WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Washington & Jefferson College Athletics has announced a new department-wide apparel and sporting goods partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS effective July 1, 2018 ahead of the 2018-19 academic year.

Under the agreement, Nike and BSN SPORTS will provide apparel, footwear, equipment and uniforms for W&J's varsity athletics programs. Team uniforms will be cycled into the Nike brand through the life of the contract.

"We are excited to team with Nike and BSN SPORTS to outfit our student-athletes, coaches and fans with a world class athletic apparel and shoe company," said Director of Athletics Scott McGuinness. "Our goal is to create a championship-level academic and athletic experience for our student-athletes and we believe this partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS is another step in unifying our 26 varsity programs." 

Nike is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and is a major manufacturer of sports equipment.

Todd Northrop, Vice President of Collegiate Select at BSN SPORTS added, "We are extremely excited to partner with W&J Athletics to provide the finest apparel and athletic gear. By partnering together, we are able to elevate the performance and impact of the athletic program, as well as, the student-athlete experience on and off the field or court. We are proud to be their partner."
 
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.