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February 17, 2020
Herschel Walker, Steve Garvey, Brenda Martinez Among Athletes Supporting the PHIT Act on Capitol Hill
February 11, 2020
American Physical Activity Rates Tick Up
December 17, 2019
SFIA Elects New Chairman, Dan Arment (Riddell & BRG Sports); Hilvert (New Balance), Oben (NFL) Newly Elected to Board of Directors
December 13, 2019
Pending China Tariffs to Be Suspended Amid Potential Trade Deal
December 12, 2019
Congress is All About Getting PHIT
October 14, 2019
President Places Tariff Increase on Hold
September 25, 2019
Miro Amazes Industry at SFIA Start-Up Challenge
September 5, 2019
SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Featuring Topgolf, lululemon, Intel
August 14, 2019
Under Armour Lighthouse Tour Opens to SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Attendees
August 13, 2019
Five Start-Up Challenge Finalists to Compete at SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
August 6, 2019
Stahls' Serves as New Sponsor of SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
August 1, 2019
President Trump Announces 10 Percent Tariffs on Chinese Imports
SFIA's National Health Through Fitness Day is Just Around the Corner!
SFIA will be celebrating the 21st annual National Health Through Fitness Day in Washington, DC on March 10-11, 2020. The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act has been making big progress in the 116th Congress, as the bill just landed its 100th congressional cosponsor, Congressman Cedric Richmond. For the more information on the vast amount of bipartisan support, click here.
We are confident that this is the year for PHIT, as our lawmakers are laser focused on health care spending and seeking alternative methods of reform. PHIT would allow families and individuals the opportunity to use pre-tax dollars to pay for activity-related expenses. This approach focuses on prevention, rather than costly medical treatment. Numerous studies have proven the importance of an active lifestyle, and it is paramount that our government takes action, for the future health of our nation. Click here to learn more about PHIT & register for National Health Through Fitness Day.
SFIA Pleased with Phase One China Trade Agreement
On December 13th, President Trump agreed to a limited trade deal with China, putting a stop to the additional tariffs on $156 billion of Chinese-made goods, including footwear and apparel, that were set to go into effect on Sunday, December 15th. Also in this agreement, existing tariffs on about $360 billion of Chinese-made goods will be cut in half.
List 4A goes went into effect on September 1, 2019 and List 4B was set to go into effect on December 15, 2019. These tariffs have negatively impacted the sport and health industry, and we are hopeful that this trade agreement comes to fruition.
Another opportunity for American companies to decrease tariff exposure is through the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) petition process. To learn more about the MTB, click here.
SFIA Team Sports Conference is Back in 2020
SFIA, NFHS & NCAA are co-hosting the annual Team Sports Rules & Management Conference on April 13-14, 2020 in Indianapolis. This event brings together manufacturers, retailers, brands and governing bodies in the team sports industry to discuss changes in team sports rules, standards and regulations. In addition, SFIA council meetings for Football, Baseball/Softball and Lacrosse will be held on April 13. Breakout sessions for all individual team sports will take place on April 14. Presentations covering the state of the sports industry, the environment of high school sports and the competitive play at the college level will be enlightening conversations that you can't afford to miss!
SFIA'S 2020 Topline Report is Now Available!
