OSSD Inks Multi-Year Athletic Program Partnership with BSN SPORTS and UNDER ARMOUR
OSSD Inks Multi-Year Athletic Program Partnership with BSN SPORTS and UNDER ARMOUR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 3 P.M.
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (OSSD) -- Ocean Springs School District (OSSD) has announced that UNDER ARMOUR, through BSN SPORTS, will become the official outfitter and apparel provider of OSSD Athletics. The agreement, which officially begins July 1, 2024, will provide the Greyhounds with innovative equipment and apparel and give the Greyhounds a unique identity.
Under the new partnership, all of OSSD Athletics’ teams will wear UNDER ARMOUR apparel for competition and practices beginning in the fall and will be serviced by BSN SPORTS’ local team of sales professionals. As a 360 Rewards Program Partner, OSSD will gain access to a myriad of benefits, including a dedicated customer support system, opportunities to sport exclusive team apparel designs, and free coaching resources available year-round.
“Everything we do at BSN SPORTS centers on putting time back in the days of coaches, teachers, and administrators to focus on the work that matters most -- making an impact in the lives of kids athletes,” says Kevin McChristian, OSSD’s dedicated BSN SPORTS agent. “Through this partnership, our local team is excited to provide the Greyhounds program coaches and teams with the best possible service team, unparalleled access to equipment and apparel, and custom branding resources to continue OSSD’s athletic presence and community fanbase.”
Fans will also be able to take advantage of the new partnership through discounts and online stores that will allow more opportunities for the community to purchase official gear while also supporting their school.
“We are very excited about our partnership with BSN SPORTS and UNDER ARMOUR, and the opportunities it will provide for not only our student-athletes and coaches but also our fans,” says OSSD Athletic Director, Keith Carter. “BSN SPORTS has been a wonderful partner for us, and UNDER ARMOUR is a top-tier brand that provides some of the most innovative equipment in the country.”
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ABOUT BSN SPORTS: Dallas-based BSN SPORTS is a 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 150,000 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 3,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS, please visit www.bsnsports.com.
ABOUT OSSD: Ocean Springs School District is home to more than 7,000 dedicated students and educators. It is the mission of the Ocean Springs School District to teach our students essential content and strategies that will enable them to apply knowledge beyond their school experience and to have a positive impact on society.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Trey Brennan
Director of Communications
Ocean Springs School District
tbrennan@ossdms.org - (228) 234-1457
Trey Brennan
Director of Communications
Ocean Springs School District
tbrennan@ossdms.org - (228) 234-1457
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