LET THE GAMES BEGIN AGAIN
STIHL returns as sponsor of the 2005 ESPN Great Outdoor Games
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY
Press Contacts:
Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
All other inquiries:
STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100
For the sixth consecutive year, STIHL Inc. has signed on
as a silver-level sponsor for the ESPN Great Outdoor Games,
presented by Dodge. Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex
in Orlando, Florida will host the competition July 7-10. Broadcasting
of the events will take place July 13-17 on ESPN, ESPN2 and
ABC Sports.
The games, an Olympics of outdoor sports, will feature one-of-a-kind,
head-to-head competition in timber and target events, sporting
dogs, and ATV racing. STIHL will be sponsoring two teams of
athletes at the games. The "STIHL Pro Team”, co-sponsored
by Dodge, will feature athletes specializing in men's
and women's log rolling, tree climbing, timber endurance,
and of course the chopping and sawing events. New to the Pro
Team this year are athletes in Agility Dog, Big Air, and Super
Big Air dogs.
STIHL, in conjunction with Cabela's, will also field
a second team of outdoor athletes. The STIHL Ironjack Timber
Team, outfitted by Cabela's. The team features athletes
in the timber events, and the new timber octathlon. The team
can also be seen around the country as part of a 40-week tour.
STIHL has been with the Games since they started, and to
celebrate the relationship STIHL has announced the STIHL,
ESPN Great Outdoor Games Sweepstakes. Fans can enter to win
a trip to the games for two, and a chance to compete in the
STIHL Million Dollar Axe Throw contest at the Games. The contest
will allow one lucky contestant the chance to throw and axe
for one million dollars on national television.
Another new element of this year's STIHL's sponsorship,
is the branding of the timber event site. The STIHL Timber
Stage will be featured prominently during the filming of the
chopping, sawing and tree climbing events, and fans should
keep their eye out for some special surprises that STIHL has
in store for fans.
Visitors to the games will also be able to stop by STIHL's
area in the interactive village. There, they can get a first
hand feel of the games with an interactive tree climb and
saw buck challenge, as well as see a full line of STIHL equipment.
For more information about STIHL Inc., please visit www.stihl.com.
A schedule of original and re-air times is available at http://espn.go.com/gog04/s/tv_sched.html.
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
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