2008 Sports Participation in America
While millions of people in the U.S. are well aware of the importance of activity-filled lives, too many people are 'underactive'....more

New Product Safety laws
President Bush has approved the “Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.” This bill -- which was signed on Thursday, August 14....more

Tracking the Fitness Movement Report 2008
While the fitness category in the U.S. is showing signs of maturity, there remains potential for significant growth. According to the....more

PEP Grant Awards for 2008
Today, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $73 million for 93 new PEP grants to schools and community based organizations in 46 states. The balance of the PEP grant funds – roughly $2 million....more

Research

2008 Tracking the Fitness Movement

2008 Sports Participation in America

2008 State of the Industry Report

2008 Sports and Fitness Participation Report

2008 SGMA Manufacturer Sales by Category

2008 Canadian Sporting Goods Market Study

2007 Tracking the Fitness Movement

2007 Trends in Team Sports

2007 Sports Participation in America

2007 USA Sports Participation Study - The Complete Version

Public Policy

Congress Approves Sweeping Consumer Product Safety Bill

Legislation Instituting New Product Safety Laws Appears Imminent- Sporting Goods Industry To Be Impacted

An In Depth Look at the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008

Negotiating Outlook on FTAs Important to SGMA Members

SGMA Supports USTR Consideration of Granting Vietnam GSP Status

SGMA Members Would Benefit From House-Passed Bill to Extend Tariff Relief Program on Imports from Developing Countries

SGMA Disappointed in Failed Talks on 'Doha Round' Tariff Relief, But Pleased to See Sectoral Proposals Move to Center Stage

House Democrats Introduce Trade Enforcement Bill

Go-Slow Approach Urged for Customs' Costly "10+2" Initiative

Administration Considers Bilateral Investment Treaties with China, Vietnam and India

Education & Industry Resources

NHFS and NCAA Rules Committee

Legal Task Force

Baseball and Softball Resources

Product Standards and Rule Changes

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"Urgent Update on Phthalates & The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008"

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Financial Alternatives for the Sporting Goods Industry Presentation and Trends in Team Sports Presentation

If you missed the SGMA educational sessions that were held at the June 2008 tradeshow in Las Vegas, the presentations from the sessions are now available.

Financial Alternatives for the Sporting Goods Industry Presentation view presentation

 

Trends in Team Sports Presentation view presentation