Three months after revealing plans it would seek a jersey patch sponsorship, Wright State University announced a deal with Premier Health on Thursday, Oct. 29.
“Premier Health has stood alongside Wright State Athletics for years and this partnership is a profound statement of what that relationship means,” said Wright State Athletics Director Brad Chandler in a press release. “All 14 Division I programs will now carry Premier Health on its uniform, connecting our student-athletes with the academic health system that cares for the families in our stands and across our community. We worked hard to bring the first jersey patch sponsorship in the Dayton region to life, and we’re proud that it’s with a partner that has always shown up for Wright State. This is about more than visibility. It’s two Dayton institutions putting their names side by side and investing in the next generation.”
The NCAA approved the use of jersey patches in January.
According to an NCAA press release, “Effective Aug. 1, all Division I teams will be permitted up to two additional commercial logos on their uniforms and apparel and one additional commercial logo on equipment during the preseason and regular season, with an additional commercial logo on uniforms and apparel for conference championships. The patches will be limited to a maximum of 4 square inches per logo.”
The patches will debut on Monday, Nov. 2, when the Wright State men’s basketball team plays Air Force in the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic at the Nutter Center.
“This partnership extends far beyond athletics,” said Keith Bricking, M.D., executive vice president and chief clinical officer for Premier Health, in a press release. “As the region’s academic health system, we’re proud to support Raider Athletics as part of a broader partnership that is creating opportunities for students and strengthening the future of southwest Ohio. The jersey patch serves as a visible reminder of our shared commitment to education, innovation, community health and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
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