Kick Off Soccer Season With Sport Chalet

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As the excitement builds for the soccer world championship games starting in Brazil on June 12, athletes and fans alike are preparing for the games on and off the field. To help fans suit up for the global tournament, as well as soccer seasons of their own, premier specialty sporting goods retailer, Sport Chalet, provides players and spectators with the essential gear to help take home the trophy.

"Whether a player or an enthusiastic fan, our goal is to offer athletes the gear they need to fully enjoy hitting the soccer fields or viewing the games from the sidelines," said Sport Chalet Expert Tom Connell. "Sport Chalet has an abundant selection of fan gear and professional soccer equipment to help you improve your skills and support your favorite team."

To help players and fans wind up for soccer season, Connell lists the following gear essentials:

• Rule the field: Try the Nike Mercurial Victory IV FG Soccer Cleats, available for men and women. With lightweight speed and a glove-like fit that provides maximum ball feel, performance will progress tremendously. Pair cleats with Vizari Sport USA Real Sports Socks for ultimate comfort and stability.
• Test out jaw-dropping plays: As the official match ball of Brazil 2014, the adidas World Cup 2014 Brazuca Glider Soccer Ball is tough enough for the professionals. The Brazuca is machine-stitched for a soft touch and improved durability and provides excellent performance to help master new tricks, practice after practice.
• Save prep time: Spend more time on the field and less time assembling gear with an easy-to-wear shin guard, such as the adidas F50 Pro Lite Shin Guard.  Made with soft synthetic linings, an optimized fit and compression sleeves for optimal blood flow, these shin guards are designed for improved performance and protection at any stage of the game.
• Block goals: Catch every ball with the Vizari Pro Super Grip Glove. Designed with the pros in mind, the Vizari Pro Super Grip is equipped with a German latex palm and vented mesh backhand for air circulation that offers extra comfort.
• Practice scoring: Perfect for players of all ages, the SKLZ Kickster goal is sturdy, stable and designed for high-intensity training. With a lightweight build, the Kickster sets up and breaks down in less than two minutes and includes a carry bag for players on the run.
• Stay hydrated: To keep hydrated on and off the field for healthy bodies and performances, fuel up with the CamelBak Eddy Bottle, the insulated, double-wall bottle that keeps water cool and reduces condensation.
• Support the pros: In between practices, support teams with Sport Chalet's selection of Brazil 2014 fan gear. With branded apparel, soccer balls, cleats and more, fans are sure to find the perfect symbol of devotion to their favorite team.

Sport Chalet customers can receive 15 percent off soccer packages when purchasing a combination of soccer cleats, soccer balls and shin guards. For more information on Sport Chalet's selection of soccer equipment and fan gear, visit Sport Chalet's soccer page. To find the nearest Sport Chalet location, visit www.sportchalet.com and for additional media inquiries, contact [email protected].

About Sport Chalet

Sport Chalet (Nasdaq: SPCHA, SPCHB)  is a premier, full service specialty sporting goods retailer featuring the industry's top sports brands in apparel, footwear, and sports equipment. Founded in 1959 by Norbert Olberz, the company has 50 stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah; an online store at www.sportchalet.com; a Team Sales division; and offers more than 50 specialty services for the sports enthusiast, including online same day delivery, climbing, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, avalanche education, and mountain trekking instruction, car rack installation, snowboard and ski rental and repair, Scuba training and certification, Scuba boat charters, team sales, gait analysis, baseball/softball glove steaming and lacing, racquet stringing, and bicycle tune-up and repair at its store locations. For more information, visit Sport Chalet at www.sportchalet.com.

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