The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Athletic Department announced that it has entered into a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports. The agreement, which will commence on June 1, 2018 is part of BSN Sports Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN Sports a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all D1, D2, D3 and NAIA schools.
The agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards, along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing and promotional opportunities.
“We’re excited to form this partnership with Nike and BSN Sports,” said Dr. Brad Teague, UCA Director of Athletics. “This will enable us to strengthen an already strong Central Arkansas brand and provide significant savings to the athletic department while equipping our student-athletes with some of the best uniforms and athletic gear in the world. It’s a win-win situation for everybody involved.”
Ray Buck, Collegiate Select vice president added, “This agreement with University of Central Arkansas affirms our highest aspirations for BSN’s Collegiate Select program: delivering elite, customized products and services to our college customers. We are excited to partner with the Bears to elevate the performance and impact of their top-notch and growing athletic program.”
BSN Sports Collegiate Select will partner with the company’s key vendors to provide apparel and equipment to colleges and universities across the country.
A division of Varsity Brands, BSN Sports markets and distributes its products to over 100,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce and direct sales. Focused on providing game changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN Sports’ more than 2,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972.
