Press Release:
COSTA MESA, CA (March 15, 2012) – The National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) is pleased to announces that Tilly’s, a leading U.S. action sports retailer based out of Southern California, has stepped in as the official title sponsor for the league’s 2012-13 season.
“We are thrilled to have Tilly’s on board as our title sponsor,” said NSSL President & Founder Katrina Foley.
“We are growing at an exponential rate and adding them to our broad roster of sponsors only furthers the league’s recognition and credibility.”
With Tilly’s pledge of support through the league’s 3rd season and into the 4th, the NSSL welcomes the highly influential brand into its fold of other sponsors including; Volcom, Etnies, Quiksilver, Pukka Hats, Rook, InkGenda, Woodward West, Megaramp, The Foley Group, Ken Groudy Ford, Pro Growth Partners, Rook clothing, Split 7 Productions, Elite Health, XGames, Tony Hawk Foundation, F&S Gourmet Foods, OC Skateboarding School, and the City of Costa Mesa.
“Tilly’s is proud to partner with the National Scholastic Skateboarding League,” said Dan Griesemer, Tilly’s President & CEO.
“The NSSL’s high level of support for student skaters is not only inspiring, it is essential to the growth and prosperity of the sport we love. Tilly’s is excited about working with the NSSL and helping support their ongoing efforts to promote national skateboard programs.”
There are only two contests left in the NSSL’s 2012 season. This Sunday, March 18, all of the schools will gather at Volcom’s Indoor skatepark in Costa Mesa for round 4. All junior high schools will compete from 9am to 1pm. High schools will skate from 1pm to 5pm. This contest will be the last chance for skaters to rack up points to qualify for finals at Van’s Skatepark in Orange on Wednesday, April 18th.
About Tilly’s
Tilly’s is a leading action sports retailer that offers a large assortment of clothing, shoes and accessories. Tilly’s carries the latest fashions from the top brands in the skate, surf, motocross, street and action sports lifestyle apparel industries. Brands include Volcom, DC, Vans, Hurley, Fox, RVCA, Neff, Levi’s, RSQ, Billabong, Infamous and many others. Headquartered in Southern California, Tilly’s currently operates over 100 stores in ten states including California, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Nevada, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. For more information visit tillys.com.
About The National Scholastic Skateboarding League
The National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in March 2010 as the Orange County Skateboarding League. In September 2011, the name was changed to the National Scholastic Skateboarding League and the addition of the San Diego Skateboarding League (SDSL) comprises its newest region. The NSSL supports high school and middle school teams, along with student skateboard programs and facility improvements. The NSSL was designed as a way for students to participate in non-traditional school sports programs. It is an excellent way to showcase individual skateboarding talents in a team environment. For more information on NSSL, visit nsskateboardingleague.org and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
