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2/4/10 Mizuno USA Drafts BooneOakley
2/2/10 2010 Girls Gymnastics Rules Changes Focus on Current Trends and Risk Minimization
2/1/10 Stamina Products Announces Sustainability Results for 2009
1/15/10 Ashaway Racket Strings Celebrates 185th Birthday
1/13/10 New Ashaway Multifilament Core Packages Allow Thinner, Stronger Racquet Strings
12/23/09 Athletes Turn to Brain-Pad Mouth Guards for Concussion Protection
10/27/09 St.Vincent Sports Performance Announces Historic Partnerships with Three National Governing Bodies
10/5/09 The Mizuno Wave Ascend 4 Awarded "Best Update" By Runner's World Magazine
9/3/09 Altus Athletic Appoints Mark Ish as National Sales Director
8/14/09 Mizuno's "Run With Us" Campaign Recognizes 10,000th Visitor
7/27/09 Regent Hits “Grand Slam” with Diamond Brand
6/12/09 Mizuno Reaches Agreement with Runner Corey Nowitzke
6/3/09 Mizuno Sponsored Washington Softball Wins 2009 NCAA National Championship
5/29/09 New Made-in-America TriActive Fitness E-Line Outdoor Exercise Products Awarded Contractor Status for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule
4/30/09 Recreational Tennis Players Increasingly Disillusioned with High-Tech Strings
3/26/09 Mizuno to be Exclusive and Official Ankle Brace Provider for USA Volleyball
3/20/09 McDAVID PARTNERS WITH SCOUT COMBINE TO KICK-OFF NINTH ANNUAL SERIES OF REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COMBINES
2/25/09 Mizuno Inks Four-Year Deal with Runner Jason Schoener
2/23/09 McDavid Partners with Inside Lacrose to Boost On-Field Presence
2/19/09 2009 National Federation Football Rules Changes
2/18/09 McDAVID HIRES POOLE TO NEW POSITION OF MARKETING PRODUCT MANAGER
2/18/09 McDavid Now Open For Business 24/7
2/10/09 Mizuno Running Shoes Earn American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance
1/19/09 Mizuno Introduces Gender Engineering Technology in Running Shoes
1/7/09 Mizuno USA, Inc. 'Cuts Ribbon' On New Distribution Center
1/5/09 Mizuno Signs University Of Washington Softball To Equipment Contract
1/5/09 SGMA Ready to Broadcast Fitness/ Exercise Tips to Consumers
12/18/08 Mizuno USA Signs USA Volleyball Player Ryan Millar
12/16/08 Mizuno Signs Endorsement Deal With Runner Antonio Vega
12/3/08 Ashaway Extends String and Shoe Sponsorship Deal with Jack Huczek
11/21/08 Mizuno Inks Olympic Hopeful Megan Hepp To 4-Year Deal
11/7/08 Baird Adds Two Senior Investment Bankers, Opens Charlotte Office
9/4/08 High School Sports Participation Increases Again; Boys, Girls and Overall Participation Reach All-time Highs
8/19/08 ASICS GEL-Evolution™ 4 Earns 'Editor's Choice' Award From Runner's World
8/4/08 SGMA Coordinates Congressional Testimony On Youth Fitness
7/31/08 Legislation Affecting New Product Safety Laws Appears Imminent
7/18/08 SGMA Plays Prominent Role in Congressional Baseball Thriller
7/16/08 Ashaway Racket Strings Sponsors Squash Great Natalie Grainger
7/16/08 David Palmer Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Ashaway and Black Knight
7/16/08 Markwort Sporting Goods Company Acquires Vettex ® Mouthguards
7/7/08 Extreme Sports: An Ever-Popular Attraction
6/9/08 U.S. Sports Industry: Nearly a $70 Billion Business
5/21/08 The Canadian Sports Market: Up and Coming
5/14/08 The American Sports Scene: An Analysis of Sports Participation in the U.S.
