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SPALDING INTRODUCES NEW MULTI-USE ELECTRONIC SPORTS WHISTLE



SPRINGFIELD, MA (May 2008) — Spalding is making noise with accessories and is now offering an innovative Electronic Sports Whistle. This durable, hand operated whistle features a fast action button, and is designed to eliminate the need for human air and can be used in all climates and environments.

The Electronic Sport Whistle is another example of Spalding's commitment to providing innovative products with end user benefits.

Spalding's Electronic Whistle offers three distinct tones to help players differentiate between coaches and/or officials during multi-field play.

"From ease of use, clarity of sound, reduction in multi-field noise confusion, and of course sanitation, these products are ideal for athletic competition, team practices or gym class" stated Bob Llewellyn, director of consumer products, Spalding. "Because there is no human air needed, the whistles are sanitary and can be used by multiple individuals, including coaches, referees, gym teachers and more. Also the electronic whistle provides a more consistent sound and allows the user to speak while the whistle is in use."

The Spalding Electronic Sport Whistle comes in a sturdy clam shell package and includes batteries, full instructions and an adjustable lanyard. The Electronic Whistle has a suggested retail price of $17.99 and is available at various online e-tailers including kuzsports.com and flaghouse.com as well as select retail stores.

About Spalding
As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner. For more information, visit www.spalding.com.

Contacts:
Lynn Luczkowski, 413-478-1569, lluczkowski@spalding.com

 
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