01 September 2006

Announcing the 1^st annual AVID Soccer Gear Awards

Based on reviews on the AVID Soccer blog and reader comments, AVID will present awards for:

Best Boot

Best GK Glove

Best Ball

Best Kit

Most Innovative Product

Best Ad Campaign

Best Retailer

Each of the awards will be based on review results and reader feedback.  The AVID Soccer review will count for 60% of the total score.  Reader response will make up the other 40%.  Products for review must be submitted no later than 30 September 2006 in order to give AVID Soccer time to review the product and readers a chance to respond.  Information of product submissions can be found on the AVID Soccer Equipment Review.

Categories:

     Best Boot – Based on fit, comfort, durability, aesthetics/desirability, price and availability

     Best Goalkeeper Glove – Based on comfort, durability, adhesion, aesthetics, price and availability

     Best Ball – Based on shape, feel/control, durability, aesthetics/desirability, price and availability

     Best Kit – Based on comfort, fit, available styles/colors, durability/wear characteristic, care requirements and price

     Most Innovative Product – Based on new products in 2006 that bring a different approach to Soccer; all categories and products are possible, but they must be reviewed by AVID Soccer

     Best Ad Campaign – Based on US TV and print advertising during the past year.  Nominees include: adidas +10; ESPN One Game Changes Everything; Nike Joga Bonito; Puma Seek the Evidence

     Best Retailer – Based on selection, price, speed of delivery and customer service

AVID Soccer reserves the right to limit products/services included in the final comparison.  AVID Soccer © 2006 All Rights Reserved.