New York, NY (Top40 Charts) EverBank announced today a two-year extension of its Cornerstone partnership with The Vail Valley Foundation. As a Cornerstone Partner, EverBank sponsors select arts and entertainment projects, athletics and educational events and programs produced by the Foundation.
EverBank first partnered with the Vail Valley Foundation in 2014, supporting that year's Audi Birds of Prey World Cup and the February 2015 FIS
Alpine World Ski Championships. During the World Ski Championships, fans enjoyed the best view on the mountain at the EverBank Finish Line, a VIP experience overlooking the course finish line. Fans also put their skills to the test on the EverBank Ski Simulator in Beaver Creek Village.
"EverBank is excited to extend our partnership with The Vail Valley Foundation," said
Blake Wilson, EverBank's President and Chief Operating Officer. "The Audi Birds of Prey World Cup is a premier ski event featuring the world's best alpine skiers. Our sponsorship creates unmatched opportunities to engage with our clients and we're looking forward to another great competition."
In 2015, EverBank has expanded its sponsorship to include the naming of the EverBank America's Winter Opening festivities which surround the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup. This year, the Audi Birds of Prey will be bigger than ever and the new festival of culture and music will help launch the opening of the winter season.
Beaver Creek Mountain is home to the formidable Birds of Prey racecourse, challenging an international roster of top athletes for one weekend of racing and featuring Men's Downhill, Super-G and Giant Slalom. The course is regarded as one of the most difficult downhill courses in the world.
The Birds of Prey World Cup has been part of the Vail Valley Foundation schedule since 1997. As the only men's World Cup stop in the United States, Birds of Prey has evolved into one of the world's premier ski events. A festival atmosphere surrounds the on-mountain venue that is easily accessible, free and open to the public. The Foundation also offers enhanced spectating via their world-renown VIP and CLUB level experiences.
"EverBank has been an exceptional partner in all that we do, from the arts and music to culture, education, athletics, and the fruition of our mission in the Vail Valley," said Vail Valley Foundation acting CEO Mike Imhof. "We are excited to have EverBank as the title sponsor of EverBank America's Winter Opening, where winter begins, where people from around the world can gather to celebrate the start of our incredible winter season in Vail and Beaver Creek. Together with EverBank we will welcome spectators, their families, and the top athletes in the world to this prestigious event."
EverBank's sponsorship will continue to grow this summer with the GoPro Mountain Games in June 2016 and the Vail International Dance Festival in July and August 2016. Events for the Mountain Games will include the EverBank Half Marathon, which takes runners up nearly 3,000 feet in elevation, from Vail Village to the top of Vail Pass.
"The EverBank Half Marathon is perhaps the most challenging of its kind, and every year we see feats of excellence from both professional and amateur racers at this event," Imhof said. "We are very proud to be partnering with EverBank to help all these athletes achieve their goals."
EverBank is proud to support the Vail International Dance Festival, which will celebrate its 10th year under the highly-acclaimed direction of Artistic
Director Damian Woetzel. The event, now in its 28th year, has established Vail as one of the top summer dance destinations in the world.
