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February 9, 2012 New VBSuperstore.com introduces new USA Beach Volleyball online store

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(Torrance, CA) – February 9, 2012 – VBSuperstore.com the leading online provider of volleyball apparel and equipment for both indoor and beach volleyball players alike, announced that the USA Beach Volleyball Online Store, USABeachvolleyballstore.com, went live today on the web.  

 

VBSuperstore.com designed and will be maintaining the site, as well as fulfilling all orders.  USABeachVolleyballstore.com offers USA Beach Volleyball licensed apparel, designed and manufactured by Smack Sportswear, as well as a vast selection of volleyball equipment.  Now fans can wear what the top players in the world are wearing!!  And coming soon will be USABV Olympic apparel, featuring London 2012 logos and more.  This online store will also be the home of the USABV National Ranking system in 2012.

 

The USABV online store will be the cornerstone of VBSuperstore.com’s Affiliate Program, which will allow volleyball clubs, organizations and promoters an opportunity to financially benefit from their own online store without having to maintain a site, carry inventory nor fulfill orders. 

 

“The Affiliate Program allows anyone with a volleyball related website to make easy money without doing a thing,” states Richell Squire, former NCAA All American and Director of Operations for VB Superstore.  “We look forward to expanding our reach to an extensive community of beach volleyball enthusiasts that the Online Store Affiliate Program allows for, and USABeachVolleyballstore.com only marks the beginning of this exciting process.”

 

About VBSuperstore.com

The VB Superstore was established in 2005 as the only volleyball specific store inLos Angelescounty.  Originally located inManhattan Beach,CA, the store supplied dozens of pros with hard to find equipment and gear, while the online store served volleyball enthusiasts worldwide.  VBSuperstore.com was recently redesigned to include video product reviews, team apparel packages, as well as valuable volleyball-related content.  The new Affiliate Program provides volleyball related sites with an opportunity to gain residual income by hosting a storefront which is maintained by VBSuperstore. Free shipping on orders over $250 and a relaxed return/exchange policy have also been well received.

 

For more info, contact                              

Kohl Iverson                                                                                             

310-787-1222 x3                                                                                      

Kohl@smacksportswear.com

November 18, 2011 Smack Sportswear Partners With CEVA!

Deal Makes Smack the Official Sponsor of CEVA Power Leagues and Online Store Provider

TORRANCE, CALIF. (Nov. 18, 2011) – Smack Sportswear (Smack), the leading brand of custom designed volleyball apparel for both indoor and beach volleyball players alike, today announced the beginning of a two-year partnership with the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association (CEVA). This partnership makes Smack Sportswear the official apparel of all CEVA Power Leagues and the sponsor of all CEVA events. VB Superstore, the sister company of Smack Sportswear and the leading supplier of all volleyball gear, becomes the official online store for CEVA as well.

CEVA is a regional organization of USA Volleyball which governs/represents Oregon and Southwest Washington. They offer playing opportunities for junior boys and girls, adults and outdoor volleyball. CEVA’s mission is to teach life-long lessons through volleyball. As part of this partnership, Smack Sportswear will provide prizes for the CEVA Power Leagues, as well as discounted uniform apparel to teams and clubs. Smack is also offering CEVA logoed apparel and referee gear through CEVA’s new online store, which is powered by VB Superstore. This new online store will also offer equipment like shoes, kneepads, and volleyballs from Mizuno, Molten, and more, at reduced prices.

Smack CEO and founder Bill Sigler had this to say on the new partnership: “CEVA is one of the best regional organizations in the country. Smack and CEVA hold the same level of commitment to the sport and its athletes. I’m glad to have this two year deal in place and look forward to growing our partnership, possibly with their Beach Program and High Performance teams in the future”.

About Smack Sportswear
Founded in 1994, Smack Sportswear is the leading brand of custom designed volleyball apparel for both indoor and beach volleyball players. Smack manufactures its Southern California inspired apparel right here in the U.S. This allows Smack to offer its customers world-class responsiveness, supply chain excellence, and un-compromised quality. It is truly a one-stop shop, with Smack providing apparel and decorating, while sister-company VBSuperstore.com provides equipment and gear. Some of the top pros not only design, but also help test Smack products before being distributed to the masses. With a unique business model in place, Smack is positioned to be a leader in athletic apparel. For more information, visit www.smacksportswear.com.

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For more info, contact
Kohl Iverson, Marketing and PR
310-787-1222 x3
info@SmackSportswear.com

November 10, 2011 Smack Sportswear Is Now Offering Sublimated Volleyball Jerseys

New Offerings Also Include Kneepads, Online Uniform/Spiritwear Ordering and Reversible Sweatshirts.

