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Uniroyal will give Wilson players soccer balls

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Soccer players in Wilson Parks & Recreation Department programs will be able to receive free balls this fall, thanks to the Uniroyal® Soccer Program.

Starting Sept. 10, players will receive certificates that can be redeemed for a free soccer ball at Colony Tire and White's Tire Service, while supplies last.

Also, Wilson Parks & Recreation Department will receive $2 for every Uniroyal® tire sold to the general public this fall on behalf of Uniroyal® Tire, Colony Tire and White's Tire Service.

“Giving back to our local community in such a unique way is phenomenal,” said Tony Barkley, store manager of Colony Tire. “We look forward to connecting with players and parents from Wilson Parks & Recreation Department when they come in for their free soccer ball.”

“We are thankful we can provide such a distinct program for our dealers to be able to get involved in their communities,” said Ashley Ramos, Uniroyal® Tire communications manager. “Soccer leagues depend on donations from partners like Colony Tire and White's Tire Service and we are proud to facilitate that partnership.”

Since the program’s inception in 2000, the Uniroyal Soccer Program has provided nearly $13 million in funds and equipment in excess of one million soccer balls, to more than 3,000 youth soccer programs across the U.S. and Canada. As a continuation of the 10th anniversary, Uniroyal® Tire will be giving away a soccer ball every day in 2010.  For more information, please visit the website at www.UniroyalTires.com.   

Soccer fans will have the opportunity to become the official designer of the 2011 soccer ball in the Uniroyal Soccer Ball Design Challenge. The grand prize includes a $1,000 check, a set of Uniroyal® tires, a $500 car service gift certificate, 50 soccer balls featuring the winner’s design, an Apple® iPadTM and more. Interested participants should visit www.UniroyalTires.com/soccerballdesignchallenge.
 
To learn more about Colony Tire please call Tony Barkley, 252-293-1220 at 3712 Airport Blvd. N.W. in Wilson, or visit www.colonytire.com.

To learn more about White's Tire Service please call Ray Potter, 252-237-5429 at 701 Hines St. S in Wilson, or visit www.whitestireservice.com.