VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - RYU Apparel
Inc. (TSXV: RYU) (OTCQB: RYPPF) (FWB: RYAA) ("RYU" or
the "Company"), a creator of award-winning urban athletic
apparel, is pleased to share a hype video that celebrates the
spirit of skateboarding and international competition.
Captured across three continents and featuring the Canadian
National Skateboarding Team, the video campaign showcases the
diversity and inclusivity of the skateboarding community as well as
skateboarding as a form of art and movement.
The campaign also spotlights the apparel collection that was
designed in collaboration with some of Canada Skateboard's elite
team of athletes itself. The limited-edition high-performance
hoodies and t-shirts celebrate Canada's exuberant nature and will be
showcased at RYU's Vancouver and
Toronto store locations, as well
as be available for purchase on ryu.com.
LINK: https://ryu.ca/pages/brand
"Being on the global stage for skateboarding with domestically
designed garments was an honour for Canada Skateboard. Our National
Team members put on an amazing display proudly sporting RYU apparel
and now fans can represent by wearing them as well. RYU continues
to be a great partner hearing the needs of our team and pushing the
capabilities of fabric and design. Be on the lookout for more
product collaborations and team support as we shift our focus
toward Paris 2024 and beyond."
Commented Ben Stoddard - President -
Canada Skateboard"
"It was a thrilling experience to watch these athletes represent
our nation and share their unique talents with the world. While
designing the uniforms that would represent our nation proudly as
well as meet the hot and humid conditions in Tokyo, we learned first-hand the dedication,
sacrifices and inspiring commitment these athletes made." commented
Cesare Fazari, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of RYU Apparel.
Skateboarding is a highly popular sport globally with an
estimated 6.4 million skateboarders in the US and 85 million
worldwide in 2016, according to SkateboardersHQ.com.
About RYU Apparel
RYU Apparel (TSXV: RYU, OTCQB: RYPPF), or Respect Your Universe,
is an award winning urban athletic apparel and accessories
brand engineered for active lifestyles. Designed without compromise
for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate optimal
human performance. For more information, please visit the RYU
website at: http://ryu.com
ABOUT US Skateboard Canada
Formed in 2016, Canada Skateboard is recognized by the Canadian
Olympic Committee, Sport Canada and World
Skate as the official National Sport Federation
(NSF) for skateboarding in Canada. Canada Skateboard board of directors
is composed of skate industry veterans with a shared vision to
support, promote and grow skateboarding in Canada. The board includes professional
skaters, industry heads, event producers, international judges,
coaches, skatepark designers and media managers from the past and
present in Canadian skateboarding. Each brings their unique
expertise, personality, and a steadfast commitment to
skateboarding
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or accuracy of this press release.
This news release contains forward-looking information that
involves various risks and uncertainties regarding future events.
Such forward-looking information can include without limitation
statements based on current expectations involving a number of
risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future
performance of RYU, such as statements regarding the fulfillment of
its obligations under the sponsorship and promotional license
agreement with Canada Skateboard. There are numerous risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results and RYU's plans and
objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking information, including adverse market conditions,
including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the
inability of RYU fulfill its obligations under the sponsorship and
promotional license agreement with Canada Skateboard. Actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such information. These and all subsequent written
and oral forward-looking statements are based on estimates and
opinions of management on the dates they are made and are expressly
qualified in their entirety by this notice. Except as required by
law, RYU does not intend to update these forward-looking
statements.
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