St Helens Saints have further strengthened their partnership with South Stand sponsors Solarking. 

The agreement will see the company became the Club’s Official Green Partner and develop the successful existing relationship. 

Solarking supply, design, install and commission various micro-generation technologies including LED lighting, Solar PV and Thermal and Heat Pumps to commercial and domestic customers. 

They sponsored the South Stand in Saints’ inaugural season at Langtree Park and the agreement realises a significant investment in the club. 

“This partnership demonstrates we are leading the way in green innovation,” said Saints Head of Sales and Marketing Dave Hutchinson. “Solarking will become our Official Green Partner – a unique symbol of our commitment to sustainability. 

“Solarking have shown fantastic support for Saints since day one of our new home here at Langtree Park and to further strengthen our partnership is typical of the loyalty a local company such as Solarking give to the club. 

“We are looking forward to many new initiatives and working together in the future.” 

Andy Mikhail from Solarking added: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with the Saints. There is a strong synergy between both our brands and we are looking forward to developing that relationship further.” 

America’s Cup team, Oracle Team USA announced that Yanmar has been selected as Official Technical Partner.

Yanmar, a Japanese company with an intimate knowledge of the world’s oceans, will provide engines for Oracle Team USA’s chase boats during the bid to defend the 34th America’s Cup this September.

Yanmar President Takehito Yamaoka gave his full backing to the partnership, saying: “We are fully committed to supporting Oracle Team USA in their bid to win the 34th America’s Cup. Yanmar is proud to become the Official Technical Partner for Oracle Team USA. It is a natural partnership in such a technically demanding field as high performance sailing. We believe their high standards and dedication to perfection complements the way Yanmar operates.”

Through the partnership, Yanmar will provide reliable power for Oracle Team USA’s chase boat program based in San Francisco. The team operates a fleet of chase boats which serves to assist all aspects of the program, from launching the racing yachts to on-water safety. As the team’s AC72 yachts can reach speeds of up to 40 knots, the Yanmar engines will allow the chase boats to maintain the power, agility and endurance required to support the yachts through the variable conditions on the San Francisco Bay.

“We are very excited to partner with Yanmar for this 34th America’s Cup campaign,” said Oracle Team USA CEO Russell Coutts. “Yanmar is recognized world-wide for their tremendous expertise in marine engines and technology. It is their precision engineering that will power our chase boats, allowing us to perform the many critical functions required both throughout training and on race day. Yanmar provides a vital component to our program, and it is fantastic to have them onboard.”

ScottishPower has today been named Official Partner of Scottish Cycling.

The sponsorship is the largest of its kind ever committed to Scottish Cycling and complements ScottishPower’s commitment to supporting home-grown talent and improving the quality of outdoor facilities available throughout the country.

Speaking at today’s announcement, cough Keith Anderson, clinic Chief Corporate Officer of ScottishPower, said: “We hope our commitment to cycling in Scotland will help to inspire a new generation of riders following a tremendous Olympic Games in London and the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in our hometown of Glasgow.

“Cycling can play a huge part in leading a healthy, active and greener lifestyle, so in addition to supporting the best young riders in the country, we’re already looking at ways to help get more people, of all ages, outside and having fun on their bikes.”

As a direct result of the sponsorship, Scottish Cycling will nurture the potential Olympic and Commonwealth medallists of the future by establishing the ScottishPower National Youth Racing Series and employ a dedicated development officer to run the programme. This will provide some of Scotland’s most talented young riders, aged 8 – 16 years, with access to multi-discipline regional level racing throughout Scotland.

Craig Burn, Chief Executive of Scottish Cycling, added: “Today’s announcement is a significant boost to the sport of cycling in Scotland. The ScottishPower National Youth Racing Series will enable our best young riders compete against each other on a regular basis and our development officer will be able to support event organisers and volunteers to put on the highest quality competition opportunities for youngsters throughout the season.

“Not only that, but the commitment from ScottishPower to help us improve outdoor facilities and encourage people of all ages and abilities to get on their bikes is very encouraging. Scottish Cycling is looking forward to working with such a proactive partner in the years ahead.”

 

Tudor, malady the prestigious Swiss sporting watch brand, pills has become the Timing Partner of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) World Endurance Championship (WEC).

