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2010 State of the Industry Report

2010 State of the Industry Report Report 
Want to know what 2010 holds for the remainder of the year? More than 60% of the membership of the SGMA predicts that this year will be a year of solid, single-digit growth for the sports, fitness, and recreation industry in the U.S., according to our 2010 State of the Industry Report.. more

Volleyball, Basketball, Golf Bag

Congress Passes Misc. Tariff Bill with Sporting Goods Provisions 
July 27 the Senate passed the Misc. Tariff Bill containing SGMA supported duty suspension provisions, thereby completing congressional action on the legislation. The Bill will include provisions to suspend or reduce applicable U.S. duties on... more

The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act

Tell Congress to Support Physical Activity
Let Congress know you want PHIT – The Personal Health Investment Today Act, is pending legislation that would provide tax breaks for physical activity to promote healthier, more active lifestyles... more

PEP Funding Alert

SGMA Applauds Proposed $80 Million for PEP in 2011
The SGMA is delighted in the approval of $80 million in funding for the PEP grant program. The grants will be awarded to schools and community based organizations that will provide quality physical activity programs for America's youth... more

Research

2010 Tracking the Fitness Movement Report

2010 Sports Participation in America Report

2010 State of the Industry Report

2010 Manufacturers' Sales By Category Report

2010 Sports & Fitness Particpation Report

2009 Tracking the Fitness Movement

2009 U.S. Trends in Team Sports

2009 Sports Participation in America

2009 State of the Industry

2009 Manufacturer Sales By Category

2008 Tracking the Fitness Movement

2008 U.S. Trends in Team Sports

2008 Sports Participation in America

2008 State of the Industry

2008 Sports and Fitness Participation

2008 SGMA Manufacturer Sales by Category

2008 Canadian Sporting Goods Market Study 

 

Public Policy

California Steps-Up Enforcement of Toxics in Packaging

Tariff Relief Renewed on Certain Sporting Goods

Congress Leaves for August Recess with No Action on China

Congress Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill with Sporting Goods Provisions

House Passes SGMA-Backed Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

CPSC to Launch Public Database of Product Complaints in March 2011

Threats of Congressional Action on China Currency Remain After Treasury Finding

President Calls for Action on U.S.-Korea, Other FTAs

House Committee Includes SGMA-Backed Provisions in Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

SGMA Submits Formal Comments Opposing CPSC Expansion of Children's Products Definition

China's Action on Currency Clouds Legislative Outlook

 

 

SGMA Committees & Education and Resources

Aug. 2010 Tracking the Fitness Movement Webinar- Click Here for Recording

European Help Desk

Legal Task Force

Baseball and Softball Resources

Access to Media

Advertising Smart

Affinity Partners

Sign-up for Media Member Pass

NFHS and NCAA Rules Advisory

Product Standards and Rule Changes

Financial Alternatives for the Sporting Goods Industry Presentation



Nat. Health Through Fitness Day, PEP, & PHIT

The Sports Industry Loses Great Champion

SGMA Applauds Proposed $80 Million for PEP in 2011

Send Your Legislator a Message About the Proposed Changes that Threatens PEP

SGMA Comments on Proposed PEP Changes

12th NHTF Day- Save the Date for 3.2.2011

Learn How You Can Sponsor 2011 NHTF Day

Press Release on 2010 NHTF Day

2010 Celebrities - National Health Through Fitness Day

What Celebrities are Saying - 2010 NHTF Day

View Photos of Celebrity Athletes & Attendees of Our 2010 NHTF Day

Learn More About SGMA NHTF Day

What's PEP & How Will P.E. Benefit From It?

What's PHIT & What's In It For Me?