March 16, 2009, CHARLOTTE N.C. � Earlier this month SLAPPA Distribution announced they have partnered with professional eSports organization and current Intel Extreme Masters III Champions Fnatic, and today SLAPPA showed further commitment to the eSports community by announcing the sponsorship of Pro Gaming team Paragon of Virtue (POV) and a working partnership with E-Sports Entertainment (ESEA).
Now that SLAPPA is the title sponsor and the official bags and cases for team POV, the team will be sporting co-branded shirts and hoodies, and will use exclusively SLAPPA gear at their tournaments.
�When POV approached us we liked their desire and confidence� says SLAPPA president Dominick Martinetti. �These guys have a laser focus on becoming one of the top 3 teams in the U.S., and I connected with their drive to be the best. I hope that as their sponsor, SLAPPA can help POV achieve every goal they have as a team.�
Colin DeShong, POV Executive Director added, "As the 2009 season begins, we are excited to have SLAPPA partnering up with our team for all our endeavors. It's one thing to be considered 'professionals' in the game, but it's another to actually exude professionalism in one's appearance. We're confident that with SLAPPA by our side, we'll be turning heads in both arenas."