GN SPORTS CORPORATE NEWS
GRAY-NICOLLS sign Usman Khawaja
Mon 5 July 2010
We are extremely pleased to be able to announce an exciting signing for GRAY-NICOLLS Sports.
Effective immediately, Usman Khawaja will be using GRAY-NICOLLS equipment in all games.
Usman has recently been added to the Australian test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan and is seen as an exciting young prospect for the future.
Born in Pakistan, Usman Khawaja moved to Australia when he was a young boy and got closer to achieving his aim of becomming the first Muslim to play for the country when picked in the Test squad to face Pakistan in England.
A fine left-handed batsman who was a national under-19 representative, Khawaja delivered on the rave reviews during his second and third seasond with NSW. He collected three Sheffield Shield centuries in 2009-10 in a haul of 698 runs, following a return of 554 at 42.61 the previous summer.
Full Name: Usman Tariq Khawaja
Nickname: Usie
Born: December 18, 1986, Islamabad, Pakistan
Age: 23
Height: 175cm
Major Teams: Australia A, Australia Under-19's, Australian Institute of Sports, NSW
Playing Role: Higher Middle order batsman
Batting Style: Left hand
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
Lleyton's 100th Win on Grass-Court
Thu 24 June 2010
15th seeded Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS100) advanced to the third round and collected 100th career grass-court victory.
In the second set, Lleyton won 18 consecutive points on serve. After the match, he commented that he served extremely well and everything was going great at the moment.
Although Lleyton's opponent, Evgeny Korolev retired the match during the third set, Lleyton made only 7 unforced errors (Evgeny made 33).
Winning the Gerry Weber Open at Halle gave Lleyton a lot of confidence that he could play well on the grass-court.
Lleyton will play against 21st seeded French Gael Monfils at the third round.
2010 YONEX Australian Open Information Update
Wed 23 June 2010
Date: 13-18 July 2010
Venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Victoria
Level: Grand Prix US$50,000
Total number of Countries participating: 17 (Australia, England, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, Singapore, USA, Vietnam and Wales).
The men's singles is the strongest event with 59 entries. Tien Minh Nguyen from Vietnam heads the field, currently ranked at No.7 in the world. Tien Minh will be competing in the Singapore and Indonesia Super Series before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open GP. In 2009 he was the winner of the Thailand GP Gold and Chinese Taipei GP Gold events.
Also in the men's singles will be the newly crowned winner of the Indian GP Gold played last week in Chennai, India. The winner, Yunus Alamsyah, from Indonesia, had to beat a number of top players to win his first GP event. Alamsyah will certainly be aiming to win the Australian Open title having tasted defeat by his fellow countryman Dionysius Rumbaka at last year's Australian Open.
Other notable entries in the men's singles includes Malaysian Lee Tsuen Seng, former winner of the New Zealand Open and other Grand Prix events, Yogendran Krishnan who won the Altona Future Series back in April, Malaysian top junior Zulfadi Zulkiffli, Raj Popat from Wales, Alistair Casey from Scotland, Harry Wright from England and a host of top international players. Heading the Australian contingent are Commonwealth Games aspirants Nick Kidd (WA) and Jeff Tho (Vic).
In the women's singles the stars are Megumi Taruno (Japan), Hye Youn Hwang (Korea), Sashina Waran (France), Anita Kaur (Malaysia), Karyn Velez (USA), Le Ngoc (Vietnam), Karen Foo (Mauritius) and Chia Chi Huang (Australia). In total there are over 40 entrants in the women's singles resulting in qualifying rounds being required.
In the men's doubles there are 27 pairs entered including the 2009 Australian Open defending champions and highest ranked pair Gan Tek Chai and Tan Bin Shen from Malaysia ranked No.15 in the world. They will have to reproduce their magnificent effort of last year against some of the Korea and Japanese top pairs and our own Glenn Warfe (Vic) and Ross Smith (Vic) who are making an impact on the world scene.
The women's doubles has 23 entrants including Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi ranked No.20 in the world, together with players from Korea's winning Uber Cup team Min Seo Kim and Kyung Won Lee (one half of world No.10) competing in the field. New Zealand's Danielle Barry and Donna Haliday are the highest Oceania ranked pairs at No.39 in the world. With Australia's Chia Chi Huang now concentrating on her singles, He Tian Tang will be partnering Renuga Veeran in Australian defense of the WD title won last year and a strong showing is expected.
