Below is a press release announcing a partnership the Arizona Interscholastic Association formed with GTM Sportswear to help promote the state's spirit line programs. 

 

Contacts:

Brian Bolitho, Director of Business Media, AIA                   David Johnston, Rockbridge Sports Group

(602) 385-3823/ bbolitho@aiaonline.org                            (434) 422-0204 /djohnston@rockbridgesports.com

GTM Sportswear Partners with Arizona Interscholastic Association to Support Arizona High School Spirit Line Championships

PHOENIX, AZ – Building on growing momentum for Spirit Line participation across Arizona high schools, GTM Sportswear of Manhattan, KS, has agreed to partner with the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) to enhance statewide Spirit Line competition. 

Over the 2015-2016 academic year, GTM Sportswear will advise AIA on national trends and best practices, as well as provide and present the Coach of the Year and Team of the Year awards at the AIA Spirit Line Championships in February 2016.

“Spirit Line is becoming an integral part of promoting sportsmanship and excitement in the Arizona high school culture and game day atmosphere,” said Harold Slemmer, Executive Director of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. “AIA is committed to both encouraging more participation in Spirit Line and ensuring that our students, coaches and parents gain a better understanding of the creative ideas, apparel, routines, and safety measures considered best-of-class across the country.”

“GTM Sportswear is an ideal partner to help us achieve these goals,” continued Slemmer.

“GTM is proud to support dedicated student athletes, their coaches, and passionate fans in the state of Arizona through AIA’s cheerleading championships,” said Mandi Schmidt, GTM Sportswear Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager. “With AIA’s commitment to offering students lifetime learning experiences through athletics, we look forward to continuing to expand our relationship with them and their member schools.”

Organizations interested in learning more about sponsoring Arizona high school athletics through the AIA should contact Frankie Acosta, General Manager of AIA Sports Properties, at (602) 385-3828. AIA Sports Properties is managed by Charlottesville, VA-based Rockbridge Sports Group.

About the Arizona Interscholastic Association

The AIA is a voluntary association of public and private high schools which was established by and is responsible to its members. The democratic governance of the AIA provides representation and input opportunities to all its member schools through their governing board members, administrators and teachers who serve on the Legislative Council, Executive Board and ad hoc committees.  Visit www.aia365.com and www.aiaonline.org to learn more.

About GTM Sportswear

GTM Sportswear is a national provider of custom-embellished cheerleading uniforms, warm ups, and practice apparel for college, school, and club sports teams. Headquartered in Manhattan KS, GTM employs nearly 900 team members, including a nationwide sales team, inside support team and an in-house production facility. Known for exceptional customer service, great quality apparel and fast turnaround, GTM has outfitted over 1.3 million teams since 1989. To learn more about GTM Sportswear, visit www.gtmsportswear.com.

About Rockbridge Sports Group

Rockbridge Sports, Media and Entertainment LLC (dba Rockbridge Sports Group) is pioneering a new model in athletic multi-media rights management, empowering clients to retain ownership and control of their rights while maximizing brand and programming value in fast-changing digital and traditional environments. Operating in eight states across all regions of the country, Rockbridge consists of 19 professional sports, media and business executives including 12 deployed in the field on behalf of clients. To learn more about Rockbridge Sports Group, visit www.rockbridgesports.com.

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