ACA Sports hit Record Sales with American Sports

American sport replica shirt sales have hit a record high for one of Britain’s leading online retailers ACA Sports.

The rising popularity of the NFL and NBA in the UK has resulted in a surge in orders for American football and basketball shirts – particularly those with the stars of the game named and numbered on the back.

During November and December ACA Sports recorded all time record sales and with Superbowl weekend just around the corner orders are expected to soar for the Kirkcaldy based retailer.

Alistair Cameron, Managing Director of ACA Sports said; “We have a proud tradition in American sports ever since our official link with the Scottish Claymores back in the 1990’s.

“Since then we have always stocked American sports clothing but there has been a significant shift change in the UK fan base in the past year.

“The exposure on Sky Sports and the annual game at Wembley has opened up the game to the masses here in the UK and we are certainly seeing the benefit.

“UK based fans are now far more educated on who the best teams are and who are the big stars and I have no doubt that the rise in social media has played a huge part in this.”

ACA Sports offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of sporting equipment and apparel in the UK.

Stockists of all the major leading sports brands, they offer full ranges across a diverse range of sports from football to darts and cricket to combat sports.

ACA Sports are also official online retailers for Scottish League clubs Raith Rovers, Falkirk, Dunfermline and the Scottish Junior Football Association, and are official retail partners for the Mitre and Precision Training sports brands.

ACA Sports have high-profile footballer Robbie Savage as their official brand ambassador.

For more information regarding ACA Sports go to http://www.acasports.co.uk/

The new ACA Sports blog is available at http://www.justsocca.com/

Jackson Ruled Out of World Cup

Macesport client Ashley Jackson has been ruled out of the Indoor World Cup.

The former World Hockey Young Player of the Year will be kept out of the tournament which takes place in Poznan with a groin injury.

Jackson will also miss East Grinstead's defence of the National Indoor Championship at Wembley Arena this weekend.

Read the full article in Graham Wilson's hockey column in the Daily Express - click here

Join over 1k others and follow Ashley Jackson on Facebook - click here

Late Kick Off for Macesport Duo

Macesport clients Darren Moore and Robbie Savage were the guest presenters on Late Kick Off Midlands last night.

Late Kick Off returned to BBC 1 on the 17th of January and features the Football League clubs in the Midlands plus news and player features from the region's Non-League clubs.

Shown at 1105pm the show is hosted by Manish Bhasin.

Follow Darren Moore on twitter - click here

Model Competitor

With a background in modelling, it is little surprise that high-jumper Steph Pywell is leaping to success competing in an event which requires elegance and poise.

The 23-year-old Sale Harrier jumped to third on the British rankings in 2010.

"I have done quite a bit of modelling for the sportswear and the fitness industry as this suits my look best," Pywell said.

"Reaching the final of Miss England (last year) has definitely brought a lot of enquiries recently. I want to show that it is possible to be both feminine and a successful sportswoman.

"At the moment, modelling is a way of funding my ambitions within athletics and we manage the amount I do very carefully. But who knows, in the future I could definitely see myself modelling more and would love to try my hand at TV presenting."

Read the full interview with Sky Sports - click here

Follow Macesport client Steph Pywell on Facebook - click here

ACA Sports Sav Special

Thursdays are now Sav Special days on twitter.

Following the success of the 12 Days of Christmas promotion ACA Sports are now offering a Robbie Savage special every Thursday.

Kicking off the series of special offers which Robbie will tweet every Thursday ACA Sports had a fantastic offer for grass roots football teams.

30 Mitre Dynamo footballs for just £100!!

Find out more - click here

Join over 150k and follow Robbie Savage on twitter - click here

What can you do in 3 and half minutes?

3 and half minutes or 210 seconds - you decide?

You can now have a delicious Pukka Pie on your plate straight from frozen.

Pukka Pies have released the brand new microwaveable pie with a new short crust pastry recipe has been specially developed by Pukka Pies' research team for the microwave.

Macesport have a number of opportunities for competitions and taste testings for the brand new Pukka Pies.

Contact Ben Thompson to find out more - click here

Robbie Turns Down Whitecaps

Robbie Savage will not be joining the Mounties - or the White Caps for that matter!!

The Macesport client met with Whitecaps officials last week to discuss an offer of playing with the new franchise in the MLS.

Macesport MD Paul Mace: "Robbie was very flattered by the presentation.

"The club have made him very welcome but the opportunity to play with Vancouver was one of only a number of options for Robbie."

Robbie will keep everyone posted on his movements via his official Twitter account - click here

Mersey Tigers fail at Final Hurdle

Mersey Tigers will not have the chance of the double this season.

The Precision Training professional partners lost in the final of the British Basketball League cup to Sheffield Sharks at the NIA in Birmingham.

Mersey Tigers, however, currently top the BBL with 24 points - 4 points ahead of nearest rivals Cheshire Jets.

Precision Training are the official training aid suppliers to the Mersey Tigers.

For more details on Precision Training - click here

Grass Roots Football 2011

Grass Roots Football have launched their Facebook and twitter pages ahead of the 2011 show.

This year's event promises to be even more interactive and entertaining for the whole football family.

You can now interact with Grass Roots Football and keep up to date with all that is happening ahead of the show at the NEC in June.

Follow Grass Roots Football on twitter @GRFootball - click here

Become a fan of Grass Roots Football on Facebook - click here

Sav Breaks Language Barrier

Roberto Mancini is coming to grips with the Premier League as quickly he is with his mastery of the English language.

And a special one-off interview with Macesport client Robbie Savage for ESPN proved a combination of English, Italian and Welsh !!

The Manchester City boss was interviewed live pitchside by Sav ahead of the FA Cup clash at Leicester City.

Its a suitably Sav-style interview.

Watch the full interview - click here

Sav was also in the ESPN studio for the replay and Manchester City will play Notts County in Round 4.

Leaders Dates Announced for 2011

Leaders, with conferences for Football, Sponsorship and Performance, is delighted to announce its fourth year in London, where its invitation only event will return on the 5th and 6th of October 2011.

The dates will once again coincide with ‘international football week’ ensuring another sell out event capped at 1000 senior level executives linked to clubs, leagues, associations, federations and brands invited to attend.

There will be an expanded programme of events withLeaders in Football, Leaders in Sponsorship and Leaders in Performance running concurrently over the 2 days alongside a series of specific workshops and networking opportunities, making Leaders the must attend international sporting event in the calendar.

If you would like to learn more about Leaders or to enquire about opportunities to get involved in 2011, please contact one of the team on +44 (0) 207 042 8666 or email - click here

Graham Taylor Sports Insight Interview

Precision Training ambassador Graham Taylor has spoken to Sports Insight about his football journey.

The former England manager discusses how training has changed over the years.

"When you compare how players train today with how it was wehn I started, it's a totally different world.

"No one had ever heard of passing arcs, speed ladders, reaction hoops, agility hurdels and all other things Precision Training has developed and modern players now take for granted.

"Precision Training gives the opportunity to youngsters to feel they are training like the professionals, and that is very important.

"Grass roots football would suffer if kids were denied the chance to copy their role models."

For more information on Precision Training - click here

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