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Welcome to the Team IP Latest News Page – your source for the freshest insights and updates straight from the heart of our company's dynamic journey. Here, we proudly share the latest developments, breakthroughs, and accomplishments that drive us forward.

From innovative projects and collaborative achievements to industry trends and community initiatives, this is where you'll discover the pulse of Team IP. Stay tuned as we unveil the stories that define our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and the exciting future that lies ahead.

NCAA Division 1 Fast Pitch Softball is Back!

Posted on February 27, 2023

NCAA Division 1 Fast Pitch Softball is Back!

Team IP Sports’s client ESPN Events just finished up the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield as a kickstart to the “Road to OKC” and...

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Team IP Partners with ESPN Events SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

Posted on November 23, 2022

Las Vegas, NV | November 2022 – Team IP is excited to announce its multi-level partnership with the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. This merchandise partnership with the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl brings Team IP’s ESPN Events...

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Team IP Partners with Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl in a Multiyear Agreement

Posted on October 25, 2022

El Paso, TX | October 2022 – Team IP is excited to announce its multiyear partnership with the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. This merchandise partnership with the Sun Bowl brings Team IP’s College Football Bowl roster to 22 Bowl games, across...

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Team IP Leadership Team Preps for 2022-2023

Posted on September 16, 2022

Stuart, FL | September 2022 – Team IP has big plans for the future! Our new leadership team of 12 gathered at The Dalmar hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL on September 15th and 16th for a retreat to brainstorm...

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Team IP and ESPN Events Kick off College Football Season at the Boeing Red Tails Classic

Posted on September 2, 2022

Montgomery, AL | August 2022 – Team IP is excited to once again partner with ESPN Events to kick off the 2022 College Football season at the Boeing Red Tails Classic. The Boeing Red Tails Classic returns to the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery,...

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Team IP and the Ladies Ball Tip Off the “Road to Knoxville”

Posted on August 29, 2022

Beaverton, OR | August 2022 – Team IP is headed to Beaverton, OR to continue their partnership with The Ladies Ball and tip off their “Road to Knoxville” Regional Championships. 

The Ladies Ball has partnered with...

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Team IP Partners with Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl in a Multiyear Agreement

Posted on August 19, 2022

Tucson, AZ | August 2022 – Team IP is excited to announce its multiyear partnership with the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Team IP will be leading the charge for all Arizona Bowl merchandising, bringing Team IP’s College Football...

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Team IP Kicks off 2022 with USA Boxing and Nike in Cleveland

Posted on April 28, 2022

Cleveland, Ohio April 2022 – This week Team IP will travel to Cleveland, OH for the first USA Boxing event of the year. Team IP is entering its second year in its partnership with USA Boxing as the exclusive provider...

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Spring Championships are in the Air

Posted on April 21, 2022

Stuart, Florida April 2022 – Spring is in the air and that means the 2022 spring championship season is right around the corner. The spring play hosts to a wide array of championship events including baseball,...

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5 Ways Sports Apparel Company Team IP Thrived During the Pandemic

Posted on April 18, 2022

Team IP founder Randy Sparks shares the secrets behind the unprecedented success.

Team IP has been a leading apparel company in sports tourism for nearly 30 years. But the past two years have arguably been its best. Its client base...

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JVA World Challenge

Posted on April 8, 2022

Louisville, Kentucky April 2022 – This weekend Team IP is headed to Kentucky for The JVA World Challenge. This will be Team IP’s largest volleyball tournament to date with over 1,100 teams registered to compete....

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Long time college bowl partner gets new name: Tampa Bay Bowl.

Posted on March 30, 2022

Tampa, Florida March 2022 -- In an exciting announcement officials with the Bowl Association in Tampa have released the new name and logo for the bowl game previously known as the Outback Bowl. The “Tampa Bay...

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Team IP Returns to the LA Marathon!

Posted on March 23, 2022

Los Angeles, California – March 2022 This year Team IP had the pleasure of returning to the Golden State to again join forces with The Promotion Dept. and Action Face as the official merchandiser to the Los Angeles Marathon in addition to...

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Team IP featured by Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland

Posted on February 27, 2022

Stuart, FL February 2022 – Team IP will be featured by Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland this Sunday, February 27th at 5:30 pm EST on the Fox Business Network.

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Team IP Partners with ESPN Events for St Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational Presented by Wilson

Posted on February 22, 2022

Clearwater, FL February 2022 – This past weekend Team IP had the pleasure of partnering with ESPN Events at the St Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational Presented by Wilson as the officially licensed event merchandiser. Team IP booths were on...

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USA Field Hockey - 2022 National Indoor Festival (NIF), presented by Team IP

Posted on February 14, 2022

Virginia Beach, VA – USA Field Hockey and Team IP are pleased to announce, after the cancellation of the event last year, the 2022 National Indoor Festival (NIF) presented by Team IP will take place Friday, February 18 through Sunday,...

