LINCOLN, Neb. — Bison Inc. has officially renewed its long-standing corporate partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), extending its designation as the Exclusive NFHS Partner for Basketball Equipment and Soccer Goals through 2028.
This landmark agreement continues a multi-decade relationship dedicated to advancing athlete safety, equipment compliance, and structural quality across thousands of interscholastic athletic programs nationwide.
Decades of Regulatory Alignment and Safety Leadership
Bison’s collaboration with the NFHS dates back to the mid-1990s, when the company first participated in the NFHS product licensing program to help establish equipment safety standards for high school sports. Over the past 30 years, Bison has consistently worked alongside rule-making committees to innovate equipment that meets or exceeds evolving interscholastic safety mandates.
"Bison has an extensive history with high schools throughout the country and has earned a stellar reputation for manufacturing outstanding, safety-first equipment," said Dr. Karissa Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director. "We are thrilled to continue our association with a partner so deeply committed to the interscholastic sports community."
Shared Commitment to Interscholastic Athletics
For school districts and facility directors, selecting equipment backed by official NFHS partnership status guarantees that installed systems meet all current high school competition rules, dimensional tolerances, and safety protocols.
"Bison has enjoyed a longstanding, mutually beneficial partnership with the NFHS," noted Nick Cusick, CEO of Bison Inc. "We are immensely proud of the role we play together in supporting student-athletes—not only in their physical development on the court and field, but in fostering leadership and sportsmanship that builds strong citizens."
Core Product Categories Covered Under the Exclusive Agreement
The renewed partnership highlights two primary competition categories critical to interscholastic sports facilities:
- Interscholastic Basketball Equipment: Including FIBA and NFHS-compliant glass backboards, breakaway goals, height adjusters, wall padding, and the industry-standard DuraSkin™ backboard padding.
- Interscholastic Soccer Goals: Featuring Bison’s heavy-duty aluminum competition goals and patented No-Tip™ soccer goals, engineered with built-in ballast and transport systems to prevent tip-over injuries and simplify field management.
Value for Authorized Dealers and Facility Specifiers
When outfitting high school gymnasiums, athletic fields, and multi-sport complexes, equipment specifiers and dealers can leverage Bison's exclusive NFHS partnership to assure school boards, architects, and athletic directors of rule compliance, structural longevity, and warranty support.
To review complete submittal drawings, rule-compliance documentation, or catalog specifications for NFHS-partnered equipment, visit bisoninc.com or contact your regional Bison Sales Representative.