52nd Annual Management Conference & 18th Annual Team Dealer Summit MAY 22 – 25, 2016 THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT & SPA SOUTH CAROLINA
REGISTER NOW! nsga.org/conference
“ The NSGA Management Conference is by far one of the greatest conferences you can attend. You get the opportunity to meet with fellow retailers, vendors and heads of companies; you get to know each other personally, but also talk business. — Ralph Parks, President of RT Parks, Inc., Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame member, Former NSGA Chairman
About the Conference & Summit THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY’S
PREMIER EVENT —DON’T MISS IT!
The 52nd Annual NSGA Management Conference & 18th Annual Team Dealer Summit will bring together a diverse group including sporting goods retailers, team dealers, manufacturers, sales agencies, and industry supporting companies. Join your colleagues for this event packed with a variety of opportunities—education, networking, impactful speakers, innovation and industry recognition.
The 2016 Conference & Summit Provides Something for Everyone
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: NSGA.ORG/CONFERENCE You may also call (800) 815-5422 or use the registration form included.
Whether it’s education and tools you’re looking for, relationship building with industry peers, or a relaxed setting to keep your pulse on hot topics in the industry, the 2016 Conference & Summit provides something for everyone. Since 1998, the Annual Team Dealer Summit has been held in conjunction with the Conference, offering a specialized track of educational sessions targeted to the needs of team dealers, while adding diversity to the numerous networking opportunities. Each year, the Conference grows and evolves adding new, relevant sessions, events and activities so attendees get the most out of their trip and return with tools to more efficiently run and grow their businesses.
Networking Opportunities
Education
Enhance already-established relationships or develop new ones with fellow industry leaders and potential business partners. If you are a first-time attendee, these are events you don’t want to miss! The Conference & Summit offer opportunities to connect in a variety of settings. Take advantage of the networking breaks, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and two evening receptions. Attend the tennis clinic on Sunday, take part in the “Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk” on Monday or Golf on Tuesday with a new group of attendees.
Each year, leaders converge on the event to exchange the brightest ideas and best practices within the industry, while hearing from engaging thought leaders on topics that affect sporting goods businesses every day. In the coming pages, find out more about this year’s outstanding speaker lineup and the topics they will cover.
“ NSGA brings a lot of new dealers and customers into this venue ... the speakers were phenomenal.”
Relevant Industry Recognition Congratulate and recognize the NSGA All-Star Award winners and Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame inductees during the Conference & Summit. Join NSGA for lunch in the Innovations Arena on Monday to recognize sporting goods companies who are making an impact in their communities and in the industry. Tuesday evening attend the reception, induction and dinner as we welcome three new members to the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame.
—Ginger Mueller, Co-owner of Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc.
THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE & SUMMIT SPONSORS
PLATINUM
INFINITE RETAIL POWER
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“ It’s hard having a small company. Within the NSGA Innovations Arena, the clients can interact with the product in order to understand the concept.” — James Elmore, Owner and President of Cool Catcher, 2015 NSGA Innovations Arena Participant
Find the Next Big Thing In its second year, the NSGA Innovations Arena will feature the latest and greatest products in the sporting goods industry as well as the latest in retail technology. NSGA believes in the entrepreneurial spirit, and the Innovations Arena provides new products and technology companies with a platform to showcase their innovative concepts. The space will feature new sporting goods industry products and innovative exhibits. The arena will be open during conference breaks and in the afternoons to provide attendees the opportunity to experience interactive demonstrations and to ask questions. New for 2016, the Innovations Arena will be the location for Monday’s lunch, giving attendees the opportunity to grab a bite and walk around at their leisure, providing access to exhibits. The Innovations Arena is a trusted and valuable source for information on the latest products and technologies available in the sporting goods industry!
GOLD
Team Dealer Summit Co-Sponsors
SILVER
BRONZE
Holloway Sportswear
D&H Distributing
Opto International
Gared
OrderMyGear
Ripon Athletic
The Savantis Group Wilson Hall of Fame Sponsors
Official NSGA Golf Tournament Don’t miss the opportunity to experience golf on Hilton Head Island, one of the top golf destinations in the U.S.! Join NSGA for the Official Golf Tournament Tuesday afternoon, May 24 on the Robber’s Row course at the Port Royal Golf Club. Redesigned in 1994 by world famous architect Pete Dye, the course holds a wealth of history. The course is set atop former Civil War grounds and features historical markers throughout the course, describing events which took place on the island. Although tee-shots have generous fairways to land in, approach shots require accuracy to the well-protected greens. Use the Conference Registration Form to indicate you’d like to play in the tournament and secure your spot today!
