SFIA - Sports & Fitness Industry Association

Feeling inspired after our first Excelerator (young professional leadership development program) Brunch 'N Learn event, with SFIA - Sports & Fitness Industry Association's own Tom Cove, President and CEO. Tom shared a treasure trove of career and industry insights, including: i) Recognize skill gaps and navigate them with integrity and confidence ii) Pursue authentic, win-win partnerships from start to finish iii) Embrace diversity in collaboration - it's essential, not just a nice-to-have iv) Invest in all athletes (especially those who don't fit the profile norm) to boost participation and fitness activity in all sports v) Listen to both spoken and unspoken brand feedback - silence can be so telling Tom emphasized the need for more women in youth sports leadership (coaches and officials) and the need to focus on the insights behind the numbers, not just data. His advice on learning from failure and the ability to pivot quickly to a new direction struck a chord. Finally, his recommendations for words to live by for the Excelerators were authenticity, confidence, reading the room, and choosing your battles wisely. This session was a perfect kickoff to our Excelerator Brunch 'N Learn Series running through November. #ProfessionalGrowth #SportsIndustry #LeadershipLessons

We look forward to having you FlipGive, and to a great event in Chicago next week! https://lnkd.in/guK5pTAp

🚨 NEW 2024 SFIA RESEARCH 🚨 Our first series of 2024 Single Sport Reports are here! Sport-specific reports from the team sports, racquet sports, and individual sports categories are now available! 📊 Yes, that includes Pickleball! 👏 SFIA Members: $100 per report | Non-Members: $300 per report DOWNLOAD TODAY ➡️ https://loom.ly/vfS8UHA

🌟 Don't forget to register for the Chicago Super Regional - coming up on July 24 at Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Headquarters! 🌟 We have a packed line-up that you do not want to miss! ⬇ Fireside Chat Join an engaging conversation with Joe Dudy, CEO, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. and SFIA’s President & CEO, Tom Cove The Future of Investing in Girls and Women’s Sports Matthew Tingler: Managing Partner, RW Baird Erin Griffin: Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Riddell Amanda Lamb: Vice President, Global Brand, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. State of the Industry – Sporting Goods, Fitness, and Sports Participation Gain insights into the trends and issues affecting participation and the economy with SFIA’s Senior Director of Research & Business Operations, Alex Kerman The Value of Multi-Sport Participation at the Youth Level Nadine Lippa, PhD: Manager, Research and Development – Team Sports, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Christopher Rickert: Director, Product – Team Sports, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Hottest Topics in Risk Management for Youth Sports and Fitness Brian Cafritz: Advisory Board Member, SERMA – Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) Next-Gen Consumer Engagement and Brand Protection in Sports Bill Patterson: Executive Vice President, Product Authentication, Octane5 International Chicago Sports Trivia with Prizes Prizes include Chicago Bulls and Cubs tickets, a Wilson Sporting Goods gift card, and more! Networking Reception Connect with colleagues at a beer and wine reception on the outdoor rooftop garden overlooking Lake Michigan We hope to see you there! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guK5pTAp Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyvdvfWE

New regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are impacting almost every industry, including fitness. How can sporting goods manufacturers meet compliance obligations and make the right testing decisions for diverse PFAS chemicals — before initiating costly testing campaigns? At the SFIA - Sports & Fitness Industry Association webinar on July 18, Exponent’s Sarahann Rackl, Ph.D., P.E., and Sara Hearon, MPH, PhD, along with Bailee Pelham and Anne Marie Ellis from Buchalter will present “Navigating PFAS Regulations: Addressing Challenges and Consumer Concerns.” This talk will provide a scientific and legal overview of PFAS laws and discuss how Proposition 65 is changing the way companies view PFAS testing and potential litigation, as well as offer practical recommendations on developing PFAS product stewardship and testing programs. Register: https://hubs.li/Q02G1fLh0 Connect with Dr. Rackl: https://hubs.li/Q02G14DN0 Connect with Dr. Hearon: https://hubs.li/Q02G1h910 #Exponent #Event #PFASAnalysis #PFASTesting #ForeverChemicals #SportingGoods #ProductStewardship #Manufacturing

