The below press releases, and any others released prior to October 2012, you will see references to SGMA throughout it that pre-date our transition from SGMA to SFIA.
SFIA News
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2016
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8/29/16 |
2016 SFIA State of the Industry Report Reveals Industry Growth Despite Major Disruption
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8/22/16 |
National Health Through Fitness Day Olympic Alumni Shine at RIO 2016
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8/18/16 |
The 2016 Industry Leaders Summit is Sold Out
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7/26/16 |
Cleveland Cavaliers CEO & U.S. Secretary of Labor Added to Blockbuster Speaking Roster for 2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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7/21/16 |
Five Companies Selected to Compete in SFIA 'Start-Up Challenge'
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7/18/16 |
100 Members of Congress Support Physical Activity Incentive
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7/11/16 |
Amazon Sports Executives to Headline 2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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7/11/16 |
SFIA to Promote Physical Activity to Congress on National Youth Sports Day
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6/30/16 |
SFIA Deems Expansion of Duty-Free Status on Backpacks and Sports Bags a Positive First Step
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6/27/16 |
More than 50 Sports Industry Start-ups Worldwide Compete for Spot at SFIA 'Start-Up Challenge'
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6/24/16 |
SFIA Applauds Signing of Bill to Reform Toxic Substances Control Act
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6/22/16 |
Shocking Youth Participation Data: NEARLY 35 MILLION KIDS NOT ACTIVE TO HEALTHY LEVELS
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6/20/16 |
SFIA supports delay in 100% Cargo Scanning Requirement
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6/14/16 |
SFIA Releases 2016 Single Sport and Fitness Participation Reports
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5/23/16 |
International Trade Commission Set to Move on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
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5/17/16 |
SFIA Announces Additional Judges for SFIA ‘Start-Up Challenge’
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5/16/16 |
Physical Activity and Wellness Dominate DC this Week
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5/2/16 |
SFIA Opens Applications for Inaugural Start-Up Challenge at 2016 Industry Leaders Summit
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4/20/16 |
SFIA Seeks Tariff Reduction on Member-Made Sports Products
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4/13/16 |
SFIA to Host Start-Up Challenge at 2016 Industry Leaders Summit
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4/13/16 |
SFIA Members and Rules Makers Met to Analyze Potential Rules Changes
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3/22/16 |
Department of Education Opens Competition for $23 Million in Physical Education Program (PEP) Grants
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3/18/16 |
PHIT Act Support Surges After Industry and Athletes Take Capitol Hill
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3/18/16 |
Former National League MVP Steve Garvey Honored with SFIA Lifetime Achievement Award
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3/8/16 |
2016 SFIA Topline Participation Report Reveals Upbeat Scores for Team Sports
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3/8/16 |
SFIA Moves Forward on Tariff Relief for Sports Bags and Backpacks - OGIO and Under Armour Testify on Behalf of GSP Expansion
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2/29/16 |
PAC Sees Some Positive Signals in Americans’ Physical Activity Levels
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2/19/16 |
Herschel Walker, Goose Gossage, Pat LaFontaine, & Carl Lewis Amid Legendary Athletes to Participate in 2016 SFIA NHTF Day
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2/17/16 |
SFIA Unveils Webpage Featuring Models Meeting New SFIA Football Glove & Hand Pad Specification
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2/15/16 |
SFIA Applauds Industry Vet Doug Gordan’s Cross Country Bike Ride to Get P.E. Back in Schools
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2/3/16 |
Historic Trade Agreement Signed
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2/3/16 |
CPSC Chairman & FTC Director Highlight Key Industry Regulatory & Compliance Topics at SFIA LR2MS
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1/22/16 |
SFIA Member Products Under Consideration for GSP Tariff-Relief
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1/19/16 |
PHIT Act Achieves Unprecedented Congressional Backing
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1/8/16 |
SFIA Sports Tech Conference & Marketplace Gains Prominence at CES2016
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1/4/16 |
Pass the PHIT Act Social Media Campaign Pushes Congress on Physical Activity Incentives
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2015
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12/14/15 |
SFIA & PHIT America to Drive Momentum for Passage of PHIT Act at 2016 National Health Through Fitness Day
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12/2/15 |
U.S. CPSC Chairman Elliot F. Kaye to Keynote 2016 SFIA Litigation, Regulatory & Risk Management Summit
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11/24/15 |
Congressman Jim Jordan Visits Wilson Football Factory
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11/20/15 |
Friend of SFIA Spotlight on American Public University
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11/11/15 |
TPP Agreement Made Public, Notified to Congress
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11/5/15 |
SFIA Elects Chris Clawson of Life Fitness as Chairman of the Board
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11/3/15 |
SFIA, PHIT America, and Partners Launch Social Media Campaign to Pass The PHIT Act
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10/29/15 |
The PHIT Act Momentum Continues with Introduction of Senate Bill
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10/20/15 |
SFIA & Member Companies Support Congressional Football Game
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10/15/15 |
SFIA Organizes Members on Tariff Elimination Effort for Sports Bags & Backpacks
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10/7/15 |
SFIA Comments on Completion of TPP Negotiations
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10/7/15 |
Update: TPP Negotiations Conclude & GSP Changes
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9/15/15 |
Commissioner Goodell Shares Insights on Youth Sports Participation
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9/15/15 |
2015 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Delivers Compelling Content and Dynamic Networking to Sports & Fitness Executives
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9/14/15 |
SFIA Honors Representative Charles Boustany at Industry Leaders Summit
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9/1/15 |
SFIA and Exponent Renew Valued Corporate Partnership
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8/26/15 |
Intense Aerobic Workouts Fuel Growth in Fitness Participation
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8/19/15 |
SFIA Announces Promotions in Communications and Sales Departments
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8/19/15 |
Updated Opportunity to Seek GSP Duty-Free Treatment on Backpacks and Sports Bags
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8/12/15 |
