2011 Publication Schedule

The AVID Soccer Equipment Review tests products throughout the year. We recommend manufacturers provide at least two examples of a product to ensure that a defect in one does not skew the results of the test. We encourage manufacturers to provide relevant care instructions, marketing materials, manufacturing/materials and other relevant information. Reviews may take up to 3-4 weeks to complete and up to 14 days to appear on the site. We are happy to work with manufacturers and retailers to schedule publication to coincide with other marketing/release events on a best efforts basis.

If a product will be returned, it must be accompanied by adequate packaging and pre-paid shipping labels. Please note that testing under real world conditions may result in damage. AVID Soccer is not responsible for damage resulting from testing or shipping.

Month	Subject	Requested Date	Publication Date	Comments
January	Annual Awards	N/A	All Month	Annual “Best of” awards
February	New for 2011	N/A	All Month	New products and styles; Product announcements
March	Spring Fling (Lifestyle)	7-March	All Month	Hoodies, t-shirts, shorts, accessories
April	Goal Keeper Gear	4-April	Week of 25-April	Includes gloves, kit and training gear
May	Kit Shoot-out	9-May	Week of 23-May	Club kit – Home and way, optional track suit/bag
June	Annual Writing Contest	N/A	All Month	Last year’s contest was so successful, we decided to make it an annual event
July	Ball Shoot-out	8-July	Week of 25-July	Most read article each year – training ball and match ball categories
August	Back to School	15-August	All Month	Lifestyle products targeting high school and college
September	Boot Shoot-out	5-September	Week of 19-Sept	Cost is no object comparison
October	Reader Requests	N/A	All Month	Products requested by our readers
November	Fan Gear	N/A	All Month	Replica and hero gear for national and club teams
December	Nominations	N/A	All Month	Reader feedback on the “Best of”

The ASER home page show the most recent entries.

While AVID Soccer can accommodate almost any size, the following are easier to fit:

Mens (Apparel M-L; Shoe 9-11)
Womens (Apparel S-M; Shoe 7-9)

Manufacturers wishing to remain on the home page should plan on 1 or 2 products for testing each month.

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