Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGSU Extends Partnership With Nike And BSN Sports
July 29, 2020 | General
Bowling Green, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University Department of Athletics today announced that it has extended its partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS. The agreement, which commenced on July 1, 2020 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, DII, D3, NJCAA and NAIA schools.
"BGSU Athletics is proud to continue our partnership with NIKE and BSN," Director of Athletics Bob Moosbrugger said. "As we strive for championship experiences and programs in all of our sports, it is comforting to know our student-athletes will be outfitted with the very best athletic apparel, footwear and equipment. NIKE and BSN are industry leaders and we are thrilled to have them as partners."
Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 18 varsity sports teams. The multi-year 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 are excited to partner with Bowling Green State University & NIKE in elevating the performance and impact of their athletic programs," Todd Northrop, Vice President of Collegiate Select, said. "This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Falcon athletic teams and benefits each student athlete representing the community on the athletic field or court. We are proud to be their partner and pleased that we can elevate the student-athlete experience."
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.
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.
ABOUT BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowling Green State University provides experiences that enhance lives. Students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. U.S. News and World Report names BGSU as one of the top public universities nationwide with a strong commitment to first-year programs that lead to success. Likewise, BGSU Athletics is a proud member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and one of just 16 departments in the country to play FBS football and men's ice hockey. BGSU's student-athletes excel scholastically (holding a 3.41 cumulative grade point average) and in the community (almost 4,000 hours of community service in 2019-20).
"BGSU Athletics is proud to continue our partnership with NIKE and BSN," Director of Athletics Bob Moosbrugger said. "As we strive for championship experiences and programs in all of our sports, it is comforting to know our student-athletes will be outfitted with the very best athletic apparel, footwear and equipment. NIKE and BSN are industry leaders and we are thrilled to have them as partners."
Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 18 varsity sports teams. The multi-year 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 are excited to partner with Bowling Green State University & NIKE in elevating the performance and impact of their athletic programs," Todd Northrop, Vice President of Collegiate Select, said. "This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Falcon athletic teams and benefits each student athlete representing the community on the athletic field or court. We are proud to be their partner and pleased that we can elevate the student-athlete experience."
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.
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.
ABOUT BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowling Green State University provides experiences that enhance lives. Students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. U.S. News and World Report names BGSU as one of the top public universities nationwide with a strong commitment to first-year programs that lead to success. Likewise, BGSU Athletics is a proud member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and one of just 16 departments in the country to play FBS football and men's ice hockey. BGSU's student-athletes excel scholastically (holding a 3.41 cumulative grade point average) and in the community (almost 4,000 hours of community service in 2019-20).
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