Asics President's Day

Irvine, CA (October 18, 2007) - ASICS is proud to announce its exclusive partnership as Title Sponsor and official Supplier of Athletic Footwear, Apparel and Accessories for the President’s Day Classic. (Omaha, NE). The event will now be named the ASICS President’s Day Classic, presented by Alegent Health. 

Over the past 4 years, the President’s Day Classic has grown into one of the finest tournaments in the Midwest. With over 350 teams expected to participate in this year’s tournament, the 2008 ASICS President’s Day Classic, presented by Alegent Health will be one of the largest tournaments in the region. The event will take place at the Century Link in downtown Omaha, which is also the host site of the 2008 Women’s Division I Volleyball Final Four. 

“ASICS is excited to partner with such a prestigious event like the President’s Day Classic.” states Laura Greatbanks, Marketing Manager –Team Sports at ASICS America. “It is a great way to establish our brand in a community that has such a rich volleyball tradition.” 

“The President’s Day Classic is viewed as one of the premier volleyball events in the country and bringing ASICS in as the official Supplier of Athletic Footwear, Apparel and Accessories only adds to the stature of the event,” states Tony Carrow, Tournament Director. 

ASICS Corporation, with more than 50 years of footwear manufacturing experience, offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes and technical active sports apparel and accessories.  For more information, please visit www.asics.com and www.willowbrooksports.com.