STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point athletics department announced that Under Armour will be the preferred and exclusive uniform/apparel brand for the Pointers in an agreement signed recently with provider BSN Sports.  The deal is for five years, running through the 2022-23 athletic seasons.
 
"We are excited to bring our apparel needs under one umbrella with this deal through BSN Sports and Under Armour," said Director of Athletics Brad Duckworth.  "Under Armour is a leading athletic apparel brand and will give UWSP athletics a consistent look and feel across our on-field uniforms moving forward."
 
The agreement, which will provide the University with significant savings, begins immediately and will encompass all 20 UWSP varsity sports.
 
"The partnership agreement between University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, BSN SPORTS and Under Armour is a great example of the value of athletics in a school system.  This strategic partnership provides the finest apparel and athletic products to the Pointers athletic teams and benefits each student athlete representing the community on the athletic field or court" said Terry Babilla, BSN SPORTS President.  "We are proud to be their partner and pleased that we can elevate the student-athlete experience."
 
About Under Armour
Founded in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel - gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout. The technology behind Under Armour's diverse product assortment for men, women and youth is complex, but the program for reaping the benefits is simple: wear HeatGear® when it's hot, ColdGear® when it's cold, and AllSeasonGear® between the extremes. Under Armour's mission is to make all athletes better through passion, design and the relentless pursuit of innovation.
 
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.