Coutts, a relay gold medallist plus individual silver and bronze medallist in London, has been without a major sponsor her entire career.ntsD But Out of Bounds can reveal she has finally cracked the market after years of strong performances for Australia.

Her London feat of five medals equalled the previous record hauls at a single Games by Ian Thorpe and Shane GouldntsD, putting the Queensland born swimmer in illustrious companynte. At only 24, Queenslander Coutts has her sights on a third Olympics in Rio but she will also head to Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games as a defending champion in five events.

“I have always competed in Speedo and look forward to working with them, ” said Coutts, who is not Australia’s only Olympic individual medallist to feel some corporate love this week. Breaststroke silver medallist Christian Sprenger was signed up by the swimwear giant.

Der Deutsche Tennis Bund e.V. (DTB) hat einen neuen Partner. Plan International Deutschland e.V., bronchi eine der größten Kinderhilfsorganisationen der Welt, nurse ist ab sofort Charity-Partner des DTB. Plan vermittelt Kinderpatenschaften und finanziert damit Selbsthilfeprojekte in 50 Ländern Asiens, Afrikas und Lateinamerikas. Aktuell belegt Plan zudem den ersten Platz bei einer umfassenden Untersuchung von 50 deutschen Spendenorganisationen, die das Wirtschaftsmagazin “Capital” in Auftrag gegeben hat.

“Wir freuen uns, mit Plan eine Organisation an unserer Seite zu haben, die ebenso wie wir gesellschaftliche Verantwortung übernimmt”, so DTB-Präsident Dr. Karl-Georg Altenburg, der es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, wieder mehr Kinder und Jugendliche aus allen Schichten der Gesellschaft für Tennis zu begeistern. “Als Spitzensportverband wissen wir natürlich, wie wichtig die Unterstützung durch Fans und Partner ist. Daher wollen auch wir etwas tun und dort helfen, wo es am nötigsten ist.”

Maike Röttger, Geschäftsführerin von Plan Deutschland, weiß, wie wichtig Sport für Kinder, vor allem für Mädchen und Jungen in Entwicklungsländern ist: “Erfolgserlebnisse steigern das Selbstbewusstsein. Niederlagen spornen an, an sich zu arbeiten, besser zu werden. Über den Sport werden viele Kinder zum Teil einer Gemeinschaft, die sie aktiv gestalten und der sie sich zugehörig fühlen.”

“Kinder brauchen Fans” – Das ist der Slogan, mit dem bereits viele prominente Sportler, Vereine und Verbände wie zum Beispiel der Deutsche Leichtathletik-Verband für das Patenschaftsmodell von Plan werben. “Dieser Gedanke findet sich im Sport wieder, wo jeder Sportler nur mit der Unterstützung seiner Fans Höchstleistungen erreichen kann”, so Wolfgang Porschen, in der Geschäftsführung von Plan für Kooperationen zuständig. Im Zuge der Plan-Partnerschaften werden Sportler zu Fans und übernehmen eine persönliche Patenschaft. Ein Bestandteil der DTB-Plan-Kommunikationskampagne wird unter anderem die deutsche Damentennis-Nationalmannschaft (Porsche Team Deutschland) sein. “Wir legen den Fokus auf die Kinder und werden zu ihren Fans. Das ist eine tolle Idee und verdient unsere besondere Unterstützung”, betont die deutsche Teamchefin Barbara Rittner.

Gemeinsames Ziel von Plan und dem DTB ist es, auf die Bedürfnisse von Kindern und ihren Familien in Entwicklungsländern aufmerksam zu machen und dabei zu helfen, die Lebensumstände der Betroffenen zu verbessern. Alle Spendenerlöse aus der Partnerschaft kommen dem Projekt “Schutz der Kamalari-Mädchen in Nepal” zugute, das sich der Befreiung aus Leibeigenschaft sowie der Reintegration und Bildung der Mädchen widmet.