The mixed doubles has 39 pairs competing. Qualifying rounds again will be required to get to the main draw. New Zealand's Henry Tam and Donna Haliday ranked at No.27 in the world head the field. Strong competition is expected from Japan's Shintaro Ikeda and Reiko Shiota, Korea's Tae Sang Park and Hyun Jung Ko and our own brother and sister combination of Raj and Renuga Veeran and our other pair of Glenn Warfe and Kate Wilson-Smith.
The draws will be made on Tuesday 29 June 2010 and posted on the YONEX Australian Open tournament website of www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au.
Tickets can be purchased through Badminton Victoria. There is limited seating available for the public so please purchase your tickets early as a sell out crowd is expected.
Please direct all enquiries to Badminton Victoria on 03 9686 4777 or Badminton Australia on 03 9397 4722.
TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION
Wed 23 June 2010
Coming Soon: Nano Carbon Tube Technology
It is well known that in many international hockey matches, there's a small margin of difference between winning and losing.
For 2010 the introduction of Carbon Nano Tube Technology is the latest development in improving Grays composite hockey sticks. Although small in size, these minute sized Carbon Nano Tubes play an important part in taking our hockey stick construction technology to a new level and give top players that extra percent that can swing hte game in your favour. They recognise it is the small things that make all the difference.
Grays inspiration for our nano range has come from our desire to:
- Take the performance of composite sticks to a new level by improving the stick's consistency and performance
- Improve the sticks reliability by increasing both the flexural strength as well as giving greater torsional stability
- Increase the sticks durability and wear performance on synthetic pitches
By introducing these new hi-tech Carbon Nano Technologies, Grays are now able to introduce and offer players the latest cutting edge technology.
Player Benefits:
- Greater consistency in performance when hitting
- Improved stability against torsional forces when controlling the ball and when hitting
- Improved feel and handling response when controlling the ball
Nano Carbon Tubes are molecular scale graphitic tubes that are amongst the strongest of known fibres. We have now included "Carbon Nano Tubes" as part of our resin mixture formulae. This process has involved carefully adding these nano molecule particles into the resin mix as part of the all important lay up process. The Grays formulae is so important in creating the all important stick performance qualities of increased strength and feel.
When integrated within the formulae mix of the resin, these minute sized Carbon Nano Tubes allow greater impregnation of the resin into the surface of the reinforcing fibres themselves, resulting in greater tensile strength in the bond of the resin itself on the surface of the reinforcing fibres.
It is the combination and integration of the use of these Carbon Nano Tubes within the resin mix combined with our Grays special composite fibre matrix constructions on these Nano models that increases the unidirectional qualities of the sticks performance.
Coming Soon: KABOOM!
Wed 26 May 2010
The explosive nature of T20 and David Warner is the reason GRAY-NICOLLS developed the KABOOM!. The KABOOM!, with a dangerously large profile, massive edges and signature square toe will produce an abundance of power to clear any boundary on any ground.
Endorsed by David Warner, the KABOOM! will be available in S/H, SM, Harrow and size 6.
The official website of David Warner can be found at www.warner31.com.
Cricketers in Support of October Breast Cancer Month
Mon 5 October 2009
CRICKETERS IN SUPPORT FOR OCTOBER BREAST CANCER MONTH
MEDIA RELEASE
5 Oct. 09
Boxing Day, December 2006: Matthew Hayden salutes a packed MCG crowd upon reaching his century against England with a fluorescent pink bat handle. This act kick-started an unprecedented following and support for breast cancer awareness from cricketers nation-wide.
With October internationally recognised as Breast Cancer Month and nearly three years on, GRAY-NICOLLS is pleased to announce that all of its sponsored Australian international and state-representative cricketers will don the pink grip once again for this month only, including tonight's Champions Trophy Final between Australia and New Zealand.
October also includes the prestigious Champions League Twenty20 tournament from India and the start to the Australian domestic cricket season.
This initiative will see over 45 cricketers support the cause, including the following high profile cricketers -
Callum Ferguson
Cameron White
David Hussey
Nathan Hauritz
David Warner
Moises Henriques
Andrew McDonald
Andrew Symonds
Over 100,000 GRAY-NICOLLS pink grips have been sold throughout Australia and New Zealand since December 2006. GRAY-NICOLLS is continuing its commitment to donate $1 per pink grip sold to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
This support is inconsequential compared to the horrifying statistics that this disease causes Australian families. Each year in Australia more than 13,600 women and 105 men are diagnosed with breast cancer; more than 2,800 will die from it.
