IMG Junior Golf Tour adds Bite Tech, Inc. to growing sponsor roster

Today the IMG Junior Golf Tour announced that Bite Tech, Inc. will join sponsors Under Armour, Power Balance and the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA), as the Tour readies for its second season.

Recently named by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Sports, Bite Tech, Inc. devotes itself to improving human performance and optimal health through the use of drug-free performance mouthwear. In 2009, Bite Tech partnered with Under Armour to introduce custom-fit ArmourBite Mouthpieces to help athletes of all kinds get better, faster and stronger. Most recently, the two companies debuted a line of retail boil-and-bite mouthpieces to reach an even broader athlete base. Studies have shown that use of the patented mouthwear increases strength, speeds up reaction time, as well as reduces both athletic stress and impact on the athlete.

Under the terms of its agreement with the IMG Junior Golf Tour, Bite Tech will serve as the title sponsor of the ArmourBite Open at Eagle Creek Golf Club on October 22-23.  Additionally, the brand will have an on-site presence at all 2011 tournament events. ArmourBite Mouthpieces will be given away to tournament participants throughout the season for Tour victories, significant performance achievements and milestones. An ArmourBite Mouthpiece will be awarded to players who demonstrate the greatest improvement in performance between rounds one and two of each event (greatest stroke differential), which is fitting with Bite Tech’s mission to help athletes improve their performance. 

“We are looking forward to bringing our exclusive technology and products to young golfers around the world through the IMG Junior Golf Tour,” said Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and CEO, Bite Tech. “Over the years, golf has become an increasingly more demanding sport – to be the best you need access to the most innovative performance technology. Through our ArmourBite line of products, we are excited to introduce golfers to an innovative technology that will help give them the competitive edge on the course.”

The IMG Junior Golf Tour season kicks off at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla., September 23-25, 2011. Registration is open for both Tour membership and individual events. Tournaments are open to boys and girls ages 11-18 (11-14 & 15-18 age divisions for both boys and girls). AJGA Performance Based Entry status is also available.

Tour membership for the 2011-2012 season is $149. The membership package includes:

• $100 certificate good towards any golf program or camp at the IMG Academy golf program in Bradenton, Fla.
• $50 discount on tournament entry fees for each tournament throughout the season.
• Under Armour Varsity Backpack - retail value of $49.99
• Under Armour Performance Team Polo (Men) or Women’s Core Solid Polo - retail value of $44.99
• Under Armour hat or visor – retail value of $19.99
• Power Balance Silicone Wristband – retail value of $29.99
• …and much more!

Players who register for one or more events by September 6 will receive a complimentary Under Armour Performance Polo.

Registration and event information can be found on the IMG Junior Golf Tour website: www.imgjuniorgolftour.com.

About the IMG Junior Golf Tour

Developed to fill a key niche in junior golf, the IMG Junior Golf Tour provides an elite setting for junior golfers to compete and gain exposure to college golf, professional golf, national junior rankings and athletic excellence. Participants have access to championship-rated courses and are provided with unique resources that enable them to grow and develop not only as an athlete but as an individual. Interactive educational events provide players and their families with an opportunity at each event to meet and receive advice from experts and professionals on topics such as fitness and nutrition, mental performance, media training, and college recruiting. AJGA Performance Based Entry status is also available at all events. Under Armour is the Tour’s official apparel sponsor. Additional sponsors include Power Balance, Bite Tech, and the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA). Find us at: www.imgjuniorgolftour.com and on Facebook.

About Bite Tech, Inc.

Bite Tech, Inc. is a privately-held technology company devoted to improving human performance and optimal health through the use of drug-free performance mouthwear. Our patented technology unlocks the hidden power of the jaw and helps athletes to unleash their full potential.

The concept is inventive and proven. The technology is simple, effective and proprietary. The applications are limitless. And the results are extraordinary.

Visit: www.bitetech.com for more information.

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Contact:

Kim Berard, IMG Junior Golf Tour, kim.berard@imgworld.com, 941-752-2621