Lake Forest College Athletics announced it has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Nike through BSN SPORTS to continue to make Nike the official apparel of Foresters Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider. The agreement, which will begin on July 1, 2021, is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club, and staff apparel and equipment to all D1, D2, D3, NJCAA and NAIA schools.
The agreement includes numerous 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 continue our partnership with BSN SPORTS and believe the exclusive deal with Nike will enhance our student-athlete experience as well as strengthen the Forester Athletic brand," explained Interim Director of Athletics Blake Theisen. "We look forward to working with BSN to promote our Lake Forest College pride and spirit throughout the entire Forester Family."
"Our longstanding relationship with Lake Forest College and its incredible athletic department is very important to us, and we're beyond excited to continue our partnership for many years to come" said Todd Northrop, Vice President of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select. "Not only will we provide the finest apparel and athletic products to all athletes associated with Forester Athletics, but we'll also work tirelessly with coaches to provide excellent customer service so they can focus their efforts on impacting students' lives on the field or court."
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.