Professional women's volleyball players on the AVP Nissan Series will have a different look this season, thanks to a new sponsorship agreement with Nautica.
Nautica has signed a deal with the AVP Volleyball Tour that will make the sportswear company an official sponsor of the AVP Nissan Series for 2005.
As part of the deal, Nautica will have a presence at eight events throughout the 2005 season, beginning June 10 with the San Diego Open and ending Oct. 2 at the Honolulu Best of Beach event as well as within sponsor village. The deal also includes the rights to AVP images, footage and athletes throughout the 2005 season.
Nautica is guaranteed stadium and outer-court signage and commercial units during AVP broadcasts, on both NBC and FOX Sports Net. In addition, Nautica will be the official apparel provider for all AVP Nissan Series referees, announcers and staff.
Nautica has also contracted with several top AVP players to wear Nautica's apparel and promote the brand. Players signed for the 2005 season include AVP's 2004 MVP Mike Lambert, George Roumain, Dax Holdren and several Olympic medalists, including 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Fonoimoana, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Misty May and 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist Elaine Youngs.