Tudor brand director Philippe Peverelli commented: “TUDOR is very happy to communicate its passion for motor sports through the WEC, a legend in endurance racing. This technological showcase represents what drives us forward everyday: our commitment to quality and our passion for performance.” 

Launched in June 2011 by the FIA and the ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest), the WEC perpetuates the historical links with the World Championship for Makes in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, the World Endurance Championship Group C in the 1980s and the World Sportscar Championship in the 1990s. With 8 races over the course of the 2013 season, the FIA World Endurance Championship alternates between legendary circuits (Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Le Mans, Interlagos and Fuji) and locations where the history of motor sports remains to be written (Austin, Shanghai, Bahrain). If the WEC has become one of motor sports’ iconic championships, it owes it for the most part to the very high level of its field – the most prestigious car makes are back – as well as to the environmental stakes that have made today’s WEC one of the most brilliant displays of race car technology. 

It is with this same spirit of performance that, for decades, Tudor has been creating chronographs known for their remarkable technical superiority and extreme reliability, in a masculine, retro chic style that exudes seduction – watches such as the legendary TUDOR chronographs of the 1970s, much sought-after by collectors, of which the TUDOR Heritage Chrono is the legitimate heir. 

Considering TUDOR’s long-standing role as a major player in the prestigious, sport-chic watchmaking domain, the brand’s commitment as Timing Partner of the WEC is perfectly coherent with the com- pany strategy set forth in previous years. Furthermore, the passion for performance that unites the WEC and TUDOR is the same as the driving force that connects the brand to Porsche Motorsport and to legendary Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, as Timing Partner. 

Speaking of the WEC’s new Timing Partner, Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO, said: “the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, promoter of the FIA World Endurance Championship and creator of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923, is thrilled with the new partnership with TUDOR. Thanks to this prestigious watch brand, the FIA World Endurance Championship has found the ideal partner, who shares with the ACO the values of endurance racing, a discipline based on surpassing oneself, sportsmanship and advanced technology.”

Electronic Cigarette giant Totally Wicked has today announced a partnership with St Helens RFC which will include the rebranding of the North Stand. Langtree Park will now play host to the Totally Wicked Stand.

An impressive 4,718 fans will be able to fit into the newly titled all-seater stand as it receives its first visitors on Friday 15 February when Hull FC are in town for Super League round three.

The sponsorship deal is part of the development of Langtree Park which recently celebrated its one year anniversary. The Totally Wicked stand will mostly seat Saints supporters. Totally Wicked products will be available to buy throughout the stadium on match days.

Many Rugby League stadiums operate a no-smoking policy in an attempt to alleviate the risk of second hand smoke. This is somewhat similar to the smoking ban in place inside all public buildings in the UK. The smoking ban that came into effect in 2007 does not affect Electronic Cigarettes as they produce water vapour instead of smoke.

The saints partnership with Totally Wicked will last for two years and include a number of initiatives. The club will hold a ‘cigarette amnesty’ where fans will be able to swap their cigarette for a St Helens branded e cig.

Totally Wicked are a multi-national Electronic Cigarette supplier established in 2008. The company was devised as a community helping people make the transition to Electronic Cigarettes. As well as supplying high quality Electronic Cigarette products, their online forums and vapour lounges create a non-daunting environment for first-time users.

With over 200 retailers currently stocking Totally Wicked products throughout the UK, USA, mainland Europe and China, the Electronic Cigarette superpower is currently riding a wave of success. More and more individuals are making the switch to Electronic Cigarettes every year thanks to their abundance of benefits.

AS MONACO FC has announced SIN THIRST SIN, abortion the leading brand of premium energy drinks, as its new official partner. 

SIN has decided to enter into a partnership with the Monegasque club for the remainder 2012-2013 season in order to support the ambitious project of promotion to Ligue 1.

SIN is a new of low-calorie, sugar-free, taurine-free energy drink, whose different flavors meet tastes of sophisticated clientele.

This provides AS MONACO FC with an opportunity to share a unique adventure with a partner who is just as ambitious in its own field.

The brand will be visible in the Louis II Stadium as well as on the match day communication material used by the club, and will be distributed in the Corporate Hospitality and Sponsor boxes and lounges.

