Uniroyal Tire Soccer Program Celebrates 10 Years– Pg. 2

UNIROYAL®TIRE SOCCER PROGRAMTO GIVE AWAY A BALL EVERY DAY IN 2009

Soccer Program Celebrating 10 Years of Community Involvement

GREENVILLE, S.C.– (Nov. 13, 18) –The Uniroyal®Tire Soccer Program will be commemorating its 10th anniversary of supporting youth soccer by giving away one soccer ball every day in 2009. And at the end of the year, a Grand Prize winner will be selected from the 365 daily winners to win Uniroyal Tire's year-end Soccer Season Survival grand prize.This prize includesthe top ten things a family needs to survive a soccer season:

  • $500 Gas Card
  • Set of Uniroyal Tires
  • Camera/Video Recorder
  • Car Service for the Season
  • GPS System
  • Car Detailing
  • Cooler/Chair Package
  • $250 Parents' night out Gift Card
  • $250 Snack/Food Gift Card
  • $500 Sporting Goods Gift Card

The contest begins Jan. 1 and continues until Dec. 31, 2009.

As youth soccer continues to grow in popularity, thousands of excited new players sign up every year to join a league in their area. And while most families walk away from the registration table with a list of required supplies, Uniroyal Tire aims to make sure many kids have what they need to stay in the game. Working together with its local dealer stores across the country, Uniroyal has donated nearly $12 million in funds and equipment since 2000, including over 875,000 soccer balls, to over 3,000 different youth soccer leagues.

The Uniroyal Soccer Program was implemented to strengthen ties between tire dealers and their community. In addition to handing out equipment to participating leagues, Uniroyal and its dealers also make cash donations to the leagues based on the number of Uniroyal tires sold to the public. The funds are often used to cover the cost of scholarships for less fortunate players, field and equipment upkeep, or an annual party for the children in the league.

“We’re proud to say what started as a small, grassroots initiative for 200 Uniroyal dealers has grown into an international program reaching the communities of over 1,000 Uniroyal Tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada,” says Kaz Holley, Uniroyal Tire brand director. “The soccer program is an extension of our mission to help families by providing quality tires at an affordable price. The support we offer youth soccer helps us reach out to families on a personal level and offer value in a way that matters most to them.”

In addition to the free soccer balls given away, each of the dailywinners will be automatically entered into a drawing for the Soccer Season Survival Grand Prize.To enter, or to see the official rules go to You must be a legal U.S. resident over the age of 13 to enter. If any potential winner is a minor under the laws of his or her state of residence, prize may be awarded in the name of the winner's parent or legal guardian.

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

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