Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) have announced the Noakes Group have extended their sponsorship of the CYCA and its Youth Sailing Academy for a further four years.

Noakes Group’s sponsorship provides lifting, standing and antifouling services to the Club’s vessels including Offshore, Gordon Marshall, the Youth Sailing Academy’s 10 Elliotts, and the tender vessel George Barton until June 2016.  In addition, Noakes will take delivery of the clubs new fleet of Elliott 7m boats when they arrive from China in May 2013 and provide assistance in the commissioning of each yacht

Commenting on Noakes sponsorship, Commodore Piggott said: “We thank Sean Langman and his team at Noakes for providing this valuable service to the Club and its members and for their ongoing support of the Youth Sailing Academy.”

Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group and CYCA member said: “I’m delighted to continue with our sponsorship of Australia’s premier ocean racing club and its dedicated Youth Sailing Academy.

“Noakes Group’s commitment to the CYCA will also bring club members benefits as we strive to provide the best service and affordability to CYCA members for their yachting needs,” Langman added.

The CYCA’s Youth Sailing Academy has produced some of Australia’s best match racers and keelboat racers, most recently: Olivia Price, Lucinda Whitty, Ashlen Rooklyn, Jay Griffin, .Seve Jarvin, Evan Walker, and Will Ryan.

In 2013, the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy will celebrate its 20th anniversary. A number of activities are currently being planned which includes the arrival of the new fleet of Elliott 7m boats.

Beijing Huajiang Culture Development Co. Ltd. has secured a contract to provide Olympic pins badges to the next edition to be held in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Beijing Huajiang, troche also known as Honav, has been awarded the license to become the official provider of pins for the 2016 Games by the Rio Olympics and Paralympics Games Organising Committee, reports Xinhua.

Jack Chen, Chairman of Honav said the agreement signed in London is a “testament to our commitment to promote the Olympic spirit.”

“We are becoming an increasingly significant part of the Olympic community.”

Chen pledged that his company is fully embracing the opportunity to be part of the Rio Olympics.

Carlos Nuzman, president of the 2016 Games, praised the Chinese company for its high quality of creative designs of the pin badges.

“I have full confidence that they will continue with their work in the run up to Rio 2016,” said Carlos Nuzman.

Honav has been supplier of the Olympic pin badges for three successive times, at Beijing, London, and now Rio de Janeiro.

The Chicago Bears today announced their continued partnership with PrimeSport as their Official Fan Travel Partner.

“With the release of the schedule and the start of the season quickly approaching, ailment we are extremely excited to get back on the field and gain momentum towards a successful 2012, and ” said Chris Hibbs from the Chicago Bears. “We know that our continued partnership withPrimeSport will provide our incredible fans safe and reliable packages throughout the season.”

PrimeSport’s Fan Packages are available for all home and away games and can include game tickets (with upgrades available), denture a PrimeSport ticket holder and lanyard, discounts for merchandise, hotels, rental cars and much more. 

For the ultimate loyal fan looking to take their team spirit on the road and cheer on the Bears, PrimeSport’s Fan Travel Game of the Year Package is against the Tennessee Titans on November 4^th. Packages include a game ticket, scheduled airfare, a PrimeSport ticket holder and lanyard, exclusive Bears fan travel gift souvenir, and pregame tailgate.

Greg Nortman, Chief Operating Officer at PrimeSport, said: “We have built a reputation in the NFL as a reliable and dependable source for fan and corporate travel, and we look forward to delivering a unique experience to Bears fans. Leave the planning to us. We can deliver unforgettable and hassle-free experiences that fans and companies will remember for a lifetime.”

SOUL Electronics has announced NFL superstar Tim Tebow as a new brand ambassador. 

The quarterback will be featured in the company’s “SOUL of Greatness” video series and campaign. Tebow will also represent the SOUL brand during various events throughout the year and will be a development partner for his own specially branded SOUL products.

