Representing Members to Resolve Specific Challenges & Conflicts

Summary of SFIA Industry Affairs 
This is one of the hidden gems within the SFIA. We work with industry groups and companies within industry segments to tackle unique challenges.

Review the listing of Committes and other organizations that work with SFIA below or click on any listed on the left navigation bar for more details.

Key Industry Affairs Services and Activities

ASTM Liaison
Over the past year, SFIA has worked with our Soccer Industry Council of America (SICA) group to form an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) working group relating to the issue of soccer goal standards. Working with SFIA members, we help solve common issues relating to standards, including consulting members for their views on potential standards changes.

Get in the Game
SFIA supports, Get in the Game, which is a program built within the Sporting Goods Industry dedicated to getting the industry what it needs: individuals who possess the skills and talents to be innovators of modern brands and technologies that are leading the consumer goods market.

NOCSAE
Protective equipment used in team sports at the high school, collegiate and professional level must meet NOCSAE standards. SFIA representation insures these standards are equitable and consistently applied.

The SFIA Committees & Councils
Through the Fitness Council, the SFIA represents fitness equipment manufacturers in several areas including accurate insights into the industry, forums to address common issues and finding ways to get Americans more active.

One of the strengths of the SFIA is to bring companies and people together with common values and interests to tackle issues. The committees or groups listed below have aligned through or with the SFIA. Click on any of the committee names for more information about the committee activities.

• Baseball & Softball Council
• Don't Take My Bat Away Coalition (DTMBA)
• Fitness Council
• Football Council
• US Golf Manufacturers Council (USGMC)
• Government Relations Committee
• Head Protection Working Group
• Lacrosse Council
• Legal Task Force
• SFIA/NFHS/NCAA Sports Rules Advisory Committee
• Small Business Council
• Soccer Industry Council of America (SICA)
• Volleyball Council

Do you want to be a part of one of these committees? Do you want to start a new committee with the support of the SFIA? Please contact John Peters at 301.495.6321 or at jpeters@sfia.org for more information.

The SFIA is involved with many other matters involving Industry Affairs.  To learn more about these initiatives, click on the matter of interest on the left navigation bar.