History
Launched in 1994, Classic Sport Companies was founded on two basic underlying principles, innovation and an undeniable passion for play. The Classic story began with the development of footballs and basketballs utilizing new high performance composite materials and construction techniques that made the balls feel and perform better. Now widely seen as industry standards, these technologies positioned Classic Sport as a major player in the sporting goods industry. Today, Classic Sport has expanded from the original inflatable line of basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and volleyballs to include a broad array of both indoor and outdoor games and equipment. The company now defines its product offering by three categories: Team Sports, Indoor Recreation and Recreational Games. Team Sports: In addition to the original line-up of competitive basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and volleyballs, the Team Sports line has grown to include a broad selection of accessories such as pumps, nets, needles and whistles, as well as goals for hockey, soccer, lacrosse and multi-sport trainers. Indoor Recreation: Games such as air hockey, rod hockey and table soccer figure prominently in the company's success. Innovative designs and features such as our completely re-designed foosball player system continue to raise the bar in the sporting goods industry. Recreational Games: Classic has been able to incorporate quality and innovation into what is generally considered an extremely price sensitive, commodity category. Traditional lawn games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes and bocce are all being reinvented with a Classic touch. Stemming from the enormous success of the "Mini Authentic" line of sports balls such as the "mini 3-pack" (size 1 basketball, football and soccer ball), Classic Sport created a new category for the industry, "Sport Activity". By combining competitive sports with creative play, items such as "Soccer Golf", "Baseball Badminton" and "Beat the Rush" encourage kids of all ages to get outside, get creative and Play. The core of the company's success is a culture based in "play". Whether it's the most serious competitive play in a professional arena or the most childish play in the backyard, the unifying theme is constant. Classic Sport strives to be the leading developer and marketer of creative, sports recreation products that fuel people's passion for play.