Opportunity to Seek GSP Duty-Free Treatment on Sports Bags
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8/12/15 |
SFIA Announces New Football Glove & Hand Pad Specification Program for NFHS and NCAA Play
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8/4/15 |
Procedures for Securing GSP Duty Refunds
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8/4/15 |
Olympian Jennie Finch and Sports Doctor James Andrews to Join Roger Goodell on SFIA Sports Participation Panel
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7/28/15 |
SFIA Announces Class of 2015 Future Industry Leader Scholars
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7/23/15 |
Finnegan Podcast Discusses IP Considerations for Sports and Fitness Products
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7/16/15 |
SFIA Proudly Supports Heads Up Football
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7/13/15 |
Roger Goodell to Speak at 2015 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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6/30/15 |
Congress Passes Key SFIA-Backed TPA, Trade Preference Bills
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6/24/15 |
Congressional Action on SFIA-Backed Trade Bills Back on Track
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6/17/15 |
House Vote Disrupts Congressional Action on SFIA-Backed Trade Legislation
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6/17/15 |
2015 State of the Industry Report: Wholesale Shipments Surpass $84 Billion
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6/1/15 |
Hologram Industries Added to SFIA Silver Corporate Partner Roster
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5/27/15 |
Senate Completes Action on SFIA-Backed Trade Bills, House Up Next
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5/14/15 |
SFIA Releases Top Single Sport Reports
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5/13/15 |
Baird Becomes Newest SFIA Silver Corporate Partner
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5/5/15 |
Congressional Committees Approve Key Trade Bills, Numerous SFIA-Backed Provisions
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4/29/15 |
Fitness Activities Continue To Dominate Top Ten List of Core Participants
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4/27/15 |
SFIA Assembles Prominent Speaker Roster for 2015 Industry Leaders Summit
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4/20/15 |
Sports and Fitness Industry Surpasses $84 Billion in Wholesale Sales
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4/20/15 |
PEP Program Gets 'Shot In The Arm' From Capitol Hill
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4/20/15 |
TPA Bill Introduced in Congress
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4/14/15 |
SFIA Members Discussed Potential Rules Changes in Team Sports
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3/26/15 |
SFIA Members to Discuss Potential Rules Changes in Team Sports
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3/4/15 |
Decorated Athletes Headlined SFIA's National Health Through FItness Day
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2/25/15 |
SFIA Applauds Agreement Reached After Months-Long West Coast Ports Disruption
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2/25/15 |
Sporting Goods & Fitness Manufacturers Currently Providing Projections on State of the Industry
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2/24/15 |
Lacrosse Eye Protection News: Implementation Date Delayed Till 2017
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2/24/15 |
Capitol Hill Event to Honor MLB Great
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2/24/15 |
Top Sports Industry Brands + Decorated Athletes Headline SFIA's National Health Through Fitness Day
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2/11/15 |
Fact Sheet: 2015 SFIA National Health Through Fitness Day
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2/10/15 |
Experts Gather in Las Vegas to Examine Critical Legal & Risk Topics Impacting the Industry
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2/3/15 |
SFIA Congratulates National Health Through Fitness Day Athlete Tim Brown on Hall of Fame Election
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2/2/15 |
Litigation Management Inc. (LMI) Becomes SFIA Gold Corporate Partner
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1/28/15 |
SFIA Sees Improved Prospects for Trade Agenda in 2015
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1/15/15 |
SFIA Urges Action on West Coast Port Negotiations
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1/14/15 |
SFIA Hires Health & Tax Lobbyists to Help Pass PHIT Act
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1/8/15 |
Inaugural SFIA Sports Tech Conference and Marketplace Launches at International CES
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1/6/15 |
CPSC Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic to Keynote SFIA’s Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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1/5/15 |
California Regulatory Update at SFIA's 2015 Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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2014
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12/18/14 |
Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grants (PEP) Funded for 2015
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12/12/14 |
SFIA Re-Elects Bob Puccini of Mizuno USA as Chairman
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12/10/14 |
Omni-Channel Retailing to be Explored at SFIA Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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12/10/14 |
SFIA Team Sports Report Reveals Casual Participation Waning While Core Participants More Fervent
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12/8/14 |
CSGA Members to Receive Discount on SFIA Litigation & Risk Management Summit Registration
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12/3/14 |
2015 SFIA Litigation & Risk Management Summit to Feature "Avoiding Nightmares and Catastrophes" Session
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12/3/14 |
SFIA Petitions President Obama to Unblock West Coast Port Congestion
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11/19/14 |
SFIA's Litigation & Risk Management Summit Creates New "More Intimate" Programing
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11/19/14 |
SFIA Urges Congress to Move on Trade Issues
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11/12/14 |
White House and Republican Leaders Identify Trade as Area for Cooperation Following Elections
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11/7/14 |
SFIA Sees PHIT Act Prospects Improved with Election Results
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11/6/14 |
2015 SFIA Litigation & Risk Management Summit Changes Date
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11/5/14 |
Inactivity Pandemic is Impacting Industry Revenue
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10/1/14 |
Exponent Renews Corporate Partnership with SFIA
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9/17/14 |
SFIA Announces Major Campaign to Increase Sports Participation
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9/10/14 |
SFIA Fitness Report: New York City and Chicago Top Fitness List Rankings
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9/9/14 |
SFIA to Host Performance Fabrics Webinar
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9/3/14 |
SFIA Announces Class of 2014 Future Industry Leader Scholars
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8/13/14 |
Jordan Brand President Larry Miller, NCAA President Mark Emmert, and Facebook Sports Exec Nat Hampson Top Speaker Lineup for SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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8/7/14 |
