Uniroyal® Sponsors Soccer

 
Uniroyal Tire and Dealers Give $1.4 Million to Youth Soccer in 2005

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 22, 2006) - Uniroyal Tire and its dealers gave more than $1.4 million in funds and equipment in 2005 to support local youth soccer programs nationwide, it was announced today. Since the program's inception in 1997, the brand and its dealers have given more than $9 million in soccer equipment and funds.

Uniroyal Tire is now entering its seventh year as a major sponsor of youth soccer. The program will be the same as in prior years - soccer league families receive a voucher for a free Uniroyal soccer ball to be picked up at the local Uniroyal dealer. In addition, 30-day fundraising promotions will be held by Uniroyal and participating dealers to benefit local soccer leagues.

"This program is beneficial to everyone involved," said George Aufmuth, Uniroyal Tire brand communications manager. "The kids get new soccer balls, and the leagues receive funds to help pay for their operations, scholarships and other expenses. For Uniroyal and our dealers, it provides a way for us to give back to the community and meet new local families."

Facts & Figures
2005 Uniroyal Soccer Program
  • $1.4 million donated in equipment and funds
  • 760,000 soccer families and leagues received Uniroyal and dealer support
  • 120,000 soccer families visited Uniroyal dealers and received a free soccer ball
  • 950 Uniroyal dealers participated

Overall Uniroyal Soccer Program (since 2000)
  • $9 million donated in equipment and funds
  • 4,192,000 soccer families and leagues received Uniroyal and dealer support
  • 655,000 soccer families visited Uniroyal dealers and received a free soccer ball


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Contact:
Tate Hoxworth
864-458-4335
tate.hoxworth@us.michelin.com

Mary Kristine Aron
336-812-2047
maron@trone.com
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