World Triathlon

RICHMOND, VA The Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers is pleased to announce that the Registration Packets for the 2007 McDonalds ITU Duathlon Long Course World Championships are now available and that two new corporate sponsors, SnagAJob.com and Saturn of Richmond, have been added to the event. 

Were pleased at how the planning for this exciting event is progressing, said Sports Backers executive director Jon Lugbill.  Were also thrilled to have SnagAJob.Com and Saturn of Richmond sign on as sponsors.  Their participation, along with McDonalds as the title sponsor, brings even more prestige to this world-class Richmond event. 

The registration packets that were sent to all 113 National Federations contained important information relating to registration and participation in the October 21 Duathlon Long Course World Championships.  Qualifying athletes need to register with their National Federation in order to participate.  Once athletes contact their Federation, theyll find the invitation packet includes a schedule of events, race rules, accommodation details and much more.

This registration packet is also available on the events official website, www.duathlonworlds.com.  The website has all the details and event news athletes need to prepare and plan for the event.

In addition to McDonalds, the new sponsors SnagAJob.com and Saturn of Richmond help increase awareness and validate the growth of the duathlon sport. 

SnagAJob.com is the nations largest job site for part-time and full-time employment and is proud to sponsor the Duathlon Long Course World Championships.  Our team at SnagAJob is very passionate about our work and living a healthy lifestyle, so were pleased to partner with an event that highlights world-class athletes who are truly passionate about their sport, says Shawn Boyer, president and CEO of SnagAJob.com.  Were also delighted to showcase an international event in Richmond, VA, the proud home of our companys headquarters and a source of tremendous growth for SnagAJob.com.

Saturn of Richmond is also excited to sponsor the event because their philosophy and line of products promote personal development and a healthy lifestyle which has strong appeal to duathletes.  Their low-emission, environmentally-friendly vehicles demonstrate their focus on health and the environment.  Both our Outlook SUV and VUE Green Line hybrid SUV are geared towards the adventurous and active consumer, says Jennifer Thomas, Controller at Saturn of Richmond.  They fit well with the on the go way of life of professional and amateur athletes alike.  Were pleased that our corporate strategy matches so well with the Duathlon Long Course World Championships and were proud to be a part of a world-caliber athletic event in the great city of Richmond.