Auclair Sports Tapped to Supply Gloves to USSA

Paris Glove of Canada has singed an agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) that will see the company's subsidiary, Auclair Sports, Inc. become the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams. As the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, USSA has provided leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders who share an Olympic dream.

“We have always committed ourselves to supporting athletes with our products, as this is something we are very passionate about,” said Peter Monk, President of Paris Glove of Canada. “Our new agreement with the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams allows us to continue this support. We are very proud to be supporting teams in the United States. For us, this is a great accomplishment.”

Auclair is the official supplier and supporter to \the Canadian Freestyle Association, Telemark Canada, Speed Skiing Canada, Canadian Snowboard Federation, Biathlon Canada, Alpine Canada, Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, Speedskating Canada, Nordic Combined Canada, Ski Jumping Canada, Cross Country Canada, Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, Canadian Snowboard Instructors and the Canadian Ski Patrol.

USSA Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Ted Morris, said, “This is a partnership that makes sense for our teams. We always look to companies who offer the highest caliber product and who share the same vision of success for our teams as we do. We have found this with Paris Glove of Canada and specifically the Auclair brand. We look forward to working with Auclair over the next four years.”

“We are honored to be associated with the U.S. Ski Team, as this agreement helps further recognize Auclair as a leader brand in the ski and snowboard glove industry,” said Michael Plotnick, Auclair Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development. “We are particularly proud of this new appointment, as this agreement names Paris Glove as the exclusive glove and mitt supplier to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Teams through April 30, 2010.” Paris Glove has begun design and production of the USSA licensed gloves and mitts, which are scheduled for initial distribution for the 2007 winter season.