Badger News

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (July 8, 2026) – The Badger Region Volleyball Association is proud to announce that Burghardt Sporting Goods has been named an official partner of the Badger Region. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Burghardt Sporting Goods, an established and well-respected Wisconsin company that shares our commitment to serving the volleyball community,” said Jennifer Armson-Dyer, Executive Director and Commissioner of the Badger Region Volleyball Association. “Both organizations believe that strong relationships, great service and a positive experience matter. Through this partnership, we can provide additional resources, preferred pricing and new opportunities that directly benefit our clubs, coaches, athletes and families across the state.”

As part of the agreement, Badger Region clubs will receive preferred pricing on apparel and sporting goods and have a dedicated sales contact with volleyball expertise at the New Berlin-based sporting goods store that does business statewide and throughout the midwest. 

Burghardts will be involved in a variety of Badger Region services and programming initiatives, including an extension of the popular Coaches Lounges at Badger Region-hosted events, along with the Badger Region HP All-Star program and other opportunities that will be announced later in the year.

Operating since 1881, Burghardt is widely recognized as a leader in custom team apparel. The facility specializes in screenprinting, embroidery, sublimations and heat press opportunities on hundreds of apparel options. The brick and mortar store also offers standard equipment including shoes, protective gear, socks and compression gear.

Uniform and spirit wear stores can also be organized through the Team Sales staff at Burghardts. The company has the ability to service the entire Badger Region from Superior to Kenosha, Platteville to Door County – and everywhere in between.

Burghardt Sporting Goods also specializes in facility branding, promotional items, corporate apparel and custom signage.

Have questions about the Badger Region/Burghardt Sporting Goods partnership? Email brian@badgervolleyball.org.

The Badger Region Volleyball Association

The Badger Region Volleyball Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization dedicated to providing a high-quality volleyball experience to its members that includes athletes, coaches, officials, athletic trainers, team representatives and more. Covering the state of Wisconsin, Badger Region is the eighth largest region of USA Volleyball, which is recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as the National Governing Body (NGB) of volleyball in the United States. The mission of Badger Region Volleyball is to promote initiatives for safe, structured and fun life-long volleyball experiences.