Jif® Partners With Kick It Soccer Tour And U.S. Women's Soccer Star Christie Rampone To Announce Halftime Heroes Photo Promotion

ORRVILLE, Ohio, June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Jif ® is proud to announce the launch of the new Halftime Heroes Photo Promotion as part of its sponsorship of the 2015 Kick It Tour, the world's largest 3v3 soccer tournament.  Christie Rampone, captain of Team USA's Women's Soccer Team and mother of two girls, is teaming up with Jif to help raise $25,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). Jif To Go and Jif To Go Dippers™ are delicious grab-and-go peanut butter snacks to take along wherever you and your active family go.

From May 30, 2015 through August 9, 2015, Jif is encouraging families attending select Kick It tournaments to share a photo of how they're having fun at the Jif To Go tent as part of the #JifToGo Halftime Heroes Photo Promotion. To enter, families will be asked to take their photo at the Jif To Go tent and post their photo on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #JifToGo and #PromoEntry. Five winners will be randomly selected each week to receive a Jif soccer bag and an assortment of Jif To Go snacks.  Jif has pledged to make a $1 donation to BGCA for every eligible entry using the program hashtags, up to $25,000.

"I am very excited to partner with Jif for the #JifToGo Halftime Heroes Photo Promotion and help raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of America," said Christie Rampone, "With two very active daughters of my own, and a hectic training schedule, having great-tasting and convenient snacks on hand is a must - Jif To Go always scores with my family no matter where we're kicking around."

The "Kick It" tour will stop in the top 50 markets across the U.S., and will culminate in Vail, CO for the Kick It World 3v3 Soccer Championships.  On July 31, 2015, Jif and Christie Rampone will host a soccer clinic for teams that advance to the World Championships and present a donation check to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  At each event throughout the summer, free samples of Jif To Go will be available for families to enjoy.

Jif To Go and Jif To Go Dippers are packed with the same great taste of Jif peanut butter, in a portable size! The individually sized 1.5oz Jif To Go cups are great for dipping all of your favorite fruits and vegetables, anytime, anywhere.  Jif To Go Dippers provide the perfect portion of Jif peanut butter and crunchy pretzels all-in-one, available in Creamy Peanut Butter with Pretzels or Chocolate Silk Peanut Butter and Chocolate Flavored Spread with Pretzels.

"When it comes to convenient snacks for life on-the-go, Jif delivers much more than delicious peanut butter to keep your family going," said Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company. "We are thrilled to partner with Kick It and Christie Rampone to promote a fun sports experience for families across the U.S."

For official rules and details on the Halftime Heroes Photo Promotion, please visit http://bit.ly/1dMCdit and follow Jif on Instagram and Facebook and Twitter. Promotion is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary.

For more information on the 2015 Kick It tour, please visit www.kickit3v3.com. 

Please follow Christie Rampone on social media on Twitter and Facebook @ChristieRampone, and on Instagram @ChristieRampone3.

About The J.M. Smucker Company

For more than 115 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. Today, Smucker is a leading marketer and manufacturer of consumer food and beverage products and pet food and pet snacks in North America with annual net sales of approximately $8 billion. In consumer foods and beverages, its brands include Smucker's®, Folgers®, Jif®, Dunkin' Donuts®, Crisco®, Pillsbury®, R.W. Knudsen Family®, Hungry Jack®, Cafe Bustelo®, Martha White®, truRoots®, Sahale Snacks®, Robin Hood®, and Bick's®. In pet food and pet snacks, its brands include Meow Mix®, Milk-Bone®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, Natural Balance®, and 9Lives®. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. For more information about the Company, visit jmsmucker.com

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About North American Sports Group

North American Sports Group (NASG), with offices in Denver and Saratoga Springs, NY, has been America's leader in national grassroots tours for more than 25 years. NASG produces more than 100 annual grassroots events across North America providing athletes, coaches, families and corporate partners with an unparalleled sports experience. NASG properties include: Kick It 3v3 Soccer, Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball, Let It Fly Flag Football, and Ultimate Field Day.

About Christie Rampone

Christie Rampone is the Captain of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and the first four-time Olympian in the history of the squad as she heads in to her fifth FIFA Women's World Cup. She is recognized as the best defender in the world of women's soccer. With more than a decade and a half of experience under her belt, she has defined herself as the leader of the United States Women's National Team, which remains ranked No. 1 in the world. Christie is the ninth player in the Women's National Soccer Team's history to be named the team captain. Her leadership has paid dividends as she guided her team to Olympic Gold Medals in 2004, 2008 and 2012. She was also part of the 1999 Women's World Cup Team that captured the heart of our Nation. In addition, Christie has more than 305 international appearances for Team USA - making her 2nd all-time on the Women's National Soccer Team. A New Jersey native, Christie, her husband Chris and their daughters, live in Manasquan, NJ. Please follow Christie on social media on Facebook and Twitter @ChristieRampone, and on Instagram @ChristieRampone3.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,100 Clubs serve nearly 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at http://www.bgca.org/facebook and http://bgca.org/twitter.

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