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND TOLEDO ACCEPT 2021 BAHAMAS BOWL INVITATIONS

Posted on December 1, 2021

NASSAU, Bahamas – With college bowl season upon us the invitations are starting to roll out and we are excited to announce that Middle Tennessee and Toledo have accepted bids to the 2021 Bahamas Bowl set for Friday, Dec. 17 in...

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Team IP and Spartanburg Partner for Back-to-Back NCAA XC Championships

Posted on November 13, 2021

Spartanburg, SC – November 2021 – This week Team IP traveled to Spartanburg, SC to take part in the 2021 NCAA Division II and Division III Cross Country Southeastern Regional Championships as the official...

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Team IP, The Promotions Dept., and Action Face Partner at LA Marathon!

Posted on November 3, 2021

Los Angeles, California – November 2021 – This week Team IP will head west to the Golden State to join forces with The Promotion Dept. and Action Face at the Los Angeles Marathon. Team IP will be partnering with...

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Team IP: Bowl Season 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021

Scottsdale, AZ – August 2021 – This week Team IP had the pleasure of traveling to Scottsdale, AZ for the Bowl Season Annual Meeting and Trade Show. This meeting pulls in all 45 college bowl games along with each...

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Team IP Crowning U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships “Hot off the Press”

Posted on July 23, 2021

Bradenton, Florida – July 2021 – Team IP event teams descended on the Premier Sports Campus in Bradenton, FL this week for the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships where more than 2,000...

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TEAM IP AND KHSAA RENEW LONG TERM 20 YEAR PARTNERSHIP TILL 2025

Posted on June 10, 2021

Stuart, FL – June 2021 – Team IP is excited to announce that they have extended their long-term partnership with KHSAA until the year 2025. Originally signed in 2005 this renewal will celebrate the 20-year partnership between KHSAA...

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Team IP Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with National Salute to America’s Heroes

Posted on May 24, 2021

Miami Beach, FL – May 2021 – Team IP is proud to announce that they have partnered for several years with the National Salute to America’s Heroes Presented By Hyundai as the exclusive souvenir merchandiser for The Hyundai Air...

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TEAM IP HIRES SHIRLEY FOSTER AS NATIONAL DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Posted on May 11, 2021

Ft Lauderdale, FL – May 2021 – Team IP is proud to announce the newest member to join the team, Shirley Foster. Shirley joins Team IP as the National Digital Account Executive and will be focusing on developing annual digital...

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Team IP Signs the 2021 AMERICAS Baseball Olympic Qualifier - Road to Tokyo

Posted on May 4, 2021

Stuart, FL – May 2021 – Team IP is excited to announce it has signed a deal with the 2021 AMERICAS Baseball Olympic Qualifier as the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online retail...

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Sparks Foundation/IHSAA Foundation First Ever Scholarship Winners Selected

Posted on April 30, 2021

Stuart, FL – April 2021 – The Sparks Foundation along with the IHSAA Foundation and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce that two recipients have been selected for the inaugural Sparks Foundation Post-Graduate Tuition...

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TEAM IP HIRES JEFFREY JOHN AS VICE PRESIDENT OF EVENTS DIVISION

Posted on April 27, 2021

Stuart, FL – April 2021 – Team IP is proud to announce the newest member to join the administrative team, Jeffrey John. Jeffrey joins Team IP as the Vice President of the Events Division which currently operates over 2,200 events annually with the...

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American Flag Football League (AFFL) Partners with Team IP

Posted on April 20, 2021

Stuart, FL – April 2021 – Team IP is excited to announce its partnership with the American Flag Football League (AFFL) starting this summer 2021.

The American Flag Football League (AFFL) is the preeminent professional flag...

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TEAM IP HIRES WHITNEY FRANCIS FOR SOUTHWEST TERRITORY DIRECTOR

Posted on April 6, 2021

Frisco, TX – April 2021 – Team IP is proud to announce the newest member to join the team, Whitney Francis. Whitney joins Team IP as the Southwest Territory Director and will cover eight states as well as focusing on business...

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Sparks Foundation Partners with IHSAA Foundation

Posted on April 5, 2021

Stuart, FL – March 2021 – The Sparks Foundation has partnered with the IHSAA Foundation to award an annual scholarship to one female and one male from IHSAA.

The role of the IHSAA Foundation is to protect, sustain, and...

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Team IP Extends Partnership with Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)

Posted on March 29, 2021

Franklin, MA – March 2021 – Team IP is excited to announce it has extended its partnership with Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. MIAA has a long-standing history with Team IP. The partnership first started in 2010...

