(1888PressRelease)
September 22, 2009 - Nfinity, the first women’s performance team sport company, announced today that it inked a deal with Emory University volleyball team for the 2009 season. The team will be outfitted in the new Nfinity Volleyball Shoe, the first volleyball shoe designed exclusively for the female athlete and the new Nfinity d3o Kneepad, which will hit the market in October 2009.
“This sponsorship is part of Nfinity’s goal to make a profound difference in the lives of female athletes,” said Nfinity CEO Tate Chalk. "We are proud to work with a prestigious university like Emory and we look forward to further enhancing the profile of the team and the sport of volleyball."
“The Emory volleyball program is excited to be partnering with Nfinity as they make their entrance into the women's volleyball market. Nfinity is committed to designing products specifically for the female athlete and we look forward to putting the products in action during our upcoming season,” said head coach Jenny McDowell. "Emory volleyball is synonymous with excellence and this partnership with Nfinity is a great way to demonstrate that commitment for both parties."
Located in Atlanta, Nfinity is the first and only brand with a core focus of designing and producing high-performance athletic footwear for women. Nfinity focuses on innovative technologies to alleviate injuries and specifically address female physiology, while delivering superior style, comfort, and performance. The Nfinity Volleyball Shoe integrates QChannel™ and BioniQ™ technology to address the pronounced Q Angle, the angle found between the hip and knee which increases the likelihood of ACL injuries in women.
The Nfinity Volleyball Shoe, is available in women’s sizes 6-13 for $99.99 and the Nfinity d3o Kneepad will hit the market in October 2009 and can be preordered for $49.99 - Worldwide Sports Supply, Midwest Volleyball Warehouse and Athena’s Attic.
Emory University
Emory is ranked number 17 among U.S. Universities and recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college and superb professional schools. The Emory volleyball team was the 2008 National Champions, and made it to the Elite Eight in 2007, 2005, and 2004.
About Nfinity
Nfinity is the first women’s performance team sport footwear company. While other companies adapt men's products for the women's market, Nfinity has pioneered a new category of athletic shoe dedicated exclusively to the female athlete. Nfinity focuses on engineering innovations designed to alleviate injuries specific to a woman’s physiology, while delivering superior style, comfort, and performance. Founded in 2004, Nfinity introduced the world's first high-performance cheerleading shoe for women and was ranked 9th on Inc. magazine’s list of “Top 100 Consumer Product Companies” in 2008, and was named “Business Innovation of the Year” at the 2009 American Business Awards.
Visit www.nfinity.com for more information.
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