USIndoor to Introduce Online Proshops at National
Convention
Washington,
DC (June 21, 2005) – The United States Indoor Soccer Association
(USIndoor) announced today an alliance with national retailer Sporting
Essentials for athletic apparel and equipment. Under the
arrangement, USIndoor members without an existing retail store can
easily have one, and those having a store already can supplement
their existing one.
At
no cost to participating members, Sporting Essentials handles virtually
all of the setup, customer service, delivery, and back-end administration.
Customers simply visit their facility’s or league’s website, click
on a link to the virtual pro shop, and order from over 2,000 products.
Brett
Russell, vice president of Sporting Essentials, explained, “Having
a pro shop demonstrates a facility’s commitment to sports; having
an online pro shop shows its commitment to success.” The Sporting
Essentials online pro shop is ideal for facilities interested in
generating incremental revenue, as well as fully serving their customers.
Even facilities without a website can participate via a link from
USIndoor.com.
Said
USIndoor president Don Shapero, “There’s no longer a reason for
any facility or league not to have a retail presence. The additional
asset will better serve customers and enhance our members’ image.”
For
a demonstration, visit USIndoor.com and click “Soccer
Mall.” For more information or to sign up immediately, facilities
and leagues may contact USIndoor (George Gill) at marketing@usindoor.com
or 312-321-4775, or Sporting Essentials (Brett Russell) at 800-930-6272.
Information surrounding USIndoor’s 2005
Facility Operators’ Conference, where the program will officially
kick off (June 23-26, Chicago), is also available via www.usindoor.com.
About
the United States Indoor Soccer Association
Founded in 1998, the United States Indoor Soccer Association is
a member organization of over 300 sport facilities, startups and
corporate members. USIndoor offers a range of products and services
that support community recreation centers, with an emphasis on indoor
soccer. Corporate affiliates provide products and services including
insurance, building construction, flooring, dasher boards, apparel,
management software, youth programming, vending machines, and consulting.
In addition, USIndoor promulgates Official Rules, certifies referees,
publishes a national magazine (GOAL Indoor), and provides online
news and information at www.usindoor.com, for a market estimated
in excess of 4.3 million youth and adult players.
About
Sporting Essentials
Based in Mystic, CT, Sporting Essentials is fast becoming THE one-stop
shop for sports enthusiasts and organizations. Sporting Essentials
is known for its huge selection of quality apparel and equipment,
great prices and exceptional service. A key partner of Sporting
Essentials is Admiral Soccer USA and High 5 Sportswear, Manufacturer’s
of team uniforms and equipment serving soccer, baseball, basketball
and volleyball teams across the USA. To find out more about Sporting
Essentials or its program with USIndoor, contact Brett Russell at
800-930-6272.
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The United States Indoor Soccer Association is dedicated to promoting
the interests of indoor soccer.
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