Shock Doctor creates partnership with Defending The Blue Line

March 21, 2012

SHOCK DOCTOR FORGES PARTNERSHIP WITH DEFENDING THE BLUE LINE

Protective Hockey Equipment Will Be Donated to Young Hockey Players of Military Families

MINNEAPOLIS – (March 21, 2012) – Minneapolis-based Shock Doctor®, the authentic market leader and creators of innovative, performance-driven sports protection, announced today that it has forged an exclusive partnership with non-profit Defending The Blue Line, a foundation dedicated to helping families of military personnel play hockey for free.

Over the next year, Shock Doctor will provide mouthguards, ShockSkin protective apparel, hockey bags and neck guards to Defending The Blue Line, who will donate the equipment to children of military parents across the United States. Additionally, Shock Doctor will provide an undisclosed monetary donation and attend Defending The Blue Line fundraising events.

Minnesota-based Defending The Blue Line assists United States service members stationed across the world by making sure their children are afforded every opportunity to participate in hockey through equipment donations, hockey camps, special events and financial assistance. They also provide donated tickets to National Hockey League games to service members and their families.

“Defending The Blue Line is an ideal fit for the Shock Doctor brand,” said Shock Doctor CEO Tony Armand, “Defending The Blue Line selflessly supports our nation’s heroes and their families and we know this partnership will have an overwhelmingly positive impact on those individuals and our brand.”

“Our new partnership with Shock Doctor is an exciting opportunity for our organization,” said Defending The Blue Line President Shane Hudella, “Shock Doctor is recognized by athletes everywhere as the leader in sports protection and we are ecstatic to be able to provide such quality products to the children of service members.”

Shock Doctor, the market leader in mouthguards since 1992, has become a force in the protection and performance sporting goods industry with the goal of keeping athletes safe and performing their best. Shock Doctor products are sold across the globe and worn by athletes ranging from youth to professional in a wide variety of sports.

About Shock Doctor, Inc.
Shock Doctor is the undisputed leader in mouthguard technology and considered the leading innovator in sports protection around the globe. Their belief in combining design and technology to achieve better protection and performance is now trusted by fearless athletes in a growing number of products and sports, from youth to amateur to pro. For further information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.shockdoctor.com/ . http://www.facebook.com/shockdoctor ; http://www.twitter.com/shockdoctor ; http://www.youtube.com/shockdoctor

About Defending The Blue Line

Defending The Blue Line is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Hastings, Minn. They help to ensure that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the game of hockey through free equipment donations, camps, special events and financial assistance. In addition they provide donated tickets to hockey games for service members home on leave and their families. For further information, please visit their website at http://www.defendingtheblueline.com/.

MAKE YOUR HOUSE THE COOLEST ON THE BLOCK

February 25, 2010

Top 10 Summer Must-Haves from Sporting Goods Leader Bravo Sports

When it comes to having fun outside, Bravo Sports Corp, the global leader in retail sporting goods markets, can turn your house into THE summer hot spot on your block with their Top 10 Summer Products for kids, tweens, teens and even the young at heart. With over 2000 products ranging from in-line skates to beach accessories, instant canopies to pogo sticks, Bravo Sports can get the whole family equipped for summer fun.

“Each parent has one goal – they want to get the most bang for their buck when it comes to buying toys and recreational items for their kids,” says Bravo Sports CEO Tony Armand. “They want to buy products that kids love to play with over and over and over again. We at Bravo Sports strive to make products that are fun, engaging and get kids outside.”

1. 12’ Trampoline: Every cool house needs one of these. Kids love it and know exactly what to do no matter what age they are. Hours of jumping fun for all ages, learn new tricks and exercise at the same time. $300

2., 3., 4. Skateboards and ramps and rails: Instead of playing video games, the kids can have their own mini skate park at home. This is a great way for the neighbor kids to interact and become friends. It doesn’t matter if you are into Barbie, SpongeBob or Tony Hawk. We have a skateboard for all levels of experience and all ages. (pictured: Tony Hawk Birdhouse Skateboards ($80-$100), X Games Skate Ramp ($39.99) and Kinked Grind rail ($44.99).

5. Monster Pogo – A retro favorite with 2010 technology, this new pogo stick will keep kids busy and laughing as they bounce. $39.99

6. Extreme scooters like the Slither Drift Scooter: A whole new level fun. Drift around corners, slide side to side, propel yourself without kicking, tear in and out of turns. It is the update to the ordinary scooter. Even though some younger kids can rider this scooter, this is perfect for kids 8 years and up who want to try out some new tricks. $59.99

7. Bubble scooter: Who doesn’t like bubbles? Perfect for the younger set, they can watch bubbles float in the air as they scoot down the sidewalk. $42.99

8. Tuscany Cabana – A perfect place for an outdoor picnic in your own backyard while protecting the kids from the sun. Also provides instant ambiance for backyard parties and summer dinners. $229.00

9. Quik Shade GO Hybrid Backpack Canopy and coordinating Quik Shade™ Articulating Canopy Chair – The first canopy designed for individual use. So light and compact, it will go with you everywhere from the beach to the soccer field – you can even wear it riding a bike!($79.99) Coordinating Articulating Canopy Chair ($39.99)

10. Convertible Trainer Skates -The new 2-1 Trainer Skates are great for beginners ($24.99). Available at Toys R Us in September, they come in the following themes: Cars and Disney Princesses

Bravo Sports Hits the Beach!!!

