Friday, September 4, 2009

GRC SPONSORED SNAPPLE® TRIATHLON TEAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2010


WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2009 – Snapple LYTeWater, a new electrolyte-enhanced water source for the active, is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for its 2010 squad. The Team is comprised of top-flight professional and amateur athletes dedicated to promoting the multi-sport lifestyle.

While not all 2010 sponsorship agreements are in place, members of the 2009 team received:

* Champion Systems Apparel including tri kits, cycling kits, cycling jackets, arm warmers, leg warmers, and vests.
* Xterra Vendetta Wetsuits
* Spiuk helmets, shoes, and eyewear
* Discounts and shoes from the Georgetown Running Company
* Crocs Sandals
* Discounts on service, fittings, and products from Elite Bicycles
* Snapple LYTeWater and Snapple Antioxidant Water
* Accelerade, Endurox, and Accel Gel
* Headsweats Visors
* Media Bonus Policy
* Pro Discounts and additional product from sponsors

2010 athletes will be required to race and train in team apparel and with team gear. In 2009, athletes wore Champion Systems Apparel (w/ GRC logos); helmets (cycling and TT), shoes, and eyewear from Spiuk; and Xterra wetsuits. While additional apparel and gear is available at discounted prices, athletes are not required to make any purchases.

Before joining, athletes must agree to race and train in sponsors’ apparel and gear and to make periodic posts on the Team’s blog and calendar. Depending on their location, athletes may be asked to participate in 1 or 2 clinics or events during the year.

Interested athletes should email the below information to snappletriteam@gmail.com by September 30, 2009. Finalists should expect a brief phone interview in October.

Additional information is available at www.snappletriteam.com

Name:
Email:
Address:
Phone number:
Current Sponsors (we accommodate existing sponsorship if possible):
Top 5 results in past 3 years:

Tentative 2010 Race Schedule:

Goals for 2010 Season:

Club and Team Affiliations:

Do you hold an official position in any of these organizations?

Multisport Accomplishments (e.g., USAT All American, Kona qualifier, etc.):

Do you currently maintain a blog?

If you were to race on Team Snapple, are you willing to write on the Team’s blog?

Why do you want to be a part of Team Snapple?

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