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RAWLINGS/EASTON – OFFICIAL APPAREL, UNI, EQ & BAT PROVIDER OF THE NCBA

CollClubSports has reached a 4-year extension with Rawlings Sporting Goods for them to continue on as the “Official Uniform, Equipment and Apparel Provider of the NCBA & NCSA”, along with remaining as the “Official Softball Provider of the NCSA”.  Easton, now owned by Rawlings, has also agreed to be the “Official Bat Provider of the NCBA”.

 

NCSA teams will continue to receive 2 dozen Rawlings NCSA branded softballs, as it’s the only legal ball allowed in competition. All NCSA teams can order additional softballs at exclusive pricing too.

 

NCBA and NCSA teams will continue to receive a 45% discount on all uniform, apparel & equipment orders made July 1st through November 30th. All orders made from November 1st through June 30th receive 35% off. All custom uniform & apparel orders will come with an official NCBA or NCSA logo on the back collar, free of charge.

 

With the Official Equipment contract also being extended, all NCBA DI & DII teams will still be offered their choice of 8 batting helmets or 1 complete set of catchers gear.

 

Rawlings has recently purchased Easton, which will provide NCBA & NCSA teams access to everything Easton has to offer as well. Everything from softball & baseball bats, to other equipment & cloth items.

 

Beginning next season (’22/’23), all NCBA teams will receive one Easton ALX bat with their membership; a bat retailed at $350.  NCBA teams will also have the ability to order additional bats, team or personal, at discounted pricing. Anything from aluminum to wood & more.

 

“We are excited to enter this partnership with the NCBA that will put Easton bats in the hands of over 6000 players throughout the country.  This will continue to cement Easton as the preeminent bat brand in the industry and help grow the brand to new heights.”  Says Adam Henke, Rawlings/Easton Sales Representative.

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Information on NCSA teams receiving their team softballs & NCBA teams receiving their team baseballs, equipment & bat for the upcoming ‘22/’23 season, will be sent out in late July.

 

 

Contact NCBA/NCSA Rep Eric Curitore at [email protected] (412-321-8440 ext. 101) for more information such as price quotes & catalogs!

 

 

Rawlings – Official Baseball Provider of the NCBA

The National Club Baseball is eager to announce that Rawlings Sporting Goods will continue to hold the title of “Official Baseball of the National Club Baseball Association” for the 2021-2025 seasons.  Rawlings features R1NCBA baseballs that will be stamped with the NCBA Logo and feature the Commissioner Signature.  NCBA (DI) teams will receive (six) dozen baseballs each year courtesy of the National Club Baseball Association, while NCBA (DII) teams will receive (five) dozen.


Rawlings Account Manager Justin Rickert stated, “Rawlings features the top of the line baseball and we are excited to continue to have them on board for the next 5 years.  The quality leather, NCBA logo and commissioner signature on each baseball allows our teams to play with the top baseball on the market.”

In addition to featuring the Official Baseball of The National Club Baseball Association, Rawlings Sporting Goods is also the Official Uniform Provider of the NCBA.  Rawlings is also the Apparel & Equipment Provider of CollClubSports.  Rawlings offers NCBA, NCSA, NCFA, and NCBBA teams apparel and equipment at discounted rates.

CEO of CollClubSports Sandy Sanderson stated “Rawlings has been the Official Apparel & Equipment Provider of CollClubSports for over 10 years!  Our relationship with Rawlings has provided our NCBA, NCSA, NCFA, and NCBBA teams will quality products at discounted   rates.  We are thrilled to have Rawlings on board as the Official Baseball provider of the National Club Baseball Association.”

Teams that are interested in purchasing Rawlings baseballs or that have any questions regarding Rawlings can contact Rawlings Account Manager Eric Curitore at (412) 321-8440 x 101 or by email at [email protected]

Motel 6 – Official Lodging Partner of the NCBA

Pittsburgh, PA – The leagues of CollClubSports are excited to announce its newest partnership with Motel 6. This month, Motel 6 became “The Official Lodging Partner” of the leagues of CollClubSports, including the NCBA, NCSA, NCFA, and the NCBBA.

With locations all over the country, partnering up with Motel 6 was an easy decision for CollClubSports. “We’re extremely happy to have Motel 6 on board for the upcoming season and I really think our teams are going to get a lot out of this partnership,” said CollClubSports Marketing Manager, Eric Curitore. “Unlike any of our previous hotel partners, you can find a Motel 6 property in almost any town across the country. It won’t be hard for teams to find a great place to stay at a moment’s notice. Motel 6 offers our teams fantastic amenities and opportunities for their lodging – all at exclusive discounted rates. We’re excited with what this new partnership will do for our member teams!”

Even booking is a breeze for all teams. By simply accessing the exclusive portal (https://www.motel6.com/en/cp/coll-club-sports.html), all teams can take advantage of unbeatable prices and customer service. In addition, players and teams can sign up for Motel 6’s program, “My6”, and be able to expedite all of their booking needs!