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Team IP Gets in the Ring with USA Boxing

Posted on March 24, 2021

Stuart, FL – March 2021 – Team IP will kick-off its partnership with USA Boxing this week at the 2020 USA Boxing National Championships in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Shreveport will welcome approximately 1,600 athletes as well as...

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US Youth Soccer Kicks Off in North Carolina

Posted on March 16, 2021

Greensboro, NC – March 2021 – Team IP was excited to kick-off their multi-year partnership with US Youth Soccer at the National League North Carolina Event this past weekend.

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PREMIER GROUP NAMES DANA GEIGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Posted on March 9, 2021

February 24, 2021 - Premier Group Network has announced Dana Geiger will serve as the organization’s new executive director. Geiger brings a broad range of experience to the position and has 17 years’ experience in the nonprofit...

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Team IP Partner Outback Bowl - 2020 One Tampa Bay Honoree for Corporate Philanthropy

Posted on March 5, 2021

Tampa Bay, Florida November 2020 - While it is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization, the Outback Bowl is not a charity. The designation comes in a part because of its contributions to universities from participating conferences. The other part...

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Team IP Begins March Madness!

Posted on March 3, 2021

Stuart, FL – March 2021 – During the month of March the madness includes more than just basketball for Team IP and its partners. Over the next few weeks, Team IP will be spread out all over the country to deliver the latest in state...

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US Youth Soccer Partners with Team IP

Posted on February 25, 2021

Stuart, FL – February 2021 – Team IP is proud to announce a multi-year partnership agreement with US Youth Soccer as the exclusive provider for decorated event apparel, branded products, and digital marketing to include online...

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USA Boxing Partners with Team IP

Posted on February 23, 2021

Stuart, FL – February 2021 – Team IP is proud to announce a multi-year partnership agreement with USA Boxing as the exclusive provider for decorated event apparel, branded products, and digital marketing to include online e-commerce...

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Reese’s Senior Bowl: The perfect way to tie up bowl season.

Posted on January 27, 2021

Stuart, FL – January 2021 - Team IP is excited to announce that they have signed a five-year partnership deal with the Reese’s Senior Bowl to be the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and...

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Bowl Game Matchups

Posted on December 21, 2020

Stuart, FL – December 2020 – The schedule has been announced. The stadiums are being prepped and teams will be hitting the field in no time. In a college bowl game season that is changing by the hour, one thing never...

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Goin’ Bowling!

Posted on November 3, 2020

Stuart, FL – November 2020 – Are you ready for College Football Bowl Season? We are! The 2020 college football season has been anything but normal but here at Team IP we haven’t missed a beat. We are hard at work cranking out...

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Team IP Inks Long Term Partnership with US Youth Soccer

Posted on October 13, 2020

The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)is the largest youth affiliate and member of U.S. Soccer, the governing body for  read more

Team IP Joins Forces with TMEA and ATSSB

Posted on September 8, 2020

Team IP’s Music and Education Division has recently joined forces with Texas Music Educators (TMEA) and Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) as an approved vendor to celebrate student achievement in the Great State of Texas.

TMEA is based in...

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Meet Our Newest Partner 3STEP Sports

Posted on August 19, 2020

3STEP is designed to give every athlete, parent, and coach involved the premier sport experience. Established in 2001, 3STEP operates more than 1,100 events and dozens of club programs for athletes ages 8-18 spanning 40+ states and across seven sports.

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TEAM IP PARTNERS WITH USA Judo

Posted on July 15, 2020

Colorado Springs, CO –- USA Judo is proud to announce its partnership with Team IP who will serve as the exclusive on-site merchandiser for decorated event apparel, branded products and on-line championships apparel. This multi-year agreement...

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Team IP Named Event Merchandiser for the 2020 World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Posted on March 4, 2020

Stuart, FL – February 2020 - Team IP is excited to announce an agreement made with World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) to become the exclusive onsite concessionaire featuring decorated products from Augusta Sportswear, Rawlings and New Era...

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Announcing Partnership with Rivals Camps Series and Reigning Champs Experiences

Posted on February 6, 2020

Stuart, FL – February 2020 - Team IP is excited to announce that this week they signed a deal with Rivals Camp Series and Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX) to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded...

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Announcing Partnership with Reese’s Senior Bowl

Posted on January 16, 2020

Stuart, FL – January 2020 - Team IP is excited to announce that this week they signed a deal with the Reese’s Senior Bowl to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online retail...

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Bowl Games Fight to Add Attendance and Interest

Posted on December 10, 2019

ESPN partners with Team IP to develop strategies to reengage audiences in college football bowl games.

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Team IP Expands Its College Football Bowl Partners

Posted on December 6, 2019

Stuart, FL – December 2019 - This season Team IP has added three new names to its ever-growing list of college bowl partners to become the exclusive provider for official event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online...

