Chat with a Champion: Rafael Nadal to host live online chat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robin Ashmore or Annie Coghill
1905 Sherman Street
Denver,
303 832 2700
robin@ameliecompany.com, annie@ameliecompany.com
01/22/09 - Boulder, Colorado – Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces Team Babolat star Rafael Nadal will be hosting an online chat next month.
On February 5th, Babolat will offer fans an unforgettable Internet experience when the World #1 chats with tennis fans around the globe.
Date: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
www.chat-rafa.com
www.babolat.com
Rafa will answer questions during a 1-hour session, live from Manacor, Spain. The chat will be in English with live pictures. Rafa himself will pick the questions. Fans have an opportunity to win a Babolat AeroPro Drive racquet signed by Rafa and receive an exclusive "making of" video as a gift from Babolat.
Eric Babolat, president and CEO of Babolat said, “We’re happy to kick off 2009 with this exciting Internet event. It’s another way for us to stay connected to our base of tennis enthusiasts and for Rafa’s fans to have a chance to chat with their champion.”
ABOUT BABOLAT
Founded in Lyon, France, in 1875, Babolat is the first company to have specialized in racquet sports and the world leader in the production of natural gut strings. Easily recognized by its trademark “double-line” (two stripes on the racquet frame and black on the stringing bed), Babolat is still family-owned. Today, with U.S. operations in Boulder, Colorado, the company also manufactures synthetic strings, shoes, and a full range of accessories as well as a best-selling line of racquets used by some of the most renowned names in tennis. To find out where Babolat products are sold, log on to www.babolat.com or call (877) 316-9435.
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Amélie Company Contacts: Annie Coghill or Robin Ashmore, (303) 832-2700
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