May 1, 2009

For Immediate Release
Contact: Staci Schottman, NAIA Director of Public Relations & Communications, 816-595-8116

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) today announced that it has selected Environmental Turf Services (ETS), as its “Official Turf Provider of the NAIA” effective through 2012.

As part of the new relationship ETS will use the NAIA name in conjunction with the promotion of products and services to NAIA member institutions.

“We are extremely pleased to have Environmental Turf Services join the NAIA as a valuable corporate partner,” said Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO. “The leadership at ETS is committed to the NAIA and will be a tremendous resource for our member institutions.”

ETS offers a variety of products that are durable, environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. Throughout the agreement, ETS will work with NAIA members to introduce state-of-the-art artificial athletic surfaces into a natural setting while positively impacting the biological or ecological balance of the natural environment.

“ETS is delighted to have the opportunity to work with an organization like the NAIA and its member institutions,” said Jim Bateman, Environmental Turf Services CEO. “Our first customer was an NAIA member institution and as a board member at an NAIA school, I am extremely honored to enter into this partnership.”

Specializing in field design, turf color, sports markings, infill material and drainage systems, ETS boasts a reputation that stays on-budget and on-time. To learn more about Environmental Turf Services call 601-856-7400 or visit www.enviroturfservices.com.

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About the NAIA

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the Association’s innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves.