 BALTIMORE - adidas will be the presenting sponsor of the 2008 US Lacrosse National Convention in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from January 18-20. The annual event brings together over 5,000 coaches, players, officials and vendors from around the country. It serves as the largest arena for education and networking for the sport of lacrosse.
"We are thrilled to have adidas as the sponsor of this year’s convention," said Glen Schorr, managing director of marketing and branding at US Lacrosse. "We look forward to working with them to help provide a great experience for our attendees."
In 2007, adidas announced a new line of lacrosse equipment to include shafts, heads, protective gear, footwear and uniforms.
"US Lacrosse’s commitment to lacrosse excellence and education is a great match for adidas," noted John Purnell, CEO Henson Group, Official Licensee for adidas Lacrosse.
To register for the 2008 US Lacrosse National Convention, please visit www.uslacrosse.org and click on "convention registration." Register before October 31 and the cost is only $60. Registration is open to all US Lacrosse members. To become a member, visit the US Lacrosse web site and click "join now."
adidas is a global designer, developer, and marketer of footwear, equipment, and apparel with the mission to be the leading sports brand in the world. Brand adidas is part of the adidas Group, a corporation that includes brands such as Reebok, TaylorMade and Rockport. Learn more about the company at www.adidas.com/lacrosse.
US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) corporation, is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse. US Lacrosse has more than 215,000 members mationwide.
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