Minneapolis, MN (March 27, 2014) — Polaris
Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), the leading manufacturer of off-road
vehicles (ORVs), today announced the company has entered a 10-year,
exclusive partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, the largest youth
organization in the U.S., to provide all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
side-by-sides (SxS) and safety equipment to select Boy Scout camps
across the country.
“Polaris is proud to join forces with the Boy Scouts of America to
develop a comprehensive off-road vehicle program that introduces youth
to our sport with an emphasis on safety, responsible riding and respect
for the environment,” said Scott Wine, Polaris Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. “We are encouraged by the success of the pilot
off-road programs and look forward to expanding the course to a national
level.”
The partnership promotes youth off-road safety practices,
environmental respect and the benefits of outdoor activities. Polaris
has donated ORVs and safety gear to the BSA’s Northern Star Council’s
Tomahawk Scout Reservation, the second largest Boy Scout camp in the
nation, and the Northern Lights Council’s Camp Wilderness. The pilot
programs at these camps were very popular, with more than 900 Boy Scouts
learning basic riding and maintenance while earning safety patches.
This 10-year partnership will improve and extend the reach of these
courses.
“The off-road vehicle pilot we conducted in conjunction with Polaris
and several local council camps proved to be both successful and very
popular among the youth,” said Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock. “As we
work to keep our programs relevant to the youth of today and tomorrow,
we are grateful for this opportunity to work closely with Polaris. We
are excited that in the coming years, with the help of Polaris, we will
be able to teach youth safe and responsible practices for the use of
off-road vehicles.”
Polaris vehicles available to camp visitors for the program include the easy-to-use Phoenix 200, Sportsman 570 EPS and RZR 170
youth SxS. As part of the donation, Polaris will adjust models as
needed and replace older units over time to ensure that Boy Scouts
always have the most up-to-date and age-appropriate vehicles available.
As read on: http://www.polaris.com/en-us/company/news-item.aspx?articleID=229