E-Commerce Omni-Channel Expert Keith Anderson to Deliver Retail Keynote at 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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7/29/14 |
SFIA Research Releases Record Number of Participation Reports
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7/21/14 |
Physical Activity Tax Incentive (PHIT Act) Clears Major Hurdle in Congress
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7/15/14 |
Sports Technology set to Score at New Sports Tech Marketplace at the 2015 International CES
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7/11/14 |
SFIA Legal Task Force to Host Helmet Webinar
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7/7/14 |
SFIA Rallies Against Funding Cuts to Physical Activity Infrastructures
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6/25/14 |
Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Strongly Opposes D.C. Gym Tax
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6/25/14 |
SFIA Concerned of Potential West Coast Port Strike’s Impact on Members
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6/11/14 |
SFIA State of the Industry Report: Technology Driving Product Interest and Sales
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6/2/14 |
Physical Activity Incentive “PHIT Act” Hits 40 Co-Sponsors
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5/30/14 |
SFIA Applauds NFL, NCAA, Department of Defense Research Pledge on Concussions
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5/28/14 |
SFIA Opens Call for 2014 Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program
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5/20/14 |
SFIA Proud to Receive “Good Sport in Philanthropy” Award
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5/20/14 |
SFIA to Host Cyber Security Webinar on May 22
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5/12/14 |
SFIA Report: Fitness Activities Dominate Top Ten List of Core Participants
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5/7/14 |
Sports and Fitness Industry Surpasses $80 Billion in Wholesale Sales
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5/1/14 |
Over 80 Million Americans Still Inactive
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4/29/14 |
SPORTS INDUSTRY LEADERS GATHER IN INDY FOR RULES TALK
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4/10/14 |
Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS Becomes an SFIA Silver Corporate Partner
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3/25/14 |
Industry Experts to Discuss Youth Sports Injuries at SFIA Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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3/17/14 |
SFIA Pulse Report: Consumer Confidence in Sports and Fitness Industry Affected by Cold Weather
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3/12/14 |
Rawling's David Hill and Xenith's Chuck Huggins Chosen to Lead SFIA Football Council
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3/6/14 |
SFIA National Health Through Fitness Day Garners Bipartisan Support
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2/24/14 |
SFIA Football Council Endorses USA Football's Heads Up Football Program
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2/19/14 |
SFIA Congratulates National Health Through Fitness Day Supporter Elana Meyers on Winning Silver in Sochi
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2/12/14 |
Mock Trial on Product Liability Issues Added to 2014 SFIA Litigation & Risk Management Summit Agenda
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2/11/14 |
SFIA Members and Decorated Athletes to Lobby Congress for Physical Activity at SFIA’s National Health Through Fitness Day
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2/7/14 |
SFIA to be Featured in ESPN Town Hall on Kids and Sports Airing Sunday, February 9th
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2/4/14 |
PING’s Rawleigh Grove Elected as Chairman to SFIA’s U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council (USGMC)
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1/31/14 |
Heroic Consumer Wrongfully Injured By Mislabeled Product? Or Goldbricking Plantiff Represented By A Viper CA Plantiff's Lawyer?
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1/29/14 |
Super Bowl Referee Ed Hochuli to Speak at 2014 Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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1/15/14 |
Core Participation Grows in Majority of Team Sports According to Latest SFIA U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report
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1/13/14 |
Key Trade Bills Introduced in Congress Could Break Log Jam Blocking Tariff Relief on Sporting Goods
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1/10/14 |
2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to be Held in Chicago
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2013
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11/18/13 |
Fitness Participation Rates Continue to Rank among the Highest According to Latest SFIA Tracking the Fitness Movement Report
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11/7/13 |
SFIA Mourns Passing of Carol M. White, Author of Physical Education Program (PEP) Act
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10/30/13 |
PHIT Hits All-Time High with 28th Co-Sponsor; Creates Tax Break for Activity Expenses
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10/17/13 |
The WFSGI's Future of Manufacturing Forum Supported By SFIA
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10/2/13 |
Department of Education Announces $32 million in 2013 PEP Awards
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9/26/13 |
SPORTS AND FITNESS EXECUTIVES PRAISE INAUGURAL SFIA INDUSTRY LEADERS SUMMIT
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9/17/13 |
INAUGURAL SFIA INDUSTRY LEADERS SUMMIT SOLD OUT
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9/10/13 |
First Lady Applauds Sports Products Industry Leaders for Working Together to Promote Physical Activity
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9/4/13 |
SFIA Encouraged by Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Negotiators Reaffirmation to Wrap up Agreement by Year’s End
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8/28/13 |
SFIA and Exponent Agree to Gold Level Corporate Partner Program Relationship
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8/14/13 |
National Talk Show Host Hugh Hewitt to Deliver Dinner Keynote at 2013 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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7/31/13 |
RetailNet Group President Dan O’Connor to Deliver Retail Keynote at 2013 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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7/19/13 |
SFIA Announces Inaugural Class of Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Recipients
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6/24/13 |
Sports and Fitness Industry Predicts Domestic and International Sales Growth According to SFIA State of the Industry
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6/19/13 |
Democrats Thrash Republicans in 52nd Congressional Baseball Game
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5/22/13 |
Rob DeMartini and Tom Farrey to Speak at 2013 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
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5/15/13 |
PHIT Included in Congressional Report on Suggested Tax Reforms
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5/1/13 |
Physical Activity Council Study Reveals 33% of Americans Active to a Healthy Level
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5/1/13 |
SFIA Members Convene in Indianapolis for Annual High School and University Rules Meeting