4/10/08 U.S. Sporting Goods and Fitness Equipment Manufacturers' Sales Continue To Outperform National GDP
3/13/08 Players to be Penalized in High School Soccer for Illegal Equipment
2/25/08 SGMA's 9th National-Health-through-Fitness Day Fact Sheet
2/21/08 U.S. Dep’t of Education Now Accepting PEP Grant Applications
2/13/08 Uniform Change Highlights 2008-09 Field Hockey Revisions
2/12/08 2008 High School Football Rules Changes Announced
2/8/08 New Spirit Rules Help Minimize Risk
8/13/07 Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes Address Risk Minimization
8/2/07 Girls Gymnastics Rules Changes Approved for Immediate Implementation
7/9/07 Obstruction to Bases Prohibited in 2008 Baseball Rules
7/9/07 Pole Vaulters Allowed to Leave Ground Without Breaking Plane
7/9/07 High School Softball Rules Amended to Permit Metal Cleats in 2008
6/7/07 Product Standards Issues, Report From The NOCSAE Winter Meeting
5/11/07 Risk Minimization Rules Highlight Ice Hockey Changes for 2007-08
5/7/07 Replacement Time for Disqualified Players Decreases in High School Basketball
4/16/07 Wrestling Rules Changes Aim for Clarity
2/20/07 Coaches to Receive Caution for Improperly Equipped Players in High School Soccer
2/12/07 Football Rules Changes Focus on Illegal Helmet Contact
1/21/07 Field Hockey Rules Changes for Upcoming Season
8/18/06 Boys Lacrosse Revision Addresses Misapplication of Rule
7/18/06 Baseball Teams with Fewer than Nine Players May Return to Nine
7/5/06 Softball Right-of-Way Rules Go Into Effect in 2007
5/5/06 State Association Penalty Authority Among Ice Hockey Changes
4/19/06 Only One Warning to Be Given for Delay Situations in High School Basketball
4/11/06 False start recall eliminated in high school swimming
4/10/06 Overtime Procedure, 275-Pound Weight Class Changed in High School Wrestling
2/2/06 Greater Skill, Athleticism Bring New Spirit Rules Changes
2/2/06 Protective Face Masks to be Allowed in High School Soccer
1/31/06 Use of Libero Player in High School Volleyball Takes Full Effect in 2006-07
1/31/06 Changes Made in Spearing Rule, Uniforms in High School Football

New Product Press Releases

11/19/09 Pinnacle Sports Triad Titanium Necklaces
10/22/09 Ashaway Introduces ZyMax® 70 for Badminton, the Strongest 0.70 mm String Ever Made
9/24/09 New NatureZone™ Ozone Chamber Kills Deadly Bacteria Found On Mouth Guards and all Oral Appliances!
