Temple University Athletics
Under Armour Named as Official Outfitter of Temple University Athletics
7.14.10 | General
Owls Sign Uniform and Footwear Agreement with Performance Apparel and Footwear Leader
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) announced today that the Baltimore-based leader in performance apparel and footwear will become the official outfitter of Temple Athletics effective July, 2010.
The agreement gives Under Armour the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear to each of the Owls' 24 varsity sports, including football, and men's and women's basketball. This department-wide outfitter agreement also includes an annual Under Armour product allowance as well as a rights fee, marketing entitlements, and event tickets.
“We are very excited about our new partnership with Under Armour, one of the industry's leaders,” said Bill Bradshaw, Temple Director of Athletics. “Under Armour is committed to outfitting our teams with state-of-the-art apparel, and thus will give our student-athletes the best chance to succeed in their athletic pursuits."
“As one of the top athletic programs of the Northeast, Temple University is an ideal match for the Under Armour brand. The Owls' winning tradition is a testament to the dedicated coaches, student-athletes and administrators who strive to be the best,” said Matt Mirchin, Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing, Under Armour. “In a pro sports city, Temple has been able to grow and maintain a loyal and fervent fan base. This partnership will have an immediate, positive impact for our brand and this elite athletic program and institution.”
Under Armour, the originators of performance apparel, has transitioned athletes into moisture-wicking apparel since 1996. Under Armour products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.underarmour.com.
The agreement gives Under Armour the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear to each of the Owls' 24 varsity sports, including football, and men's and women's basketball. This department-wide outfitter agreement also includes an annual Under Armour product allowance as well as a rights fee, marketing entitlements, and event tickets.
“We are very excited about our new partnership with Under Armour, one of the industry's leaders,” said Bill Bradshaw, Temple Director of Athletics. “Under Armour is committed to outfitting our teams with state-of-the-art apparel, and thus will give our student-athletes the best chance to succeed in their athletic pursuits."
“As one of the top athletic programs of the Northeast, Temple University is an ideal match for the Under Armour brand. The Owls' winning tradition is a testament to the dedicated coaches, student-athletes and administrators who strive to be the best,” said Matt Mirchin, Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing, Under Armour. “In a pro sports city, Temple has been able to grow and maintain a loyal and fervent fan base. This partnership will have an immediate, positive impact for our brand and this elite athletic program and institution.”
Under Armour, the originators of performance apparel, has transitioned athletes into moisture-wicking apparel since 1996. Under Armour products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.underarmour.com.
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