USA Field Hockey Announces Approach Clothing Co. as Presenting Sponsor & Event Apparel Merchandiser for 2026 Sunshine Showcase
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce that Approach Clothing Co. will be the 2026 Sunshine Showcase presenting sponsor and event apparel merchandiser. The highly anticipated event will take place Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.
The Sunshine Showcase event hosts teams in various age divisions including U-10 Co-Ed, U-12 Co-Ed, U-14 Co-Ed and U-14 Girls for 7v7, along with U-14 Girls, U-16 Girls, U-19 Girls for 11v11. The year 2026 marks the debut for Approach Clothing Co. as the presenting sponsor, after having served as the presenting sponsor for the National Hockey Festival since 2023. The event is expecting 320 teams from across the United States and abroad to participate.
"We are thrilled to partner with USA Field Hockey as the official merchandise provider for the prestigious Sunshine Showcase,” said J Hackney, Approach Clothing Co. “We have an ongoing relationship with USA Field Hockey events and supporting girls and women sports is a core objective for us and partnering with industry leaders, like USA Field Hockey, to develop and grow field hockey delivers against that objective. We look forward to delivering exciting merchandise and a hands-on customer experience at the Sunshine Showcase in sunny Kissimmee, Florida.”
As the presenting sponsor and official event apparel merchandiser, Approach Clothing Co. will be catering to the needs and wants of the athletes, their families and fans, coaches and umpires as well as college coaches and others in attendance, who come to take advantage of great field hockey and a fabulous venue. These participants will be able to go home with high-quality hoodies, jackets, hats, and other athletic wear, in addition to other keepsakes.
“The 2026 Sunshine Showcase is one of USA Field Hockey’s largest events and we wanted to partner with a sponsor that knows our audience well and has some experience in catering to their preferences,” said Ginger Wheeler, USA Field Hockey’s Commercial Partnerships and Marketing Manager. “Approach Clothing Co. has become a proven partner with their work at Festival and we’re excited to see them amp up the experience at Sunshine Showcase for the tens of thousands of participating athletes and their families to make their time at the ESPN Wide World of Sports unforgettable.”
Participating teams wishing to stand out at the event with matching, customized apparel featuring licensed Sunshine Showcase branding, including the official souvenir logo and copyrighted text, can order ahead of time by contacting Approach Clothing Co. directly at (609) 472-0226 and ask for Scott.
Approach Clothing Co. based in Sewell, N.J., is a trusted apparel and event merchandiser with a deep devotion to the sport of field hockey, in addition to other sports such as volleyball, lacrosse, and crew. Approach provides high quality apparel and designs as presenting sponsor for events such as National Hockey Festival. Find them online at: approachclothing.com