South Hamilton, Massachusetts, June 18, 2007- The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic welcomes Bombardier Skyjet, a provider of innovative private jet services including the Jet Card and on-demand charter, as a new sponsor. Bombardier Skyjet will sponsor the Opening Ceremonies on the final day of the competition. Opening Ceremonies mark the beginning of a spectacular afternoon of the most exciting of equestrian sports - Olympic-level show jumping - on Sunday, September 9th, 2007. Thousands of people from all over New England flock to the event to watch some of the top riders from around the world compete.
Hosted by Frances Rivera, Co-Anchor of 7NEWS Boston, the Bombardier Skyjet Opening Ceremonies start with the grand entrance of show officials riding onto the Coldwell Banker Previews Grand Prix Field in a carriage pulled by Belgium horses and driven by Al Craig of the Topsfield Fair. After introductions of the officials, the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Troops demonstrate ceremonial horsesmanship as Color Guards, while high above the field, Skydive New England air exhibition skydivers prepare to parachute from a plane. As the last skydiver lands on the field, carrying the American Flag, Jim Boggia, a musician from bluhammock Music will sing the National Anthem.
“This is a very special opening ceremony that combines a formal introduction to the day’s events with the spectacular skydiving feat,” says Melissa Lovasco, President of the Jumper Classic. “We’re very pleased to have the a ffiliation with Bombardier Skyjet.” Bombardier, producer of the legendary Learjet and a leader in private aviation, acquired Sky Jet, a pioneer of real-time, online booking and chartering of private jets. Today, Skyjet is a leading jet card provider and continues to revolutionize the way companies and individuals use private jet travel.
“Skyjet offers the most comprehensive private jet service in the industry today,” says Robyn Wallace from the company’s Richardson, Texas office. In 2000 Bombardier, producer of the legendary Learjet and a leader in private aviation, acquired Skyjet, a pioneer of real-time, on-line booking and chartering of private jets. Today, Bombardier Skyjet is a leading jet card provider and works with other Bombardier divisions to service clients from jet card programs to fractional and whole aircraft ownership - making Bombardier Skyjet the most comprehensive private jet travel provider in the industry. “Bombardier Skyjet is proud to sponsor the opening ceremonies for the Jumper Classic” says Chris Milligan, Managing Director of Bombardier Skyjet. “We recognize the growth in equestrian sports and are excited to support this competitive and community focused event.”
Now in its 18th year, the Jumper Classic is a unique sporting event for the New England area. Five days of equestrian competition culminate in the final day of top level competition. The day’s events include the Pol Roger VIP Champagne Luncheon with gourmet dining ringside, the $10,000 Mohegan Sun Speed Stake, the $75,000 Fidelity Investments AGA Grand Prix, boutique shopping and unique exhibits, and a ladies’ hat contest. Held on the historic Myopia Hunt Club Schooling Fields in Hamilton, Massachusetts, the event draws top level competition and loyal patronage from the equestrian and business community as well as riders and show jumping enthusiasts from the entire east coast.
The 2007 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic will be held Wednesday, September 5th through Sunday, September 9th at the Coldwell Banker Previews Grand Prix Field in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. The five days of show jumping competition culminates in the $75,000 Grand Prix and VIP Champagne Luncheon on Sunday the 9th.
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