The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is an American trade association representing retailers and team dealers in the sporting goods industry. Our goal is to help bring together manufacturers with retailers and dealers to form mutually beneficial relationships. Connecting with our organizations can help grow your distribution in North America.
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) offers a variety of networking opportunities, resources and programs that can help small businesses in the sporting goods industry grow.
The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA) offers tailored resources and support to help small businesses in the ski and snowboard retail industry thrive.
NSSRA members receive a complimentary membership to NSGA.
The Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) offers a variety of resources and opportunities specifically tailored to focus on fostering the growth of the hockey retail and equipment industry.
HDA members receive a complimentary membership to NSGA.
The NSGA 2025 Leadership Conference provides attendees the opportunity to:
• Establish meaningful connections, increase brand exposure and maximize your time and efficiency by participating in Speed Networking, a newly expanded series of short, structured meetings for attendees to connect with a wide variety of industry professionals all in one afternoon.
• Meet in-person with retailers, team dealers and leading brands from the North American sporting goods industry.
• Gain inspiration and valuable insights from distigushed speakers and industry experts.
Learn more about the NSGA 2025 Leadership Conference
Becoming a NSGA supporter or conference scholarship provider allows you to:
• Attend the NSGA 2025 Leadership Conference with complimentary registrations (varies by sponsor package).
• Increase visibility and put your brand front and center.
• Build strong connections with leaders and decision-makers.
• Find great potential customers or partners for your products.
• Expand your reach to include new distributors in the North American market.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities
Advertising in NSGA NOW Magazine and the Scoreboard e-newsletter enables you to:
• Stay top-of-mind with industry leaders and decision makers.
• Communicate updates and promotions directly to your target audience.
• Gain brand exposure and increased visibility.
Hayley Fansler, Business Development Director
(847) 296-NSGA (6742), ext. 1280
hfansler@nsga.org
Julie Pitts, NSSRA President, NSGA Public Affairs Director
(847) 296-NSGA (6742), ext. 1180
jpitts@nsga.org
Tom Van Jacobs, Hockey Dealers Association Director
(847) 296-NSGA (6742), ext. 1290
tvanjacobs@nsga.org
