USANA Signs On as Title Sponsor for 2017 Nordic Junior Worlds

PARK CITY, UT (Oct. 24, 2016) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF) announced today that USANA Health Sciences has signed on to be the title sponsor of the 2017 FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Ski Championships, taking place Jan. 28 – Feb 5, 2017.

Based in Salt Lake City, UT, USANA has long-term partnerships with both the USSA and UOLF. USANA’s relationship with both organizations focuses on the support of athletes as well as a presence at national and international events. USANA products are also used to fuel athletes at the USSA’s Center of Excellence in Park City, UT.

“As a long-standing partner of the USSA, Women’s Ski Jumping USA and Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, we are able to provide the support these athletes need to perform at their best,” said USANA Chief Communications Officer Dan Macuga. “We are looking forward to being a part of the Junior World Championships as it returns to the U.S. and wish all of the athletes well as they prepare for their respective events.”

Awarded to Utah back in 2014, the Junior Worlds will be the largest international skiing event held at the Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow venues since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. 750 athletes from 40 nations are expected to compete in 21 events comprised of cross country, ski jumping and nordic combined competitions, including the first ever women’s ski jumping team event. It will be the first time the event has been hosted in the U.S. since 1986.

“Support from sponsors like USANA make it possible to host world-class sporting events at our facilities,” said Colin Hilton, president and CEO of UOLF. “With the support from our sponsors and the local communities, the Junior World Championships will extend Utah’s 2002 Olympic legacy and help inspire youth and future athletes.”

For more information on the USANA 2017 FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Ski Championships, visit www.utah2017.com.

HIGHLIGHTS

• USANA has signed on to be the title sponsor of the 2017 FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Ski Championships, taking place Jan 28 – Feb. 5.
• USANA is a Salt Lake City-based nutritional company that already has current partnerships with the USSA, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and Women’s Ski Jumping USA.
• The Junior Worlds will be the largest international skiing event held at the Utah Olympic Park and Solider Hollow venues since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
• 750 athlete from 40 nations are expected to compete in the event’s first return to the U.S. since 1986.
• More information on the Junior Worlds can be found at www.utah2017.com.

QUOTES

Dan Macuga, Chief Communications Officer, USANA
As a long-standing partner of the USSA, Women’s Ski Jumping USA and Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, we are able to provide the support these athletes need to perform at their best. We are looking forward to being a part of the Junior World Championships as it returns to the U.S. and wish all of the athletes well as they prepare for their respective events.

Michael Jaquet, Chief Marketing Officer, USSA
USANA has a steadfast tradition of providing exceptional support for USSA’s athletes. As a local Utah company that operates globally and has familiarity with our sports, USANA is a natural fit for the celebration of the next generation of nordic athletes.

Colin Hilton, President and CEO, UOLF
Support from sponsors like USANA make it possible to host world-class sporting events at our facilities. With support from our sponsors and the local communities, the Junior World Championships will extend Utah’s 2002 Olympic legacy and help inspire youth and future athletes.

About USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) is the national governing body of Olympic skiing and snowboarding. It is the parent organization of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing. The USSA provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, the USSA is committed to the progression of its sports and athlete success. Established in 1905, the USSA receives no direct government support, operating solely through private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to fund athletic programs to assist athletes in reaching their dreams. For more information, visit www.ussa.org.

About Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF)
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is a Utah nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization responsible for managing and maintaining world-class facilities and providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate and excel in winter sport. Inspired by the success and momentum of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games - considered by many the most successful Winter Games ever staged - the Foundation has placed a focus on embracing, engaging and involving Utah’s youth in winter sport. The Foundation supports national sport organizations and community recreational winter sport programs, as well as subsidizes the operation, of three Olympic venues: Utah Olympic Oval, Utah Olympic Park, and Soldier Hollow. For more information, please visit UtahOlympicLegacy.org or call 435-658-4200.

About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy products in its FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. USANA operates in 20 international markets around the globe and proudly sponsors more than 1,000 elite and Olympic athletes around the world, including the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and Women’s Ski Jumping-USA. Learn more about USANA by visiting our website http://www.usana.com or the official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.