Oregon School Activities Association 25200 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite 1 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503.682.6722 fax: 503.682.0960 http://www.osaa.org

OSAA extends adoption agreement with Wilson, adds Soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kyle Stanfield, 503‐682‐6722 ext. 239 / [email protected]

(October 26, 2016) – The OSAA is excited to announce a five‐year contract extension between and the OSAA State Championships commencing in the fall of 2017. Wilson will continue to be the official of the OSAA for , , , , and . Additionally, the OSAA has adopted the Wilson NCAA Forte Fybrid II as the official soccer ball of the OSAA starting in the fall of 2017.

“The OSAA has always been a great advocate for high school in Oregon. We are thrilled to continue our long standing relationship and demonstrate how committed we are to support the performance of those same athletes, now the soccer field,” said Kane Ten Pas, Wilson Sporting Goods Team Territory Manager.

“The OSAA is excited to extend this contract with Wilson Sporting Goods. Wilson is a great supporter of high school activities, not just in Oregon but across the United States,” said Peter Weber, OSAA Executive Director. “We forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”

About the OSAA: The Oregon School Activities Association (www.osaa.org) is a private nonprofit, board governed association comprised of 290 member high schools. The OSAA, a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, annually sponsors 116 state championships in 19 sports and activities. Follow the OSAA at www.facebook.com/osaasports, on Twitter @OSAASports and Instagram @OSAASports.

Chicago‐based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a subsidiary of , is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of high performance sports equipment, apparel and accessories. Wilson is a global leader in performance products and uses player insights to develop products that push sports equipment innovation into new territories. Through its dedication to creating products that enable athletes at every level to perform at their best, Wilson has earned its place as a leader in sporting goods for over a century.

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