As the 2006 training camp begins
the Washington Redskins are the first team in the NFL to apply a new
invisible defense — the advanced antimicrobial protection of SportsAide.

“With bacterial staph infections like MRSA becoming more prevalent
outside of the hospital setting and becoming more of an issue in amateur
and professional sports, we wanted to take an aggressive approach to
protect our players,” said Bubba Tyer, Redskins Director of Sports
Medicine. “We are fortunate to have an owner in Dan Snyder and coach in Joe
Gibbs that believe in being proactive when it comes to protecting the
team.”

SportsAide is a state-of-the-art antimicrobial treatment for sports
equipment and facilities that controls the growth of a wide range of all
known bacteria, mold, fungi and algae.

There is now an active antimicrobial layer of SportsAide protecting the
athletic training rooms, locker rooms, strength and conditioning center and
player equipment at the Gerald S. Snyder Training Facility at Redskins
Park.

“Using this high tech defense is just one step in keeping an
environment safe from these types of infections,” added Tyer. “It is
important for everyone to be educated in simple steps that can be taken and
really aid in the fight against picking up these types of bacteria like …
wash your hands often, shower after workouts and practice, and avoid
sharing towels, razors, and daily athletic gear.”

“Unlike conventional disinfectants that wash away and dissipate
quickly, SportsAide durably bonds to the surface, actively fighting
microorganisms 24/7,” said SportCoatings president Art McWood. “Investing
in SportsAide is investing in peace-of-mind that lasts for years.”

SportsAide is one of a trio of products in the Sports Antimicrobial
System by SportCoatings: TurfAide(TM), SportsAide(TM) and SportsAide(TM)
Fabric Conditioner. TurfAide provides antimicrobial protection to synthetic
turf systems; SportsAide protects athletic facilities and equipment; while
SportsAide Fabric Conditioner provides antimicrobial protection, stain
releasers and odor control to sports laundry like towels and uniforms.

The technology powering SAS is the AEGIS Microbe Shield(R) which has
been safely used in consumer goods and medical applications for more than
30 years. Registered with the EPA, it imparts an invisible layer of
antimicrobial protection that will not leach any chemicals or heavy metals
into the environment and will not rub off onto a player’s skin.

“What makes the AEGIS Microbe Shield unique is that it functions
through a physical mode-of-action versus the chemical poisoning associated
with traditional antimicrobials,” said Curtis White, Chairman and CEO of
AEGIS. “This physical mode-of-action prevents microbes from adapting to the
shield so there is no ability for ‘super bugs’ to develop resistance.”

Extensive warranties and service agreements are available on SAS
applications to ensure the active antimicrobial layer remains intact.

A division of the Coatings Specialist Group (CSG), SportCoatings is the
world leader in sports coatings offering a wide array of products that
enhance, restore and maintain synthetic sports surfaces. For more
information about SportCoatings or the Sports Antimicrobial System, log
onto csgsport.

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