CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/19/11 -- Alberta gymnasts and team officials will be outfitted in a line of sleek, athletic gear by Triple Flip, as they head to Prince Edward Island to represent Alberta in the 2011 Canadian Gymnastics Championships May 23-28th.
Key facts about the 2011 Alberta Gymnastics Federation Team Apparel Collection:
Alberta colours. The winning look of the collection reflects the many colours of the Alberta sky. The pieces were created by a collaborative effort of athletes, coaches, Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) officials and the Triple Flip design team, to ensure that the designs captured both functional and unique fashionable elements for Team Alberta.
The collection. The 2011 Alberta Gymnastics Federation Team Apparel Collection includes a foundation of high-performance competition pieces: custom-designed women's bodysuit, men's singlet, longs and shorts for both artistic gymnastics and tumbling & trampoline. Athletes and officials also receive a selection of leisure and training pieces that include a team tracksuit with the Alberta Gymnastics Federation insignia, sleeveless training bodysuits for female gymnasts, activewear that includes a men's logo tank, a women's Triple Flip Strappy Tank, women's cap sleeve logo shirt, and accessories that include travel bags and backpacks.
"As a company committed to supporting and empowering youth to lead active lifestyles, Triple Flip is proud to provide Team Alberta with an outstanding, made-in-Alberta teamwear collection that allows them to look and feel their best," said Linda Maslechko, President of Triple Flip. "The pieces capture a contemporary athletic look and feel that authentically reflects the attitude of Alberta's athletes: training diligently and competing hard, while having fun."
"Triple Flip is uniquely able to provide activewear with the style and fit that looks great on all ages, from the youngest athletes, right up to coaches."
In September 2010, the Alberta Gymnastics Federation announced the four-year partnership with Triple Flip, one of Canada's leading activewear brands, as the exclusive uniform supplier for all men's and women's Alberta Gymnastics Federation Competitive Teams.
"We are extremely pleased to associate the Federation with this innovative, Canadian activewear brand," says Scott Hayes, President/CEO of Alberta Gymnastics Federation. "Triple Flip's products are top-notch, made with premium technical fabrics and leading-edge construction. It has been a great collaborative effort to design a collection that reflects the unique character of Team Alberta, and we are proud to be heading to the Canadian Championships, looking so good."
Triple Flip branding. The Triple Flip logo appears on every piece of clothing, a proud symbol of the premium, made-in-Alberta brand and its commitment to sport.
About Triple Flip
Triple Flip is an award-winning retailer of high-quality activewear, fashionable clothing, and accessories for active girls, serving Canada with stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, online, and opening in BC in August 2011. Triple Flip TEAM, a teamwear division which includes athletic styles for girls, boys, women and men, has outfitted hundreds of teams across the country with customized world-class apparel. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Triple Flip utilizes Canadian manufacturing for its exclusive activewear line.
Visit www.tripleflipteam.ca for more teamwear information and www.tripleflip.ca for a complete line of Triple Flip products and further information about the company.
The 2011 Canadian Gymnastics Championships
Prince Edward Island welcomes the best gymnasts in the country May 23-28th for the Canadian Gymnastics Championship. The competition will be held at the University of Prince Edward Island and hosted by the Island Gymnastics Academy. More information is available at http://gymnasticsacademy.ca/Nationals.html.
About Alberta Gymnastics Federation
The Alberta Gymnastics Federation is an organization comprised of recreational and competitive gymnastics clubs throughout Alberta. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation has been in existence since 1971. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation exists to provide support and services to the member clubs. The member clubs are the Alberta Gymnastics Federation.
As a not for profit, volunteer-directed agency, the Alberta Gymnastics Federation functions on behalf of its member clubs to co-ordinate activities and direct programs that contribute to the development of gymnastics as both recreational activity and a competitive sport. The primary activities include:
Participation Development Athlete/ Leadership Development Membership Development Services and Resources
Please visit Alberta Gymnastics Federation online at: www.abgym.ab.ca
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Contacts:
Alberta Gymnastics Federation
Scott F. Hayes
403.259.5500
info@abgym.ab.ca
www.abgym.ab.ca
Triple Flip
Linda Maslechko
President
403.769-3547
info@tripleflip.ca
www.tripleflip.ca
