FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BADEN SPORTS ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Company to produce full line of pink products in 2009

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (October 30, 2008) – Baden Sports, Inc. announces a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Over the coming months Baden Sports will bring to market several pink athletic balls and related products bearing a pink ribbon and the NBCF mark. A portion of the proceeds of the sales of these products will be donated to the NBCF to benefit breast cancer research.

“All of our employees and customers have been impacted by breast cancer in some manner and this is a great way we can all do our part to fight this disease,” said Michael Schindler, Baden’s CEO. “The NBCF is a non-profit organization with a great approach and we are excited to partner with them.”

To inquire about Baden basketballs, volleyballs, softballs, and other items call (800) 544-2998 or visit www.badensports.com/products/pink_products.

About the NBCF:
The National Breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. NBCF accomplishes this mission through our initiatives, such as the National Mammography Program (NMP), Beyond the Shock educational video, MyNBCF online community, and the Early Detection Plan. NBCF programs provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

About Baden:
Baden Sports, Inc., an independent, family-owned company based in Federal Way, Wash., is a designer and producer of the highest quality athletic balls in sports. Baden’s product leadership has led many collegiate conferences, programs and coaches to choose Baden as their “Official Ball.” These include the winningest coaches in NCAA men’s and women’s history: Bob Knight and Pat Summitt of the 2007-2008 Back-to-Back National Champion Lady Vols (University of Tennessee). Baden sells its products internationally with distribution centers in Federal Way, Wash.; Louisville, Ky. www.badensports.com

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Media Contact:
Marketing Department
Baden Sports, Inc.
253-925-0500
marketinggroup@badensports.com