MOLTEN TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL BALL TO THE BRITISH FAST5 ALL-STARS CHAMPIONSHIP

Fast 5Matchroom Multi Sport are thrilled to partner with Molten as the official ball supplier of the British Fast5 All-Stars Championship at The O2, London on Saturday, September 23.

The British Fast5 All-Stars Championship carries a ground-breaking £100,000 prize fund and will see eight five-player sides competing in a double elimination group stage for a spot in the semi-finals. The eventual winners will take home £25,000.

Introducing exciting new innovations such as a double-point Power Play, 5-point line and 12-minute matches, the British Fast5 All-Stars brings netball back to The O2 and allows teams to include two global All-Star players in their squad.

Molten is one of the world’s leading ball manufacturers and an internationally recognised brand. It is renowned world-wide for the exceptional quality of its ball products and its advanced technical know-how. This is reflected in the many international competitions and tournaments in which Molten are the Official Game Ball.

Unicorn Products Ltd acquired the UK and Ireland distribution of Molten Sports in 2012 and the announcement extends Unicorn’s successful work with Matchroom Sport, developing the long-standing partnership as the PDC’s official darts board, and sponsor of the PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour.

Molten will also be the official ball provider of the British Basketball All-Stars Championship at The O2 - which follows the British Fast5 All-Stars Championship - on Sunday, September 24.

Edward Lowy, Managing Director of Unicorn Products Ltd said: “This huge weekend for netball comes at a time when the popularity for the sport is at an unprecedented high and Molten are delighted to be involved with such a prestigious event”.

Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn said: “I am delighted to welcome Molten as the official ball of the British Fast5 All-Stars Championship. “Molten are a world-leading manufacturer and it is exciting to be able to expand our partnership with Unicorn Group into the British Fast5 All-Stars Championship in September. Fans will see some exciting new additions to the Fast5 format at The O2 as we put the Netball Superleague’s stars centre-stage for one massive day of action in London.”

Tickets for the British Fast5 All-Stars Championship are available now from www.theo2.co.uk and start from just £20 with group tickets available priced from £60 for four adults. There is also a 20% discount for group bookings of 20 or more tickets. VIP Courtside tickets are available for £150 from www.fast5allstars.com.