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4/23/13 |
PHIT Bill Gains 10 Congressional Sponsors Thanks to SFIA's National Health through Fitness Day Efforts
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4/16/13 |
SFIA Launches Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program
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4/3/13 |
SFIA’s Litigation & Risk Management Summit Achieves Record Attendance
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3/14/13 |
Over 125 Congressional Meetings Held During SFIA’s National Health through Fitness Day
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3/12/13 |
Female Athletes - Prevention and Protection
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3/6/13 |
SFIA Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 2013 Industry Leaders Summit - Registration Now Open
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3/6/13 |
PHIT America Calls for PEP/PHIT Act Support
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3/4/13 |
SFIA’s 14th National Health Through Fitness Day Kicks Off Next Week
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2/20/13 |
Licensees Again Permitted to Attend the Standards Portion of the NOCSAE Board Meeting
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2/19/13 |
LRMS Session Alert: "Making the Best Decisions in a Recall Crisis: A Mock Recall Exercise"
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2/14/13 |
Electronic Transaction Systems Corporation (ETS) Becomes Platinum Level SFIA Corporate Program Partner
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2/13/13 |
Sports & Fitness Industry Association Forms Football Council
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2/12/13 |
SFIA Pulse Report: Consumer Confidence Continues to Rise as Increased Participation Anticipated
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2/5/13 |
Avoiding a Nightmare: How a Few Words Could Create or Avoid a Catastrophe for Your Company
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2/5/13 |
SFIA Members Based in Gulf Coast may be Eligible for BP Oil Spill Claim
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1/28/13 |
SFIA Presents 6th Annual Litigation & Risk Management Summit (LRMS)
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1/23/13 |
Fight Obesity and Support Cost Effective Solutions on National Health Through Fitness Day
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1/23/13 |
SFIA Proud to be part of Sports & Fitness Coalition that Announces PHIT America: An Exciting Consumer Campaign to Fight the Obesity and Sedentary Crisis and Increase Sports and Fitness Participation
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1/16/13 |
Sports & Fitness Industry Association Launches Lacrosse Council
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1/3/13 |
Tariff Relief Not Included in 'Fiscal Cliff' Bill But SFIA Remains Optimistic
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2012
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12/19/12 |
The Physical Activity Council Readies its Survey for the 2013 Collection
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12/19/12 |
As Post-Olympic Participation in Volleyball Grows, the SFIA Volleyball Council Comes Together to Plan for Sustaining this Growth
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12/12/12 |
SFIA Promotes Staff as Part of Reorganization
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11/21/12 |
SFIA Analyzes Holiday Shopping Scene for Sports & Fitness Industry
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11/15/12 |
SFIA Addresses Impact of the Election on Sports/Fitness Industry
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11/13/12 |
SFIA Q3 Pulse Report Shows Consumers and Industry Poised for Positive Movement – Just in Time for Holidays
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11/9/12 |
SFIA Addresses Impact of the Election on Sports/Fitness Industry
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11/5/12 |
Doe vs.Tenenbaum: What Every Company Needs to Know
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11/1/12 |
SFIA Elects Bob Puccini of Mizuno USA as Chairman
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10/10/12 |
Baseball: Not Just a Game for Children
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10/10/12 |
SGMA Membership Approves Name Change to Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
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9/27/12 |
Female Participation Is Key To Team Sports Future
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9/26/12 |
HOW DOES THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM IMPACT SPORTS INDUSTRY?
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9/18/12 |
U.S. District Court in OK Reversed Jury Verdict Against a Baseball Bat Manufacturer
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9/14/12 |
New Juror Instructions Aim To Insulate Trials From Tweets And Other Social Media
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9/12/12 |
SFIA Supports National PSA Campaign To Defeat Childhood Obesity
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9/12/12 |
SGMA Launches New Strategic Plan and Rebranding, Will Become Sports & Fitness Industry Association
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9/6/12 |
SGMA Reports That Team Sports in the U.S. Are Evolving
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9/5/12 |
The Scariest Theory in Product Liability and How to Prepare for It
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8/31/12 |
How Does the GOP Platform Affect the Sports Industry?
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8/20/12 |
Former SGMA Chairman John Parish Ready for Hall of Fame Induction
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8/17/12 |
Social Media and Discovery in Litigation
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8/14/12 |
U.S. Department of Education Announces NEW PEP Awards
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8/13/12 |
SGMA Honors National Health Through Fitness Day Athletes Who Won Gold in London
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8/7/12 |
“Up Close and Personal” with America’s Olympic ‘Host'
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8/1/12 |
SGMA's 'Olympic Top 20' Participation Study
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8/1/12 |
Q & A with U.S. Olympic/ WNBA Superstar Tamika Catchings
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7/31/12 |
SGMA Optimistic About the Industry Sales & Participation
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7/25/12 |
Class-Based Fitness Is ‘All the Rage’ at U.S. Health Clubs
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7/24/12 |
SGMA Salutes Recent National Health Through Fitness Day Athletes Participating In London Olympics
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7/19/12 |
SFIA TO LAUNCH INDUSTRY LEADERS SUMMIT IN SEPTEMBER 2013
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7/17/12 |
SGMA Members Help to Sponsor the 2012 Congressional Softball and Baseball Games
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7/16/12 |
New York’s Highest Appellate Court to Decide Whether Health Club That Was Obligated to Have an AED Was Also Required to Use It (Miglino v. Bally Total Fitness)
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6/29/12 |
Larry Doby: One of Baseball's Legendary Figures
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6/29/12 |
SGMA & Its Member Companies Support Congressional Baseball Game
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6/27/12 |
Five Tips on the Proper Selection of Expert Witnesses
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6/27/12 |
A Day in the Life of Herschel Walker - In Our Nation's Capital
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6/21/12 |
Congresswomen & Media Play Ball in D.C.
