Surfing Australia News Spring 2015 | Page 19

BANANA BOAT BECOMES THE OFFICIAL SUNSCREEN OF SURFING AUSTRALIA When you think sunscreen, you think Banana Boat. us educate young kids about the importance of sun When you think surfing, you think sunscreen. Fittingly, safety. At Banana Boat, we want families to get outside Surfing Australia announced Banana Boat as their brand and enjoy the sun, with peace of mind that they are new official sunscreen partner for the next two years in protected." early October. Banana Boat sunscreen will be available via the Banana Boat also becomes a support sponsor to the participant pack in the Weet-Bix SurfGroms program, Weet-Bix SurfGroms program and will work with Surfing which offers youngsters aged 5-12 years old an Australia across both digital and print media platforms opportunity to learn to surf while developing strong and leverage their Sun Safe Schools Program. ocean awareness, beach safety skills and sun safety, at Banana Boat’s Sun Safe Schools Program educates Aussie kids and families on how to stay protected and a very influential period in their lives, that they will enjoy and embrace for a lifetime. have more fun in the sun. Through the Sun Safe Schools Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark spoke of the program, Banana Boat aims to educate 1 million kids importance of being sun smart and Banana Boat as a about the importance of sun safe habits. perfect partner for the organisation. The Sun Safe Schools Program will activate across the "W hen you participate in surfing you are in the sun Weet-Bix SurfGroms Program through the program’s so it is fitting to partner with such an iconic leading logbook, delivery manual, the Weet-Bix SurfGroms sunscreen brand in Banana Boat. Banana Boat share in website and multiple other platforms. our commitment to educate kids and participants of all Banana Boat Senior Brand Manager Natalie Artinian said: "We are very excited to be an official partner of Surfing Australia and in particular the Weet-Bix Surf ages about the importance of sun safety. We are very proud to be aligning ourselves with such a strong brand and one that is synonymous with the beach." Groms program. It’s a great partnership that can help .COM SPRING 2015 ISSUE 13 | 17