About Nike Soccer
Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike, Inc. has taken the soccer world by storm over the past 10 years. Launching a division in a sport that had many retailers, vendors and product lines was no easy task, but with typical Nike style, being just one of the gang was simply unacceptable.

Nike quickly began supporting talented young players like Eric Cantona of Manchester United and Poalo Maldini of AC Milan and the Italian National Team. Then, Nike signed the Brazilian National Team and the US National Team (both Men and Women)and soon after that Ronaldo. Personalities and highly sophisticated teams and programs became the image of Nike Soccer.

Beginning to realize their position in the world’s game, Nike dedicated a tremendous grass-roots effort into youth soccer. Nike established the Nike Sports Marketing Club concept. The Sports Marketing Club concept is one that provides a partnership between Nike and the youth soccer club to help support programming and to better our player pools for the United States Soccer Federation. Black Watch Premier is proud to be one of the 40 Nike Premier Clubs in the entire United States of America.

Being a Nike Premier Club gives our membership direct access to US National Team staff for identification and training clinics, game-day access to US NT matches and US NT player appearances. Also, Nike and the USSF have partnered to create one of the most prestigious events in the country, the Nike Friendlies for Boys and Girls ages U16-U18.

And it doesn’t stop there. Nike also has developed the Manchester United Nike International Premier Cup for U14/U15 boys and girls, which is the world’s Club Championship for U14/U15 players. But it doesn’t end there, Nike has been part of the new movement in the US. The movement to bring the best soccer minds together to create a network to support player identification, better soccer programming, sharing of soccer business models and general soccer partnerships through the Nike Premier Club Summit.

Black Watch Premier is proud to be sponsored by Nike and has been since 1999 when Black Watch Keelley lost in the North American Semi-Finals to the Chicago Sockers FC. Thank you Nike Soccer! We are proud to be part of the family at Nike!

About GSSI
Headquartered in Barrington, Ill., the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is a research and educational facility established in 1988 to share current information and expand knowledge on sports nutrition and exercise science that enhance the performance and well-being of athletes. The materials and services of the Institute are designed as educational tools for sports health professionals.

GSSI staff scientists study the effects of exercise, the environment and nutrition on the human body using the latest scientific technology and equipment. In addition to the GSSI's own exercise physiology, biochemistry and exercise sensory labs, GSSI also works with leading scientists from universities around the world to further research in exercise science and sports nutrition.

The Institute is advised by several boards who provide advice and information on research topics relevant to the GSSI's mission and offer direction on future educational offerings.

Gatorade, GSSI and Black Watch Premier have been partnered since May of 2006, and are currently developing a program to share important hydration and nutrition education with our members and affiliates. As a benefit, Black Watch Premier members will have opportunities to receive savings on Gatorade Product purchases. For more information on GSSI, go to http://www.gssiweb.com.

About WeGotSoccer.com
WeGotSoccer.com has been partnered with Black Watch Premier since 2002. WeGotSoccer.com handles all retail components of our Nike Sports Marketing Contract and any additional soccer equipment needs. Each Club member is given an account, so the Club’s purchases can be tracked by Nike and benefits are derived from shoe and equipment purchases.

WeGotSoccer.com has designed an online Club site where our members can utilized their 20% discount on all Nike merchandise and can order any Club merchandise directly from WeGotSoccer.com. This streamlined approach has enabled our members to continue to receive the highest quality of equipment from Nike at a great savings and in a timely fashion. (Ground Shipping Rates apply unless specified by customer) Go to www.wegotsoccer.com.