Callaway Golf Company and LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam have agreed to extend their long-running partnership through 2016.

The LPGA Hall-of-Famer and 10-time major winner has been with Callaway Golf her entire professional career. She will continue to play Callaway equipment, wear its headwear and sport the company logo on her left sleeve. Annika will also continue to appear in Callaway advertising campaigns and at customer appreciation events. This week Annika is playing in the Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational.

“Annika is a tremendous ambassador for the Callaway Golf brand, both on and off the course,” says Nick Raffaele, VP, Global Sports Marketing, Callaway Golf Company. “She’s not only one of the greatest champions in our sport’s history, but also an example for all professional athletes as she’s devoted the next phase of her career to making a difference and giving back.”

“Callaway has been a trusted partner of mine for nearly 20 years,” says Annika. “It’s a special company and I’m honored we’ve enjoyed such a long relationship together. Callaway equipment was an integral part of my success on the course and now we also share their proprietary, cutting-edge fitting technology at our Callaway Performance Center at my Academy. Their support of my Foundation’s junior golf events around the world has been incredible as well.”

Since stepping away from competitive golf in 2008, Annika has turned her attention to raising her two young children and building her ANNIKA-branded businesses. They include the ANNIKA Foundation, ANNIKA Academy, ANNIKA Course Design and more.

Huddersfield Town’s Boardroom, which plays host to invited dignitaries, guests and both clubs’ Directors on a match day, will be rebranded the ‘Chadwick Lawrence Boardroom’ for the remainder of the 2012/13 season after a new sponsorship deal.

Chadwick Lawrence has been a long-time supporter of Town since the 2008/09 season. Over the last couple of years Chadwick Lawrence and Town have also teamed up to host the ‘Yorkshire Business Forum’. The last two Forums have seen legendary broadcaster John Motson and football icon and former England Manager, Kevin Keegan appear as guests in front a 300 strong crowd of local and regional business guests. 

Town Director Sean Jarvis welcomed the rebranding of the Boardroom.

“Our Boardoom is a very important element in the match day experience for visiting dignitaries and Club guests and to have a highly respected name such as Chadwick Lawrence sponsoring it is thoroughly befitting of the surroundings.

“Chadwick Lawrence has become one of the Club’s closest partners since it officially became a part of the Huddersfield Town ‘family’ during the 2008/09 season and we are delighted that its support has continued into the 2012/13 season.” 

Chadwick Lawrence Managing Partner Jeremy Garside commented: “We are proud to have been given the opportunity to sponsor the Boardroom, where the Club showcases the rewards of its’ rich history and heritage; we are delighted to be associated with this.” 

Chadwick Lawrence has offered professional and supportive legal advice to both private and commercial clients for over 160 years.

TipTeeToe golf shoes, maker of the first ever wedge sole golf shoe, has announced that LPGA Tour rookie Victoria Elizabeth has joined the company as a brand ambassador and will be competing in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour in 2013 wearing the company’s innovative new low wedge golf shoes.

Victoria earned her LPGA Tour card for 2013 by finishing 3rd on the 2012 Symetra Tour money list in a year in which included a victory at The Credit Union Classic in July. “I love my TipTeeToes. My posture and setup position is perfect in them every time. I won’t wear anything else,” said Elizabeth.

“We are incredibly excited to continue our relationship with Victoria for the next two years and beyond,” stated Micky Gallas, Founder of TipTeeToe. “Victoria’s passion for the game and her work ethic have brought her to the pinnacle of women’s professional golf and we are looking forward to her representing our brand around the world as she embarks on her rookie season on the LPGA Tour.”

TipTeeToe’s unique wedge sole design promotes proper setup, weight transfer and balance and conforms to the USGA rules of golf. In addition, TipTeeToe’s all day spikeless sole allows ladies to go straight from the course to cocktail hour in high fashion.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced that Spanish hotel chain, ailment NH Hoteles has extended its sponsorship of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for an additional three years, ed through 2015.