Tennis Clinic The 2016 tennis clinic will feature not only a clinic for attendees, but also a clinic for local youth from the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. The clinic will be led by NSGA’s Director of Research & Information, Dustin Dobrin, a former participant in USTA tournaments and Division I tennis player at Northern Illinois University, in conjunction with the club’s tennis staff. Clinic attendees will have an opportunity to hone their skills, have some fun and enjoy some friendly competition. NSGA encourages physical activity at any age!
Location Information NSGA proudly features the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa as the host of the 2016 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit. This newly-renovated property exudes Southern charm, from its beachfront location to its three onsite restaurants. Get your heart rate up at the Port Royal Golf and Tennis Club or relax at the beach, pool or spa. The Heavenly Spa was named the #1 spa in South Carolina and features a range of available treatments. Learn more about what the hotel has to offer and take a virtual tour of the property by visiting nsga.org/conference and follow the link to the resort site.
Travel Information
Conference At-a-Glance
With plenty of flights to Hilton Head Island and easy land access, getting to the resort is a breeze.
SUNDAY, MAY 22 9:00 AM
Tennis Clinic
Noon
Registration Opens
Flights to Hilton Head Island, SC:
6:00 PM
SPS Commerce Welcome Reception
Two airports service flights to Hilton Head: Hilton Head Airport, located approximately five miles from the resort, and Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport, located approximately 45 miles South of the Island.
MONDAY, MAY 23
Prefer to drive? Below is a list of the closest major cities:
7:00 AM
Registration and NSGA Innovations Arena Opens
7:15 – 7:45 AM
Continental Breakfast
7:45 – 8:00 AM Welcome from NSGA Chairman Randy Nill, President and CEO Nill Bros. Sporting Goods Inc. and NSGA President and CEO Matt Carlson 8:00 – 9:00 AM
General Session: The Power to Win! Sugar Ray Leonard
9:00 – 9:50 AM
Networking Break
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Conference Track: Relationship Economics David Nour, The Nour Group, Inc.
• 45 miles from Savannah, GA • 140 miles from Jacksonville, FL • 208 miles from Charlotte, NC • 237 miles from Atlanta, GA
Dealer Track: Social Media with a Punch Eve Mayer, Social Media Delivered
• 257 miles from Orlando, FL • 272 miles from Greensboro, NC • 275 miles from Raleigh, NC • 283 miles from Durham, NC • 311 miles from Tampa, FL • 327 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Conference Track: Adding Value: The Future of Retail Moderator: Mike Gurka, BruinHill Partners; Panel: Mara Devitt, McMillan Doolittle; Adam Peake, Under Armour; Chris Randall, L.E.K Consulting; and Greg Segall, Versa Capital Management, LLC Dealer Track: Supplier/Dealer Relationships Win Weber, Winston Weber & Associates, Inc.
• 409 miles from Chesapeake, VA
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12:15 – 1:30 PM
Walking Lunch in the NSGA Innovations Arena
1:30 – 2:30 PM
General Session: Beyond the Paycheck: Alternative Strategies for Increasing Employee Motivation Dr. Bob Nelson, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker
4:00 – 4:45 PM
“Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk”
6:00 PM
A Taste of the Low Country
OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL PROVIDER OF THE NSGA CONFERENCE & SUMMIT
NSGA has teamed with Hertz to offer our attendees a great deal on car rentals. When reserving a car, use the CV# CV022Q7715. This code is unique to the NSGA Conference & Summit. Cars rented within a 100 mile radius are eligible. To reserve a vehicle, visit www.hertz.com or call (800) 654-2240 or (405) 7494434. Don’t forget the CV# when you make your reservation to receive the best price!