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6/14/12 |
PEP Funding For FY 2013 Is Off to Great Start
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6/12/12 |
SGMA Reveals Sports/Fitness Industry Is Steady, Strong & Evolving
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6/12/12 |
SFIA Announces National Product Donation/Distribution Partnership with Good Sports
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6/4/12 |
Social Media – Balancing Employer and Employee Rights in the Digital Age
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6/4/12 |
“Warning Will Robinson, Warning”! A Primer in Warnings
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5/29/12 |
How to Make the Most Out of Court Required Mediation
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5/23/12 |
SGMA's Wholesale Study Reports $77+ Billion In Sales
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5/22/12 |
Compliance with Regulations Does Not Shield Manufacturers from Liability
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5/22/12 |
Golfing Great Johnny Miller Q & A with SGMA's Mike May
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5/22/12 |
SGMA Participation Reports Available: On A Sports-By-Sport Basis'
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5/15/12 |
SGMA’s VJ Mayor Tabbed for Association Executive Leadership Program
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5/8/12 |
SGMA Supports National Fitness Study Findings
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4/27/12 |
Online Marketing Is A Vital Cog In Today's World
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4/25/12 |
SGMA, NFHS, & NCAA Official Host Rules Discussion In Indy
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4/20/12 |
SFIA Research Unveils New Participation Tracking Technology
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4/16/12 |
Defending Your Product Like a Pro: Understanding a Lawsuit from the Starting Gun to the Finish Line
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4/11/12 |
Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) Delivers Keynote Address at SGMA’s Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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4/11/12 |
Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) Delivers Keynote Address at SGMA’s Litigation & Risk Management Summit
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4/9/12 |
SGMA Says: 220 Million Americans Are ‘Active’, Yet 68 Million Americans Are ‘Inactive’
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4/3/12 |
SGMA Says: April 30 Deadline for Tariff Relief Bills on Sporting Goods
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3/30/12 |
What is Keeping You Up at Night? A Candid Discussion With Experience In House Counsel
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3/29/12 |
Want to Find Out What is Keeping Sporting Goods In House Counsel Awake at Night?
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3/29/12 |
Inactivity Levels in the U.S. Rise to 68.2 Million People
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3/19/12 |
Advertising, Warning, & Instructions – How Your Own Words Can Make Or Break You
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3/19/12 |
Will a "Tweak" In Design Result in a "Pop" at Trial?
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3/13/12 |
Involve Gains Technogym USA Account Expanding Its Active Lifestyle Client Roster
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3/12/12 |
SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day: Quotes & Comments
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3/12/12 |
SGMA Says The Olympics Do Impact Sports Participation
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3/8/12 |
SGMA Identifies Today’s American Sports Fan
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3/5/12 |
After the Recall – The Class (Action) Is Now In Session
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3/5/12 |
SGMA Members Stress Importance of Physical Activity Bills to Congress
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3/5/12 |
SGMA Members Stressed Importance of Physical Activity Bills to Congress
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2/27/12 |
SGMA’s Lobby Day in D.C. Attracts BSN Sports As Transportation Sponsor
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2/22/12 |
SGMA Names Ron Rosenbaum as SVP, Marketing & Business Development
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2/17/12 |
The New Era in Greener and Safer Products
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2/17/12 |
Effective Online Marketing Drives Offline Sales
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2/13/12 |
Capitol Hill Event to Honor Former Redskin
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2/13/12 |
A Capitol Hill Special Event
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2/9/12 |
SGMA Applauds NFHS Decision To Delay Implementation of Football Glove Standard
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2/7/12 |
Top Sports Industry Brands + Decorated Athletes Headline SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day
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2/6/12 |
Two Dynamic Lunch Speakers for the LRMS Summit
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2/3/12 |
Top Five Reasons to Reconsider Arbitration
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1/27/12 |
Update on Recent CPSC Developments
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1/24/12 |
Jury Attitudes & Advocacy Techniques In Sports-Product Litigation
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1/24/12 |
Summary of NOCSAE Meeting: January 20-21
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1/23/12 |
FACT SHEET: SGMA's 13th National Health Through Fitness Day
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1/22/12 |
Former NFL Players’ Suit Against the League and Superbowl Season Bring Added Attention to Head Injuries and Helmet Safety
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1/22/12 |
SGMA Legal Summit Explores The Cutting Edge On Head & Body Protection On April 10, 2012 In Las Vegas, NV
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1/17/12 |
CAUTION: Are Product Warnings Required in Languages Other than English?
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1/9/12 |
It’s cool but what is it?
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1/3/12 |
Exercising Caution After The Big Verdict in
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1/3/12 |
Best Practices for Better Emails at Work
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2011
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12/22/11 |
Sand/Beach Volleyball: New Marketing Angle on Olympic Favorite
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12/21/11 |
SGMA Announces National Study on Size/Scope of the Sporting Goods Industry
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12/18/11 |
Congress Passes 2012 Federal Budget: PEP Gets Level Funding
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12/14/11 |
Duties Involving The Preservation Of Electronically Stored Information
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12/6/11 |
We Are Being Sued Where?
