Field Hockey Canada and Perth-based Gryphon Hockey are pleased to announce a new 3-year sponsorship agreement. From grassroots youth development through to high performance programs, athletes will now have access to one of the world’s market-leading brands.
“Gryphon is an innovative, athlete-centered company and supporter of hockey worldwide,” says Jeff Sauvé, Chief Executive Officer of Field Hockey Canada. “In addition to financial support, the Gryphon partnership ensures coast-to-coast access to a wide range of sticks and equipment from a respected global leader in field hockey equipment.”
The agreement between the two organizations will also include the creation of an online store, where Gryphon products can be purchased by the general Canadian field hockey community.
“Canada is an emerging field hockey market, and we are exited to be part of Canada’s continued rise within the international game,” says Jonathon Petterson, CEO of Gryphon Hockey. “By putting the very best equipment in the hands of both current and rising Canadian stars, we hope to play a key role in the continued success of Canadian field hockey on the international stage.”
“We are proud to be affiliated with Field Hockey Canada, and welcome them to the Gryphon family.”
In addition to athlete sponsorship and product access for the local community, members of the Canadian National Teams have joined the Gryphon “G-Team” as ambassadors of the brand and sport in Canada and Internationally.
“I have played hockey with a variety of different sticks and Gryphon’s motto is definitely true: nothing hits harder,” says Women’s National Team defender and new G-Team team member Danielle Hennig. “Playing against the best in the world you need a stick that you feel confident in and can not only keep up with the demands of international hockey but possibly give you an edge – Gryphon is exactly that for me.”
“I’m happy to be an ambassador for such a quality product which I believe in.”
The online store will launch in the near future, while new and existing G-Team members are now in active training and competition, on their road to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