“Motel 6 is proud to be the exclusive lodging partner of CollClubSports,” says Kirsten Jenkins, Special Markets Manager at G6 Hospitality. “We’re ‘Leaving the Light On’ for teams, officials, boosters, families and friends at over 1200 locations nationwide. The Motel 6 team is ready to offer a winning combination of great rooms at special rates. We look forward to welcoming all members of the association when traveling during official sports season, on the road to visit friends or family or anywhere your travels take you.”

For more information about Motel 6 and The Official Lodging Partner of CollClubSports, visit any of our league websites or contact Sponsor Account Manager,  Eric Curitore at 412-321-8440 ex. 111 or [email protected]

THE GAME – OFFICIAL HEADWEAR PROVIDER OF THE NCBA

CollClubSports is excited to announce their new contract with The Game headwear. This partnership now makes The Game the official headwear provider for CollClubSports. The Game is owned by MV Sports, a company that has been providing top quality customizable products since 1948.

Felicia Battaglia, The Game Sponsor Account Manager at CollClubSports says this about the new partnership: “I am excited and looking forward to working with The Game for the 2016/2017 Season. The Game offers greats products at great prices to our teams. They’re licensed for the majority of our school’s already, making the ordering process faster and more efficient for all parties. The Game also offers a wide variety of hats and design options to choose from and feature the fastest turnaround times our NCBA teams have ever seen. I think this will be a great partnership!”

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The Game will offer ALL hats to CollClubSports teams for $19 flat. That covers all styles and any designs they want. The only way to increase team cost is by adding a logo to the side or back of the hat ($1.00). Teams can also take advantage of the early order discount by getting $2 off each cap they order when ordering before November 16th. In addition, The Game has a very quick turnaround time for orders: 10 days from artwork/licensing approval on all stock caps & 4-6 weeks from artwork/licensing approval for all custom orders (teams must order at least 12 caps in any stock order and 18 caps in any custom order). The Game also has headwear for all sports including beanies and visors should teams be interested. All headwear will include the respective league logo on the back free of charge, compliments of CollClubSports, the NCBA, NCSA, NCBBA & NCFA.

Teams can also go to The Game’s website and build their own cap: http://www.thegameheadwear.com/. After using the site’s cap builder, teams should save their designs and place an order with CollClubSports. Be sure to order your The Game headwear through Felicia Battaglia to receive the partnership pricing! She can be reached at [email protected] and at 412-321-8440 ext.107.

“The Game is excited to partner with CollClubSports. The Game is known as a leader in college baseball headwear” says Chad Kennedy, National Sales Manager. “The Game and CollClubSports will continue to grow with this new partnership and increased visibility for both our brands.”

Sandy Sanderson, CEO of CollClubSports agrees with Mr. Kennedy: “CollClubSports is excited to partner with The Game as our new headwear provider. As a license holder of so many of our member’s trademarked logos, partnering with The Game has ensured that our teams will continue to compete in a first class product while being able to secure their game day headwear much faster and at a largely reduced cost. CollClubSports takes great pride in the long standing tradition of partnering with the most reputable equipment and apparel manufacturers on the market, and The Game has proven themselves as the type of company that embraces these same goals and priorities.”

FundRazr – OFFICIAL FUNDRAISING PLATFORM OF THE NCBA

The leagues of CollClubSports are excited to partner with ConnectionPoint Systems Inc. and FundRazr to bring one of the newest fundraising platforms to all member teams of the NCBA, NCFA, NCSA, & NCBBA.

FundRazr is more than just a means of fundraising it’s the best way to raise money online. A global software program based in Vancouver, FundRazr is the innovative solution for any group that is looking to raise money for the organizations, teams and causes that they support.

So what sets FundRazr apart? As a crowd funding platform, each and every FundRazr campaign has the ability to reach friends, supporters and their networks through social media and online networking Share your fundraiser on Facebook and Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest, team websites and blogs, and spread the word via email. Fundrazr FundRazr helps you create an interactive campaign that allows people to better understand why they should fund your team.

“As our leagues grow and our teams continue to raise the bar, we’re continually looking for better ways to help them fundraise and reach new supporters,” said CollClubSports CEO, Sandy Sanderson. “FundRazr is a platform that allows teams to create a custom fundraiser for equipment, travel, uniforms or whatever their need may be.”

Create a FundRazr project for free and start raising money for your campaign in just a few minutes. Set a goal, pick a date and get all of your teammates to start fundraising!


Plus, you can offer perks to supporters. All you’ll need is a Verified and Confirmed Business PayPal account to get started.

“My inspiration for FundRazr came from collecting fees for my son’s lacrosse team. Frustrated with no response to e-mail, I used Facebook and had the funds right away,” commented FundRazr Founder/CEO Daryl Hatton. “Inspired by this insight, I developed a platform to make fundraising online easy, fast and fun and our customers have risen over $33 million. Our partnership with CollClubSports gives club teams a powerful new tool to reach their goals.”

Head to FundRazr and start your campaign today!
For more information about FundRazr and all of your fundraising opportunities with CollClubSports, contact Melanie Tunkey at 412-321-8440 ex. 109 or [email protected]