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ASHES TEAM ANNOUNCED
Wed 20 May 2009
ASHES SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Chief Test selector Andrew Hilditch this morning named a 16-man ASHES squad for the five-Test series which included GRAY-NICOLLS athletes Marcus North and Andrew McDonald.
Both athletes are said to have been selected based on the important role they played in Australia's Test series victory in South Africa last month.
The five-Test series starts with the first Test in Cardiff from July 8 and finishes with the fifth Test at The Oval in late August.
Australia's Ashes squad: R. Ponting (c), M. Clarke (vc), S. Clark, B. Haddin, N. Hauritz, B. Hilfenhaus, P. Hughes, M. Hussey, M. Johnson, S. Katich, B. Lee, A. McDonald, M. North, P. Siddle, G. Manou, S. Watson.
David Hussey, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, David Warner and Cameron White will all be put to the selection table shortly for the limited over sides to play England after the Test series.
Furthermore, The Australian Twenty20 World Cup squad will depart for the England on Wednesday, which includes GRAY-NICOLLS athletes Andrew Symonds, David Warner and David Hussey.
Symonds, Warner and Hussey named in T20 World Cup squad
Fri 8 May 2009
Explosive GRAY-NICOLLS batsman David Warner and all-rounder's David Hussey and Andrew Symonds have been named in the Twenty20 World Cup team to compete in England this June.
According to cricketing experts, the return of Andrew Symonds has boosted the Australian teams experience and enthusiasm particularly in a squad that included several players relatively new to international cricket. It is well-known that Andrew Symonds is one of the best T20 players in the world and recently proved to selectors in the UAE that he still has the ability to win matches for Australia.
Twenty20 sensation David Warner (NSW) has also been selected for his consistent performances in the shortest version of the game. Warner is currently playing for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in South Africa.
All-rounder David Hussey admits he is excited and relieved to have been named in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad. According to Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch, David Hussey is an important part of the team and earned his sport after displaying sharp fielding in the first international T20 against South Africa recently.
Squad: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke (vice-captain), Nathan Bracken, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Peter Siddle, Andrew Symonds, David Warner and Shane Watson.
Ric Charlesworth Announces 2009 Kookaburras Squad
Fri 17 April 2009
The 2009 National Kookaburras line-up has been confirmed, with Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth announcing his 24 man squad, which includes seven Grays sponsored athletes.
Signalling the beginning of a new and exciting ear Charlsworth has selected seven players all who have played less than ten international games each in the last twelve months. Three of these new talents include Grays sponsored athlete Chris Ciriello, Mark Paterson, and Glen Simpson.
While the inclusion of the new players brings a fresh look to the Kookaburras, who won Bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Charlsworth has indicated the squad will continue to evolve in the short term and their main focus will be on exposing as many players as possible to the national team.
In addition to the new talents mentioned above, Grays is also delighted to announce the inclusion of previous squad members Mark Knowles, Eddie Ockenden, Grant Schurbert and Russell Ford.
As the first major international tournament since the Beijing Olympics, the Champions Trophy in Melbourne from November 28-December 6 will be the first opportunity from the Kookaburras to demonstrate the strength and depth of Australia's hockey talents.
Symonds, Marsh and Hussey to play against Pakistan
Thu 9 April 2009
GRAY-NICOLLS cricketers Andrew Symonds (IGNITE), Shaun Marsh (NITRO) and David Hussey (NITRO) have all been named in Australia's 14-man squad for the limited overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates starting on April 22.
Symonds and Marsh both return following a tumultuous summer that included Symonds undergoing knee surgery and Marsh resting a torn hamstring.
Symonds said he was grateful for the chance to play for Australia again. "That's not something I've ever taken for granted so it's going to be pretty rewarding to be a part of the side considering I've worked hard to get back,"
Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said that it was up to the Queenslander to "seize this opportunity" during the series that includes five one-day matches and one Twenty20 fixture.
Australia’s 14-man squad:
Michael Clarke (captain), Brad Haddin (vice-captain), Nathan Bracken, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Ben Laughlin, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson
Australia name T20 World Cup Squad
Mon 6 April 2009
Andrew Symonds' exile from the national team is over after he was named as part of the preliminary squad for the World Twenty20 in England in June. “I’m grateful that I’ve got the chance to get back to playing for Australia again,” Symonds said.
Cricket Australia told the selectors Symonds had shown enough in his rehabilitation programme to be considered solely on fitness and form. Furthermore, his selection in the squad increases his chances of being involved in the limited-overs matches against Pakistan starting later this month.
