Huntington Beach, Calif. – March 21, 2012— Katin USA, a pioneer in the production of surf trunks since 1954, has been named an official supplier of the USA Water Polo Men's National Team. As part of the agreement Katin USA will provide Team USA with their legendary surf trunks in addition to a variety of workout and lifestyle clothing including khaki shorts, button-down shirts, compression tops, technical workout tees and more. In addition, Katin USA will host a fashion show fundraiser at one of their retail locations in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games. The company will also be on hand at select events in 2012 offering product for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to USA Water Polo. USA Water Polo will be supporting Katin USA with a presence in a variety of locations, including: event signage, various social media, monthly e-newsletter and advertising placement in the organization's quarterly magazine,
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"We recognize the total commitment and training that goes into being an elite waterman," said Robert Schmidt, president, Katin USA. "Katin USA is America's surf company and the Olympic Games are the highest honor of an American athlete," added Mac Beu, vice president, Katin USA."
"Katin USA epitomizes the active, healthy, aquatic culture of the California lifestyle," stated USA Water Polo CMO Jen Rottenberg. She added, "We couldn't think of a better company or brand to provide both lifestyle and dry land workout gear for the US Men's Water Polo team – total synchronicity."
For more information about Katin USA, visit their website http://www.katinusa.com/. Like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/KatinUSA and follow them on Twitter @KatinUSA.
About Katin USA In 1954, Nancy and Walter Katin, owners of a sailcloth company in Southern California, made a pair of canvas trunks on request from a surfer. Word got out that the shorts were durable enough to stand up to surf conditions and an industry was born. In 1976, Nancy initiated the annual Katin Pro/Am Team Challenge at the Huntington Beach Pier, a team event, where young surfers can compete alongside pros. Surf legends such Kelly Slater and Tom Curren launched careers at the Katin Pro/Am. In 1986, Nancy passed away leaving the company to Sato Hughes, her loyal seamstress. Still family-owned and going its sixth decade, Katin continues to provide surfers and watermen with durable, stylish trunks and gear made in the U.S.A.
About USA Water Polo USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 40,000 members, USAWP is also the sanctioning authority for more than 500 Member Clubs and more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport nationwide. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials.
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