruitful collaboration for both parties.”

Finally, the new agreement will also see TradePoint sponsor The Football League’s Academy series of best practice seminars. The TradePoint Academy Series aims to improve the business performance of each Football League club through a series of thought-provoking seminars on relevant football industry topics.

Trevor Culpin, Customer & Marketing Manager for TradePoint, said: “We are delighted to be involved with The Football League in this way and especially by helping clubs to improve their facilities and maintain their grounds.

“We hope to be able to save their maintenance teams both time and money by giving them access to the 12,000 plus products available through TradePoint, and look forward to developing our partnership in other areas, too.”

Russian oil company Rosneft will sponsor ice hockey’s Spengler Cup, store IMG Schweiz, the Swiss subsidiary of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company announced today. 

Rosneft, which is the majority shareholder of the CSKA Moscow ice hockey team, acquired the remaining one-year package at the secondary sponsor level, becoming the first non-Swiss company to back the event in the process. 

As an official sponsor, Rosneft will appear on the CSKA Moscow jersey, as well as on the ice and the boards in the stadium. The company’s logo will also be seen on all Spengler Cup tickets and other communication media, while they will also have extensive involvement in on-site activities and an attractive hospitality contingent. 

Jürgen Krucker, managing director of IMG Schweiz, the official marketer of the Spengler Cup, said: “We have managed to sell all the big sponsorship packages in the market once again this year as well as bring in a major company from outside Switzerland for the Spengler Cup for the first time. This certainly underlines the appeal of the event on the one hand and our intensive marketing efforts on the other.” 

The 87th Spengler Cup will be held in Davos as usual from 26-31 December. Taking part in the traditional tournament alongside CSKA Moscow will be the Rochester Americans from the AHL, Team Canada, Vitkovice Steel, Genève-Servette and the host team, Hockey Club Davos. All 11 matches will be broadcast live both at home on all three Swiss national channels and abroad.

Gymnova has today been announced as the Official Gymnastics Equipment Provider for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Gymnova will provide the supply, ask installation and maintenance of the gymnastics apparatus for Glasgow 2014 along with the provision of technical staff to support transitions, gymnast training and competition periods. Four full sets of apparatus will be provided, for the competition which will be held at the SECC Precinct, in warm-up and at training venues.

Gymnova has a reputation for supplying equipment to major international gymnastic events having supplied equipment for the London 2012 Olympic Games, two Gymnastics World Championships and will be the Official Supplier for the 2015 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships also to be held in Glasgow. 

Ty Speer, Glasgow 2014 Deputy Chief Executive said: “Now that we’re in the planning stages for sport competition at the Games, I’m delighted that we’ll have quality gymnastics equipment available at Glasgow 2014, giving the best gymnasts of the Commonwealth an opportunity to display their skills. 

“We’re delighted to welcome Gymnova into our growing sponsor family and we look forward to working with them to ensure Glasgow 2014 is a memorable experience for both athletes and spectators alike.”

Phillip Wattleworth, Gymnova Managing Director said: “The incredible success of our Gymnasts at the London 2012 Olympic Games has planted the sport of Gymnastics firmly in the minds of the British public and Gymnova is delighted to be appointed as the Official Gymnastics Equipment Provider to yet another major international event.”

The company, which was established in 1978 by two former gymnasts and trainers, has become the leader in the field of gymnastic equipment over the past 30 years, with a focus on the design, manufacture and distribution of products to a host of venues from baby gyms to world class competition arenas.

New York Road Runners (NYRR) will become the title sponsor of the 2014 Millrose Games, medic an indoor track & field event in the United States, viagra buy it was announced today by Dr. Norbert Sander, President of the Armory Foundation and Mary Wittenberg, CEO of the NYRR.

The 2014 NYRR Millrose Games will take place at the New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory, February 15th.