Symonds who uses the IGNITE range (New 2009) will be in South Africa next week to prepare for the IPL with the Deccan Chargers and may even be back in Australian colours by the end of the month if some of the senior players take a break for the Pakistan engagements in the UAE.
GRAY-NICOLLS would also like to extend its congratulations to its following cricketers who have also been named in the Twenty20 squad.
Moises Henriques- VIPER
David Hussey- NITRO
Shaun Marsh- NITRO
David Warner- IGNITE (New 2009)
Cameron White- XIPHOS (New 2009)
Australia squad: Nathan Bracken, Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Shane Harwood, Nathan Hauritz, Aaron Heal, Moises Henriques, Ben Hilfenhaus, Brad Hodge, James Hopes, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Krejza, Ben Laughlin, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting, Rob Quiney, Peter Siddle, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Adam Voges, David Warner, Shane Watson, Cameron White.
Symonds returns to the Australian Cricket Team
Tue 11 November 2008
Andrew Symonds' exile from the national team is over after he was named in the Australian side to take on an All-Stars XI in a Twenty20 match in Brisbane on Friday. Symonds will also be back in the frame for the upcoming home Test series against New Zealand having completed the welfare process prescribed for him. The Australian Test Squad to compete against New Zealand is expected to be announced within the next week.
This opportunity will mean that Andrew Symonds will unleash the Predator Max cricket bat for the first time. Symonds will continue to use the Viper in the Test and ODI formats.
It is also pleasing to see Matthew Hayden return to limited overs cricket, joining Shaun Marsh for the first time at the top-of-the-order. Cameron White continues to hold his spot in the Australian team for all forms of the game.
Australia - Matthew Hayden, Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke (capt), Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson, Cameron White, Brad Haddin (wk), Brett Geeves, Peter Siddle, Shaun Tait.
ACA All-Stars XI - Adam Gilchrist (capt, wk), Justin Langer, Brad Hodge, Simon Katich, Rob Quiney, Michael Dighton, Dan Marsh, Ashley Noffke, Ryan Harris, Steve Magoffin, Brendan Drew, Dan Cullen.
Ana enjoys special victory
Mon 27 October 2008
Ana was understandably delighted after a near flawless display of controlled power tennis earned her a 6-2, 6-1 win over world No.9 Vera Zvonareva, and with it the Generali Ladies Linz title.
"Every final is a new experience and winning a title is always special," she said. "Especially after coming back from an injury, and putting in a lot of hard work; it is great to see the results. It's a very good feeling to win another title and I am very happy about it.
"I've played better and better with every match and I just enjoyed it again, to compete and win. I've had a couple of good matches here: Pennetta in the quarter-finals was a really good match, and yesterday against Radwanska was very emotional and tough, with lots of ups and downs. But both matches gave me a lot of confidence. Today I played almost a perfect match."
"The score might look like the match was easier than it actually was. We were still fighting for every point and in the first set there was one situation where the match could have gone either way. It makes a big difference if it is 3-2 or 4-1."
Zvonareva lamented her poor performance. "Of course I am really disappointed with how I played today," she said. "She played well and I was just not in the match today."
Ana also enjoyed her time in Austria off the court. "I enjoyed my week in Linz," she said. "When I had a day off earlier this week I went for a walk in the city, went to the cinema and had a nice dinner by the river."
Having well and truly put her injury troubles behind her, Ana is now well placed to make an assault on the Sony Ericsson Championships in Qatar, which begins a week on Tuesday. "I'm going to Doha hungry to win more matches," said Ana.
"But the top eight players will be there and they all want to win the Championships, so it will be tough. But I'm looking forward to Doha. I will also celebrate my birthday there, and I will just go there to enjoy competing."
Kangaroos RLWC News
Thu 16 October 2008
Amid all the arrivals, the Australian team is preparing to head into camp on Saturday.
After having had to replace both Michael Crocker and Justin Hodges before even gathering as a team, it's somehow appropriate that their first activity will involve a rescue party.
The Australians are joining 'nippers' at Coogee Beach in surf-lifesaving drills on Sunday morning.
Nippers are junior life-savers from five years of age to under 14's and the day is a chance for the defending World Cup Champions to ease their way back into full-time training.
Coach Ricky Stuart knows that things will hot up quickly soon after with the pressure building on a team overloaded with public expectation.
