ENGLISH SCHOOLS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
APPOINTS MOLTEN
The Molten G-Series, the official basketball for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has achieved another feather in its crown, it has been selected as the English Schools Basketball Association’s official ball for the next four years in the lead up to the London Olympics in 2012.
In addition, Molten is also to be the title sponsor for the English Schools National Basketball Championships for Under 16 and Under 19 Boys and Girls from 2008 onwards.
Comments Roger Moreland, chairman, of the English Schools Basketball Association: “Molten basketballs are already a big hit in basketball and we are delighted to be able to welcome them as a key partner in the development of schools’ basketball. Young people will be well aware that Molten balls are approved by FIBA and that they are the official ball for both the Beijing and London Olympics. We are, therefore, delighted that Molten has agreed to become title sponsor to two of our age group National Championships. We hope this will assist us in bringing the championships to a new level.”
MOLTEN TO SPONSOR FUTSAL PREMIER LEAGUE
Molten, the world’s largest manufacturer of quality sports balls, is to sponsor the UK’s Futsal Premier League, it was announced today, February 5, 2008, and the new design Molten Futsal GOLAZO ball is to become the League’s official match ball.
Comments Gary Macbeth, chairman, of the Futsal Premier League:
“We are delighted that Molten has agreed to sponsor the Futsal Premier League and to become our official ball sponsor. The FPL was established in 2004, initially as a group of regional leagues, but always with an eye on a national competition. The ‘Serie A’ national league kicked off in 2005/6 season, with teams competing in northern and southern conferences and a championship playoff. The best clubs deserve the best ball. Molten is a high and consistent quality ball, so we are very happy with this opportunity. We look forward to working with Molten to help raise the profile of the sport even further in the UK.”
Basketball 24/7, the UK’s newest basketball website, will be launching on Monday 31 March 2008.
The website will mix traditional basketball news and features and regular video content from the world of basketball. The site will feature blogs, podcasts and user generated content delivering the diverse world of UK, European and world basketball to an online audience in the UK and beyond. All content will be free for users in the UK and overseas.
The site has already attracted a number of high profile contributors with Ian Whittel (The Times, The Sun, ESPN) and Simon Rushworth (The Express, The Star) providing weekly features and interviews from the world of international and domestic basketball.
MOLTEN TO SPONSOR NETBALL SOUTH WEST
Molten, the world’s largest manufacturer of quality sports balls, is to sponsor Netball South West (NSW), it was announced today, Monday October 1, 2007.
The newly developed Molten International netball is to be the NSW’s official match ball for all its regional league and club tournaments for the 2007/8 season. In addition, Molten is to provide netballs to NSW’s Talent and Performance centres in the region.
Kathryn Crago, regional manager, Netball South West said: “We are delighted to be working with Molten and excited as this is the first time in our history we have appointed a ball sponsor for NSW".
MOLTEN TO SPONSOR EASTER & SPRING FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL 2008
Molten, the world’s largest manufacturer of quality footballs, has been selected as the exclusive, official match ball supplier to the Easter & Spring Festival of Football (ESFF) 2008, the UK’s leading provider of youth football festivals.
Commenting on the deal, Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports said: “Molten is thrilled to be involved in this great event. ESFF has a superb track record in organising the Easter & Spring football festivals and we wish them every success in this, their 20th anniversary year. We hope that our sponsorship will add that extra something which makes 2008 very special for all who take part.”
PARKER STEEL KENT YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE VOTE FOR MOLTEN FOOTBALLS
The Parker Steel Kent Youth Football League, one of the biggest youth leagues in the UK, has selected the revolutionary Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football (FVA-4000Y) as its official match ball for the forthcoming season, 2007/08. The Molten football was voted the league’s official match ball for its 15-19 year-old age group at its recent Annual General Meeting and it is to be used in all league matches.
Molten is the world’s leading producer of footballs and the Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football is manufactured using a new, patented, cross-fusion bonding technique which dispenses with traditional hand-stitching methods. The result is a rounder ball, which makes for more accurate passing and shooting, and unlike its competitors’ balls, which are made using the traditional hand-stitching methods; the ACENTEC Vantaggio does not increase in weight in wet weather conditions (having no stitch holes). Approved by FIFA, the ACENTEC Vantaggio is used in most top championships around the world.
CANTERBURY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB SELECTS THE BEST FOOTBALL IN THE WORLD
The Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football has been selected by Canterbury City Football Club as its exclusive match ball for all home games, it was announced today, July 5, 2007.
The newly formed club, which was recently accepted into the British Energy Kent County Football League, has chosen to follow the lead of the Kent Football League in opting for the Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio as its official ball. The club is to play with the ACENTEC Vantaggio at its inaugural match in September at its playing field at Bridge, near Canterbury.
