CHICAGO, IL – Roosevelt University announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS to make NIKE the official apparel of Laker Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider. The agreement, which will begin on July 1, 2020 is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all D1, DII, D3, NJCAA and NAIA schools.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS through this new agreement," said John Jaramillo, director of athletics at Roosevelt. "As we enter a new era of Roosevelt Lakers Athletics following our successful integration with Robert Morris University Illinois and multiplying the number of students representing the Lakers by five, this partnership gives Roosevelt the best opportunity to help us provide a first-class student-athlete experience."
Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 20 Laker varsity sports teams. The multi-year agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing and promotional opportunities.
"We are excited to partner with Roosevelt University in elevating the performance and impact of their students and athletes," said Todd Northrop, Vice President of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select Division. "This strategic partnership will provide the finest apparel and athletic products to the entire community. Since our partnership with the NAIA took flight back in 2019, we have been eager to work with this great university and help elevate their student, athlete, and fan experiences in any way we can. Our work starts today.
ABOUT NIKE, INC.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.
ABOUT BSN SPORTS
BSN SPORTS is the 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 100,000 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 2,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit www.bsnsports.com.