8/28/09 New Ashaway ZyWeaVe™ Technology Produces Lightest, Strongest Badminton Strings
8/20/09 TriActive America Unveils Accessible Multi-Gyms, Designed for Those with Limited Mobility and Other Special Needs
4/22/09 McDavid Introduces Protective Apparel That Can Save Lives On The Ball Field
12/9/08 Introducing New Oral Appliance Technology that Kills Deadly Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi
12/3/08 Natalie Grainger Says Ashaway AMPS™ 301 Shoes Feel & "Like Slippers"
10/3/08 Schutt Sports will Market Brain-Pad Mouth Guards
8/22/08 Ashaway Adds 512 Model to Line of AMPS Squash Shoes
3/16/08 NEW Pro Ash and Pro Maple

Legal Task Force Articles

2/12/09 Five Ways to Improve Your Company's Bottom Line Through Proactive Intellectual Property Management
11/10/08 US Customs Reopens Comment Period on Change in Country of Origin Rules
10/28/08 Design Patents Stage a Comeback: What It Means for Manufacturers
7/28/08 Importers, Be Sure to Remember Your Surety: Court Ruling Highlights Need to Protect Against Additional Import Costs
5/1/08 Litigating and Trying Cases in “Difficult” Venues
4/15/08 Believe It or Not: The U.S. Attorney and the F.B.I. Can Now Help You Recover Your Client's Misappropriated Confidential Information
4/1/08 US Customs to Importers: Higher Duties Should Apply on Purchases from Distributors
3/15/08 Careful Contracts Reduce Risk
3/1/08 The Sophisticated User Doctrine Changes the Liability Landscape
2/15/08 The Newest Trend in Consumer Litigation: "Made in the U.S.A" Claims
2/1/08 Fifth Circuit Clarifies the Intent Requirements for a Criminal FCPA Conviction
1/15/08 Preparing The Hybrid Expert Witness For Deposition and For Trial
1/1/08 Developing An In-House Expert, A Helpful Tool in Defending Product Liability Claims

SGMA Press Releases

1/29/10 Golf Equipment Manufacturers Unite to Address Industry Issues
1/26/10 Athletic Directors and Coaches Get Their Chance to Speak Out
1/25/10 Record Number of Sponsors Backing SGMA's National Health Through Fitness DAy
1/25/10 European Help Desk Representatives Ready to Meet & Assist SGMA Members During Upcoming ISPO Trade Fair
1/19/10 SGMA Gathers Soccer Leaders To Discuss Major Off-the-Field Issues
1/4/10 FedEx and UPS Announce Rate Increases for 2010
12/15/09 SGMA Creates Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers (AFIRM)
12/9/09 Fact Sheet: SGMA's 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
12/8/09 SGMA Working With Congress To Extend Duty Suspension For Producers Of Volleyballs & Basketballs
12/7/09 SGMA Gets LinkedIn
11/23/09 SGMA's Efforts to Push Physical Activity Can Make A Difference
11/17/09 16 Eurozone Countries Out of Recession
11/3/09 SGMA, Nike, and NFL Take the Lead in Supporting Congressional Flag Football Game
10/27/09 Thoughts from One of Baseball's Broadcasting Greats
10/23/09 Larry J. Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
10/16/09 Profiting from the Economic Upturn
10/8/09 SGMA & Its Membership Use Football To Support A Good Cause
10/6/09 SGMA Says Fitness Participation Remains Stable, Despite Decline in Fitness Sales
9/23/09 U.S. Decision on China Tire Exports Could Impact Sporting Goods Exports To China
9/9/09 SGMA Members Offered Exclusive Opportunity For European Business Development
9/9/09 Monitoring Your Efforts To Grow Your Sport
9/2/09 Team Sports Participation Affected by Many Outside Factors
8/19/09 SGMA Members Can Now Save On Shipping With PartnerShip
8/5/09 Rate of New Participants Says A Lot About Your Sport
7/30/09 Team Sports & Fitness Dominate, But The Sports Landscape Is Changing
7/24/09 CPSC Issues Guidance on New Tracking Label Requirement
7/15/09 Department of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants
7/8/09 Grow Grassroots Sports Participation To Grow The Business
6/30/09 U.S. Congress Moving on Health Care Reform
6/29/09 SGMA Supports Preserving the Status Quo of Lacey Act
6/29/09 ATTENTION: Bicycle Industry
6/29/09 The 'Leaky Bucket' Effect
6/23/09 Organized Sport Play Dominates Team Sports Market
6/18/09 SGMA Addresses Industry Concerns On CPSIA Legislation
6/17/09 SGMA Supports Converting 'Tryers' Into 'Buyers'
6/8/09 Cross Sports Participation Holds Keys to Growth
6/1/09 Peak Age Analysis Reveals Keys to Growing Team Sports
5/18/09 SGMA Says "Boomers Are Embracing Fitness”
5/8/09 Economic Struggles Are Impacting Female Sports Participation Trends
5/7/09 Lacrosse Play Moving at Torrid Pace
4/29/09 SGMA Reports PHIT Bill Introduced in Congress
4/24/09 SGMA Helps Organize High School And College Rules 'Summit'
4/2/09 Sporting Goods Down 3.2% in 2008, But Industry Outperforms National Consumer Durable Goods GDP
3/18/09 Fitness, Family, & Social Activities Drive Sports Participation
3/16/09 SGMA Says Sales Of Euipment, Shoes & More Exceed $66 Billion
3/13/09 SGMA’s 10th National Health Through Fitness Day Was Dynamic
2/6/09 Court Rules Phthalates Ban is Retroactive
2/2/09 FACT SHEET: SGMA’s 10th National Health Through Fitness Day
2/2/09 SGMA Says CPSC Stay on Testing & Certification Is a Positive Step,
1/27/09 SGMA’s 10th National Health Through Fitness Day - Football Great Tim Brown To Receive Special Honor
1/23/09 25+ Sponsors & 15 Celebritiy Athletes Headline SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day
1/12/09 SGMA & Disney Delivered Fitness Tips To Consumers On TV
12/12/08 SGMA Prepares For 10th National Health Through Fitness Day In D.C.