Commented Phil Knight, chairman of Canterbury City FC.
“The club is pleased to confirm that Molten will supply the ACENTEC Vantaggio as their match ball for the coming season. I only hope our play can be as stylish as our match ball”
Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports, added:
“I am delighted Canterbury City FC has chosen the Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio soccer ball as its official match ball. It is a great choice for the Club as they relaunch what, I have no doubt will be, a highly successful club.
“What makes this FIFA Approved ball special is Molten’s unique ACENTEC manufacturing technology, which uses a special cross-fusion bonding technique. This makes for a rounder and smoother ball, and the absence of hand-stitching means that the ball does not absorb water and, therefore, does not increase in weight in wet weather. It affords players far greater control than other balls and is probably the best football in the world. In fact, it is, arguably, better than the ball with which the clubs in the Premier Division currently play. “
Arsenal Soccer Schools opt for Molten as their preferred football
Two Arsenal Soccer Schools, Grass Roots Soccer Schools & Premier Sports Coaching, have opted to use Molten footballs and associated accessories exclusively for all their soccer training schools and advanced training centres throughout Kent, Essex, and Surrey, as well as Gloucestershire, North Somerset, East and West Sussex, Wiltshire and Wales respectively.
Molten has recently developed a new ball, the FVA-570, specifically for the 5-11 year age group which is perfect for primary schools and clubs.
Barry Jeffreys of Grass Roots Soccer Schools said: “There is no doubt that the Molten FVA-570 is the best football around for young players.
Dominic Castle of Premier Sports Coaching added: “The additional softness afforded by the EVA foam under the surface of the skin of this Molten ball works a treat and gives the children added confidence knowing they will not be hurt when heading the ball. We will be including a free Molten ball for each child as part of our soccer schools programme.”
Molten BGG7 Basketball increases shooting stats
BBL players report a dramatic increase in shooting stats when playing with the new Molten G-Series basketball. Three pointers, field-goals and foul shots have all increased. With its 12 panels and additional seams, the G-series ball gives players increased fingertip control and hence more accurate shooting.
Paul James, head coach of Guilford Heat: “All of our players are really impressed with the Molten BGG7, they love the feel and control of the 12-panel ball and this is reflected in our shooting this season.”
Scottish Rocks player, Thorsten Leibenath: “Our experience with the Molten ball has been very positive. It looks good, has enough grip, and doesn’t get slippery even when it’s wet.”
Molten scores slam dunk with sponsorship of British Basketball League
Molten, the world’s leading manufacturer of inflatable sports balls, is to sponsor the British Basketball League (BBL) in a three year deal in which Molten’s new and distinctive, 12-panel G-Series basketball will become the exclusive and official BBL league and club ball. The announcement follows hot on the heels of Molten’s recently announced sponsorship agreements with the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association (July 2006).
Valued at £150,000, the sponsorship package, which commences this month (September 2006), includes a supply of the Molten G-Series basketball and other Molten products as well as cash, which is to be directly invested by BBL in a scheme to develop basketball in the clubs’ communities. The objective of this scheme is to increase the membership in England Basketball (the sport’s governing body) and improve club development and competition. (A similar, highly successful scheme, piloted in one region last year, accounted for over 10% of England Basketball’s 2005/6 increase in membership.)
A further element of the sponsorship agreement is that the unique 12-panel Molten G-Series basketball, which is FIBA approved, is to be depicted in the newly launched BBL logo (see above) and all Molten products, including digital scoreboards, are to be available exclusively online via the BBL web site (www.bbl.org.uk). In addition, the Molten G-Series basketball is to be used in all BBL games, cup games and championship finals as well as all junior development programmes, community projects by BBL Clubs and any other events which the BBL undertakes.
The world class, Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football is the new match ball of the Kent Schools’ Football Association (KSFA), it was announced today, September 7, 2006. The FIFA APPROVED, Molten ball is to be the KSFA’s new official ball for the forthcoming season (2006/7), which commences on September 13, 2006, and is to be used in all KSFA league and cup final games.
Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports, commented:
“As a Kent-based company we are very pleased to announce our association with the Kent Schools’ Football Association, particularly as it follows hot on the heels of a similar association with the Kent Football League, announced just over a month ago.
“The Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio ball is probably the world’s best football. Its unique technology increases player accuracy by means of its seamless, round even surface and lack of water absorption, and it will give Kent school footballers a fantastic advantage over clubs playing with other balls.”
Phil Harding, secretary of the Kent Schools’ Football Association, added:
“We are delighted Molten has agreed to be associated with the Kent Schools’ Football Association, particularly as this sponsorship is going to provide thousands of Kent’s budding footballers the opportunity of playing with the same top quality ball as played with in many high-profile world competitions.”