“Tebow is a perfect role model for our SOUL of Greatness campaign and our company,” commented Len Davi, CMO of SOUL Electronics.  “He is a relatable, hardworking overachiever who exemplifies true greatness and integrity on and off the football field.”

Tim Tebow’s “SOUL of Greatness” spot is slated to debut late this summer, in which he will be sporting the sleek SL150 white headphones.  The “SOUL of Greatness” video series, which launched in early June, is designed to inspire and demonstrate how dedication and focus help to enable the achievement of greatness.

“Before a game, I throw on my headphones and listen to music to help me get focused and motivated,” said Tim Tebow. “It’s why I’m so proud to be representing SOUL, helping spread the word that greatness can be achieved from within.”

Tim Tebow joins fellow SOUL Electronics partners, Olympian Usain Bolt, Euro 2012 championCesc Fabregas, NBA player Dwight Howard, and original SOUL by Ludacris brand partner Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, who will also each appear in key video spots for the series.

DoMark International Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary, MuscleFoot Inc., has announced a deal with DaMarques “Darkness” Johnson of the UFC as another athlete to its sponsorship initiative.

UFC on FOX 4 will be held on Saturday, 4 August at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with a light heavyweight main event between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon Vera.

The night’s four-fight main card airs on FOX, and preliminary-card bouts will air on FUEL TV, and stream on Facebook. With Ben Rothwell exiting with a last-minute ankle injury, the welterweight affair between Mike Swick and DaMarques Johnson has been promoted to the “UFC on FOX: Shogun vs. Vera” main card. Rothwell was originally slotted to battle Travis Browne in the August 4th bout. Instead of scrambling for a replacement, the UFC has opted to pull Rothwell and Browne from the lineup and bump the Johnson vs. Swick contest to the Main card. 

Patrick Johnson, DoMark VP – Corporate Development said: “Fighters rely on stability and performance to perform to their maximum, and Barefoot Science gives them a boost in both. 

“This sponsorship opportunity to present a product that not only works wonders for elite athletes but is also a great product for UFC fans to enjoy its benefits. 

“We are extremely excited to begin a relationship with the UFC and their fans, and we are ecstatic about the opportunity to promote the brand via this platform. We are looking forward to expanding our sponsoring relationship in the UFC.” 

Barefoot Science is revolutionising the $223 billion global footwear and $3.5 billion foot care markets with its patented insole technology. For over 15 years, Barefoot Science has studied foot biomechanics, as well as the capabilities of its products to actively stimulate, strengthen, and restore the foot.

Die STADA GmbH bleibt dem VfL Wolfsburg treu und verlängert das bestehende Engagement. Seit der Saison 2011/2012 ist die STADA GmbH mit ihrer Marke Mobilat PremiumPartner des VfL und belegt unter anderem die zweite TV-Bandenreihe in der Volkswagen Arena.

“Mobilat ist im Sport zuhause, see sei es im Breiten- oder Hochleistungssport. Mit dem VfL Wolfsburg haben wir für Mobilat einen Partner, prescription der zur Marke passt und uns eine optimale Bühne bietet, ambulance um eine hohe Aufmerksamkeit bei unserer Zielgruppe zu erreichen”, erklärt Adil Kachout, Geschäftsführer der STADA GmbH, und betont: “Als PremiumPartner befinden wir uns in guter Gesellschaft mit anderen starken Marken und die Positionierung von Mobilat, nicht nur im Stadion, ist hoch effektiv. Wir begleiten den VfL daher gern auch in dieser Saison.”

“Wir freuen uns über die Fortführung der guten Zusammenarbeit mit unserem starken Partner, der STADA GmbH. Die Verlängerung des Engagements unterstreicht, dass STADA auf eine erfolgreiche Zukunft mit dem VfL setzt”, so Steffen Grupp, Leiter Sponsoring und Vertrieb. 

