Moon Township, Pa. – The RMU Department of Athletics announced Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Under Armour and GPSA/Natale Sporting Goods that will continue to make Under Armour the official apparel and footwear provider of the Colonials for multiple years.
"We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Under Armour and Natale's," RMU Vice President & Director of Athletics
Chris King '94 said. "As we continue to advance our competitive excellence, both Under Armour and Natale Sporting Goods will play a critical role in ensuring that our student-athletes are well-equipped on and off the field."
In extending its partnership with Under Armour and Natale Sporting Goods, RMU will continue to put the performance of its student-athletes first, as the new agreement will enhance the department's brand commitment and competitiveness to the highest levels.
"In signing this deal, we continue a valued partnership and are honored to partner with one of the most innovative and respected companies around the globe," King said. "Our entire department is looking forward to continuing this partnership and relationship with the Under Armour team."
The agreement was brokered with assistance from LEONA, industry experts that guide athletic departments in exploring deals for multimedia, media and apparel rights.
ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR (UA.com)
Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Md., is a leading innovator, marketer and distributor of branded performance athletic apparel, footwear and accessories. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold worldwide to consumers with active lifestyles. The company's Connected Fitness ™ platform powers the world's largest digitally connected health and fitness community.
ABOUT NATALE SPORTING GOODS (GPSA.com)
Since 1947, Natale Sporting Goods has been the go-to supplier to local teams, schools and colleges for custom uniforms, spirit wear and equipment. Natale's partnership with GPSA provides expert, local decorating for our high quality, customized uniforms, apparel, signage and promotional items. We are family-owned and operated, with full-service printing and embroidery facilities in Millvale, a couple of miles from downtown Pittsburgh.
ABOUT RMU ATHLETICS (RMUColonials.com)
From its fertile beginning as a men's basketball junior college powerhouse to one of the most diverse athletic programs in the Pittsburgh tri-state area, RMU offers 17 intercollegiate athletic programs, including the only NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey and men's lacrosse teams in the region. Over the last 46 years, the Colonials have claimed 53 conference regular season and 54 league tournament titles. RMU joined the Horizon League in 2020 for 10 of its 17 athletic programs, while football joined the Big South as an associate member. The RMU women's lacrosse program accepted an invitation to join the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as an affiliate member in 2020, and men's lacrosse joined the ASUN in 2021. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) serves as the home for RMU rowing, women's hockey is a member of College Hockey America (CHA) and the men's hockey program competes in Atlantic Hockey.
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