OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball (USAS), the National Governing Body (NGB) for softball in the United States, has announced a one-year partnership with Smash It Sports, which will serve as the Official Uniform Provider for the 2025 Slow Pitch National Teams. Smash It Sports will supply uniforms for all four slow pitch teams, as well as attire for batting practice and cage jackets.
“At Smash It Sports, we take pride in outfitting the game’s best with gear that matches their elite level of play,” said Smash It Sports Vice President, Marc Mancini. “Partnering with USA Softball’s Slow Pitch National Teams is not only a tremendous honor, but a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and growing the game at every level,” he added.
The U.S. Slow Pitch National Teams will debut their new uniforms provided by Smash It Sports at the upcoming Border Battle XV, set to begin on Thursday, July 24th. Created in 2009, the annual Border Battle enters its 15th season of international matchups between USA Softball and Canada Slow Pitch National Teams with this year’s event returning to Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The action will kick off with exhibition contests ahead of the annual Slow Pitch Showdown where the Men’s Slow Pitch National Team (MSPNT) and Women’s Slow Pitch National Team (WSPNT) will face off against their respective U.S. Futures teams. Capping the weekend, Team USA will matchup against Team Canada for the Men’s and Women’s Border Battle XV competition scheduled for Saturday, July 26.
“We are grateful for Smash It Sports’ commitment to supporting both the USA Softball Men’s and Women’s Slow Pitch National Teams at this year’s Border Battle against Canada,” said Chris Sebren, Chief Sports Development and Performance Officer. “The high quality of the OA Apparel uniforms and practice gear will have our teams looking and performing at their best,” he added.
About Smash It Sports
Founded in 2013, Smash It Sports is a family-owned leader in baseball and softball equipment and apparel. Known for its unmatched customer service and extensive product selection, SIS is dedicated to empowering athletes of all levels with top-tier gear and expert support. Whether you’re stepping onto the field for the first time or playing at the highest level, Smash It Sports is committed to helping you perform at your best—on and off the field. Visit SmashItSports.com for more info.
About USA Softball
USA Softball (USAS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization headquartered in Oklahoma City, Okla., and is designated as the National Governing Body (NGB) of Softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. One of the nation’s largest sports organizations, USAS sanctions competition through a network of Local Associations, which includes all 50 states and select metro associations. USAS is dedicated to providing people of all ages the opportunity to play the game they love at a variety of levels by offering recreational, league, tournament and competitive play for fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch. USAS annually conducts thousands of tournaments throughout the country including over 100 National Championships. The USAS umpire program is among the nation’s largest and are widely known as the best trained umpires in the game.
As the NGB for the sport of softball, USAS is responsible for training, equipping and promoting the six USA Softball National Teams that compete in events such as the Olympics, Pan American Games, World Championships and other international and domestic events. For more information on USAS, including its founding and history as the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA), please visit, www.USASoftball.com.