CHAMPRO Official Partner of AAPB
CHAMPRO is sponsoring the American Association of Professional Baseball’s (AAPB) 2025 All-Star Game and its festivities, this year taking place July 21-22 at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo, North Dakota
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The One Big Beautiful Bill – What it Means for NSGA Small Businesses
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law on July 4, 2025 after narrowly passing through Congress. The following is an in-depth summary of the OBBBA and how it may affect NSGA small business members.
GARED Building New Headquarters, Staying in Noblesville, Indiana
GARED Performance Sports Systems will relocate its headquarters to the Deer Creek Business Park on the city’s east side from its current location in Noblesville, Indiana.
Javelin Specifications Added to NFHS Track and Field Rule Book
The NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications for javelin into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season.
Electronic Communication, Umpire Apparel in High School Softball Rule Changes
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced rule changes for high school softball, related to electronic communication, umpire apparel.
NFHS Makes Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes for 2026
The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) announced rules changes for the 2026 high school boys lacrosse season, including that no defensive player other than a properly equipped goalkeeper can enter the team’s own crease with the perceieved intent of blocking a shot or acting as a goalkeeper.
SDC Vendor Awards to Rawlings, SanMar, New Balance
Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC) hosted their bi-annual Buying and Marketing Show, “Vendor of the Year” awards were given to Rawlings (Hardgoods), New Balance (Footwear) and SanMar (Apparel).
Double First Base Required in High School Baseball in 2027
Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.
Borley Promoted to Lead STAHLS’ EMEA
GroupeSTAHL announced the promotion of Martin Borley to the role of Chief Executive Officer, STAHLS’ EMEA, effective July 1, 2025.
DICK’s Continues WNBA Partnership
DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, which originally began in Fall 2021.