The CIF SAC-JOAQUIN Section and Mikasa Sports USA have entered into a five year agreement making Mikasa the official water polo ball. The official ball for boys will be the W6000 and the official ball for girls will be W6009 starting with the 2007 season.

“Our coaches are delighted to have Mikasa as the official ball of the section” said Pete Saco Commissioner of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section. “We are looking forward to a long relationship with Mikasa.”

The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section is the fifth CIF sections to make Mikasa the official water polo ball.

“Mikasa remains committed to growing the sport of water polo. This new contract with the CIF Sacramento-Joaquin Section is further validation of our commitment” said Richard McCoy President of Mikasa Sports. “The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section joins a prestigious group using Mikasa water polo balls including the NCAA, USA Water Polo, FINA and the Olympic games.”

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.