TORRANCE, CALIF. (Nov. 10, 2011) – Smack Sportswear (SmackSportswear.com) is proud to announce the release of many new products and services, including antimicrobial/low-profile kneepads, reversible sweatshirts, an online uniform and spiritwear ordering system, Tackle Twill logos, and cost effective sublimated volleyball jerseys which allows for custom designs and decorating.

Sublimation offers a much higher quality look, as the material is permanently dyed and the colors stay vibrant for the life of the garment. Smack will offer a long sleeve and cap sleeve version in wicking poly/spandex, antibacterial fabric. Customers can choose from a multitude of graphics, including designs in which they create. Numbers, names, and logos will be sublimated into the garment as well for a smooth, soft feel.

When done customizing your new sublimated jerseys, Smack’s new online ordering system will allow parents to purchase their kid’s uniforms quick and easy. Another online option is the ability to purchase Spiritwear (team logo’d sweatshirts, tees, and more) produced by Smack and shipped directly to the buyer. Coaches and club directors will not have to do any work, but will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Also Smack Sportswear has added some new innovative products, such as the new low profile, moisture wicking kneepads, which offer a vented back panel for easier breathability. Another addition are reversible sweatshirts … get two sweatshirts for the price of one ! These also offer a secure zippered pocket. And, feel free to apply Smack’s new tackle twill heat press logos, names and numbers to these sweats … a high quality look at a reasonable price.

Smack CEO Bill Sigler had this to say on Smack’s new offerings, “I’m very excited for the launch of our new online ordering system. Ours will be the first of its kind in volleyball, and allows customers to easily design and order their team apparel. The new apparel and gear we’ve added helps solidify our reputation as a leader in the volleyball market.”

About Smack Sportswear
Founded in 1994, Smack Sportswear is the leading brand of custom designed volleyball apparel for both indoor and beach volleyball players. Smack manufactures its Southern California inspired apparel right here in the U.S. For more information, visit www.smacksportswear.com.

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For more info, contact
Kohl Iverson
310-787-1222 x3
Kohl@SmackSportswear.com

October 25, 2011 Indian Hills High School In NJ Goes Pink!!!

Indian Hills High School in New Jersey hosted a “Pink” Event last week on October 18th. Not only were they sporting Smack Sportswear Dig Pink apparel, but they also raised over $1,500 for Breast Cancer Research in one night! Congrats to the Indian Hills Girls HS Team!!!

October 20, 2011 Lineup Change For AVP Championships This Weekend

What a difference a weekend can make.

As strictly stated in our event qualification criteria, players must compete in at least eight domestic or eight international tournaments as a TEAM, with that TEAM’s best eight finishes counting towards the AVP Cup Standings and the top two TEAMS per gender (both domestically AND internationally) at the end of the season in order to earn invitations to the inaugural AVP Championships event.

Force majeure not withstanding.

Due to extenuating circumstances, however, Sean Rosenthal, Matt Fuerbringer and John Mayer will no longer be able to compete this weekend, and we are forced to go back on the very rules and regulations we originally created. Their replacements will be Ty Loomis, Stein Metzger and Matt Olson, respectively.

By changing the date of the event from October 1 to October 22, athletes who could have originally competed on Oct 1 are no longer able to participate on the revised weekend; Rosenthal injured his knee in Morocco, Mayer hurt himself during a practice earlier in the month, and Fuerbringer has an obligation at Stanford University this Saturday he unfortunately could not get out of.

Additionally, in preparation for the event, marketing collateral had been created for the original teams scheduled to compete, including printed mesh showcasing specific athletes, and money had been spent out of an already tight budget. Players already notified of their invitation could not be recreated in said collateral and monies could not be recouped.

That said, this event is still a TEAM event and NOT an individual accomplishment. The original teams who qualified are still the teams that should be commended for their achievements in 2011. But, yes, outside factors put us in a position where we had to replace Sean, Matt and John in order to keep the event alive and not waste additional money on revised collateral. Make no mistake, we still expect the highest level of play from Ty, Stein, and Matt in their stead, so anticipate a great day of action on the sand, none-the-less.

New men’s teams are now officially: Jake Gibb and Ty Loomis, Nick Lucena and Stein Metzger, and Matt Prosser and Matt Olson. They’ll join Sean Scott and John Hyden, the clear favorites, in pursuit of the AVP Cup Trophy.