TUESDAY, MAY 24 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM Continental Breakfast and NSGA Innovations Arena Opens 8:15 – 9:30 AM
General Session: Rewind, Review and Replay Greg Gumbel
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Networking Break
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM C onference Track: In it to Win it…the Fight to Expand Youth Sports Participation Panel: Bob Gardner, National Federation of State High School Associations; Ian McMahon, American Youth Soccer Organization; and Jim Thompson, Positive Coaching Alliance 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Conference Track: Industry Innovations Art Chou, Co-founder and Managing Director, Stadia Ventures; and Paul O’Brien, The Savantis Group Dealer Track: Using YouTube to Maximize Marketing Heather Lutze, Speaker, Trainer & Consultant, Findability Expert
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Attendee Lunch—Golfers and Non-Golfers 12:30 PM
Official NSGA Golf Tournament
12:30 PM Get Active! Meet for registered outdoor activities 6:30 PM Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Reception 7:00 PM Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction
Program Details SUNDAY, MAY 22 9:00AM Tennis Clinic 6:00 PM SPS Commerce Welcome Reception Reconnect and meet with new industry contacts in a relaxed setting. Join NSGA for hors d’oeuvres and drinks on the Westin’s Ocean Front Pavilion. Don’t miss this networking opportunity and kick-off event with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. SPONSORED BY
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8:00 – 9:00 AM GENERAL SESSION: The Power to Win! Sugar Ray Leonard, Boxing Legend, Successful Entrepreneur and Author, The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring Whether achieving greatness as an athlete or in the business arena—the same qualities that drive success apply: discipline, focus, determination, preparation, the right attitude and setting fear of the unknown aside. Sugar Ray Leonard makes a powerful case for his principles of success with a sense of humor and a smile that lights up the room. An enormously charismatic figure, Leonard walks the stage telling stories and painting strong pictures for his audience—stories of what it took to reach his dream of Olympic gold, of what it took to get to the top in his professional career—and stay there, and stories of his journey to make the challenging transition from life as an athlete to that of an entrepreneur. Making your dreams come true, staying at the top and dealing with change—all themes every audience will relate to. Sugar Ray Leonard is a masterful speaker whose audiences come away with renewed enthusiasm and a commitment to being the best. 9:00 – 9:50 AM Networking Break NETWORKING BREAK SPONSORED BY
10:00 – 11:00 AM CONFERENCE TRACK: Relationship Economics® David Nour, CEO, The Nour Group, Inc.
MONDAY, MAY 23 7:00 AM Registration and NSGA Innovations Arena Opens
THANK YOU TO OUR 7:15 – 7:45 AM BREAKFAST SPONSOR Continental Breakfast SPONSORED BY
7:45 – 8:00 AM Welcome
AUSTIN, TX
51ST ANNUAL NSGA MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 17TH ANNUAL TEAM DEALER SUMMIT MAY 3-6, 2015
Welcome from NSGA Chairman Randy Nill, President and CEO Nill Bros. Sporting Goods Inc., and NSGA President and CEO Matt Carlson
Beyond your educational foundation and professional pedigree, your personal and professional success heavily depends on the diversity and quality of your relationships with others. Yet most of us don’t spend enough time building and nurturing the key relationships we need to reach our full potential. That’s where Relationship Economics® comes into play. Relationship Economics isn’t about networking. It’s about learning how to invest in people for an extraordinary return. It’s about exchanging Relationship Currency, accumulating Reputation Capital and building your Professional Net Worth. It’s about learning the art and science of relationships to accelerate your performance, execution and results in 2016 and beyond. DEALER TRACK: Social Media with a Punch Eve Mayer, CEO, Social Media Delivered
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Eve Mayer, an author and world leader in social media, will decipher your online woes. She promises to entertain you while unlocking the power of LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook and more for your business. Bring your questions and get ready!
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM CONFERENCE TRACK: Adding Value: The Future of Retail
4:00 – 4:45 PM “Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk” Join long-time attendee and Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Mickey Newsome for a walk around the Westin property nature trails. Stretch those legs after a long day and join in on this tradition, in its fourth year. Take a little time to enjoy the natural surroundings, keep active and network with your fellow attendees.
This panel of experts will discuss the future of retail in the sporting goods, apparel and footwear world. Topics will include competing in today’s hypercompetitive environment, meeting and exceeding consumer expectations, and maintaining positive relationships between suppliers and sellers. Which companies are doing it right, and what is it that they are doing? Moderator: Mike Gurka, President, BruinHill Partners; Panel: Mara Devitt, Senior Partner, McMillan Doolittle; Adam Peake, Executive Vice President Sports Category Management, Under Armour; Chris Randall, Managing Director and Partner, L.E.K Consulting; and Greg Segall, Chairman and CEO, Versa Capital Management, LLC DEALER TRACK: Supplier/Dealer Relationships Win Weber, CEO & Chairman, Winston Weber & Associates, Inc. Learn how to address critical issues between team dealers and suppliers that can lead to more productive relationships, and more importantly, better serve the needs of customers. Weber will define what team dealers must do to add value in their relationships with suppliers, why adding value motivates suppliers to want to do more business with team dealers, and how this can be translated into stronger, more sustainable customer relationships. 12:15 – 1:30 PM Walking Lunch in NSGA Innovations Arena 1:30 – 2:30 PM GENERAL SESSION: Beyond the Paycheck: Alternative Strategies for Increasing Employee Motivation Dr. Bob Nelson, President, Nelson Motivation, Inc. Dr. Bob Nelson is considered one of the leading authorities on employee recognition, motivation and engagement. He is President of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training and consulting company that specializes in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs and systems. He serves as an Executive Strategist for HR Issues and has worked with 80 percent of the Fortune 500 including many retail organizations.
