Sioux Falls, S.D. --- The Augustana University Department of Athletics has announced a new multi-year agreement with Nike through BSN SPORTS today.
Under this partnership, BSN SPORTS and Nike will serve as the primary equipment, footwear, apparel and uniform supplier for the 19 Viking athletic programs. The agreement, signed earlier this fall, includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing and branding opportunities. The partnership is a new agreement with BSN SPORTS and allows for upgraded financial and branding incentives.
"We are excited to partner with a top apparel company, and we look forward to growing our brand with them," said Augustana Director of Athletics
Josh Morton. "This partnership will benefit our student-athletes and university to unify our brand under a consistent look and presence. The value of the partnership goes well beyond the financial impact it will have on our programs."
Fans can expect to see a transition for Viking athletic programs over the course of the next few years with new competition uniforms and practice gear. Individual programs will also continue to run short-term team-branded gear sales through the partnership with BSN SPORTS.
"The partnership agreement between Augustana University, BSN SPORTS and Nike is a great example of how we can add value to programs for coaches, athletes and communities," said BSN SPORTS Vice President of Sales Paul Brunelle. "Not only will we provide the finest apparel and athletic products to all athletes and families associated with Viking Athletics, but we'll also work tirelessly with coaches to put time back into their day so they can spend more time impacting students' lives on the field or court".
About BSN SPORTS
Dallas-based BSN SPORTS is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. 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. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit
www.bsnsports.com.
About Nike, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.; based near Beaverton, OR; is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.
