Salt Lake City, UT, October 17, 2005--Connor Sport Court International announced a new, expanded partnership in which Connor Hardwood Courts becomes the official court surface for both the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four.
For the first time, the 2006 NCAA Final Four will feature Connor's QuickLock Portable Court System. This unique portable wood flooring system provides easy alignment, quick assembly and superior performance, making it`the ideal choice for the Final Four venues. Connor's participation will expand in 2007 when it begins supplying hardwood courts for the NCAA Division I Regional Tournament sites as well.
NCAA Basketball teams begin practice tonight across the country, and we are just as excited as the fans to tip-off the NCAA basketball season," said Charlie Graves, CEO of Connor Sport Court. "The ball is quite literally in our court and we look forward to seeing which schools will ultimately play on the Connor Hardwood Court at the 2006 Men's and Women's Final Four in Indianapolis and Boston respectively."
This exclusive partnership runs through 2010 and expands the company's current relationship with the NCAA. For the past 14 years, Sport Court has provided the playing surface for the NCAA Men's Volleyball National Collegiate and Division I Women's Volleyball Championships.
"Our new agreement will not only supply the National Collegiate Men's and Women's Division I volleyball championships with Sport Court surface but also Women's Division I Regional tournaments and Women's Division III Volleyball Championship," added Kevin Morgan, vice president of Marketing for Connor Sport Court.
"The NCAA has enjoyed its long relationship with Sport Court and looks forward to now working with Connor Hardwood Courts to increase the exposure and strength of the NCAA Championships," said NCAA manager of Corporate Licensing, Erika Austin.
Based on this new agreement, the company will also provide Connor and Sport Court surfaces for Hoop City, the NCAA's interactive fan-festival held in conjunction with the Men's and Women's Final Four venues.
