UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) – The NCAA has extended its partnership with Gerflor USA’s family of brands, which includes a hardwoods sports flooring manufacturing company based in Amasa.
Connor Sports has been the Official Court provider for the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s basketball championships and the Final Four since 2006.
According to a press release, the hardwood courts from Connor Sports have set the stage for unforgettable moments in NCAA history, combining cutting-edge engineering with a dedication to athlete performance and safety.
The partnership provides floors to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Regionals and Final Fours as well as ancillary events. The U.P. company also provides coordination and onsite support for the NCAA-owned floors at the Men’s First Four and 1st and 2nd rounds.
Sport Court and Taraflex, Gerflor’s companies responsible for NCAA volleyball court manufacturing are also included in the partnership.
“We are honored to extend our partnerships with the NCAA, continuing to deliver championship-level courts that foster unforgettable moments for players and fans,” said Benjamin Bachman, CEO of Gerflor USA. “At Gerflor, we are deeply committed to delivering innovative, high-quality surfaces that elevate the game and safeguard the athletes competing on them. This extension speaks to our shared vision of excellence with the NCAA.
“The NCAA is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its student-athletes who compete at the highest level of collegiate sports, and we are delighted that Gerflor will continue to share that commitment and dedication with this renewed supplier partnership,” said David Clendenin, Director of NCAA Licensing. “Gelfor has outstanding brands–Connor Sports, Sport Court and Taraflex—and we look forward to the high quality of their playing surfaces at our NCAA championships.
Connor Sports says the renewal of this partnership reaffirms a collective dedication not only to showcasing elite sports and supporting NCAA student-athletes, but also to upholding the highest standards of athletic performance, safety, and environmental responsibility. Connor Sports, Sport Court, and Taraflex will remain the foundation for NCAA athletes’ extraordinary achievements, ensuring memorable moments and unparalleled performance across the court.
For more information, you can visit connorsports.com, sportcourt.com, and taraflexusa.com.
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