Champion System, the leading custom technical apparel specialist, has partnered with Athletes Without Limits – a non-profit organisation responsible for helping elite athletes with intellectual disabilities achieve the highest level in sport – as its official clothing supplier for 2011-2012.
Athletes Without Limits works to help athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sport and in life; and together with Champion System will work to raise awareness and promote inclusiveness in sport for individuals of all abilities.
With 2012 marking the first year in over a decade that athletes with intellectual disabilities will be included in the Paralympics Games, Athletes Without Limits plays a pivotal role in the eligibility process and increasing opportunities for US athletes with disability.
Inspired by one athlete who had a dream to compete at the highest levels possible, Athletes Without Limits was established in 2009. Since then the organisation has helped athletes compete at events across the US and around the world, including most recently the INAS Global Games, the world championship for athletes with intellectual disabilities, and a precursor to the London 2012 Paralympics Games.
“I’m excited to partner with Athlete Without Limits for 2011 and 2012. They’re a great organisation, with tremendous potential to bring about awareness and encourage elite athletes with intellectual disabilities,” said Scott Kaylin, CEO of Champion System. “It’s an honour to be the official custom technical apparel supplier, especially on such a landmark year with Athletes Without Limits’ involvement in the Paralympics.”
In addition to supplying the technical gear for Athletes Without Limits sports, such as cycling, rowing and track and field events, Champion System will also create a line of Athletes Without Limits-inspired gear and clothing available to the public at its online store, with all proceeds going to Athletes Without Limits.
“Athletes Without Limits is excited and proud to join with Champion System in support of ground-breaking athletes and Paralympics contenders,” said Barry Holman, co-founder and President of Athletes Without Limits. “Not only does Champion System offer some of the best custom technical apparel out there, but it is also a company that truly has a heart – a fitting combination for inspiring athletes who are aiming to achieve the highest levels in sport.”
To purchase Athletes Without Limits gear and show support for this effort, consumers can visit www.champ-sys.com.
