Easton - Expect the Best

New Expanded 2007-2008 Contingency Program

6/14/2007

Easton continues working hard to grow competitive archery by supporting tournaments and archery venues by having the best contingency program available to archers. In support of these efforts, Easton is excited to announce the further expansion of their contingency program from $100,000 in 2006 to nearly $400,000 in 2008, along with a significant bump in Olympic contingency money. All winning archers shooting Easton arrows are eligible for the cash awards.

Increased contingency monies means more Easton contingency-award tournaments and substantially higher payouts for podium finishers. New events include World Cup finals, European Championships & The Face-to-Face Tournament. Easton has also bumped many of the payouts in the most prestigious tournaments. All FITA World Indoor/Outdoor/Field Championships, all European Indoor/Outdoor/Field Championships, and all World Cup tournaments have increased payouts for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd by more that 200%. Easton President, Greg Easton, is excited about the expanded program. He stated:

--It is a strong, performance-based program that allows archers to earn more cash for top finishes. Easton is proud to be the number-one choice of pros, and we are happy to reward shooters for their lofty achievements. The additional contingency funds during the remainder of 2007 and into 2008 will help support archery and foster greater competition.--

The 2008 program features a special contingency specifically for Olympic teams and qualifying athletes. Olympic athletes have the potential to earn $168,000 in total contingency payouts, and represents the largest offering to date. The program includes a contingency endorsement contract on individual medals in the amounts of $15,000 for first place, $10,000 for second and $5,000 for third, in both the mens and womens classes. The contingency program also includes cash awards in the team events. Additionally, a special 3X team bonus is set to reward winning teams shooting all-Easton with a contingency endorsement contract to each member of the team in the amount of $9,000 for gold, $6,000 for silver, and $3,000 for bronze.

Former FITA President, IOC Board Member, and Easton Chairman, Jim Easton expressed his pleasure regarding the additional support of Olympic archery by stating:

--The Olympic Games are archerys highest level of competition, and that one tournament delivers a tremendous amount of exposure for archery. I have always been proud that Easton has been involved and supported Olympic archery, so to increase the financial support even further is a continuing step in the right direction.--

Cutting-edge performance and innovative design have made Easton the number one arrow choice by pros since the inception of modern-day, competitive archery. The new Easton contingency program continues to support archery while rewarding the top shooters as they win with Easton arrows.

Visit the Easton booth at any qualifying tournament for complete information and sign up.