Der SV Werder Bremen und die Molkerei Ammerland gehen weiter gemeinsame Wege und verstärken ihre Zusammenarbeit. Die seit 01.03.2011 bestehende Verbindung wurde um zwei Jahre bis zum 30.06.2014 verlängert.

Werders “Offizieller Regio-Sponsor” mit Sitz in Wiefelstede-Dringenburg, wird sich neben der Positionierung im Umfeld der Werder-Profis und der Ausstattung des SV Werder Bremen mit “Ammerländer”-Produkten wie Milch, Butter und Käse für den Spiel- und Trainingsbetrieb sowie zur Belieferung des Fußball-Internats auch kreativ einbringen.

So unterstützt die Molkerei künftig die sozialen Aktivitäten der CSR-Kampagne “Werder Bewegt – Lebenslang”. Die Molkerei Ammerland und der SV Werder werden ab sofort pro Schulwoche des Jahres (40 x) eine Partner-Einrichtung des Projekts “100 Schulen – 100 Vereine” in der Weser-Ems-Region besuchen. Während der SVW mit einem eigenen hauptamtlichen Trainer zwei bis drei zusätzliche Sportstunden ermöglicht, fährt die Molkerei Ammerland bei diesen Besuchen mit ihrem “Milchmuhbil” vor, verteilt hochwertige Lebensmittel und vermittelt Wissen rund um das Thema Milch und Ernährung.

Außerdem wollen beide Partner für mehr Milchkonsum werben. Im Wettbewerb “Wir suchen die schönsten Milchbärte” wird das beste “Milchbart-Gesicht” Norddeutschlands gesucht.

“Wir freuen uns sehr, den Weg mit der Molkerei Ammerland weiterzugehen”, sagte Klaus-Dieter Fischer, Vereinspräsident und Geschäftsführer beim SV Werder, “unser Partner zeigt auf, welche vielfältigen Möglichkeiten ein modern aufgestellter Verein wie Werder Bremen für Unternehmen bieten kann und hat den Mut auch unkonventionelle Wege zu gehen. Ich bin sicher, dass die ‘Ammerländer’ ihre Ziele mit Werder erreichen.”

Die Wertschätzung beruht auf Gegenseitigkeit. Ammerländer-Geschäftsführer Ralf Hinrichs sagte: “Werder hat für unsere Zwecke das perfekte Portfolio zu bieten. Wir können uns im Umfeld einer jungen, dynamischen Mannschaft zeigen und vor Ort mit unseren Produkten überzeugen. Gleichzeitig helfen wir ein Stück mit, Kinder und Jugendliche für mehr Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung zu begeistern.”

One of the UK’s leading railway contractors QTS has confirmed it will be club sponsor of SPL team Kilmarnock FC for the 2012/13 season. 

Alan McLeish, Director of QTS said: “Everyone at QTS is really looking forward to supporting Killie, our local club. QTS and Killie share a very similar ethos, with community at the heart of both organisations and we both see ourselves very much as a family that pulls together to get the best possible results. 

“The entire QTS team is eager to see our partnership help Killie enjoy a fantastic season, starting on Saturday against Dundee at Rugby Park. I can’t wait to see the boys run out with the QTS logo on their famous blue and white strips. We are looking forward to the season getting underway and we wish Kenny and the team all the very best for a successful campaign.”

Kilmarnock Chairman Michael Johnston said: “I’m delighted to welcome QTS as our principal sponsor for season 2012 – 13 in what I hope will be a long and successful partnership. 

“As soon as I met Alan McLeish, his enthusiasm for football and his genuine desire to support Kilmarnock FC as a team and as a vital component in the community was evident. Even now, at the inception of our relationship, I can say that QTS has already shown a willingness to engage with the club and a determination to be at the heart of the club’s activities, which bode well for the future.” 

Killie manager Kenny Shiels added that he was absolutely delighted that QTS will be club sponsors for the season ahead. He said: “I’ve been really impressed with Alan. He has met with me a couple of times already and has brought some fantastic enthusiasm to our club. 

