Under Armour named official outfitter of Saluki Athletics
02/01/2012 | 12:00:00 | General
Feb. 1, 2012
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University and Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) announced today that the Baltimore-based leader in performance apparel, footwear and accessories will become the official outfitter of Saluki Athletics beginning in 2012.
The five-year agreement gives Under Armour the right to provide on-field and training gear to 17 varsity sports including football and men's basketball. Additionally, Under Armour will outfit members of the athletic department including coaches and staff.
"This is a historic agreement for Saluki Athletics that aligns us with the hottest global outfitter in sports today," said Mario Moccia, Director of Athletics, Southern Illinois University. "It's a distinction for a school like SIU to get this opportunity and speaks to both the power of the Saluki brand and the strength of the relationship our department has built with Under Armour during the past three years."
Several Southern Illinois University athletic teams already wear Under Armour® gear, including Saluki softball since 2008 and football and men's basketball since 2009.
The University's new official outfitter agreement includes marketing entitlements that will complement the brand's marketing campaigns through print and on-field presence at the University.
Under Armour products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe.
WHAT THE SALUKI COACHES ARE SAYING
"Our Under Armour contract has given us an added edge in the recruiting game. Today's recruits associate the Under Armour name with very high quality performance gear that they want to wear. Our players and coaches are proud to be outfitted in an Under Armour uniform!" -- Dale Lennon, Football Head Coach
"We are extremely proud to wear Under Armour. It is high-quality gear and helps set us apart from the competition." -- Chris Lowery, Men's Basketball Head Coach
"Although they are new to the sport of Track and Field, they have done a great job with the uniforms. The athletes love Under Armour gear, the way it fits, the style, and the feel of the material. It is a big boost for our program and I think it brings a unified look to the whole department." -- Connie Price-Smith, Track and Field Head Coach, Team USA Head Coach at 2011 IAAF World Championships
"I am extremely excited to associate our program with a quality brand like Under Armour. Our current and future Salukis will take pride when they put on this first-class product. What a great fit." -- Rick Walker, Swimming & Diving Head Coach, former Head Coach of USA Open Water National Team
"The agreement with Under Armour is huge for our athletic department. We are so fortunate that such a quality company has partnered with us. We have been with Under Armour for four years. When you walk around with Under Armour apparel on, your recruits notice, your peers notice, and the fans notice." -- Kerri Blaylock, Softball Head Coach
ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR, INC. Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.UA.com.