September 23, 2009

Congratulations to Tony, Barbara and the rest of the Bravo Sports team on this exciting new venture!! We love the new product (and so do our dermatologists!!)! Can't wait to hit the beach with you!!

BRAVO SPORTS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SEABREEZE PRODUCTS

Sporting Goods Leader Adds Seabreeze Products’ Beach Pockets® and
Beach Pockets® Umbrella to Its Expanding Outdoor Recreation Catalog

Santa Fe Springs, CA – September 22, 2009 -- Bravo Sports, a global leader in the outdoor recreation and sporting goods markets is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Seabreeze Products. Effective immediately, Bravo Sports will manufacture and distribute Beach Pockets® and the Beach Pockets® Umbrella, Seabreeze Products’ most innovative and top-selling products.

In an exclusive licensing deal brokered between Bravo Sports CEO Tony Armand and Seabreeze Products founder and CEO, Barbara Bigford, Bravo Sports has licensed the patents and obtained the rights to manufacture and distribute Beach Pockets® and the Beach Pockets Umbrella® worldwide. This partnership marks Bravo Sports’ first foray into the beach equipment and accessories market as well as the culmination of nearly a decade of milestones for Seabreeze Products.

Says Armand, “Beach Pockets® and the Beach Pockets Umbrella® are high-quality products that integrate seamlessly into our expanding line of outdoor recreation necessities which already includes many consumer favorite brands such as Quik Shade, Moto Shade, Shade Tech, Quik Shade Décor, and Quik Chair. This partnership provides an incredible entrée into the beach equipment market as well as the opportunity to grow the Beach Pockets® brand through our extensive network of retailers. We look forward to working with Barbara to continue to fulfill her vision for the brand and build on her incredible success.”

"I am delighted with our association with Bravo,” adds Bigford. “Our major product, ‘Beach Pockets®,’ has become a standard for beach umbrellas nationwide by providing protection not only from the sun but also from the dangers of wind-blown umbrellas. The addition of the Seabreeze product line to Bravo’s catalog, with their world-wide distribution channels, will provide an excellent growth opportunity for both companies."

An easy to use product to stop your umbrella from blowing away, Beach Pockets® and the Beach Pockets® Umbrella were created by medical professional, artist and mother of three turned entrepreneur, Barbara Bigford. Patented by Bigford in 2002, Beach Pockets® are designed with three lightweight, collapsible pockets which attach to the umbrella pole via a bracket and retention screw. Just attach Beach Pockets® to the pole, fill the three pockets with sand and then pour the sand back out when you are ready to leave and you’ll never be chasing your umbrella down the beach again!

The Beach Pockets® Umbrella - dubbed “The Million Dollar Umbrella” by Marketwatch - comes with the coordinating Beach Pockets® and features skin-smart fabric that is SPF 50 or SPF 35. Currently available in 7 colors and styles with more options to come, Beach Pockets® can also be attached to the top of the umbrella to hold and protect personal items. Beach Pockets® retail for $19.95 and the Beach Pockets® Umbrella is available for $29.95 - $69.95 depending on fabric and design.

ABOUT SEABREEZE PRODUCTS, INC.
Seabreeze Products, Inc. an emerging manufacturer and distributor of its patented product, Beach Pockets®, has been in business since late 2002, although December 31, 2004 marked its first full year of operations. Over the last two years Seabreeze Products, Inc has grown over 400%. With exponential growth and media exposure including The Beach Pockets® Umbrella being named as the Best Summer Gadget on The View with Barbara Walters, a feature story on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, presentations on QVC, Celebrity Gift to the 2008 Golden Globes and countless newspaper articles around the country, Seabreeze Products, Inc is a real success story.
http://www.beachpockets.com/

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS

Bravo Sports, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets. With offices, factories and warehouses in the United States, Italy, Thailand and China, the Company’s operations truly span the globe. Since 1965, Bravo has provided the highest quality and most innovative products to sports and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With a stable of market-leading brands including Pulse™, Quik Shade™, Moto Shade™, Airzone™, Tony Hawk™, World Industries™, Kryptonics™, Hyper™ and Variflex™ to go along with industry leading licenses with outstanding partners like Nickelodeon, Mattel and Disney, Bravo consistently seeks to exceed the expectations of its consumers and customers alike. At Bravo, the goal is simple – to create simply the best products for price in the world.
http://www.bravosportscorp.com/

Retro-Extreme For Teens This Holiday

August 22, 2009

“Retro-inspired rides are the go-to gift for teens this holiday.” Says Tony Armand, CEO of Bravo Sports Corp. “But of course they need to be tweaked for extreme 21st century fun.”

To that end, Bravo Sports presents the all new Pulse Slither ($59.99) drift scooter which brings the fun of surfing, snowboarding and skiing into a street toy with its innovative three wheel technology. Also from Pulse, the 1970’s inspired classic scooter, the Pulse Kick N’ Go ($89.99-$119.99) has been updated with today’s technology for a ripping ride. Bravo Sports also offer a wide selection of skateboards, inline skates and scooters for every age and skill level ($14.99 to $99.99) all featuring extreme graphics and top performance trucks and wheels while the ramps and rails ($29.99 to $99.99) allow kids to try all kinds of tricks in their own front yard. www.bravosportscorp.com

Here are a few HOT holiday gift ideas for teens made by Bravo Sports Corp., one of the world leaders in outdoor rolling fun and action sports products: