OFFICIAL GAME BALL For S & R Junior Olympics Tournament Announced
IRVINE, CA, January 23rd 2008 – Mikasa Sports USA the premier provider of water polo balls and the official supplier of the water polo balls for the 2008 Olympic Games announces a new limited edition game ball.
The new ball is a patriotic homage to the United States and has been designated as the official ball for the 2008 S & R Junior Olympics Tournament July 26th – August 3rd.
“As we get closer to the Beijing Olympic Games there was no other color scheme that would be more appropriate for this new ball” said Richard McCoy, President of Mikasa Sports USA. “The ball is the most visible part of the game and by changing the colors of the balls we hope to keep the game fresh, innovative and fun.”
The new ball, which will come in both men’s and women’s sizes have been constructed with the same specifications as Mikasa’s FINA approved and NCAA approved balls. Only 900 balls of each size have been produced.
“We are very excited to introduce the new Mikasa red, white and blue ball at the 2008 S&R Sport USA Water Polo Junior Olympics – the largest water polo tournament in the world. This is a treat for the players who are participating in this prestigious tournament to debut the ball in the months before the Olympics” said Steve Granick, of S & R Sports, title sponsor of the event.
The new limited edition balls, W5500USA and W5509USA will go on sale immediately. Those interested in purchasing a ball will be able to at the JO’s tournament or from their local water polo dealer.
For more information please visit www.mikasasports.com
Mikasa Sports USA is a manufacturer and distributor of inflatable balls.
Mikasa Sports USA has been providing high level athletic balls and equipment to North America since 1972.