USA Water Polo Announces Katin USA as New Supplier

Katin USA, a pioneer in the production of surf trunks since 1954, has been named an official supplier of the USA Water Polo Men’s National Team.

As part of the agreement Katin USA will provide Team USA with their legendary surf trunks in addition to a variety of workout and lifestyle clothing including khaki shorts, button-down shirts, compression tops, technical workout tees and more. In addition, Katin USA will host a fashion show fundraiser at one of their retail locations in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games.

The company will also be on hand at select events in 2012 offering product for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to USA Water Polo. USA Water Polo will be supporting Katin USA with a presence in a variety of locations, including: event signage, various social media, monthly e-newsletter and advertising placement in the organization’s quarterly magazine, SkipShot. 

“We recognize the total commitment and training that goes into being an elite waterman,” said Robert Schmidt, president, Katin USA. “Katin USA is America’s surf company and the Olympic Games are the highest honor of an American athlete,” added Mac Beu, vice president, Katin USA.”

USA Water Polo CMO Jen Rottenberg, added: “Katin USA epitomizes the active, healthy, aquatic culture of the California lifestyle. We couldn’t think of a better company or brand to provide both lifestyle and dry land workout gear for the US Men’s Water Polo team – total synchronicity.”

by Ismail Uddin