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Former UW Husky Softball Star Danielle Lawrie will be at Seattle Team Shop in Bellevue Square October 18, 2011

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SEATTLE, WA, October 17, 2011—Former UW Husky Softball Star Danielle Lawrie will be at Seattle Team Shop in Bellevue Square Friday, October 21^st for free autographs and photos for fans of all ages from 4pm to 5pm.

Lawrie has a long list of accomplishments and honors. At the University of Washington she holds many records in wins, shutouts, strikeouts, just to name a few. Danielle holds the Pac-10 record for most Player of the Week honors in a career and season. She is also second in all-time Pac-10 career strikeouts. She is sixth in career strikeouts in NCAA history.

She represented the Canadian softball team in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games where she struck out 13 batters in 12 innings in her 3 appearances during Canada's run at the games. All these achievements culminated in her leading the Washington Huskies Softball team to their first national...

Baden Named Official Baseball of the Florida High School Athletic Association August 30, 2011

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New Bat Standards - Simplified April 7, 2011

 Right now there are many changes going on in bats with regard to what is legal and what is not.  Some performance standards have changed, and restrictions have been placed on composite barrels in certain situations.

So let’s sort it out!  Here is a summary of the major changes that have taken place over the last few months.  As things change we will update this summary.

Adult Baseball (high school and college)

Old Standard: BESR

New Standard: BBCOR

•       NCAA in 2011

•       NFHS in 2012

Composite restrictions?  Yes.  All composite bats must pass “ABI – Accelerated Break-in Test”.  Further, the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) has banned composite bats in 2011, although some bats have been re-approved if they pass ABI.

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Danielle Lawrie on Good Day Atlanta March 28, 2011

Danielle Lawrie appeared on Good Day Atlanta to talk about her softball clinic and the Baden AXE!

Danielle Lawrie to Give Softball Clinic: MyFoxATLANTA.com

Baden Named Official Ball of Phenom Basketball Camps February 9, 2011

Baden Sports is proud to announce that it will be the Official Basketball of Phenom Basketball Camps.  For the next three years, all balls used at this leading national basketball camp will be Baden.

In the past several years Phenom Basketball has established itself as one of the premier showcases for elite high school basketball players.  Phenom produces camps under the Jr. Phenom series and also runs the Phenom Fundamentals Camp and the exclusive Phenom 150 Camp for budding collegiate players.

“Phenom Camps have the best basketball players in the world.  Our agreement with Baden Sports now ensures that Phenom will use the best basketball in the world, now and well into the future,” said Joe Keller, President of Phenom.

“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Phenom,” added Max Kay, Baden’s Vice President of Development.  “It is a great showcase of talent and we are pleased they have selected Baden balls for their quality and performance.”

Phenom Basketball can be found on the web at www.phenomcamps.com, as well as:

•    Jr. Phenom Camps: www.adidasjrcamp.com
•    Phenom 150: www.phenom150.com
•    Phenom Fundamentals Camp: www.phenombootcamp.com

About Baden:  Baden Sports, Inc., an independent, family-owned company based in Federal Way, Wash., is a designer and producer of the highest...

Nebraska High Schools Choose Baden February 4, 2011

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FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (February 4, 2011) – Baden Sports is proud to announce that it will become the Official Ball in basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball for the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) beginning in the 2011-2012 school year. Baden will provide balls for all sanctioned NSAA events, including all state championship games.

Deb Velder, Associate Director of the NSAA said: “The Nebraska School Activities Association is looking forward to introducing Baden Sports to our member schools through a ball partnership in volleyball, softball, basketball and soccer. The staff is confident that the schools will be impressed with the products and services that Baden will provide.” 

In an effort to provide a smooth transition for schools to the newly adopted balls, Baden and the NSAA will provide one free ball to every basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball program in the state. The free balls will be sent to the athletic directors at each NSAA high school in early 2011. 

“We are very proud to become the Official Ball of several sports in Nebraska,” said Michael Schindler, Baden’s CEO.  “Our Perfection® series of game balls is the result of many years of researching all aspects of each ball and making adjustments that truly benefit play.  We are confident that coaches and players that are new to our balls will be pleased with their performance.”

