Maverik Lacrosse Signs Equipment Deal with University of Vermont
Maverik Lacrosse reached an agreement with the University of Vermont (UVM) “Catamounts” men’s Division I lacrosse mens team to wear its equipment starting in the Fall of 2009 and in the upcoming 2010 season…
Rawlings Bat Helmet to be Mandatory in Minor Leagues in 2010
Minor League Baseball and Rawlings announced that Rawlings S100 batting helmet will become the mandatory helmet in the Minor Leagues starting in 2010. The helmets, which offer increased protection at ball speeds up to 100 miles per hour, will make their M
Under Armour Seeking Ad Agency to Support Women’s Growth
Under Armour is looking for an ad agency for a project involved its expanding women's line. An internal team has supported Under Armour's advertising efforts for most of its history…
Worthington Named USSA Foundation VP
Trace Worthington, one of skiing's most accomplished athletes, has been named to head fundraising for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation…
Mark Peterman Becomes GM of GT Bicycles
Mark Peterman, long time director of GT product development, has been promoted to the newly created position of global brand manager and will be responsible for all aspects of development of GT Bicycles…
TORSPO Hockey Names SVP of Sales and Marketing
Torspo Hockey International, Inc. appointed Dave Smallwood to the position of senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Smallwood will bring over 30 years of Sporting Goods industry experience to all of the brands in the company portfolio: Torspo Hoc
Crocs Introduces Sneaker-Inspired Collection
Crocs, Inc. has introduced a new Crocband Collection that combines the features of its Beach and Cayman styles with the appeal of retro sneakers…
Golf Datatech: Golf Rounds Played Flat in July
According to Golf Datatech, rounds played in July were flat for the month of July compared to July 2008 and are up 0.2% on a YTD basis. Public access courses were up 0.1% in July while private courses were down 0.4%…
Olivet Resigns as Oakley’s CEO, Colin Baden Takes Over
Scott Olivet has stepped down as CEO of Oakley, according to the Orange County Business Journal. Colin Baden, president of Oakley since 1999, has taken over as CEO…
Nike Sells Ownership of Soccer League
Nike Inc. said it has sold its majority ownership stake in the United Soccer Leagues to Atlanta-based NuRock Soccer Holdings LLC. In conjunction with the deal, Nike said it has reached a long-term agreement with the USL in which its Umbro brand will be th
Eddie Bauer Holdings Appoints Brent Kugman Chief Restructuring Officer
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. appointed Brent Kugman, president of Kugman Partners, Inc. to serve as chief restructuring officer and corporate secretary of the company…
RECALL: Roxy Drawstring Hoodies
Quiksilver in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling about 500 Roxy Girl “Very Nice” Cotton Hoodies because their waist drawstrings pose a danger of strangling…
Outdoor Research Lauded for Eco-Packaging
Outdoor Research announced that during the First Session of the 111th Congress, the Honorable Jay Inslee, US House of Representatives for Washington State, recognized Outdoor Research for their efforts on environmentally conscious packaging…
EMS and Confluence Sponsor Paddling Center at Adventures NYC
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Confluence Watersports are partnering on a paddling event to New York City. On Saturday, August 29, 2009, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and “Backpacker†Magazine will host the fifth
EMS and Confluence Sponsor Paddling Center at Adventures NYC
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Confluence Watersports are partnering on a paddling event to New York City. On Saturday, August 29, 2009, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and “Backpacker” Magazine will host the fifth annual “Adventur
