The Canadian Sporting Goods Association (CSGA) has named Doug Flood the recipient of the association’s Lifetime Membership Award. The CSGA Lifetime Membership is awarded to deserving members of the sporting goods industry on the basis of the individuals contribution to the industry and signification of their achievements.


“This prestigious award has a specific set of criteria of which has to be  met: the candidate should have been a member of the Industry or have  worked with the Industry for a minimum period of 15 years, the candidate will need to have supported the CSGA and there should be a strong consensus around the nomination of a candidate.” Stated Jeff Hieminga, CSGA executive Director.


Doug has not only contributed significantly to the trade, but also to the CSGA board, including:


  • Past Chairman of the Board 2004-2006
  • Chairman of the Board 2000-2004
  • Board of Directors 1992-1997
  • Board of Directors 2000-2006

Highlights of Doug Floods Career in our trade includes:



  • Nature’s Products – Vice President Sales/Marketing (2007-Present). A privately held family soft gel manufacturer serving both retail and traditional  markets throughout North America and Europe
  • Accucaps Industries – President – Zap Paintball Division (2002 – 2006). President- Archon Paintball Inc. (US Sub of Zap) (2004-2006). A soft gel manufacturer serving both the retail, and traditional markets throughout North America and the rest of the world.
  • Sportcraft Ltd. Vice President/General Manager – Sportcraft Canada (1999 – 2002). Vice-President – Sportcraft Ltd. (1995 – 1999). A privately held family leisure Products Company serving the big box sporting goods, mass merchant and warehouse club markets in North America.
  • Irwin Toy Ltd. General Sales Manager/Vice-President Sports – Irwin Sports (1986 – 1990). Vice-President – Irwin Sports Inc. (1990 – 1995). Senior Product Manager – Irwin Sports (1984 – 1986). Product Manager, Toy Division – Irwin Toy Ltd. (1981 – 1984). A family controlled publicly traded toy and leisure products company serving primarily the North American retail market.