NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College today announced that it has established a new athletic partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS, the nation's largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, and a division of Varsity Brands. Through this partnership, BSN SPORTS will serve as the official apparel and equipment provider to the Titan Athletic program, while outfitting the College's athletes, coaches, and community members in premier Nike product selection.
"Today's announcement of a long-term partnership with BSN SPORTS is a testament to the history of success and tradition of Westminster Titan Athletics," said Westminster Director of Athletics Jason Lener. "To don the world-renowned Nike swoosh on Titan apparel ensures our student-athletes will wear the highest quality sports gear to maximize their performances. This agreement with BSN and Nike is a bold step that aligns with our commitment to championship athletics. I am excited for our coaches, current student-athletes, and future recruits."
The partnership, which extends over the next five years, will debut across the Titan Athletic program's 22 NCAA Division III men's and women's teams competing within the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Westminster will also benefit from access to BSN SPORTS' line of Campus Branding products featuring exclusive Nike branding designs and customizable online fanwear shops for the Titan community.
"The agreement with Nike and BSN SPORTS is an exciting opportunity for Titan Athletics," said Westminster Head Volleyball Coach and Senior Associate Athletic Director
Tammy Swearingen. "The Westminster Department of Athletics is excited to join in this partnership for our student-athletes and coaches."
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Kevin Siroki said, "I think this is a huge step for our Department of Athletics to sign a partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. Athletics will all be one brand and Nike is the most popular brand in the world. Our recruits ask us all the time what apparel and shoe company we deal with. This will help us in the recruiting of student-athletes. I am excited to see what the future holds for Titan Athletics."
Todd Northrop, Vice President of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select Program, said, "Through this agreement between Westminster College, BSN SPORTS, and Nike, our team is proud of the opportunity to support Titan student athletes and staff with unparalleled access to top team gear and apparel. While our local team will stay connected to the daily needs of coaches and administrators, the Westminster community will benefit from BSN SPORTS' expansive resources including program branding products, our team of sport category experts and leading purchasing support teams to keep Titan athletes at the top of their game. We are proud of this partnership and welcome the opportunity put time back in the days of Westminster coaches, so they can continue focusing on positively impacting the lives of student athletes."
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 3,000 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, Oregon, 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.
