HEAD has been announced as the major and naming sponsor of the 2008 HEAD World Masters Squash Championships being held in Christchurch, New Zealand on the 19th – 25th of October 2008.
The sponsorship will be a joint effort between HEAD International and HEAD NZ.
HEAD is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of premium sports equipment. They are a technology driven company, with the motto “Superior Performance Through Superior Technology”. Their roots can be traced back to 1950 when Howard Head, the inventor of the first metal ski, founded the company. Current operations are organized into four divisions: Winter Sports, Racquet Sports, Diving and Licensing. Within these divisions they have created or acquired some of the most recognizable brands in the sporting goods market including:
Head - Tennis, squash and racquetball racquets; tennis balls; badminton products; alpine skis; ski bindings and ski boots; snowboarding boards, bindings and boots; accessories and apparel
Penn - Tennis Balls
Tyrolia - Alpine ski bindings
Mares/Dacor - Diving equipment
Marketing Manager for the 2008 World Masters Squash Championships, Vaughan Utteridge, said “The agreement of HEAD as our major sponsor provides us with a huge opportunity to promote the event worldwide and to access the experience of a company that is cutting edge on so many levels” and “We are very excited with the partnership”
Managing Director for HEAD New Zealand Adrian Farnsworth said “We welcome this fantastic opportunity of joining in a partnership, which complements our wonderful sport of Squash. The Master’s organising group, Head Sports and the city of Christchurch, together with their respective areas of expertise, will host a truly International event, of which all participant’s, will be very proud to be part of.”
The event will see an estimated 700 players attending including the possibility of ex world champions and will be contested at 6 venues throughout the city.
Left to Right: Vaughan Utteridge, Marketing Manager World masters Squash, Carol Owens, Sales and marketing, HEAD NZ, Adrian Farnsworth, Managing Director, HEAD NZ and Christoph Nitz, General Manager, HEAD International
For more information go to:
www.head.com
www.headnz.co.nz
or contact Vaughan Utteridge on 0275 521 281
1 February 2008
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17th January 2008Welcome
Hi to all squash masters from the land of the friendliest (and best) little sporting nation on the earth.
This invitation is from the Organising Committee of the 2008 World Masters Squash Championship, and is to all squash players over the age of 35 by October 2008. The championship is being held in Christchurch , the Garden City of New Zealand.
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"This is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to visit New Zealand.
Don't let it pass you by!!
See you in Christchurch 2008"
Barry Gardiner
Championship Director |
Southern World New Zealand have been appointed official travel and accommodation partner for the World Masters Squash Championships and looks forward to welcoming competitors, supporters and spectators to Christchurch in October 2008.
For further information or to register your interest please email Southern World or visit Southern World's website