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11/29/11 |
Finally! A Manufacturer “Complains” Back to CPSC About Its On-Line Database of Consumer Reports
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11/29/11 |
Duties Involving The Preservation Of Electronically Stored Information
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11/29/11 |
SGMA Supports Strong Stance by Obama Administration on Counterfeiting
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11/28/11 |
SGMA Is Focused on Stopping On-Line Sales of Counterfeit Products
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11/11/11 |
Escalade Sports Adds Team Dealer Sales Agencies to Sales Force
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11/7/11 |
Protecting Innovation:Strategies For Reducing The Costs & Improving The Quality Of Your Patents
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11/3/11 |
SGMA Takes The Lead In Supporting Congressional Flag Football Game
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10/28/11 |
Crisis Management – Best Practices in the Digital Age
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10/24/11 |
Baseball's Dedicated Core of Players Drive Sales
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10/20/11 |
CONCUSSIONS ARE FOCUS OF U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING
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10/19/11 |
The Wacky Bat Case
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10/19/11 |
Larry J. Franklin of Franklin Sports Re-Elected SGMA Chairman
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10/7/11 |
The Patent Reform Act Sounds the Death Nell For False Marking Trolls
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10/5/11 |
Legal Ease Returns, Important Information From Your Legal Task Force
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10/4/11 |
SGMA Supports Federal Bill Which Will Encourage Fitness in the Workplace
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9/29/11 |
Department of Education Announces New PEP Awards
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9/28/11 |
McDavid: Supported by Athletes, Loved by Mom
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9/22/11 |
Senate Appropriations Funds PEP for 2012-2013 School Year
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9/22/11 |
State of Team Sports in America
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9/21/11 |
SGMA President Calls for Reduced Trade Barriers to Promote Global Health
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8/23/11 |
SGMA Product Integrity Program Knowledge Services Launched Via Webinar
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8/23/11 |
President Obama Signs Consumer Product Safety Reform Bill Into Law
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7/29/11 |
SGMA Applauds Goals of National Youth Sports Week
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7/26/11 |
PHIT Bill Is Being Re-Introduced on Capitol Hill
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7/21/11 |
U.S.A. Women's Soccer Thriving Thanks To Youth Programs
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7/18/11 |
SGMA Plays Prominent Role in Congressional Baseball Game
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7/14/11 |
Social Networking Making its Mark on Fitness and Exercise
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7/12/11 |
SGMA Announces Product Integrity Program For Its Members In Partnership With Bureau Veritas
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7/11/11 |
The SGMA Congratulates Abby Wambach & The U.S. Women's World Cup Team For Their Historic Victory Over Brazil
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6/29/11 |
SGMA Says: PEP Funding In Jeopardy For 2012
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6/27/11 |
McDavid USA Combats Dangerous Baseball Injuries with Protective Apparel
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6/24/11 |
Congresswomen Play Ball For Fun, Fitness, & Charity
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6/15/11 |
SGMA's Single-Sport Participation Studies Identify Key Demographics
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6/8/11 |
SGMA Announces New Addition to NOCSAE Board
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5/26/11 |
PEP Funding For FY2012 Is In Jeopardy
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5/19/11 |
SGMA Reveals Sports Industry Is ‘On The Rebound’
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5/17/11 |
SGMA Applauds Announcement of $78.8 Million in PEP Grants in FY 2011
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5/17/11 |
Schutt Reconditioning Sponsors Non-Profit Football Camp
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5/9/11 |
Active Network and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
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4/29/11 |
SGMA Board Member Jim Baugh Ready for Hall of Fame Induction
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4/25/11 |
The SGMA, NFHS, & NCAA Host High School & College Rules Meeting
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4/13/11 |
The SGMA Survey Says ‘Social Networking’ Has Significant Impact on Sports Participation
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4/12/11 |
PEP Survives Massive Federal Budget Cuts But Future Tenuous
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4/6/11 |
SGMA’s Litigation & Risk Management Summit Successfully Tackles Current Issues
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3/30/11 |
2011 PEP Grant Awards Competition Opens March 29... Closes May 13
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3/29/11 |
More Than 60 Million Americans Are Considered 'Couch Potatoes'
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3/23/11 |
Sportcraft Launches Retail B2B Exchange
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3/16/11 |
AFIRM Brings Showcase Tour to Washington D.C. Area
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3/9/11 |
Q & A with Golf Legend Gary Player
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3/2/11 |
SGMA Members Educate Congress About Necessity Of Physical Activity Bills
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3/1/11 |
FACT SHEET: SGMA’s CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION
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2/28/11 |
Everlast CEO, Neil Morton to Join SGMA Delegates in Washington for National Health Through Fitness Day
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2/28/11 |
Industry Leaders Gathered On Capitol Hill To Save PEP Legislation
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2/22/11 |
Schutt Reconditioning Signs Lease and Saves Jobs
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2/7/11 |
AFIRM Fitness Showcase Tour Launches Successfully
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2/3/11 |
AFIRM Fitness Showcase Tour Has Solid Debut
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1/19/11 |
FACT SHEET: SGMA's 12th National Health Through Fitness Day
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1/19/11 |
Leading Industry Brands + Celebrity Athletes Headline SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day
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1/11/11 |
Physical Education Funding Threatened by Budget Cuts and Department of Education Plan
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2010
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12/22/10 |
SGMA Wins Bronze Award in Association TRENDS All-Media Contest
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11/29/10 |
The SGMA Team Wins Congressional Football League
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11/16/10 |
Larry J. Franklin of Franklin Sports Re-Elected SGMA Chairman
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11/11/10 |
FedEx and UPS to Raise Small Package Rates for 2011
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11/11/10 |
The Expected Impact of the November Elections on U.S. Businesses
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10/22/10 |
Team Sports In America: SGMA's Age Group Analysis
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10/1/10 |
Department of Education Awards $80 Million in PEP Grants
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9/22/10 |
Team Sports in America: What Sports Are Popular? Who is Playing?