6:00 PM A Taste of the Low Country Join NSGA for a special evening enjoying the tastes of the Low Country. Sample cuisine and beverages native to the Southeastern coast and take in beautiful views of the beach while networking, relaxing and experiencing one-of-a-kind entertainment. SPONSORED BY
TUESDAY, MAY 24 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM Continental Breakfast and NSGA Innovations Arena Opens SPONSORED BY
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MODULAR DISPLAYS
8:15 – 9:30 AM GENERAL SESSION: Rewind, Review and Replay Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports Broadcaster With more than 40 years in the exciting world of sports broadcasting, Greg Gumbel’s expansive career has given him a foundation for his message, which includes colorful illustrations and anecdotes from the world of sports. Both informative and enjoyable, Gumbel’s positive presentation on leadership and teamwork is sure to entertain and motivate! 9:30 – 9:45 AM Networking Break 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM CONFERENCE TRACK: In it to Win it...the Fight to Expand Youth Sports Participation
Our experienced panel will share valuable insights on the status of youth sports participation. What is working and what needs to be changed? What are the best practices in communities and youth leagues across the country? How can we deliver the knockout punch in the battle between inactivity and involvement? CONTINUED...
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Panel: Bob Gardner, Executive Director, National Federation of State High School Associations; Ian McMahon, National Executive Director, American Youth Soccer Organization; and Jim Thompson, Founder and CEO, Positive Coaching Alliance 11:00 – 11:45 AM CONFERENCE TRACK: Industry Innovations Experienced leaders discuss the pathway from product development to store shelves to the hands of customers. How does technology and retail software play a role? Do new products have enough investment to go to market? Can new innovations meet supply needs? Come listen and learn skills to identify “the next big thing.”
paid good money for beautiful, high-tech web sites that were not bringing in business. 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Attendee Lunch—Golfers and Non-Golfers 12:30 PM Official NSGA Golf Tournament The Official NSGA Golf Tournament will be played on the Port Royal Golf Club, named one of the “Top 75 U.S. Golf Resorts” by Golf Digest Magazine where more than 1 million rounds of golf are played annually. The Club is situated in the Port Royal Plantation with breath-taking views of the Atlantic coastline. To participate in the tournament, sign up for the Conference using the Registration Form in this brochure and pay the $145 golf fee. You will receive a follow-up email closer to the event requesting your handicap, pairing preference, and opportunity to request rental clubs if needed. LONGEST DRIVE CONTEST SPONSORED BY
Art Chou, Co-founder and Managing Director, Stadia Ventures; and Paul O’Brien, The Savantis Group DEALER TRACK: Using YouTube to Maximize Marketing Heather Lutze, Speaker, Trainer & Consultant, Findability Expert With more than 800 million visitors monthly, YouTube videos are turning up more frequently on Google searches. Cash in on huge numbers of customers who rather be shown, not told, and agree that “seeing is believing.” Get your creativity on and learn the simple YouTube strategies to attract new business, increase your findability online, and have fun with this powerful presentation. Lutze founded Findability Group in 2000 in response to all the frustrated web site owners who had
12:30 PM GET ACTIVE! Options found at: nsga.org/conference/getactive Get together with fellow attendees and take advantage of the great physical activities Hilton Head Island has to offer. Reserve a bike or head to the tennis courts. Whatever you do, get out and get active! 6:30 PM Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Reception 7:00 PM Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction SPONSORED BY
Registration Information Make Your Hotel Reservations at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Make your hotel reservations early by visiting nsga.org/hotel. Reserve your room in the NSGA block for $229 (plus tax and fees) while there’s still space available. Rooms fill up fast! If you reserve after the block fills, or after April 28, the hotel may charge a higher rate.
FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online nsga.org/conference 2. Call
800-815-5422, ext. 1070
3. Fax 847-391-9827 4. Mail
NSGA, 1601 Feehanville Dr, Suite 300, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Resort Credit for Early Registrants Be sure to register before March 4 to receive a $150 resort credit. Resort credits can be used at check out to save on any of your room charges during your stay! Thank you to ASG-SouthWare for this great addition once again!
