CHAMPION TO SPONSOR BRITISH NATIONS CUP SHOW JUMPING TEAMS

Leading protective headwear brand, Champion, in association with the BSJA, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the British Nations Cup Show Jumping Team for 2009 and 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 will see senior riders compete under the ‘Team Champion’ banner when representing Great Britain on the Nation’s Cup circuit and the deal will help to further enhance the quality of training and resources available to members of the British Teams.

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 put Champion’s knowledge, experience and passion for safety behind our British Team members in their quest for Championship glory.”

British Teams competing at Nations Cup’s this year will be sporting brand new ‘Team Champion’ kit, easily identifiable in black and silver, which has been designed and supplied by Champion exclusively for the Teams. In addition a British Team Champion riding hat, sporting the union flag will be given to each Team member.

Clare Whitaker, Chairman of the BSJA Performance Development Committee said “We are delighted to welcome Champion onboard. Their support of the British Nations Cup Team is invaluable and the fantastic new ‘Team Champion’ kit will give our riders and officials a true Team identity when they are at international shows.”

Maria Clayton, Head of Communications at British Show Jumping commented “We are extremely grateful to Champion for their 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.”

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 show jumping.