CSA-Nutrilite Partnership Grows
Nutrilite increases Soccer Partnership
The Canadian Soccer Association and NUTRILITE have announced today that they have expanded their relationship to promote soccer in Canada.
Building on its success as title partner of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship, NUTRILITE becomes the title sponsor for both the U-14 and U-16 Nutrilite All Stars championships and the Nutrilite Mini Soccer Festival program. In addition, NUTRILITE becomes an associate partner of both the men’s and women’s national teams. With this announcement NUTRILTIE has truly become a brand that is synonymous with soccer in Canada at all levels.
“The Canadian Soccer Association is excited to be extending our partnership with NUTRILITE,” said General Secretary Peter Montopoli. “NUTRILTIE have been a fantastic title partner for the Nutrilite Canadian Championship. With these partnerships NUTRILITE is making a significant investment into soccer in Canada at what is an exciting time for the sport. This partnership will ensure that the NUTRILITE brand is entrenched in soccer as the sport continues to grow and prosper in Canada.”
“We’re delighted to be able to expand our relationship with the Canadian Soccer Association,” said Jim Hunking Managing Director, Canada/Caribbean, Amway Global. The NUTRILITE brand is committed to helping people lead healthy lifestyles, and soccer’s prominence as a participatory sport is a great way to help reach those goals. In addition, by supporting kids’ athletics, we’re able to help make it easier for families to live healthier lives.”
The Nutrilite All Star Championship, which is part of the BMO National Championships, pits the top U-14 and U-16 players from across Canada. The 2009 Nutrilite All Star Championships kick off 21 July in British Columbia and Québec. The U-14 and U-16 Boys All Stars runs 21-26 July in Richmond, BC at Minoru Park while the U-14 and U-16 Girls All Stars runs 21-26 July in Laval, QC at Complex Bois-de-Boulogne. For complete 2009 schedules and information on the Nutrilite All Star Championship click here.
Nutrilite Mini Soccer Festivals presented by BMO help introduce young Canadians to the sport of soccer through fun non-competitive festivals. Festivals range from 60 to 6,000 participants and are held throughout the year. On an annual basis the Mini Soccer Festival program reaches approximately 200,000 children and their parents, not to mention some 50,000 volunteers. For more information on Nutrilite Mini Soccer Festivals presented by BMO please click here.
The Nutrilite Canadian Championship is Canada’s professional club competition featuring the Impact de Montréal, Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. While Montréal won the inaugural championship in 2008, Toronto FC won the 2009 Nutrilite Canadian Championship just last week. The Nutrilite Canadian Championship qualifies the winning team as Canada’s entry into the CONCACAF Champions League.
