UMAC announces apparel partnership with BSN SPORTS
ST. PAUL, Minn.---The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) formally announced today it has partnered with BSN SPORTS as the official apparel provider for the nine-member league for the next three years.
“We are very excited to join with BSN SPORTS as it has proven itself as a leader in collegiate athletics both on a national level and in working with many of our member institutions. We look forward to a great relationship for years to come,” stated Corey Borchardt, UMAC Commissioner.
BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States, offering access to more brands than any single distributor in the industry. In addition to Nike and Under Armour, BSN SPORTS is an authorized distributor for Wilson, Rawlings, Russell, Louisville Slugger, Oakley, Mizuno, and Easton, as well as dozens of other popular brand names.
“We are proud to serve the member schools of the UMAC and are equally as excited to serve the conference office for all of their apparel and equipment needs,” said BSN SPORTS Vice President of Sales Paul Brunelle. “BSN SPORTS takes great pride in elevating student athlete experiences and servicing coaches and administrators to put time back into their day so they can spend more time impacting students’ lives on the field or court.”
BSN SPORTS will be the exclusive provider of conference championship apparel for the UMAC during the length of its agreement as well as provide various championship enhancement give away items for competing student-athletes and spectators. Further, the company will be the sole provider of apparel and mementos included as part of various UMAC programming, events and initiatives during the three-year stretch through the 2020-2021 academic year.
About the UMAC
The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is comprised of nine full and four associate members located throughout the Midwest. Originally formed in 1972 as the Twin Rivers Conference, the league was renamed in 1983 to its current title. The UMAC is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division III level. Eighteen conference championships are recognized by the conference. The UMAC will strive to enhance student-athlete experience so that student-athletes will compete in an environment where they develop leadership, character, teamwork and confidence. The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference creates a vibrant community for student-athletes and institutions to thrive through intercollegiate athletics. It supports and celebrates the academic excellence and competitive success of members by providing outstanding services and creating pathways to national opportunities and programs.
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.