Resort credit courtesy of
2016 SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS Accusplit: Bob Wood Memorial Scholarship Adidas Ampac Enterprises—All Star
Athletic Dealers of America (ADA): James Brine NSGA Management Conference Scholarship Bison Gared Sports
Holloway Sportswear Irwin Broh Ripon Russell Athletic Twin City Knitting
Under Armour United Sports Brands (McDavid/Shock Doctor/ Nathan/Cutters/XO) Wilson Sporting Goods
REGISTRATION FORM 52nd Annual Management Conference & 18th Annual Team Dealer Summit
FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
The Westin, Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Resort reservations: nsga.org/hotel
1. Online nsga.org/conference
MAY 22 – 25, 2016
4. Mail NSGA, 1601 Feehanville Dr, Suite 300, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2. Call
3. Fax 847-391-9827
For more information: nsga.org/conference REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • Conference Materials • Daily Breakfasts • Networking Breaks • Cocktail Receptions • Monday’s Lunch • Tuesday’s Lunch • Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony • Access to NSGA Innovations Arena
800-815-5422, ext. 1070
REGISTRATION RATES Retailer/Team Dealer/Sales Agent Manufacturer/Wholesaler/Other
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$895
$1,295
$1,295
$1,695
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$895
Spouse/Guest Fee
$195
Golf Tournament Fee
$145
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SALES AGENT
MANUFACTURER
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Monday Luncheon (5/23)
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Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk (5/23)
Official NSGA Golf Tournament $145 fee (5/24)
Hall of Fame Dinner (5/24)
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Monday Luncheon (5/23)
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Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk (5/23)
Official NSGA Golf Tournament $145 fee (5/24)
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Free Tennis Clinic (5/22)
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Monday Luncheon (5/23)
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Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk (5/23)
Official NSGA Golf Tournament $145 fee (5/24)
Hall of Fame Dinner (5/24)
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Monday Luncheon (5/23)
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Mr. Newsome’s Neighborhood Walk (5/23)
Official NSGA Golf Tournament $145 fee (5/24)
Hall of Fame Dinner (5/24)
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CANCELLATIONS Cancellations will be accepted via conference@nsga.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadlines. Cancellations Received Eligible Refund Registration Open until April 21, 2016 50% Refund Any time after April 22, 2016 Non-Refundable
Please note: If you register for golf and cancel your registration, you will not receive a refund for that activity during the time period of April 22, 2016 through May 25, 2016.
52nd Annual Management Conference & 18th Annual Team Dealer Summit
FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
The Westin, Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Resort reservations: nsga.org/hotel
2. Call
MAY 22 – 25, 2016 For more information: nsga.org/conference
1. Online nsga.org/conference 800-815-5422, ext. 1070
3. Fax 847-391-9827 4. Mail NSGA, 1601 Feehanville Dr, Suite 300, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Program is subject to change. Registration and attendance at, or participation in NSGA meetings and other activities, constitutes an agreement by the registrant that NSGA can use and distribute the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Nominate 2017 Class Now! Take a moment today to nominate an industry leader who deserves to join these three men and the more than 160 others in the Hall of Fame! The nomination period for the 2017 Class of the Hall of Fame closes March 18, 2016.
Join NSGA as we recognize the lifetime accomplishments and achievements of three leaders in the sporting goods industry. On the evening of Tuesday, May 24, gather with your fellow industry peers, along with inductees’ families, friends and distinguished guests to celebrate the prestigious careers of Bill Battle, Jack Smith and Jim Throneburg. Battle, Smith and Throneburg join the iconic list of more than 160 men and women inducted into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame since its inception in 1955. The evening will kick off with a reception, which will be immediately followed by a dinner and ceremony. Please use the form to register for the full event, which includes the Hall of Fame festivities as a part of the overall registration fee. Please note, registration is required for this event. Please indicate on your registration form whether or not you will be attending. THIS YEAR’S HALL OF FAME RECEPTION AND INDUCTION WILL BE SPONSORED BY
Help identify the top If you know a retailer, team dealer, leaders in our industry by manufacturer or sales agent who has nominating them today! more than 20 years’ experience in the sporting goods industry, and has made significant contributions to its betterment, he/she should be considered for induction. The nomination process is easy—just fill out the form located at www.nsga.org/halloffame, which includes information about the nominee, his/her accomplishments that make them worthy of induction, and three others who would support the nomination.
Above, left to right: Bill Battle is not just the founder of the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), he is arguably the founder of the concept of collegiate licensing itself. Jack Smith, the founder of Sports Authority, built the sporting goods giant with the simple concept of having an unparalleled selection, competitive pricing and merchandise always in stock. In 1980, Jim Throneburg introduced the Thorlos® brand of padded foot protection (socks). THORLO, Inc. features a line of 32 activity specific products.
1601 Feehanville Drive Suite 300 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
52nd Annual Management Conference & 18th Annual Team Dealer Summit MAY 22 – 25, 2016 THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT & SPA HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
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