The opening Ceremony at the Sydney Football Stadium on October 26 will be the first real test for the Australians when they face the Kiwis.
The day will include a curtain-raiser between an Australian Indigenous team and the New Zealand Maoris as well as an official opening ceremony featuring Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
More than 125 countries have signed up to take telecasts of RLWC08 World Cup matches and Ricky Stuart will be determined to impress from the start.
The nature of the Super Pool format, with Australia, New Zealand, England and PNG in the one pool, is such that any slip up can spell disaster in terms of making the semi-finals.
Stuart knows only too well that New Zealand will go into the match thirsting for revenge after their disappointment in this year's Centenary Test.
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Tickets are selling now to all 2008 Rugby League World Cup events and fans are urged to book their seats for the crowning event of the game's Centenary celebrations in Australia.
The tournament features 18 matches at 12 different venues over 29 days.
Tournament partner Jetstar will fly fans across the country so everyone can enjoy the World Cup experience.
Check ticketing details now on www.rlwc08 to make sure you are part of an international Rugby League celebration.
Marsh - Man of the Match on debut for Australia
Wed 25 June 2008
Shaun Marsh has broken into the international ODI scene with a Man of the Match performance of 81 runs (97 balls) against the West Indies overnight, which included seven 4's and one 6. Not only did Marsh win match honours he notched up the second-highest score by an Australian on debut in a one-day international. He fell 13 short of the highest debut ODI score by an Australian, set by another potential one-day opener, Phil Jaques. Both Marsh and Jaques are using the GRAY-NICOLLS NITRO range.
The Australian cricket team also used GRAY-NICOLLS pink batting grips to recognise the recent passing of Jane McGrath.
When Matthew Hayden makes his return to Test and ODI cricket it is likely that GRAY-NICOLLS will have the two opening batsmen for both forms, as well as the very marketable Andrew Symonds in the middle order and a promising Twenty20 opening batsman / wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi, who scored the most runs in the recent Twenty20 against the West Indies.
Matthew Hayden - FUSION 2
Andrew Symonds - VIPER (ODI and Tests), PREDATOR MAX (T20)
Shaun Marsh - NITRO
Phil Jaques - NITRO
Luke Ronchi - LEGEND wicket keeping gloves, NITRO wicket keeping pads and a PREDATOR MAX bat
News from Australia's T20 v West Indies
Tue 24 June 2008
GRAY-NICOLLS cricketers Shaun Marsh (25 yo) and Luke Ronchi (27 yo) opened the batting in Australia's T20 v West Indies last weekend. The duo made an opening partnership of 57, with Shaun finishing on 29 (22 balls) and Luke on 36 (22 balls).
Luke Ronchi uses a PREDATOR MAX bat and Shaun Marsh uses a NITRO bat.
Cameron White also played in this match and scored an unbeaten 10 (6 balls) with the new COUNTY Lightning range.
Win a trip to 2008 NRL GF
Tue 29 April 2008
STEEDEN is proud to announce the Where's Your STEEDEN? competition as advertised in Big League magazine and all major STEEDEN stockists. Competition commenced 24 April 2008.
Entrants who purchase a STEEDEN football are encouraged to photograph it in a creative way and upload the pic to our web page (www.steeden.com.au/wheresyoursteeden). The winning (most creative) entry will receive two tickets to the 2008 NRL Grand Final, flights from their capital city and accommodation. Entries received before 30 June 2008 will also receive a FREE STEEDEN stress ball.
Competition closes 19 September 2008 and the prize winner will be notified by phone on 22 September 2008. The winning photograph will be published online and in the Grand Final Edition of Big League Magazine, on sale 2 October 2008. For full terms and conditions click here.
ARU and Wallabies choose GILBERT to 2012
Thu 11 October 2007
The Australian Rugby Union has announced a new agreement with GILBERT to be the Official Match Ball for the next five years, commencing 1 January 2008. This will see GILBERT balls used in all games under the control of the ARU and worldwide exclusivity on Wallabies-branded licensed and replica balls.
The GILBERT ‘SYNERGIE' ball, soon to be used by the Wallabies, is the flagship of the GILBERT range and is being used in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 France, as well as being the Official Ball of most nations in world rugby.
Richard Gray Sales and Marketing Director for GILBERT International said: "We are extremely pleased that the Wallabies have chosen the GILBERT ball. As one of the leading teams in world rugby it is only right that they should be using the players' first choice of ball. It is all the more pleasing that the ARU have decided to return to the GILBERT brand and this is a real tribute to the progress made by GILBERT in Australia."