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Team IP and U.S. Futsal Sign a Multi-Year Partnership

Posted on December 4, 2019

San Francisco, CA – December 2019 - This week Team IP signed a multi-year partnership with U.S. Futsal to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online retail...

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The Outback Bowl: More than a football game

Posted on September 11, 2019

The annual New Year’s Day event has brought an economic impact of at least $1 billion to the region since its inception.

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Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken

Posted on August 16, 2019

Stuart, FL– August 2019 - In 1951, ten men, who believed that the future of their community depended upon the proper development of the young people, met at the historic Yardville Hotel in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, for the purpose of...

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Announcing Elite Global Sports - International Partnership

Posted on August 6, 2019

Toronto, Canada – August 2019 - This week Team IP signed a deal with Elite Global Sports whose headquarter is based in Toronto, Canada to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online...

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Softball is in full swing!

Posted on August 1, 2019

Stuart, FL – July 2019 – Summertime means softball for Team IP. While most of you are grilling out and watching fireworks Team IP is hard at work sending teams out across the country for the USA Softball National Championships.

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NFHS Celebrates 100 Years

Posted on July 25, 2019

Stuart, FL – June 20, 2019 This year the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will be celebrating its 100th year of existence. Team IP has had a long-standing relationship with the federation and is excited to join...

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2019 IBSA Goalball and Judo Paralympic International Qualifier

Posted on July 9, 2019

Stuart, FL – July 8, 2019 Team IP is proud to partner with Turnstone and the International Blind Sports Federation as the exclusive provider for decorated event apparel, branded products, and online e-commerce for the 2019 IBSA Goalball...

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NATIONAL VETERANS GOLDEN AGE GAMES

Posted on July 7, 2019

Stuart, FL – May 5, 2019 As we speak Team IP’s corporate events division has ascended on the great state of Alaska for what is sure to be an event for the ages. Team IP was honored to be selected for the third year in a row by the...

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A NATIONAL SALUTE TO AMERICA’S HEROES

Posted on May 17, 2019

Stuart, FL – May 17, 2019 – In just a few short weeks Team IP will join forces with Hyundai as the official souvenir merchandiser and swag partner for the 2019 Miami Beach Air & Sea Show, Music Explosion and Fireworks...

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Not just sports…Esports!

Posted on May 2, 2019

Stuart, FL – May 30, 2019 – This week Team IP signed a deal with ESPN Events Collegiate Esports Championship to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online retail...

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Team IP Makes a Splash in Aquatics

Posted on April 30, 2019

By Nina Barbero, April 30, 2019

Team IP, a sports merchandising company formed out of “necessity and adversity” in 1992, is now securing major partnerships in the aquatics...

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Top sports facility in the country signs with the #1 souvenir merchandiser.

Posted on April 18, 2019

Stuart, FL – April 18, 2019 – This week Team IP signed a deal with Bullpen Tournaments at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and...

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USA Synchro`s 2019 13-15 and Junior Championship

Posted on April 17, 2019

For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Baylee Robinson, Events Manager
Baylee@usasynchro.org
719-866-2219

Riverside to Host USA Synchro’s 2019 US 13-15 and Junior Championship!

 

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WHERE DO THE T-SHIRTS GO?

Posted on April 3, 2019

Stuart, FL – April 3, 2019 – Have you ever wondered where...

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The Other March Madness

Posted on March 27, 2019

Stuart, FL – March 27, 2019 – Basketball is not the only sport to take March by storm. Across the country, athletes are hitting the mats for the 2019 wrestling state championships and Team IP is there for all the action.

The 2019...

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March Madness – High School Edition

Posted on March 18, 2019

Stuart, FL – March 15, 2019 – March marks the end of another basketball season and this one has been a whirlwind. In the last two weeks, Team IP has been spread across 9 states in many of the country’s finest arenas to deliver the...

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Team IP Takes to the Track

Posted on March 4, 2019

Stuart, FL – March 1, 2019 – AAU Track and Field has selected Team IP to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, event decorated apparel, and online retail integration for event merchandise. Team IP will service all...

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Proud to Support

Posted on February 25, 2019

Stuart, FL – February 22, 2019 - Team IP is proud to announce a new partnership with the non-profit Memories of Honor. Through our support, we will not only stand beside them in their mission, but we will also become the exclusive provider...

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Look who came to play.

Posted on February 11, 2019

Stuart, FL – February 11, 2019 - Team IP has been selected by The Frisco College Baseball Classic Presented By Baylor Scott & White Sports Performance Center at the Star to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, and online...

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Guess who joined the team? RISE Cycling

Posted on February 1, 2019

Stuart, FL – February 1, 2019 - This week Team IP signed a deal with RISE Cycling to become the exclusive provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online retail integration.

RISE Cycling has set out to be...

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