IRVINE, CA, JUNE 25, 2009- MIKASA SPORTS USA the premier provider of water polo balls and the official supplier of the water polo balls for the 2012 Olympic Games announces a new limited edition game ball.

The new game ball was designed specifically for the 2009 S & R Sport Junior Olympics. It is built with the same materials and construction as the FINA and NCAA approved game balls. It features the newly adopted WAVE pattern with a Red, White and Gray color scheme. The ball will be used exclusively for the JO'S tournament and will come in both men's and women's sizes. Less than 1000 of each size have been produced.

The new limited edition stock# is W6000WJO for men and W6009WJO for women. The balls will be for sale onsite at the JO's tournament or from your local water polo dealer.

For more information about this new Limited Edition ball please visit wwww.mikasasports.com and from the home page click on "New Products".

The 10 and under age group will be playing with the new W5008RED water polo ball. These balls are available now and purchases can also be made at the tournament or online.

Mikasa Sports USA is the only approved water polo ball manufacturer of FINA, USA Water Polo, the NCAA and various CIF sections. Mikasa Sports USA has been providing high level athletic balls and equipment to North America since 1972.