PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting
Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel
sporting goods retailer has a deep commitment to youth sports, and
truly believes that sports matter. This weekend, the Company is
honoring this belief and celebrating youth sports with its
first-ever 'Celebrate Youth Sports Weekend' at all locations
nationwide.
From July 14th –
16th, DICK'S will donate 1% of in-store, online and
mobile sales to The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to support
youth sports teams in need across the country via its
Sports Matter program, which works to address the growing
issue of underfunded youth athletics nationwide through equipment,
uniform and monetary donations.
In addition, as a way to recognize and celebrate the many young
athletes who shop in DICK'S stores nationwide, any customer
accompanied by a child (18 and younger) wearing his or her youth
team uniform or team gear will get 20% off their total
purchase*.
"DICK'S Sporting Goods 'Celebrate Youth Sports Weekend' will
raise awareness of the youth sports funding crisis and drive
donations and funding to help more kids be able to play. It
will also support athletes and their families by offering them a
discount that weekend on all of their sporting goods needs," said
Lauren Hobart, President of DICK'S
Sporting Goods. "At DICK'S, we are driven by a deep belief that
sports make people better and thus the billions of dollars that
have been cut from youth sports budgets across the country is of
great concern to us."
Since 2014, DICK'S and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation have
pledged more than $50 million to
support teams and raise awareness for this issue, and its Sports
Matter program has helped thousands of youth sports teams gain
funding, impacting hundreds of thousands of young athletes
nationwide. 'Celebrate Youth Sports Weekend' further extends the
Company's commitment to supporting youth sports.
*Valid only 7/14 – 7/16. Exemptions and exclusions may
apply. For more information, visit
http://www.sportsmatter.org/#celebrate-youth-sports.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in 1948,
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting
goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic,
high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories.
As of April 29, 2017, the Company
operated more than 690 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across
the United States, serving and
inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their
personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store
services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team
Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and
Footwear. Headquartered in Pittsburgh,
PA, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Field
& Stream specialty stores, as well as DICK'S Team Sports
HQ, an all-in-one youth sports digital platform offering free
league management services, mobile apps for scheduling,
communications and live scorekeeping, custom uniforms and FanWear
and access to donations and sponsorships. DICK'S offers its
products through a content-rich eCommerce platform that is
integrated with its store network and provides customers with the
convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront. For more
information, visit the Press Room or Investor Relations pages at
dicks.com.
About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S
Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit
corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports
participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. as a
private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and
philanthropic activities.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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