22.06.2009

Youth The Key, As Browning Expands Sponsorship Portfolio

Zebco Sport Europe Ltd would like to announce that they have recruited 3 new sponsored anglers to add to their array of quality anglers across Europe. Adam Richards, Peter Thomas & Simon Colclough have all recently put pen to paper on a three year agreement. All three anglers are classed as some of the best upcoming match anglers within the UK, and will be an integral part within the Browning product development and research. They will particular focus upon developing and range of products for UK ‘Commercial’ fishing, which will expand and improve the current range available Browning has labeled this sponsorship category as ‘The Academy’, where some of the best young anglers can will be supported to in developing their skills further. In return, the company will receive advice and direction on their product range, and capture vital data to ensure that they evolve as anglers evolve. Adam Richards (age 20) from Billingham, Cleveland, is the reigning Kamasan Matchman of this year and by that the youngest ever to win the title. Even at this tender age, Adam boasts further achievements such as, Maver Pairs Individual Winner in 2008 and Fish’o Mania finalist this year 2009. Peter Thomas of Hampshire is 24 and started competitive fishing at aged 10. He was a member of the Team England under 21 squad for 4 years during which time he won individual Silver and team Bronze medals. He has represented Browning overseas events and has fished comptiveley in 10 different countries! On the domestic scene, he won a Dynamite Whiteacre Festival when just aged 18 and has fished most major team events with the Browning Wickford squad. His best match weight has been 268lb. His fishing career was paused while he achieved a honours degree in Business Management but is now back on course. Simon Colclough of Essex is 29 and has been a key member and top performer in the Browning Wickford Squad for 10 years. A regular match winner, Simon is a naturally gifted angler skilled in all methods and styles. In recent years he has finished in the top 10 in six Whiteacres festival and has qualified for the prestigious Parkdean Masters Final in 2003, 2007 and 2008. Simon is already involved in developing and testing Browning products specifically for the UK market ensuring the Browning design team is kept up-to-date with trends in UK commercial fishing methods. European Marketing Manager ‘Frerk Petersen’ commented that although all 3 anglers are relatively young, they already have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in fishing styles and products. We have decided take a different route than our competitors by working with and developing young and progressive match anglers. A three year plan ensures that both the company and angler are committed over a longer period. Browning is committed to investing in angling’s future and continues to sponsor the popular nationwide “Browning Youth Masters” competition in 2009 which aims to encourage the much needed anglers of the future. If you would like further information on the above, then please contact Frerk Petersen on fpetersen@zebco-europe.com Zebco Sports Europe Ltd has four major brands within the UK market; these are Browning, Quantum, Rhino & Zebco.