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Breaking News! Baden will be the Official Ball of Nebraska High Schools! February 2, 2011

Baden Sports is proud to announce that it will become the Official Ball in basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball for the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) beginning in the 2011-2012 school year.  Baden will provide balls for all sanctioned NSAA events, including all state championship games.

More details will be announced in a full press release, coming shortly.  Stay tuned!

Baden Named Official Ball of B.C. High School Boys Basketball January 27, 2011

Baden Sports is proud to announce that its Perfection® basketball will be the Official Ball of the B.C. High School Boys Basketball Association beginning in 2011.  All B.C. High School Boys Basketball events, including all postseason games after league play has ended, will exclusively use Baden basketballs.

Ted Cusick, President of the B.C.H.S.B.B.A. said: “BC Boys Basketball is pleased to have obtained the Baden sponsorship for the next five seasons. We look forward to a long partnership with the Seattle based Baden Company. The close proximity of the Head Office makes dealing with Baden on any service issues very simple. We welcome the partnership and hope it will continue long into the future.”

“We are excited to become the Official Boys’ Basketball to B.C. high schools,” said Max Kay, Baden’s Vice President of Development. “Our Perfection® basketball was created from the inside out to be the most consistent, best performing basketball available. We are confident that coaches and players that are new to our ball will be pleased.  Furthermore, we have a full service distribution center in British Columbia and our World Headquarters are just to the south in the Seattle area.  We can provide great service and those of us in Seattle look forward to coming up for a game or two.”

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Danielle Lawrie Signs with Baden December 20, 2010

We're thrilled to announce that Baden Sports has signed Danielle Lawrie, 2-time NCAA Player of the Year and member of the USSSA Florida Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch League.

Danielle has been, and will be, working closely with the Baden team to lend her expertise in enhancing the current line of fastpitch softballs along with having significant input in the design and development of future products.

"Having Danielle lead the way for our fastpitch category offers enormous credibility in our goal of becoming a premier fastpitch brand”, says Greg Barton, Director of Promotions for Baden Sports. “Her passion for the game of softball will be an invaluable asset to Baden both on and off the field.”

Lawrie’s signing marks a significant commitment on Baden’s part to introduce a full line of innovative and technologically advanced baseball and softball products developed to enhance a player’s performance at all age levels. “My choice to sign with Baden reflects my desire to represent a brand whose goals match my own – which is a relentless commitment to excellence”, states Lawrie.

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Baden Joins AVCA as Official Corporate Partner December 20, 2010

Lexington, Ky. - The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), a division of IMG Associations, is pleased to announce Baden Sports, Inc. as its newest corporate partner. The two parties have come to terms on a four-year agreement that will name Baden the "Official Court Volleyball of the AVCA."

The new partnership will be announced and celebrated at the upcoming AVCA Convention, Dec.15-19, in Kansas City, Mo., where Baden will provide balls and carts for the Mateflex demonstration courts in the Volleyball Marketplace, the AVCA Minority Coaches Workshop and the AVCA Talent Showcase. The AVCA Pre-Convention Seminar, Training Matters: Building a Championship Program, will feature University of Southern California coach, Mick Haley, a Baden spokesperson. Also, Baden will host a Perfection® & Confection Dessert Break for attendees on Friday, Dec. 17 at noon and is a co-sponsor of the Nfinity '80's Party on Friday night.

During the term of the agreement Baden will be the exclusive seller of court volleyball products through the AVCA web site, where they will feature a Baden "Product of the Month." Baden will also partner with the AVCA on high school clinics and the AVCA Spring Conference.

"The AVCA is the preeminent volleyball organization in America," said Jason Sterrett, National Volleyball Manager for Baden Sports. "We are excited to be the 'Official Court Ball' of an organization that continues to lead the development of volleyball at all levels of play."

"This is an exciting development for us," said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "As a family-owned company, Baden Sports has a long history of commitment to innovative ball design and product durability and performance. We share a passion for the sport and the goal of serving the entire volleyball marketplace from the beginner to the elite performer."

- www.AVCA.org -

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