“We are thrilled that NYRR is becoming the title sponsor of the Millrose Games as part of an increased commitment to The Armory,’’ said Sander. ”NYRR’s continuing support allows us to build on the rich tradition of the Millrose Games and further help deserving students through our educational and athletic programs. The Amory/NYRR partnership is a clear reflection of how committed NYRR is to New York City. We could not have asked for a better partner as we continue to build this iconic event.’’

NYRR’s title sponsorship of the Millrose Games, which runs through 2016, builds on the community running organization’s long-standing partnership with the Armory Foundation. NYRR fosters year-round Armory run programs that serve thousands of students, amateur and professional athletes, runners of all ages. 

“NYRR’s increased involvement with the Millrose Games is a natural extension of all the year-round work we do with the Armory that supports our mission to help and inspire people through running,’’ said Wittenberg. ”The Millrose Games is to track and field what the New York City Marathon is to road running. We are excited for the 2014 NYRR Millrose Games and look forward to a bright future for the meet.’’

Feld Motor Sports have announced that Yamaha Motor Corporation, erectile | U.S.A will be an official motorcycle manufacturer and the exclusive ticket outlet for the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, decease an FIM World Championship.

The 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season marks the 16^th year that Yamaha has been a committed partner of the championship. As part of the sponsorship initiative, more than 120 Yamaha dealerships nationwide will serve as the official and exclusive supercross ticket outlet for fans. Fans who purchase tickets through participating Yamaha dealerships will also receive a free Monster Energy Supercross Pit Pass, which provides them the opportunity to spend a day in the pits and the chance to meet the superstars of the sport.

“Yamaha has been a committed partner of Monster Energy Supercross for 15 years, and we welcome them back for their 16^th season,” said Ken Hudgens, COO, Feld Motor Sports. “Their network of dealerships gives fans the opportunity to check out their new line of products and take advantage of a great ticket offer that gives them access to the popular Monster Energy Party in the Pits.”

Yamaha will also be a new official sponsor of Supercross Live. With three hours of live streaming video coverage from each Monster Energy Supercross race, Yamaha will provide fans with updates and news on brand new products, ticket and sweepstakes offers, Yamaha rider interviews and much more.

“Yamaha and our dealerships are extremely proud of our long standing relationship with Feld Motor Sports as the Exclusive Ticket Outlet of Monster Energy Supercross,” said Bob Starr, communications manager for Yamaha Motorsports. “And this year, the new Supercross Live! streaming video coverage will surely energize supercross enthusiasts even more just as our all-new YZ250F and 450Fs already have!”

Surrey County Cricket Club have renewed their partnership with Octopus Investments. 

The deal will run for the next three years, buy cialis confirming Octopus Investments as the Official Sponsor of Surrey’s T20 matches until at least 2016.

With seven home ties next year – the majority of which will be big Friday night matches – Octopus will help Surrey deliver the best match day experience possible throughout the season, order with the Cricktopus, anabolics a cult hero in 2013, set to become a T20 fixture.

Speaking this week Charlie Hodgson, Commercial Director of Surrey CCC, said: “Developing a long term relationship with our sponsors is hugely important to us so we’re delighted that Octopus Investments will be involved at the Kia Oval for at least the next three years.

“Friday night T20 at the Kia Oval has become one of London’s most popular summer nights out and it’s exciting that we can now work with Octopus to make it even better.”

Nigel Spencer, Marketing Director at Octopus Investments, said: “We’re really pleased to confirm our sponsorship of Surrey’s T20 matches for the next three years. Twenty20 is an innovative format that makes the exciting game of cricket accessible to large numbers of existing fans while attracting new followers to the sport and to Surrey CCC.

“Last season, the Surrey Twenty20 games not only provided us with the opportunity to treat our customers to some fantastic cricket and entertainment, but also allowed us to introduce Octopus to a much wider audience as a whole. We’re looking forward to seeing what next season will bring for both us and Surrey County Cricket Club.”