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 Jun 9 Sports Authority Partners with RRCASports Authority Becomes the Official Sporting Goods Retailer for the Road Runners Club of AmericaArlington, VA –– The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the largest association of running clubs, events, and runners has partnered with Sports Authority to become the Official Sporting Goods Retailer for the RRCA and a presenting sponsor of the RRCA Championship events. “Runners are involved in a variety of active lifestyle activities such as camping, fishing, golf, skiing, and more,” explained Jean Knaack, RRCA executive director. “Our partnership with Sports Authority will help running club members and event participants further their active lifestyle through exclusive RRCA affiliated discounts with Sports Authority.” As a presenting sponsor of the RRCA Championship events, Sports Authority will provide gift certificates to all RRCA National and Regional Champions, which include male and female, open, masters, and grand masters. Sports Authority will also provide RRCA Championship events with promotional banners and Sports Authority discount cards for all event participants. As the Official Sporting Goods Retailer for the RRCA, Sports Authority will provide all RRCA running clubs with member discount cards and all RRCA event members with event participant discount cards. “We are excited to be the official sporting goods retailer of Road Runners Club of America”, said David Campisi, President of Sports Authority. “This partnership has long-lasting potential because we share the club’s passion for being active in sports and dedicated to a personal goal and healthy lifestyle.” ABOUT SPORTS AUTHORITY Headquartered in Englewood, CO., Sports Authority is one of the nation’s largest full-line sporting goods retailer, offering a comprehensive and high-quality assortment of brand name sporting apparel and equipment at competitive prices. Sports Authority is staffed with experts in all areas of sports and fitness related topics, and strives to be the ultimate “authority,” both on and off the field. Whether in the game or cheering from the sidelines, Sports Authority is the leading destination for consumers to fulfill their own sports equipment needs, as well as find their favorite team’s apparel. Sports Authority operates 463 stores in 45 states, and employs more than 17,000 people nationwide. It also operates stores in Japan under a licensing agreement with AEON Co., Ltd. The company’s e-commerce website is located at http://www.sportsauthority.com. ###
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