And, yes, that’s the same Stein Metzger you think we’re talking about. HE’S BACK!!! And ready for a return with former partner Mike Lambert in 2012. Catch his first tournament back in action since 2009 this Saturday in Huntington Beach. And expect quite a few knuckle pokies back to the line…

Women’s teams remain the same. Fortunately, zero injuries or scheduling conflicts arose.

article courtesy of AVP.com and Monica Lee

October 17, 2011 Jen Kessy and April Ross Pictures from NVL Miami Championships




For More Info, Contact:

Kohl Iverson, Media & PR
(310) 787-1222 x3
Info@SmackSportswear.com

October 11, 2011 Team Smack Wins NVL Miami And Jose Cuervo Hermosa Tournments


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jen Kessy And April Ross End Season With Two Huge Wins


Torrance, CA. (Oct. 11, 2011) – Smack Sportswear (Smack) athletes Jen Kessy and April Ross, the top seeded team in the U.S., dominated the field to win the Jose Cuervo Hermosa Beach Open and the National Volleyball League’s Miami tournament in late September.

At the NVL Miami Tournament, top-ranked Jen Kessy and April Ross defeated the number five seed Fendrick/Hanson, 21-16, 23-21. These two teams played each other in the semifinal of the winners’ bracket in which Kessy/Ross won in three. Kessey and Ross have been playing on the FIVB International Tour all summer, so this was their first NVL Championship.

At the Jose Curvo Hermosa Beach Open, Kessy/Ross dominated fourth-ranked Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik, 21-12, 21-16, in the finals. Much like the NVL Miami tournament, Kessy/Ross had to defeat their opponent twice in the same tournament to be crowned champions. Even with an infected wisdom tooth, Ross still had enough heart to give it her all and play through the pain. “It hurt so much I couldn’t open my jaw on Tuesday or Wednesday” Ross said. “Nothing like that has ever happened to me before. Luckily, the antibiotics kicked in. I’m just happy we were able to play.”

Smack CEO and founder Bill Sigler had this to say on the duo’s recent championships: “Jen and April have worked so hard and are very deserving of their success this year. They’ve done a great job of representing our company worldwide this year”.

Founded in 1994, Smack Sportswear is the leading brand of custom designed volleyball apparel for both indoor and beach volleyball players. Smack manufactures its Southern California inspired apparel right here in the U.S. This allows Smack to offer its customers world-class responsiveness, supply chain excellence, and un-compromised quality. It is truly a one-stop shop, with Smack providing apparel and decorating, while sister-company VBSuperstore.com provides equipment and gear. Some of the top pros not only design, but also help test Smack products before being distributed to the masses. With a unique business model in place, Smack is positioned to be a leader in athletic apparel. For more information, visit www.smacksportswear.com.

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For more info, contact:

Kohl Iverson, Media & PR

(310) 787-1222 x3

info@smacksportswear.com

                                                                                          

October 11, 2011 Smack Sportswear Digs Deep To Aid Breast Cancer Awareness

Smack Advocates Dig Pink and The Side-Out Foundation as a Certified Vendor of “Pink “ Apparel.

 

Torrance, CA. (October 11, 2011) – Smack Sportswear (Smack), the leading brand of custom designed volleyball apparel for both indoor and beach volleyball players alike, today announced its relationship with The Side-Out Foundation and its Dig Pink initiative.  Smack hopes to raise awareness, and funds, for breast cancer research by offering signature “Pink” apparel.

As a certified vendor of “Dig Pink Apparel”, Smack plans to get involved with many of the Dig Pink initiatives throughout the year and will offer discounted pricing on signature “Pink” jerseys, tshirts, shorts, and much more at www.smacksportswear.com/digpink. A portion of the proceeds from Pink apparel will be donated back to The Side-Out Foundation.  Smack will also aid the cause by directing customers to The Side-Out foundation’s webpage to learn more about their mission and encourage them to purchase Dig Pink merchandise.

Smack CEO and Founder Bill Sigler has this to say on the relationship: “I couldn’t think of a better organization to partner with than The Side-Out Foundation and Dig Pink. We look forward to promoting their cause to cure breast cancer in every way possible.”

Rick Dunetz, founder and executive director of The Side-Out Foundation, has this to add: “We are very mindful of the companies we partner with.  It’s important to us that our partners truly care about supporting the cause, and Smack understands Dig Pink® is about much more than selling pink products.  We’re excited and grateful they are helping us to share the mission of our organization.”

