Athletics South Africa (ASA) together with Stillwater Sports are excited to welcome PUMA as the official footwear and apparel partner of the 2018 Athletix Grand Prix Series.
“We are excited as ASA for the partnership with PUMA and the investment they have put in the development of athletics at school level and now at elite level. We hope the partnership will grow from strength to strength so that our athletes benefit from it.”
“It goes without saying that this Grand Prix will confirm the continued rise of performance and excitement in our domestic athletics offering top competition in our own country. Partnerships such as these can be a direct motivator to athletes,” said Aleck Skhosana, the President of Athletics South Africa.”
“We are proud to welcome PUMA as a partner of the Athletix Grand Prix Series,” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “It is great to see PUMA investing in world class athletics Meetings on the African continent.”
“The partnership is a natural extension of their involvement in junior athletics. It’s also an extension of their involvement with a number of top SA sprinters including Thando Roto and Henricho Bruintjies. The Athletix Grand Prix Series has been making waves with weekly announcements of an impressive field of local and international contenders that will line up in March.”
“Together with PUMA’s support we look forward to hosting three action-packed Meetings that are sure to keep the South African audience on the edge of their seats, longing for more.”
According to Brett Bellinger, PUMA Marketing Director, PUMA is very proud to expand their involvement with ASA through the sponsoring of the Athletix Grand Prix Series.
“Track and Field has long been a cornerstone of the PUMA brand dating back to the origins of the brand in 1948 and more recently with the exploits of Usain Bolt and the Jamaican Athletics Federation on track.”
“We look forward to being part of the ongoing momentum around athletics in South Africa and developing the wealth of athletic talent that is within our country.”
EVENT INFORMATION: Athletix Grand Prix Series
Dates and Venues:
| Thursday, 01 March 2018 | Ruimsig Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Thursday, 08 March 2018 | Tuks Stadium, Tshwane |
| Thursday, 22 March 2018 | Dal Josaphat Stadium, Paarl |
Ticket Prices:
Main Pavilion Tickets
| Standard Ticket: | R 100 each |
| Children under 16 years of age: | R 50 each |
Open Stand/Grass Banks
| Standard Ticket: | R 50 each |
| Children under 16 years of age: | R 50 each |
Some of the big names that will be seen in action in March includes: Justin Gatlin, Joshua Cheptegei, Anaso Jobodwana, Retshidisitswe Mlenga, Caster Semenya, Clarence Munyai, Trentavis Friday and Justin Walker.
ONLINE TICKET SALES are open and can be purchased on www.webtickets.co.za
Tickets can also be purchased at the gate of each event.
Facebook: AthletixGrandPrix
Twitter: @AthletixGP
Website: www.athletixgrandprix.com
About Athletics South Africa:
Athletics South Africa (ASA) is the national governing body for the sport of athletics (including track and field, cross country, road running and racewalking) in South Africa, recognised by the IAAF, and also a member of Confederation of African Athletics. The association is based in Johannesburg.