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9/7/10 |
SGMA Identifies America's Fittest Cities
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8/11/10 |
The Sports Industry Loses Great Champion
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8/11/10 |
SGMA Says Seniors Are the ‘Rock’ of Stability in Fitness Business
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8/3/10 |
News from NOCSAE: Football Gloves, Protective Helmets, and More
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7/30/10 |
SGMA Applauds Proposed $80 Million for PEP in 2011
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7/21/10 |
U.S. House Passes Tariff Relief
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7/20/10 |
SGMA Study Identifies Active Segments of U.S. Population
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7/9/10 |
House Committee Includes SGMA-Backed Provisions in Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
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7/6/10 |
SGMA Plays Prominent Role in Congressional Baseball Game
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6/30/10 |
Boxing and Kickboxing: Two Effective Stress Relief Outlets
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6/18/10 |
2010 PEP Grant Awards Competition Opens June 18... Closes July 18
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6/11/10 |
‘The Beautiful Game' Is A Major Player In The Retail Sector
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6/7/10 |
SGMA’s Single-Sport Participation Studies: Available Now
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5/14/10 |
SGMA and NSGA Meet To Discuss Working Together in the Future
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5/11/10 |
SGMA's 2010 State of the Industry Report Released
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4/23/10 |
SGMA, NFHS, & NCAA Coordinate High School and College Rules 'Summit'
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4/6/10 |
SGMA's Wholesale Study Reports $71+ Billion in Sales
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3/29/10 |
Physically Active Americans Want ‘Better Return’ From Their ‘Exercise Investment’
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3/18/10 |
New Partnership in Sports/Recreation Industry Announces Findings
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3/16/10 |
Athletes Speak Out in Favor of P.E. and Physical Activity
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3/16/10 |
ATHLETES SPEAK OUT IN FAVOR OF P.E. AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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3/10/10 |
SGMA LEADS SPORTS INDUSTRY DELEGATION TO CAPITOL HILL
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3/10/10 |
SGMA LEADS SPORTS INDUSTRY DELEGATION TO CAPITOL HILL
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3/1/10 |
SGMA's Annual Sports Participation Study to Examine Fandom
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2/24/10 |
Football Great Tim Brown To Receive SGMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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2/16/10 |
SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day Has Celebrity Appeal
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2/12/10 |
SGMA Applauds First Lady's Effort to Curb Childhood Obesity
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1/29/10 |
Golf Equipment Manufacturers Unite to Address Industry Issues
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1/26/10 |
Athletic Directors and Coaches Get Their Chance to Speak Out
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1/25/10 |
Record Number of Sponsors Backing SGMA's National Health Through Fitness DAy
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1/25/10 |
European Help Desk Representatives Ready to Meet & Assist SGMA Members During Upcoming ISPO Trade Fair
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1/19/10 |
SGMA Gathers Soccer Leaders To Discuss Major Off-the-Field Issues
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1/4/10 |
FedEx and UPS Announce Rate Increases for 2010
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2009
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12/15/09 |
SGMA Creates Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers (AFIRM)
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12/9/09 |
Fact Sheet: SGMA's 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
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12/8/09 |
SGMA Working With Congress To Extend Duty Suspension For Producers Of Volleyballs & Basketballs
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12/7/09 |
SGMA Gets LinkedIn
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11/23/09 |
SGMA's Efforts to Push Physical Activity Can Make A Difference
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11/17/09 |
16 Eurozone Countries Out of Recession
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11/3/09 |
SGMA, Nike, and NFL Take the Lead in Supporting Congressional Flag Football Game
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10/27/09 |
Thoughts from One of Baseball's Broadcasting Greats
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10/23/09 |
Larry J. Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
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10/16/09 |
Profiting from the Economic Upturn
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10/8/09 |
SGMA & Its Membership Use Football To Support A Good Cause
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10/6/09 |
SGMA Says Fitness Participation Remains Stable, Despite Decline in Fitness Sales
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9/23/09 |
U.S. Decision on China Tire Exports Could Impact Sporting Goods Exports To China
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9/9/09 |
SGMA Members Offered Exclusive Opportunity For European Business Development
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9/9/09 |
Monitoring Your Efforts To Grow Your Sport
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9/2/09 |
Team Sports Participation Affected by Many Outside Factors
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8/19/09 |
SGMA Members Can Now Save On Shipping With PartnerShip
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8/5/09 |
Rate of New Participants Says A Lot About Your Sport
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7/30/09 |
Team Sports & Fitness Dominate, But The Sports Landscape Is Changing
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7/24/09 |
CPSC Issues Guidance on New Tracking Label Requirement
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7/15/09 |
Department of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants
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7/8/09 |
Grow Grassroots Sports Participation To Grow The Business
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6/30/09 |
U.S. Congress Moving on Health Care Reform
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6/29/09 |
SGMA Supports Preserving the Status Quo of Lacey Act
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6/29/09 |
ATTENTION: Bicycle Industry
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6/29/09 |
The 'Leaky Bucket' Effect
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6/23/09 |
Organized Sport Play Dominates Team Sports Market
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6/18/09 |
SGMA Addresses Industry Concerns On CPSIA Legislation
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6/17/09 |
SGMA Supports Converting 'Tryers' Into 'Buyers'
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6/8/09 |
Cross Sports Participation Holds Keys to Growth
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6/1/09 |
Peak Age Analysis Reveals Keys to Growing Team Sports
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5/18/09 |
SGMA Says "Boomers Are Embracing Fitness”
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5/8/09 |
Economic Struggles Are Impacting Female Sports Participation Trends
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5/7/09 |
Lacrosse Play Moving at Torrid Pace
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4/29/09 |
SGMA Reports PHIT Bill Introduced in Congress
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4/24/09 |
SGMA Helps Organize High School And College Rules 'Summit'
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4/2/09 |
Sporting Goods Down 3.2% in 2008, But Industry Outperforms National Consumer Durable Goods GDP
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3/18/09 |
Fitness, Family, & Social Activities Drive Sports Participation
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3/16/09 |
SGMA Says Sales Of Euipment, Shoes & More Exceed $66 Billion
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3/13/09 |
SGMA’s 10th National Health Through Fitness Day Was Dynamic
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2/12/09 |
Five Ways to Improve Your Company's Bottom Line Through Proactive Intellectual Property Management
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2/6/09 |
Court Rules Phthalates Ban is Retroactive
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2/2/09 |
FACT SHEET: SGMA’s 10th National Health Through Fitness Day
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2/2/09 |
SGMA Says CPSC Stay on Testing & Certification Is a Positive Step,
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1/27/09 |
SGMA’s 10th National Health Through Fitness Day - Football Great Tim Brown To Receive Special Honor
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1/23/09 |
25+ Sponsors & 15 Celebritiy Athletes Headline SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day
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1/12/09 |
SGMA & Disney Delivered Fitness Tips To Consumers On TV
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2008
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12/12/08 |
SGMA Prepares For 10th National Health Through Fitness Day In D.C.