“QTS will deliver valuable support to the team for which we are very grateful and speaking on behalf of the football department, we are very aware of the strength a worthy sponsor can bring to a club. I look forward to a successful relationship with our new sponsor, QTS.”

Established in 1990 by Alan McLeish, QTS has become a national multi-discipline organisation with an extensive skill base offering a range of services including railway operations, environmental services, civil engineering, training, vegetation management and drainage.

2XU has partnered with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA).

Under the new sponsorship, U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing athletes will wear 2XU Compression for athletic training and recovery.

“This represents the perfect performance marriage between the world’s most technical winter sports compression brand and the best snow athletes in the world,” said Johnny West, Director of Brand and Sports Marketing for 2XU North America.

“The Center of Excellence is home to the best winter sports athletes in the world. With the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics just around the corner, partnership couldn’t have come at a better time,” said West.

“The alliance will present new opportunities for retailers to enhance their ranges by offering customers 2XU Compression garments utilized by USSA athletes.”

Athletes will wear 2XU Thermal Compression throughout the season. Additionally, an exclusive line of USSA licensed 2XU Compression will be launched during the 2013-2014 season.

“2XU Compression apparel is vital for the recovery and training of our athletes,” said USSA High Performance Director, Troy Flanagan. “The technology will allow athletes the ability to recover faster and take advantage of training time to prep for competition.”

2XU will also be recognized as the Official Compression and Performance Apparel Partner for the Center of Excellence — all staff on the Center Of Excellence athletic training floor will wear 2XU apparel.

“We strive to find Partners that share our values of developing athletes to reach their full potential. We have a great history with 2XU in doing this,” said Michael Jaquet, USSA Chief Marketing Officer. “We look forward to continuing a relationship with 2XU and our athletes and staff as we prepare for Sochi 2014.”

Aidan Clarke, 2XU’s Sales and Marketing Director, is equally proud of the brand’s latest endeavor. “We’re thrilled to partner with USSA in its pursuit of excellence. The physical demands for Olympic ski and snowboard hopefuls require the best in preparation, performance and recovery. We’re honored to aid this need,” said Clarke.

Raycom Media, the parent company of this television station, and leaders of the City of Montgomery announced Wednesday that Raycom will be the title sponsor of the College Football All-Star Classic, a week-long college football all-star event to be played at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl.

The event will feature 100 of the nation’s top senior athletes. Former NFL head coaches are scheduled to coach the teams and will be announced at a later date. The game will be televised nationally on Jan. 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. (CT).

Executive Director Johnny Williams said the news was “tremendous”, calling Raycom a “perfect fit for our game,” and  adding that it’s a local sponsor that has a national reach. Raycom Media is based in Montgomery but owns or operates nearly 48 television stations in 18 states.

“We are excited to partner with The College Football All-Star Classic and support this first class event for the City of Montgomery,” said Raycom Media President and CEO, Paul McTear, Jr. “Raycom Media has the experience and assets to help this game become a highly anticipated annual event.” McTear added that the sponsorship is also a chance for the company to be a good corporate citizen.

Raycom is no stranger to sports broadcasting. The company owns Raycom Sports, a marketing, production and events management and distribution company in Charlotte, NC. It also owns Tupelo-Honey Productions, a Sports and Entertainment Production company based in New York), as well as Broadview Media, a post-production/digital signage company based in Montgomery. Also included in the company’s portfolio is the digital rights to Atlantic Coast Conference Athletics.

“Raycom is an established brand that has had a legendary presence in collegiate athletics…” Williams said. “We couldn’t be more fortunate that they bought into our vision and dream of what we’re trying to accomplish here in Montgomery…”

Williams said there are more than 15 other sponsors also onboard and said the sponsorship allows for a national footprint and the ability to look long term.

“Raycom has long been an outstanding corporate citizen in Montgomery,” said Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. “We are fortunate Raycom is lending its resources and support to help ensure this football classic will be a success.”