Athletes Without Limits Partners with Champion System Custom Apparel
October 26, 2011 – Athletes Without Limits has partnered with Champion System Worldwide Custom Technical Apparel, as official clothing supplier for 2011-2012. Athletes Without Limits works to help athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sports and in life and together with Champion System will work to raise awareness and promote inclusiveness in sport for individuals of all abilities.
In addition to supplying the technical gear for the 2011 Global Games US Team athletes participating in cycling, rowing and track and field events in September, by late fall 2011 Champion System will also make available an array of Athletes Without Limits gear and clothing available to the public at its online store, with the profits going to Athletes Without Limits.
“Athletes Without Limits is excited and proud to join with Champion System in support of inspiring athletes and Paralympic contenders,†said Barry Holman, co-founder and President of Athletes Without Limits. “Not only does Champion System offer some of the best gear and equipment out there, but it is also a company that truly has a heart — a fitting combination for exceptional athletes who are aiming achieve the highest levels in sport.â€
View photos of US Global Games team members in their Champion System apparel.
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Read Champion System’s Official Press Release below:
For Immediate Release
ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS PARTNERS WITH CHAMPION SYSTEMNew York, NY (October 26, 2011) – Champion System, an industry leader in custom technical apparel, is proud to partner with Athletes Without Limits, a nonprofit organization responsible for helping elite athletes with intellectual disabilities achieve the highest level in sport, as their official clothing supplier for 2011-2012. Athletes Without Limits works to help athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sports and in life and together with Champion System will work to raise awareness and promote inclusiveness in sport for individuals of all abilities.
With 2012 marking the first year in over a decade that athletes with intellectual disabilities will be included in the Paralympics Games, Athletes Without Limits, the sole U.S. Member of INAS, plays a pivotal role in the eligibility process and increasing opportunities for U.S. athletes with disability.
Inspired by one athlete who had a dream to compete at the highest levels possible, Athletes Without Limits was established in 2009. Since then Athletes Without Limits has helped athletes compete at events across the country and around the world, including most recently INAS Global Games, the world championship for athletes with intellectual disabilities, and a precursor to the London 2012 Paralympics Games.
“I’m excited to partner with Athlete Without Limits for 2011 and 2012. They’re a great organization, with tremendous potential to bring about awareness and encourage elite athletes with intellectual disabilities,†says Scott Kaylin, CEO of Champion System. “It’s an honor to be the official custom technical apparel supplier, especially on such a landmark year with Athletes Without Limits involvement in the Paralympics.â€
In addition to supplying the technical gear for Athletes Without Limits sports such as cycling, rowing and track and field events, Champion System will also create a line of Athletes Without Limits-inspired gear and clothing available to the public at its online store, with all proceeds going to Athletes Without Limits.
“Athletes Without Limits is excited and proud to join with Champion System in support of groundbreaking athletes and Paralympics contenders,†said Barry Holman, co-founder and President of Athletes Without Limits. “Not only does Champion System offer some of the best custom technical apparel out there, but it is also a company that truly has a heart — a fitting combination for inspiring athletes who are aiming to achieve the highest levels in sport.â€
To purchase Athletes Without Limits gear and show support for this effort, visit www.champ-sys.com (late fall 2011). For more information on Athlete Without Limits, please visit www.athleteswithoutlimits.org.
Press Contacts:
Ashley Bell
Julie Holman