Mr. Yves Bouvier from SIN THIRST SIN, said: “This commitment with AS Monaco is quite in line with the spirit of our brand. It shows how willing and enthusiastic we are to accompany the ambition of a team which keeps improving.”

Global logistics and shipping company GAC have been named the official logistics partner by Oman Sail, for EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour 2013, which kicks off in Bahrain this weekend.

As logistics partner, GAC will handle all the shipping and logistics requirements of the tour, and will be considered for Oman Sail’s further logistics requirements throughout 2013.

Lars Bergstrom, GAC Group Vice President – Middle East, says that the appointment as the Tour’s official logistics provider is a tribute to the company’s growing reputation for providing efficient support for complex projects and large pan-regional sporting events. 

“Amid the adrenaline and excitement, it is easy to forget how much careful planning and precision is required to make such complex events go smoothly,” he adds.

“The diverse nature of EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour’s logistical needs, and the multiple stops the race makes in marinas around the Arabian Gulf, will require the involvement of our offices in Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Oman and Ras Al Khaimah. It takes the concerted efforts of many different parties working together to ensure that everything needed – from the largest pieces of yacht equipment, to the small supplies – are all where they need to be at the right time. GAC has the know-how, resources and dedication to bring it all together.”

GAC is no stranger to competitive sailing. GAC Pindar, its partnership with leading independent sailing company Team Pindar, is the go-to provider of choice for integrated specialist marine leisure logistics, including yacht transportation, super yacht services, air sea and road freight, yacht spares logistics, sailing event management, ship agency and corporate hospitality.

GAC Pindar is the official logistics provider for the Extreme Sailing Series and was also appointed the official shipping and logistics service provider to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club last year. Adding to its already impressive portfolio, GAC Pindar has been supporting several world-class sailing events including the ISAF Alpari World Match Racing Tour, in which GAC Pindar skipper Ian Williams, was crowned world champion for the fourth time in 2012.

Issa Al Ismaili, Oman Sail Event Director, says: “EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour is a complex sailing event involving nine teams and eight marinas across four countries. We needed a reliable logistic partner – that’s why we have appointed GAC. We are confident that it has the expertise and experience to support us perfectly, during the entire event.”

Nascar’s Richard Childress Racing and Pinnacle Foods Group brands have developed a program that will see multiple brands from the leading packaged food company serving as primary sponsors of multiple race teams in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. 

From Pinnacle Foods Group, the Armour Vienna Sausages brand will be the primary sponsor for five races with three drivers in 2012 (Kevin Harvick/No. 33: March 16/Bristol Motor Speedway; Brian Scott/No. 2: May 4/Talladega Superspeedway, Aug. 31/Atlanta Motor Speedway; and Ty Dillon/No. 33: May 10/Darlington Raceway, September 6/Richmond International Raceway). Hungry-Man will sponsor Harvick and the No. 33 team on April 26 at Richmond International Raceway.

Pinnacle Foods Group is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, many of which have been trusted household names for decades. Armour is one of America’s favorite canned meat brands known for its Chili, Vienna Sausage, Hash, Stews and more. An associate sponsor of RCR’s No. 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team and driver Harvick in 2008, Armour has been a major associate of Kevin Harvick Inc., in both the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, since 2009. In 2012, Pinnacle Foods brands were RCR sponsor partners in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

“Pinnacle Foods Group along with the Armour and Hungry-Man brands are very excited about the opportunity to continue to partner with Richard Childress Racing,” said Eric Hintz, vice president of marketing. “We want to thank Kevin Harvick, Brian Scott, Ty Dillon and all the RCR employees for their ongoing support, and look forward to seeing them continue to take home the checkered flag in 2013. We’re thrilled to maintain our winning ways on the track, and expect to extend our winning ways to our key grocery retail partners and consumers throughout the nation.”

RCR has earned five championships, 64 race wins and two rookie-of-the-year awards since beginning its NASCAR Nationwide Series program in 2000.

“Armour was a great partner in 2012 so we’re glad to have them back this season along with the addition of Hungry-Man,” said Richard Childress, president and chief executive officer of Richard Childress Racing. “Pinnacle Foods was instrumental in the re-launch of RCR’s successful NASCAR Nationwide Series program last year. Our goal this year is to continue our success at the race track to grow their businesses in the marketplace.”