NAERA Football Shoulder Pad Care Recommendations

The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) recommends football teams send all shoulder pads used during the past season to a NAERA member for reconditioning once the season is over.

Ames Watson Acquires Champion Sportswear

Ames Watson, a privately held investment firm with a strong track record in revitalizing iconic brands, announced its pivotal role in the acquisition of athleticwear giant Champion.

Rawlings Promotes Ostrowski to President and CEO, Zlaket to Transition to Vice Chairman

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced two structural changes to its executive leadership staff. Mike Zlaket, Rawlings’ current Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Vice Chairman of the company’s board of directors, while Ron Ostrowski’s current role as President has been expanded to President and CEO. Ostrowski will assume his new duties effective Jan. 1, 2025.