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Youth Football Safety and Helmet Replacement Partnership Launches

Partnership between NFL, NFL Players Association, USA Football, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA), NCAA, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), Rawlings, Riddell, Schutt, and Xenith is supported by U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (more...)
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Riddell® Helmets Earn Highest Ranking in Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings™ for Second Year Running

The new Riddell 360, Revolution Speed Helmets --- Two of Three Helmets to Receive Top “5-STAR” Rating for Reducing the Risk of Concussion Rosemont, Ill. – May 1, 2012 – Riddell, the official helmet of the National Football League®, has reported that two of its newest helmets received the highest possible, 5-STAR ranking in the latest Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings™, (more...)
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Riddell and USA Football Renew Official Helmet and Equipment Partnership

Riddell to provide equipment and raise awareness of head protection and proper playing techniques as part of expanded partnership ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 14, 2012 -- Riddell Sports, the official helmet of the National Football League®, announced today that it has renewed its partnership with USA Football, the sport's national governing body in the United States. (more...)
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Riddell® Acquires Gunther’s Athletic Service; Strengthens West Coast Presence

Gunther Acquisition Expands Riddell's Equipment Supply Offering. ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 12, 2012 -- Riddell announced today it has acquired Gunther's Athletic Service, of Anaheim, California, a West Coast leader in helmet and protective reconditioning, and sales of sporting goods, uniforms and equipment. Riddell will maintain operations at Gunther's facility in Anaheim, California, and deliver the same service offering. In addition, Bob Brown and Craig Drager, previous owners of Gunther's, will remain in key sales and management roles. The terms of the agreement will not be disclosed. (more...)
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Riddell Unveils New, External Helmet Dating System

Riddell® Leads Industry with Initial Season of Use/Maximum Life Label Providing Valuable Helmet Age Information CHICAGO – January 4, 2012 –Riddell announced today it will be the first manufacturer to provide users with an easy-to-read, initial season of use/maximum life label. The label will be affixed to the exterior of its helmets as part of Riddell’s commitment to designing and manufacturing football helmets and equipment to provide athletes with the highest level of protection possible. (more...)
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Riddell Named Exclusive Football Helmet Partner of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Riddell, NIAAA partner to raise awareness of football head protection among junior high and high school athletic directors, coaches and parents CHICAGO – Dec. 12, 2011 – Riddell, the official helmet of the National Football League®, and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) announced today an exclusive partnership to provide educational programs for athletic administrators. This partnership works to raise awareness of innovative equipment, technology and services among coaches and parents and furthers the organizations’ joint commitment to protecting football players at every level. (more...)
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Riddell Calls “Time Out” with In-Season Equipment Check

Helmet Maker Offers Checklist for Coaches, Players, Parents Rosemont, Ill. — October 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Riddell, the official helmet of the National Football League®, is taking an in-season time out to educate coaches, players and parents about how to properly inspect helmets and shoulder pads. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, football is the most popular sport for high school boys with more than a million participants. Click here to view the complete Multimedia News Release.
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Chicago Bears to be First NFL Team to Adopt New Riddell® RipKord™ Shoulder Pad Technology

Riddell and Bears Continue Leadership in Player Protection CHICAGO – August 1, 2011 – Riddell and the (more...)
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Riddell® Introduces RipKord™ Shoulder Pad Technology

New Emergency Management Technology Allows Safer, Quicker Access to Injured Players. Rosemont, Ill. – June 20, 2011 – Riddell® today unveiled a new shoulder pad technology that could significantly improve the way in which spine and head injuries can be treated on the football field. The Riddell RipKord™ is being featured at the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) 62nd Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia this week in New Orleans. (more...)
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Riddell Announces Helmet Trade-In Program

Rosemont, IL – May 9, 2011 – Today, Riddell announced that they will offer $50 off the catalog purchase price of any Riddell Revolution® family (Riddell Revolution®, Riddell Revolution® Speed, Riddell Revolution® IQ and Riddell 360™) adult helmet for the trade-in of any VSR-4 adult helmet. (more...)
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Recent Comments

Riddell on Equipment Inventory and Reconditioning Important for Player Protection
Brandy, a lot of customers have been asking that. Typically we require a picture of the style in questions so we do not provide inaccurate data, since players tend to change equipment. The face mask model that other's have provided pictures of Tyrran Matheu wearing show the S2EG-II-SP. For further questions and to place an order for that mask, please call our Inside Sales department at 800-275-5338 Ext. 5....
Riddell on Concussion Series: Q & A with Riddell
Ness, yes you can purchase the S2EG-SW-SP in navy. We don't currently offer it online, however we do offer it by phone. Please call 800-275-5338 Ext. 5. to contact our Inside Sales department....
Riddell on Concussion Series: Q & A with Riddell
Cole, the face mask system for the Riddell 360 has been designed from the ground up and is entirely unique. The flexing capabilities it provides require certain structural components. At Riddell we are working to provide more face mask styles for the Riddell 360 but for right now the only ones available are what you see on our website. The model that will come closest to the S2B model would be the 360-2BD-SW-SP model. Feel free to call our Inside Sales department to check on availability of this face mask model. They will be able to process any purchase needs you require as well. 800-275-5338 Ext....
Riddell on Concussion Series: Q & A with Riddell
Zach, the bears helmet is an S2BD-SW-SP and the LeSean McCoy face mask is an S2EG-SW-SP face mask. If you would like to order one in your team's color please call our Inside Sales department at 800-275-5338 Ext. 5 weekdays between 8:30am – 4:30pm...
Riddell on Concussion Series: Q & A with Riddell
Erick that is the S2EG-II-SP face mask model. Most styles not available for purchase online will be available by calling our Inside Sales department at 800-275-5338 Ext....