WAVERLY, Iowa—Wartburg College Athletics announced a new department-wide apparel and sporting goods partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. The five-year deal takes effect immediately.
 
Under the agreement, Nike and BSN SPORTS will provide apparel, footwear and equipment for training and game-day uniforms for Wartburg's varsity programs. 
 
"We are excited to partner with Nike and BSN SPORTS," said Athletic Director, Rick Willis. "This partnership allows our athletic department to strengthen our brand, save costs, and provide our student-athletes with the best gear in the industry."
 
Nike is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and is a major manufacturer of sports equipment.
 
Founded in 1972 as a factory-direct equipment company, BSN SPORTS has grown to become the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States.

"We are happy to be the official supplier to Wartburg College Athletics and proud to be their partner in growing the performance and impact of their athletics program. We will work hard to ensure they are supplied with the superior products and exceptional service they have grown to rely on." said Kurt Hagen, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.