Press Releases
Adair, IA - January 24, 2005
Connect-A-Dock Usrowing Names Connect-A-Dock as Official Dock for 2005
Connect-A-Dock Inc. and USRowing are pleased to announce that the two organizations have finalized an agreement naming Connect-A-Dock as its dock supplier for the 2005 season. As part of the agreement, Connect-A-Dock will be the official dock of USRowing for 2005. The agreement includes featuring the dock systems at the USRowing National Championships in July in Indianapolis, Ind., the USRowing Masters National Championships in Worcester, Mass., in August and the USRowing Annual Convention in Towson, Md., in December.
“Our partnership with USRowing began in 2004 and will greatly boost our marketing efforts to the rowing community. Our easy-to-install dock systems are the preferred solution for rowing clubs worldwide,” said Dave Youland, Vice President, Marketing of Connect-A-Dock Inc. “USRowing members viewing our dock installations at the 2004 USRowing National Championships and the 2004 Masters National Championships were impressed with our docks and their benefits of exceptional stability and ease of installation. We are excited that we will be able to expand our satisfied rowing customer base, which currently includes, Harvard University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Wheaton College, the University of Wisconsin, MIT and numerous private clubs.”
“We are very happy to be able to continue to work with Connect-A-Dock and its award-winning product line,” said Jody Pope, USRowing Membership Director. “The outstanding Connect-A-Dock product line provides our members with the hands-down preferred dock for our rowing membership.”
The Connect-A-Dock systems can fit almost any need, and the versatile modular sections can create many different shapes and sizes with little effort. Whether it is a rowing dock, a leisure dock or a commercial application, Connect-A-Dock floating docks provide an environmentally safe solution.
ABOUT CONNECT-A-DOCK, INC.
Connect-A-Dock Inc. is a plastic marine products sales and marketing organization. Its current marine product line includes the 1000 and 2000 Series Connect-A-Dock plastic floating dock system. The 1000 Series has a freeboard of 8" (20.32cm) and the 2000 Series has a freeboard of 17" (43.18cm). Made from durable polyethylene plastic, the docks never need painting and will not rot, peel or splinter. Connect-A-Dock contains no foam, making it environmentally safe and completely recyclable. With unmatched stability and ease of use, the dock can be added on to and reconfigured very easily at any time.
Connect-A-Dock floating docks are winning international acclaim for ease of installation in residential and commercial applications. Connect-A-Dock is located in Adair, Iowa. Connect-A-Dock, Inc. is a subsidiary of Owner Revolution, Inc. also headquartered in Adair, Iowa
ABOUT USROWING
USRowing is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. USRowing selects and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition, including the Olympics. More than 14,500 individuals and 900 organizations strong, USRowing promotes rowing at all levels of competition including a wide spectrum of rowers – juniors, collegians, masters and those who row for recreation.
USRowing’s Official Patron is Concept2; its Official Electronics Outfitter is Nielsen Kellerman; its Official Dock is Connect-A-Dock; its Official Suppliers are NIKE, Inc., Filippi Boat Manufacturer/Elite Rowing, Inc., and System Scale Corp., and its Preferred Printer is Sport Graphics Printing. USRowing also receives generous support from the National Rowing Foundation.