CENTRAL ARKANSAS PARTNERS WITH NIKE, BSN SPORTS

[Seminole Indian]

CONWAY, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Athletic Department today announced that it has entered into a 5-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."

Nike is regarded by many as the premier brand in the athletic industry. One of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes, apparel and equipment, the company's eye-catching logo has become a cultural icon.

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.

ABOUT BSN SPORTS
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.

http://www.ucasports.com/news/2018/2/6/football-central-arkansas-partners-with-nike-bsn-sports.aspx