About Smack Sportswear

Founded in 1994, Smack Sportswear is the leading brand of custom designed volleyball apparel for both indoor and beach volleyball players.  Smack manufactures its Southern California inspired apparel right here in the U.S.!  This allows Smack to offer its customers world-class responsiveness, supply chain excellence, and un-compromised quality.  It is truly a one-stop shop, with Smack providing apparel and decorating, while sister-company VBSuperstore.com provides equipment and gear.  Some of the top pros not only design, but also help test Smack products before being distributed to the masses.  With a unique business model in place, Smack is positioned to be a leader in athletic apparel.  For more information, visit www.smacksportswear.com.

Side-Out Foundation and its Dig Pink initiatives use the avenue of volleyball to promote breast cancer awareness. This 501c3, non-profit charitable organization provides support and advocacy dedicated to making a significant and identifiable difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their families by supporting clinical trials, increasing compassionate support services and educating communities. Some of their initiatives include: Breast Cancer Awareness Rallies, Dig Pink Tour, and Rock the Pink tournaments…Stay Tuned for year-round events by visiting www.side-out.org.

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For more info, contact

Kohl Iverson, Media & PR

310-787-1222 x20

October 11, 2011 Smack Athlete April Ross Shown In SI Vault

April Ross (pictured) with Jen Kessy (foreground) competing against Brazil in the Visa FIVB Beach Volleyball International. Picture shown in full page article in Sports Illustrated Vault September issue. Tournament being hosted at The Horse Guard Parade; site of 2012 London Olympics beach volleyball competition.

For more info, contact:

Kohl Iverson, Media & PR
(310) 787-1222 x3
info@smacksportswear.com

October 10, 2011 Los Alamitos Beats Key Rival Newport Harbor

NEWPORT BEACH – Los Alamitos High entered its Sunset League girls volleyball match at Newport Harbor on Thursday with an overall record of 22-1, a No. 1 ranking in the CIF Southern Section Division I-AA poll and a No. 10 national ranking by ESPN Rise.

But none of that would have mattered much if the Griffins had lost to the Sailors, their chief adversaries.

Thanks to the likes of Jojo Schnabl and Alijah Gunsaulus – among others – Los Alamitos defeated Newport Harbor 25-23, 13-25, 27-25, 25-21 to earn its most important victory of the season.

Schnabl had 12 kills – including the match-winner – and Gunsaulus had nine to lead the Griffins. Afterward, Schnabl stood on the court at Newport Harbor. She couldn’t stop smiling.

“This match really is setting the tone for our season because it’s our big rival,” Schnabl said. “We lost to them in the (CIF) final two years ago. We just wanted to come out fired up and kick some (butt).”

Coach Dave Huber was stoked.

“Getting a win here is always huge,” said Huber, who also was smiling big. “Especially early on in league; it’s only our third match and you don’t want to fall behind as far as the standings go right away.

“So to beat a team that good at their place, it’s big.”

Los Al (23-1) is now 3-0 in league. Newport Harbor (13-4) is 1-1.

It was kind of a strange match. The Griffins appeared on their way to losing the first set, down 23-21 and the Sailors with the momentum. But Los Al scored the next four points, a kill by Crissy Jones (seven kills, three blocks) sealing the deal.

However, the Griffins came out flat in the second set and were never in it.

“I think we stopped communicating in the beginning of the (set) and we didn’t really support each other and get things going again, and we definitely did that in the third and fourth sets,” Schnabl said.

Huber said he didn’t know what to think about that awful second set.

“I wish I could tell you, I could prevent it next time,” he said. “We just got flustered, girls started putting their heads down instead of working our way through it like they had in the past, and you saw the result.”

Los Alamitos bounced back to win the third set, but nearly blew it. Leading 23-17, the Griffins couldn’t put away the Sailors, who eventually tied things at 25. But a kill by Jaylen Villanueva (eight kills) and a hit out by Newport Harbor’s Claire Castillo saved the day.

The Griffins were in control of the fourth set, never leading by less than three points once they took a 14-11 advantage.

Newport Harbor coach Dan Glenn said Los Al taking that first set was the key to his team’s loss.

“The real thing I’m disappointed about is the first set because the first set we were kind of in control and then we let them back in,” he said.

“So that’s the one that really hurt us.”

Cinnamon Sary led the Sailors – ranked No. 4 in Division I-AA – with 13 kills and two blocks. Kasey Thompson and Alex Holbrook had six kills apiece.

Rachel Fattal contributed 23 assists for the Griffins, who next play host to Fountain Valley in a league match.

robert.morales@presstelegram.com

 

article courtesy of presstelegram.com

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