The agreement was signed in Prague on Saturday during the 2012 Davis Cup Final at the recently opened NH Prague hotel. NH Hoteles joined the Davis Cup family as an international sponsor in 2004.

ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti, who was present at the signing, said: “We are delighted that NH Hoteles is extending its sponsorship of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for a further three years. NH Hoteles has been a loyal and hardworking partner of Davis Cup, and we believe that the competition is a perfect fit for a company that has enjoyed strong international growth since joining the Davis Cup family. Davis Cup continues to benefit from the commitment and enthusiasm of all its sponsors in maintaining its status as one of the most prestigious competitions in sport.”

Mariano Perez Claver, Chairman of NH Hoteles, added: “The international profile of this unique competition makes NH Hoteles’ participation as a global sponsor of Davis Cup for almost nine years a vital tool for supporting the company’s recent expansion, and communicating the NH Hoteles’ brand through a single message to millions of spectators in more than 170 countries.”

BUBBA burger have signed a sponsorship agreement with the most unique motorsports and entertainment facility in the United States, apoplectic the Circuit of The Americas which hosted the United States F1 Frand Prix.

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a partnership between the team and St. Johns County to increase the team’s involvement in the county while increasing the fan base.

The first event in honor of the new partnership will be at the next Jaguars home game against the Tennessee Titans on November 25.

The Creekside High School Marching Band will perform both before the game and during halftime. Prior to kickoff, St. Johns County representatives will participate in an honorary coin toss.

Jaguars President Mark Lamping said, “This is an extremely important partnership for the Jaguars. St. Johns County is one of our biggest markets and represents a real growth opportunity for the franchise.  We’re thrilled to host St. Johns County Day at our upcoming game against the Titans and recognize some of the innovative St. Johns County public schools, sports and educational initiatives.”

The Jaguars also committed $25,000 for school district initiatives.  These include Pursuing Victory with Honor and the Career Academy High School Showcase. A release from the team said the Jaguars will highlight students and coaches of the year that are part of the district’s Pursuing Victory with Honor at their home game against the Titans. During the national anthem, the students will hold the field flag. The coaches will also be recognized during pregame festivities.

St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner said, “I am extremely appreciative of the collaboration of these partners and the Jaguars overwhelming commitment to our school district and county. It is an honor to highlight our students and coaches on national television and show our community support to our home team.”

Lotto Sport Italia, order Italian leader in the manufacture and distribution of sports footwear and David Ferrer, viagra 100mg the Spanish champion and ATP world no. 5, ampoule have renewed their long-term technical sponsorship agreement which includes the provision of footwear, clothing and accessories for use in competitions and free time. 

Lotto has always supported world tennis champions. Other than David Ferrer, the company currently works alongside champions such as Francesca Schiavone, first Italian ladies player to win the French Open; Polish player Agnieszka Radwanska, number four in the WTA ranking; French no. 1 Marion Bartoli, and the highly-talented and young Gianluigi Quinzi, the greatest promise for Italian tennis. The Italian sportswear company thus reasserts again its strong links with international tennis. 

“Ferru” – as he’s affectionately known by fans and enthusiasts the world over – has won seven titles this year and is now the ATP Tour tennis player to have won the most tournaments this season. The Spanish player will end a great year, leading the Spanish team into the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic, after competing for the fourth time in the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

The four-year agreement with the Spanish champion, makes the partnership total ten years.

Alberto Fraticelli, Marketing and Communication Director at Lotto says “We are extremely happy that David Ferrer wished to continue his commitment to Lotto – it’s a partnership which began in 2007 and which has seen the player and company reach many successes together. Coming alongside champions on the world stage and supporting them with the best technology in the field of performance is part of Lotto’s DNA. We wish David the very best in identifying himself as one of the world’s most talented players and are proud to be his partner in this purpose for another four years.