USAV, Spalding Renew Net Support Sponsorship

Bill Kauffman
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: 719-228-6800
E-Mail: bill.kauffman@usav.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 4, 2010) – USA Volleyball and Spalding have agreed to extend their sponsorship partnership through 2012 with Spalding serving as USA Volleyball’s “Official Net System Supplier for Indoor and Beach Volleyball.”

“Spalding has been a long-time partner with USA Volleyball in supporting the game of indoor volleyball and its extension to the outdoor/beach programs mirrors USAV’s commitment to the sport’s growth,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. “We are excited to continue this sponsorship through the 2012 Olympic Games quadrennial.”

Spalding is consistently developing new products to meet its customers’ ever-changing needs by offering the highest quality products, superior product designs and integrated product development and distribution for competitive, recreational and physical education use. Spalding employs an experienced sales staff and customer services professionals providing support that is second to none including: Strong, nationwide dealer network; dedicated factory customer support team; and competitive pricing.

“Spalding is proud of its long-standing relationship with USA Volleyball and the opportunity to work together to promote the sport volleyball,” Spalding General Manager Mark Shaw said.

About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the sport of Volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball is responsible for both the Olympic disciplines of indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. USA Volleyball has over 240,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,000 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $11 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs, youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education and certification programs, grassroots development, and programs for the disabled and ParalympicTeams. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game.

About Spalding
A Division of Russell Brands, LLC, Spalding is now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of Pop Warner. In addition to being the leading producer and marketer of basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls, Spalding produces softballs under the Dudley brand. For more information, visit www.spalding.com.

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