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Sports Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
https://www.sfia.orgLast activity: 31.03.2025
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SFIA, the trade association of leading industry sports and fitness brands, enhances industry vitality and fosters sports and fitness participation through research, thought leadership, product promotion and public policy. SFIA produces the industry leading National Health-through-Fitness Day on Capitol Hill as well as representing the industry on trade and consumer issues. More information about SFIA can be found our www.SFIA.org
SFIA Overview:
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association is the premier trade association for:
* More than 1,000 sporting goods manufacturers, retailers and marketers in the sports products industry;
* Representing over 3,000 business locations, plants and distribution centers;
* Employing more than 375,000 people; and
* Generating $60 billion in domestic revenue and $15 billion in international revenue, wholesale dollars.
Our purpose is to support our member companies and promote a healthy environment for the sporting goods industry by providing access to insight, information, influence and industry connections. SFIA enhances industry vitality and fosters sports, fitness and active lifestyle participation.
SFIA Overview:
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association is the premier trade association for:
* More than 1,000 sporting goods manufacturers, retailers and marketers in the sports products industry;
* Representing over 3,000 business locations, plants and distribution centers;
* Employing more than 375,000 people; and
* Generating $60 billion in domestic revenue and $15 billion in international revenue, wholesale dollars.
Our purpose is to support our member companies and promote a healthy environment for the sporting goods industry by providing access to insight, information, influence and industry connections. SFIA enhances industry vitality and fosters sports, fitness and active lifestyle participation.
Location: United States, Maryland, Silver Spring
Employees: 1-10
Phone:+1 301-495-6321
Founded date: 1906
Investment Type: Accelerator
Mentions in press and media 10
| Date | Title | Description |
| 31.03.2025 | Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair | “Our business with the U.S. is steady right now because people are trying to get their orders in before the tariffs take effect, but I’m very concerned that once the tariffs go into effect that there will be people in, say, Minnesota who wi... |
| 22.08.2024 | USA Pickleball Announces Advanced Equipment Testing with New Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) Launching in Q4 2024 | Sports and Fitness Industry Association, Element Space & Defense and equipment manufacturers collaborated on development of USA Pickleball's PBCoR test for Q4 PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- USA Pickleb... |
| 21.11.2023 | The noise from pickleball courts is driving everyone crazy. Scientists are trying to come up with a solution. | Science The noise from pickleball courts is driving everyone crazy. Scientists are trying to come up with a solution. Marianne Guenot 2023-11-21T15:24:35Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook... |
| 29.07.2022 | Perfect Your Pickleball Game At These 9 Vacation Resorts | Punta Mita's pickleball courts set amidst the lush vegetation of Mexico Punta Mita |
| 21.04.2021 | The Sports and Fitness Industry Association Announces Kayezen Selected as Finalist for the 2021 Start-Up Challenge | Kayezen leads in providing high-performance strength and mobility training. "We are honored to be selected as a finalist for this year’s competition and grateful for the opportunity we now have to present to 130 judges who are leaders ... |
| 19.10.2017 | Studio makes running more exciting with coaching, music and competition | Jason Baptiste wants you to run. He said he’s seen the personal benefits of running since 2009, when he became unhappy with his weight and committed to run a “daily 5k,” something he’s held to ever since. “Not only has running helped me be ... |
| 16.04.2015 | Stationary Bike Startup Peloton Expands Production And Distribution With $30M In New Funding | Peloton, the stationary bike startup with a built-in tablet for live streaming cycling classes, has raised $30 million in Series C funding in order to expand brick-and-mortar retail locations and accelerate bike production. Previous investo... |
| - | Major League Pickleball looks to add teams, reach profitability this year | Sign up today for the new CNBC Sport Newsletter Major League Pickleball is targeting profitability at the league level by the fourth quarter of this year, according to a league source. It is opening up franchise opportunities for up to two ... |
| - | 3 Pickleball players over the age of 70 on why they gravitated to the sport: ‘It’s more than just a game’ | Move over, tennis. People all over the country are turning to the game of pickleball as their go-to recreational sport. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, according to the 2023 Sports & Fitness Industry Association Topl... |
| - | Harvard doctor: 3 unexpected health and wellness benefits of pickleball | Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. especially among older individuals, according to the 2023 Sports & Fitness Industry Association Topline Participation Report. Like most sports, pickleball — which combines elements of ... |