Championship Volleyball, Inc. (CV) and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (Wilson) have agreed to a sponsorship deal which will impact indoor and outdoor volleyball. Under the new sponsorship agreement, Wilson will be the exclusive volleyball supplier of CV, and the Wilson volleyball will be the only ball of choice played at all CV clinics and events, featuring the best volleyball players across the United States and world. The expected release date of the new CV/Wilson Volleyball will be August 1, 2012. In addition to volleyballs, the CV/Wilson sponsorship agreement will extend to kneepads, backpacks and other volleyball related equipment.
“It's exciting to have a partnership with Wilson – a strong corporate supporter of both sand volleyball and indoor volleyball,” said Ron Shaffer, Championship Volleyball's president. “Wilson's involvement in our junior, amateur, and professional events, as well as our CV clinics, will have a major impact on the growth of the sport.”
Championship Volleyball along with its founders, Olympic Gold Medalists Kerri Walsh, Todd Rogers, and Phil Dalhausser will offer a wide variety of first-class volleyball events. These events include instructional volleyball camps and clinics, indoor and outdoor junior volleyball showcases, as well as professional beach volleyball competitions and exhibitions.
“Wilson is proud to sponsor CV and to provide its Olympians and players the best volleyballs for their clinics and tournaments across the United States,” stated Enrico Di Mario, Wilson global business manager for volleyball. “We look forward to an exciting inaugural season of Championship Volleyball and continuing this partnership for many years to come.”
