NEWPORT NEWS, VA- Christopher Newport University Director of Athletics C.J. Woollum today welcomed 1^st Advantage Federal Credit Union as a premier sponsor of the CNU athletic program for the upcoming 2008/2009 season.

“We are very proud to partner with 1^st Advantage Federal Credit Union,” Woollum said. “1^st Advantage’s history in the area and their strong ties to the peninsula community make them an ideal partner for Captains athletics.  I am looking forward to a long relationship with 1^st Advantage, their team and their customers.”

1^st Advantage has ten local branches including their Hidenwood Branch located less than one mile from the CNU campus. Their debit card holders now have access to more than 55,000 free ATMs nationwide, including over 700 on the Peninsula.

As a sponsor of CNU athletics, 1^st Advantage will have a presence at all home football and basketball games and participate as a sponsor in the football and basketball game programs as well as the CNU/Pepsi Radio Network.

“1st Advantage is happy to partner with a local success story like CNU Athletics. The university and its athletics programs are community assets that deserve our support.”   Jim Craig, Vice President of Marketing, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union.

            Christopher Newport football kicks off the 2008 season on Saturday, September 6^th. The Captains will host Wesley at POMOCO Stadium in a 1 pm start. For further information on CNU athletics and season tickets, visit the athletic department website at www.CNUsports.com

            You can also contact the CNU ticket office at (757) 594-7880…or for sponsorship information call Kyle McMullin, Director of Development for Athletics, at 757-594-7420 or by e-mail at kyle.mcmullin@cnu.edu