🚨 2024 START-UP CHALLENGE APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE! 🚨 Calling all sports and fitness innovators! We are looking for driven, start-up entrepreneurs who are changing the landscape of the sports and fitness industry with their product, technology, or idea, as well as executives and investors in the industry to serve as judges! SFIA will select up to 10 applicants to compete live on September 26 at the Start-Up Challenge Virtual Q&A Session for an esteemed panel of judges. The top 3 will then compete in person at the Start-Up Challenge Main Event at Babson College on October 29 to determine the Challenge Champion as part of the SFIA's Boston Super Regional! Don't miss your chance to compete and pitch your product or service to 100+ executives, executives, investors, and thought leaders! Application Deadline for competitors is July 20! Click here to learn more 👉 sfiastartupchallenge.org Competitor and Judge Application 👉 https://loom.ly/XeWnIhw #SFIAStartUpChallenge #StartUps #SportsStartUp #FitnessStartUp

🏙️ Be sure to register for the Chicago Super Regional, taking place July 24, co-hosted with Wilson Sporting Goods Co. ! 🏙️ The Chicago Super Regional, just over one month away, will bring together senior-level SFIA members, sports industry leaders, and advocates, for a half-day conference and reception focused on the State of the Industry and critical topics for SFIA members and the region. The event will include a State of the Industry presentation, a networking reception overlooking Lake Michigan, a Fireside Chat with Wilson Sporting Good's CEO, Joe Dudy and more sessions and topics to be announced soon! 👏 Advanced registration is required for this exclusive, limited-capacity event, and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis! Learn more and RSVP today! ⬇️ Super Regionals: https://loom.ly/cW5snJU Registration: https://loom.ly/3-47XuU

🚨 ALUMINUM EXTRUSION TARIFFS WEBINAR 🚨 Don't forget to register and join us next Wednesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. ET for our Aluminum Extrusion Tariffs: Impact on Sports and Fitness Equipment Webinar. A U.S. investigation has preliminarily found dumping and countervailable subsidization of aluminum extrusions from several countries, with dumping margins over 375% in some cases. The duties apply not only to aluminum extrusions imported on their own, but also to finished articles made entirely of aluminum extrusions and the aluminum extrusion content in many parts and subassemblies. The potentially high rates and the broad scope mean that the financial exposure created by these trade remedies will be significant for many importers. This webinar will focus on understanding how the case scope applies to imported sports and fitness equipment, what it means when items are in scope, and the next steps in the ongoing investigation Key Takeaways: -- Understand the case scope – what’s clear and what’s yet to be resolved -- Know what it means if an import is in scope, now and after the final determinations -- Prepare to interact with Commerce or Customs on scope issues -- Know what’s next in the investigations and what happens if orders are issued **FREE for Members** Register here: https://loom.ly/dI7rQT8

🌟 NEW EXCITING SFIA MEMBER BENEFIT! 🌟 All SFIA member company employees can now access SFIA's ProDeal Marketplace, powered by ExpertVoice, and unlock exclusive discounts on a wide range of top brands - receive discounts of up to 60% off and expand your knowledge on the industry's latest trends and products! Activation to access the ProDeal Marketplace is free and easy - we simply verify your company affiliation and then you are off and running! 👟 SFIA Members can visit the Member Portal > Members Only Tab or click here to access (be sure to log in!): https://loom.ly/Wf2sDT0

🌟 NEW EXCITING SFIA MEMBER BENEFIT! 🌟 All SFIA member company employees can now access SFIA's ProDeal Marketplace, powered by ExpertVoice, and unlock exclusive discounts on a wide range of top brands - receive discounts of up to 60% off and expand your knowledge on the industry's latest trends and products! Activation to access the ProDeal Marketplace is free and easy - we simply verify your company affiliation and then you are off and running! 👟 SFIA Members can visit the Member Portal > Members Only Tab or click here to access (be sure to log in!): https://loom.ly/Wf2sDT0