CHAMPION CONTINUES SPONSORSHIP OF THE BRITISH 4* NATIONS CUP SHOWJUMPING TEAMS

Leading protective headwear brand, Champion, in association with British Showjumping, has announced its continued sponsorship of the British 4* Nations Cup Showjumping Team through to 2012. 

 

With a reputation built upon safety, Champion has a tremendous British heritage and the brand has been a driving force in the design and development of protective riding hats for nearly three decades. This sponsorship deal has seen senior riders compete under the ‘Team Champion’ banner when representing Great Britain on the Nation’s Cup circuit and has partnered the teams to some fantastic successes, including a victory in Linz, Austria and a second place in Lisbon, Portugal. The drive of the sponsorship deal is to further enhance the quality of training and resources available to members of the British Teams, with such training being absolutely crucial in the build up to the London Olympics.

 

John Ayres, Chairman of Champion Manufacturing commented “With safety one of the most pressing challenges in equestrian sports in recent times, we’re delighted to continue to assist our British Showjumping Teams in their quest for Championship glory and to support them where we can with Champion’s knowledge, experience and passion for safety.”

 

The British Nations Cup ‘Team Champion’ kit is designed and supplied by Champion exclusively for the Teams and has helped to develop a powerful Team identity and the British Team Champion riding hat, sporting the union flag, has been exclusively commissioned for the team to provide them with the very best in protective headwear.

 

Maria Clayton, Head of Communications at British Showjumping commented “We are extremely grateful to Champion for their continued investment into the British Teams through to 2012. Champion have been the market leaders in the development of safety in equestrian sports and we are delighted to be aligned with the Champion brand and their passion and dedication to rider safety.”

 

Champion’s sponsorship of the British Nations Cup Team is the result of the brand’s deep-seated belief in the importance of continual development, dedication and professionalism, together with a desire to offer British equestrian talent every possible opportunity to reach the very top of competitive Showjumping.

 

For more information see www.championhats.co.uk or www.britishshowjumping.co.uk