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12/4/08 |
dmg world media/SGMA Postpones Next SGMA Team Sporting Goods Shows
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11/20/08 |
SGMA Industry Alert: CPSC Relaxes Phthalates Restrictions
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11/13/08 |
SGMA News Alert: Formal Certification of Compliance with Product Safety Laws Now Required
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11/10/08 |
US Customs Reopens Comment Period on Change in Country of Origin Rules
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11/10/08 |
The Obama Impact On The Overall Sports Industry: Favorable Or Unfavorable?
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11/5/08 |
SGMA Message: CPSC Perspective on Phthalates Ban in Sporting Goods
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10/30/08 |
Soccer Is Always In Season, Especially In Stores
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10/28/08 |
Design Patents Stage a Comeback: What It Means for Manufacturers
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10/20/08 |
Baseball's Dedicated Core of Players Drive Sales
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10/13/08 |
Treadmills: More than 50 Million People Enjoy Its 'Sweat Appeal' -- Especially Seniors
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10/2/08 |
Sanctioned Team Sports Play In the US Remains Strong, But...
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9/25/08 |
SGMA's Sports Licensing Satellite Media Tour Generated Coast-to-Coast News Coverage for Sports Licensed Products
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8/21/08 |
SGMA’s TV Tailgate Party To Showcase Sports Licensed Products- SGMA Initiative Coincides With College Colors Day
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8/18/08 |
President Bush Signs Bill To Strengthen Product Safety Laws- Sporting Goods Industry Will Be Impacted In Several Areas
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8/15/08 |
U.S. Fitness Industry: Treadmills Are #1 Attraction
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8/11/08 |
SGMA Survey Says: Millions of Americans Are Involved in Fitness and Sports on a Regular Basis... But Too Many Are Underactive or Inactive
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8/6/08 |
US Olympic Swim Team: A Microcosm Of American Swimming- SGMA Studies Show Senior Swimming Trend
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8/4/08 |
Basketball: Alive & Well Around The World- SGMA Figures Showcase Strength of ‘Hoops’ in the U.S.
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7/28/08 |
Importers, Be Sure to Remember Your Surety: Court Ruling Highlights Need to Protect Against Additional Import Costs
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7/24/08 |
SGMA Coordinates Congressional Testimony on Youth Fitness
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7/16/08 |
SGMA Pleased with Announcement of $75 Million in PEP Grant Awards for '08
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7/15/08 |
Sports Industry Alert: TV News Opportunity
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7/7/08 |
Extreme Sports: An Ever-Popular Attraction
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5/1/08 |
Litigating and Trying Cases in “Difficult” Venues
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4/15/08 |
Believe It or Not: The U.S. Attorney and the F.B.I. Can Now Help You Recover Your Client's Misappropriated Confidential Information
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4/14/08 |
SGMA Offers Sporting Goods & Fitness Manufacturers Opportunity to Participate in Online Buyers Guide
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4/1/08 |
US Customs to Importers: Higher Duties Should Apply on Purchases from Distributors
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3/18/08 |
SGMA's National Health-through-Fitness Day is a Winner
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3/15/08 |
Careful Contracts Reduce Risk
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3/4/08 |
Nearly 20 Champions of Sport Will Attend SGMA’s 9th National Health-through-Fitness Day in D.C.
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3/1/08 |
The Sophisticated User Doctrine Changes the Liability Landscape
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2/15/08 |
The Newest Trend in Consumer Litigation: "Made in the U.S.A" Claims
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2/13/08 |
SGMA’S National Health-through-Fitness Day Helps Your Bottom Line
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2/1/08 |
Fifth Circuit Clarifies the Intent Requirements for a Criminal FCPA Conviction
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1/30/08 |
SGMA’s National Health-through-Fitness Day
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1/17/08 |
SGMA Prepares for National Health-through-Fitness Day in D.C.
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1/15/08 |
Preparing The Hybrid Expert Witness For Deposition and For Trial
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1/15/08 |
SGMA Applauds Announcement of $75.5 Million in PEP Grants in '08
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1/11/08 |
SGMA Promotes Fitness and Exercise ‘ON THE AIR’
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1/1/08 |
Developing An In-House Expert, A Helpful Tool in Defending Product Liability Claims
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