12/4/08 dmg world media/SGMA Postpones Next SGMA Team Sporting Goods Shows
11/20/08 SGMA Industry Alert: CPSC Relaxes Phthalates Restrictions
11/13/08 SGMA News Alert: Formal Certification of Compliance with Product Safety Laws Now Required
11/10/08 The Obama Impact On The Overall Sports Industry: Favorable Or Unfavorable?
11/5/08 SGMA Message: CPSC Perspective on Phthalates Ban in Sporting Goods
10/30/08 Soccer Is Always In Season, Especially In Stores
10/20/08 Baseball's Dedicated Core of Players Drive Sales
10/13/08 Treadmills: More than 50 Million People Enjoy Its 'Sweat Appeal' -- Especially Seniors
10/2/08 Sanctioned Team Sports Play In the US Remains Strong, But...
9/25/08 SGMA's Sports Licensing Satellite Media Tour Generated Coast-to-Coast News Coverage for Sports Licensed Products
8/21/08 SGMA’s TV Tailgate Party To Showcase Sports Licensed Products- SGMA Initiative Coincides With College Colors Day
8/18/08 President Bush Signs Bill To Strengthen Product Safety Laws- Sporting Goods Industry Will Be Impacted In Several Areas
8/15/08 U.S. Fitness Industry: Treadmills Are #1 Attraction
8/11/08 SGMA Survey Says: Millions of Americans Are Involved in Fitness and Sports on a Regular Basis... But Too Many Are Underactive or Inactive
8/6/08 US Olympic Swim Team: A Microcosm Of American Swimming- SGMA Studies Show Senior Swimming Trend
8/4/08 Basketball: Alive & Well Around The World- SGMA Figures Showcase Strength of ‘Hoops’ in the U.S.
7/24/08 SGMA Coordinates Congressional Testimony on Youth Fitness
7/16/08 SGMA Pleased with Announcement of $75 Million in PEP Grant Awards for '08
7/15/08 Sports Industry Alert: TV News Opportunity
7/7/08 Extreme Sports: An Ever-Popular Attraction
4/14/08 SGMA Offers Sporting Goods & Fitness Manufacturers Opportunity to Participate in Online Buyers Guide
3/18/08 SGMA's National Health-through-Fitness Day is a Winner
3/4/08 Nearly 20 Champions of Sport Will Attend SGMA’s 9th National Health-through-Fitness Day in D.C.
2/13/08 SGMA’S National Health-through-Fitness Day Helps Your Bottom Line
1/30/08 SGMA’s National Health-through-Fitness Day
1/17/08 SGMA Prepares for National Health-through-Fitness Day in D.C.
1/15/08 SGMA Applauds Announcement of $75.5 Million in PEP Grants in '08
1/11/08 SGMA Promotes Fitness and Exercise ‘ON THE AIR’