CHICAGO – Chicago State student-athletes will be sporting a new look as the Chicago State Athletic department inked a department-wide partnership with NIKE and BSN SPORTS announced on Thursday (April 2). The agreement will make NIKE the official uniform, apparel and footwear provider of the Cougars & BSN SPORTS will serve as the official equipment provider.
"We realized that we had a significant opportunity to enhance the student-athlete experience through partnership with NIKE and BSN SPORTS," said Chicago State Director of Athletics,
Elliott Charles.
Aligning Chicago State Athletics with NIKE and BSN moves Chicago State University forward in our commitment to competing for championships and providing a quality experience for our student-athletes. The innovation associated with the NIKE brand paired with the commitment to service by BSN allows for us to take a substantial step forward with our championship era.
Chicago State Athletics is committed to the development of our student-athletes through a "student-first" approach, personal investment, and innovation."
The partnership deal will include 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 the Chicago State University & NIKE in elevating the performance and impact of their athletic programs. This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Cougar athletic teams and benefits each student athlete representing the community on the athletic field or court" said Todd Northrop, Vice President – Collegiate Select. "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.
