ANN ARBOR, MI – Cliff Keen Athletic is pleased to announce an apparel partnership with Gator Wrestling Club for the 2011-2012 season.  The sponsorship will launch at the U.S. World Trials being held June 9-11 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Cliff Keen Athletic will be providing a full line of newly designed gear for the Gator Club wrestlers at the U.S. Trials.  

“We could not be more excited to outfit such a strong wrestling organization,” said Tom Keen of Cliff Keen Athletic.  “Gator Club has shown constant growth and success on the international level and we look forward to being a part of that continued success.”

James Ravannack of Gator Club added: “It is great to be working with a family owned company that has been supporting the wrestling community for so long. Our athletes are excited to be outfitted in the best wrestling gear available as we compete in the U.S. and around the world.”

For over 50 years, Cliff Keen has been the leading manufacturer of wrestling equipment and uniforms, serving the high school, collegiate, and international wrestling marketplaces, as well as the officiating market.  In addition, Cliff Keen has long been a provider to dozens of nationally recognized collegiate wrestling programs and is the Presenting Sponsor of the Big Ten Network’s coverage of collegiate wrestling and BTN wrestling telecasts.

About Gator Club
For years Gator Wrestling Club has been training the nation’s top wrestlers for international competition.  The Gator team qualified 8 athletes for the 2008 Olympic games, and three athletes in 2004.  Gator Club athletes have brought home one silver and two bronze medals for the U.S.