UNIROYAL® TIRE OFFERS THE CHANCE TO BECOME THE NEXT SOCCER BALL DESIGNER

Players and Fans Can Get Creative to Win Soccer Prize Pack

GREENVILLE, S.C. — (June 28, 2010) — Building upon its successful local youth soccer program with leagues across the U.S., Uniroyal® Tire is kicking off the Uniroyal Soccer Ball Design Challenge, giving soccer players and fans the opportunity to show off their creativity. The winning design will be featured as the 2011 Uniroyal soccer ball and the designer will win the Uniroyal Soccer prize pack.

“Since the Uniroyal Soccer Program started 11 years ago, we have given away more than one million soccer balls through our community tire dealers across the country, and one of the most anticipated parts of the program is the introduction of the ball each year,” said Ashley Ramos, Uniroyal communications manager. “The Uniroyal Soccer Ball Design Challenge is another way for the soccer community to get involved with our program. This allows people the chance to get creative and have fun with the ball, which is the centerpiece of our program.”

The winner of the Uniroyal Soccer Ball Design Challenge will not only have their design featured on the 2011 Uniroyal soccer ball, but will win a prize pack that includes:

  • A set of Uniroyal® tires
  • $1,000 check to winner
  • 50 soccer balls of winner’s design
  • Apple® iPad™
  • Official FIFA World Cup™ Soccer Jersey, winner’s choice
  • $1,000 VISA® gift card to local attractions near winner’s home
  • $500 car service gift certificate near winner’s home
  • $100 gift certificate to sporting goods store near winner’s home

Beginning July 1, you can log on to www.UniroyalTires.com/soccerballdesignchallenge to create and submit your version of the Uniroyal soccer ball. The contest ends October 15, 2010. Entries will be accepted via internet or mail.

For the latest information about the Uniroyal Soccer Program and Uniroyal® Tires, visit the brand’s website at www.UniroyalTires.com and find Uniroyal on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UniroyalSoccer.

About Uniroyal:
Uniroyal® Tire is one of the world's leading tire brands for passenger and commercial cars, pick-ups, light trucks, mini vans and sport utility vehicles. Dating back to 1892, Uniroyal Tire has developed a reputation for providing high-quality, affordable tires including its Tiger Paw® and Laredo® tire series. Uniroyal tires offer just the right combination of dependability, traction and grip in almost every weather condition, and come with one of the industry's leading warranties. Visit Uniroyal Tire online at www.UniroyalTires.com.

Media Contacts:

Nadine Lussier
Uniroyal Public Relations Manager
nadine.lussier@ca.michelin.com

Allison White
Public Relations, Trone
336-812-2022
awhite@trone.com

 
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