Scott Bradford Football Brand Manager Australia said: "To secure the Wallabies for a five-year deal provides the security and ability to build long-term sales and marketing strategies.
"We look forward to working closely with the Wallabies players and management over the coming months and years. The two organisations are a perfect fit as both are iconic brands with passion and true heritage."
A new GILBERT Wallabies ball range will be available in-store from February 2008, which will cater for the elite and junior players, fans, and children. The GILBERT sales team will soon present the Wallaby range to retailers and take orders for February 2008 and beyond.
GILBERT would like to thank its valued customers for their ongoing support and we look forward to sharing with them the many exciting years to come.
GO THE WALLABIES!
Jaques makes maiden ton with GRAY-NICOLLS JET equipment
Thu 8 November 2007
Australia's new Test opener Phil Jaques made his maiden Test century today against Sri Lanka. Under the guidance of his opening partner and fellow GRAY-NICOLLS cricketer Matthew Hayden, Jaques built a memorable first Test century after a nervy start.
Jaques was at the realm with Hayden in his last two Test appearances in Melbourne in 2005 and Bangladesh in 2006.
GRAY-NICOLLS is well represented in Australia's Test side with Phil Jaques, Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds.
Jaques uses GRAY-NICOLLS JET cricket bat, gloves and pads. Follow the links to view this equipment.
Website Launch
Thu 27 September 2007
We've been putting in the hard yards over the last few months, to update our website. There are a few new features, that we've specifically built with you in mind.
Downloads
We'll be posting audio and video interviews of our sponsored players for you to view or download, plus screensavers and wallpapers to you can show your support for your sport!
Newsletter
We've going all out to keep you up to date with the latest in your sport and the lastest gear to help you be your best. Click on the newsletter link on the bottom of any webpage to subscribe to your preferred sport.
Google Maps
Now you can find your closest retailer with a quick click. We've added the ability to find your closed store and get directions with Google Maps. Click on the retailers link and select your state to check it out.
Be the first to know!
Fri 28 September 2007
If you love your sport as much as we do - you'll want to be the first to know the lastest info. We'll be posting exclusive interviews with some of our sponsored players, plus giving you access to screensavers and wallpapers, to you can keep even closer to your favorite sport.
We'll be covering Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Hockey, Netball, Squash, Tennis and Darts. Just click on the newsletter link at the bottom of any page and select the sports you're interested in. We promise not to spam you with useless information, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Free Mini DVD with every GRAY-NICOLLS bat purchased
Wed 10 October 2007
GRAY-NICOLLS is attaching a free Mini DVD to every GRAY-NICOLLS bat in the range.
Features on the Mini DVD are: interviews with Matthew Hayden and Phil Jacques, bat-making, how-to section on oiling and knocking-in your bat along with taking cricket lessons with Andrew Symonds. Plus more!
GRAY-NICOLLS Strengthens Relationship with NBCF
Wed 10 October 2007
Since GRAY-NICOLLS and the National Breast Cancer Foundation joined forces in November 2006, Gray-Nicolls has raised over $25,000 for the foundation.
The campaign began in November 2006 with Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds promoting the cause with fluorescent pink grips on their bats. For every run Hayden scored and every boundary Symonds hit over the 06/07 Ashes series, Gray-Nicolls donated $20 and $100 respectively to the NBCF.
As a result of such a successful campaign, New Zealand cricketers, Lou Vincent, Jacob Oram and Daniel Vettori also joined the fight against breast cancer.
The campaign will continue over the 07/08 summer season to raise even more money for both the National Breast Cancer Foundation and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF).
Not only can GRAY-NICOLLS and its cricketers support these foundations, you can too. Gray-Nicolls Mini Bats and Fluorescent pink grips are being sold in retailers. For every one purchased, Gray-Nicolls will donate $1 to the NBCF in Australia and the NZBCF in New Zealand. Each year 2,600 women in Australia and 622 women in New Zealand die from breast cancer, making it the most common cause of cancer-related death in Australian and New Zealand women. Together we can make a difference through a sport we love.
New Products
Thu 27 September 2007
We always knew our range was huge, but it's only when you re-do something like the website that you realise just how big our range really is. Take a look through and you'll see what we mean....
We've added new pictures for our products and detailed enlarged views to you can click on an image and get a good close up look at the quality of our range.
When you need gear - just visit our online catalogue to know that you're looking at the most up to date info around.