British Basketball Federation selects Molten as official match ball
The British Basketball Federation (BBF), established in 2005 to field teams representing Great Britain in the lead up to the London Olympic Games in 2012, has agreed a deal with Molten, world leaders in the manufacture of inflatable sports balls, in which the Molten G-Series basketball is to become the BBF’s official training and match ball, it was announced today August 31, 2006.
All Great Britain men’s and women’s teams, as well as the Under 20 men’s and women’s teams, will play with the Molten G-Series ball from September 2006 onwards.
Comments Bill McInnes, chairman, British Basketball Federation and chairman of Basketball Scotland:
“We are very pleased to have secured this deal with Molten. Our choice of the G-Series as the BBF’s official ball makes eminent sense; not only is it approved by FIBA, but it is also the official match ball for all FIBA tournaments world-wide including the European Championships and the Beijing and London Olympics. Our teams are already in training with the new ball preparing for their first international games in September 2006.”
The world class Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football is the new, recommended match ball of the Middlesex County Football League. The FIFA APPROVED Molten ball has cross-fusion bonding, an enhanced multi-layer architecture, an optimized panel construction and a Molten grade latex bladder. It is to be the League’s officially recommended choice for this 2006/7 season.
Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports, commented:
“We are delighted to announce our association with the Middlesex County Football League. The Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio match ball is probably the world’s best football. It is approved by FIFA and used in many high profile world competitions. Players love it because of its smooth seamless surface and zero water absorbency.
“Our agreement with the Middlesex County Football League follows fast on the heels of similar deals with the Spartan South Midlands Football League and Kent Football League, from whom we are already receiving much positive feedback. We expect that, once word is out about the superior quality of the Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio ball, Molten’s reputation as a quality football brand is going to grow and grow.”
The world class, Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football is the new match ball of the Kent Football League, it was announced today, August 8, 2006. The FIFA APPROVED, Molten ball is to be the League’s new official ball for the next three seasons commencing 2006/7. In addition, and as part of the agreement with Molten, the ACENTEC Vantaggio is to be used in all Kent Football League and cup games.
Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports, commented:
“As a Kent-based company we are delighted to announce our association with the Kent Football League. The Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio match ball is probably the world’s best football. It is approved by FIFA and used in many high-profile world competitions. Players love it because of its smooth seamless surface and zero water absorbency.
Roy Vinter, secretary of the Kent Football League, added:
“We are very pleased Molten has agreed to be associated with the Kent Football League. The Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio is an outstanding ball and we believe the teams in the League will appreciate the unique control and accuracy it will give them when playing with it.”
Molten is to sponsor the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association (GBWBA) and the distinctive Molten G-Series basketball is to become the Association’s official game ball at all events including the World Wheelchair Basketball Championships at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England in 2010. In addition, the Molten G-Series ball will be the official match ball for all national squads and national league competitions for men, women and juniors.
Comments Charlie Bethel, chief executive, GBWBA:
“We are delighted that Molten is to sponsor the GBWBA. I believe this sponsorship is going to make no end of difference to us in the lead up to the World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Birmingham, taking place in 2010.”
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Molten has agreed to sponsor the Spartan South Midlands Football League for three years starting 2006/7. The League’s name is to change to the Molten Spartan South Midlands Football League and the sponsorship will include a substantial supply of the FIFA APPROVED, Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio football (FVA-5000A) which is to become the League’s official match ball.
“This is Molten’s first football sponsorship in the UK and we are looking forward to a successful and mutually beneficial relationship with Spartan South Midlands Football League. We see this development as the first step in a growing relationship with UK football,” said Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports.
The Molten basketball was used in both the men’s and women’s basketball events, which featured for the first time in a Commonwealth Games programme since the Games’ inception in 1930.
ACENTEC is an acronym for Accuracy Enhancing Technology, a new technology which replaces traditional hand-sewing with a cross-fusion bonding technique, eliminating quality variations. The result is a smooth, seamless and even surface with constant and consistent pressure to all 32 panels of the ball, making for a rounder ball, a smoother surface and perfect balance. This means the ACENTEC Vantaggio goes where the player wants it to go with minimum absorbency and maximum abrasion resistance.
An innovative alternative to hand-sewn and laminated balls, manufactured using Molten’s unique ACENTEC technology.
Many European clubs are already using the Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio this season – make sure you too are getting ready to participate in this global soccer history revolution.
The Molten GL7 is also the official game ball of the EuroLeague Basketball.
The 2006 Euroleague final took place at the end of April in the Sazka Arena in Prague, when Moscow team, CSKA, won the crown for the first time since 1971 in a thrilling game defeating heavily favoured opponent, Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv, 73-69