, a wholly owned subsidiary of AVP, Inc. Seegal,
President and CEO of Nautica Enterprises , Inc. USA Swimming, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the
national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States and has
more than 300,000 national members and sanctions more than 7,000 events each
year. We are
excited to get started.

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In addition to being the official apparel sponsor of the AVP, Nautica will
continue to sponsor several top AVP players including 2004 Olympic Gold
Medalist and 2005 AVP MVP Misty May-Treanor, 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist
Elaine Youngs, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Fonoimoana, Olympian Dax
Holdren, 2004 Rookie of the Year George Roumain and the 2004 MVP and 2005 best
individual player on the tour, Mike Lambert. As the AVP's apparel sponsor, Nautica has a bigger presence
in the stadium and on outer-court signage and commercial units during AVP
broadcasts , on both NBC and FOX Sports Net.com.usaswimming. By learning to swim youngsters can stay trim and fit -
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USA Swimming formulates the sport's policies and procedures , conducts
national swimming championships, and is dedicated to helping athletes of all
ages and abilities achieve the Olympic ideal.com): Warschawski is dedicated
to providing clients with the highest quality public relations, marketing
and branding service. The Swim Academy has been involved for more than five
years with Broward Country and Palm Beach Drowning prevention programs
and are also proud participants in the 2005 HEAT Learn to Swim
initiative, sponsored by the Miami HEAT , American Red Cross and
Carnival Cruise Lines, are making this summer a fun and safe one for
you and your family.

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Through proactive, high-level media relations,
Warschawski will help to raise the profile of swimming as a competitive,
healthy individual and team sport, as well as boost the organization 's
credibility and visibility as an innovative leader in sport management and
governance. We are delighted to
be a part of the USA Swimming team to help them highlight all that they do on
a national level, as well as to further underscore their organization's
innovative thought leadership and unique creative initiatives.

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information, please visit http://www.

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USA
swimming formulates the rules, implements policies and procedures, conducts
national championships, disseminates safety and sports medicine information,
and selects athletes to represent the United States in international
competition. The Swim Academy takes a unique, compassionate
and individualized approach to its swim programs and its owners take
strict measures to assure best practices are followed by all
instructors .

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Nautica will continue to be the
official apparel provider for all AVP referees, announcers and staff and will
have a presence within sponsor village and the rights to AVP images, footage
and athletes throughout the 2006 through 2008 seasons.com. USA Swimming has more than 300,000 members nationwide and
sanctions more than 7,000 events each year. Ed, The Swim Academy offers private, group and swim team programs
for ages six months and up.

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Since August 2003, Nautica is part of VF
Corporation , a leader in branded apparel including jeanswear, intimate
apparel, sportswear, outdoor products and workwear. Obesity is an epidemic among
children today.S.

Note to Editors: The Swim Academy representatives are available
for interviews on the subject of water safety.

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AVP operates the industry 's
most prominent national touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour,
which was organized in 1983. BALTIMORE, Warschawski Public Relations, a
full-service PR, marketing and branding firm , today announced that it has been
retained by USA Swimming as the organization's public relations agency of
record."
That effort, Frechette said, is working.

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"We are proud to announce our sponsorship agreement with Nautica, one of
AVP's world-class sponsors," said Leonard Armato, CEO and Commissioner of AVP. We
believe that our partnership with the AVP and our commitment to the sport of
beach volleyball and its world-class athletes is truly reflective of the
active, energetic lifestyle of the Nautica brand," said Denise V. In 2004, AVP athletes successfully represented the United
States during the Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning gold and bronze medals,
the first medals won by U. "Warschawski has an excellent track
record for generating top-tier media results on a national level and working
as an integral partner with organizations to help set and achieve their goals."

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"
"We're pleased to announce our expanded relationship with the AVP. women in professional beach volleyball.warschawski. "From a six-month old baby taking a first dip to a teenager
competing in a swim meet, we have programs for all levels."
And while kids learn the proper ways to enjoy the water at The
Swim Academy, they also get precautionary lessons.

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S. In the past five years alone, Warschawski has won more
than 100 industry awards for its work and has been voted "Boutique PR Agency
of the Year." For three years in a row Warschawski has been ranked as one of
the Top 15 "Best PR Agencies to Work For.----For every child
who drowns in a pool tragedy, as many as 10 or more survive accidental
falls because they have taken swim lessons.
"The first things we teach are survival tactics," Frechette, an
expert on water safety for children, said."
"South Florida is even more susceptible to the dangers of drowning
due to the number of pools and surrounding water," said Frechette.

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USA Swimming has tapped Warschawski to handle all strategic positioning
and media relations. "Drowning is one of the
most devastating and yet most preventable accidents.

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nautica. And
when dad got to him, he was still holding his breath and trying to
kick back to the wall. Additionally, all instructors working with children
18 months and younger are State of Florida certified as
Infant Instructors.

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About the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc. The company was founded in 1996 and is
headquartered in Baltimore , MD. Swim Academy programs
promote aquatic awareness and water safety by giving each child a
foundation of skills that fosters a lifelong love of the water.

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Both Nautica and the AVP pride
themselves on capturing the essence of an active, adventurous and spirited
lifestyle, making the sponsorship a perfect match.

About Nautica
Founded in 1983, Nautica is a leading global lifestyle brand with products
ranging from men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories to a
complete home collection.

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Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
We are confident that Warschawski will generate the high-level media and
branding results the agency is known for on behalf of USA Swimming . It is our goal to
incorporate water safety skills along with the fun and exercise that
swimming provides.

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"During the last 18 years, we have taught well over 5,000 children
in our programs throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties," she said. Or while dad was playing with the
other kids and had his back turned, Johnny slipped off the steps. The Swim Academy's
lessons teach kids the tactics to stay afloat, grab the wall, pull
themselves out of the water or float on their backs -- giving rescuers
more time to reach them.

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Kimberly Moran Amy Cozamanis
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"Although USA Swimming is headquartered more than 3,000 miles from our
Baltimore offices, the synergy between the teams of USA Swimming and
Warschawski made us a perfect cultural and business fit.

Swim Academy Announces Classes to Promote Water Safety Exercise and Developmental Skills

The Swim Academy's approach child-centered rather than
skill-centered, meaning that while the goal for each child is to feel
safe and confident in the water, the Swim Academy individualizes each
lesson so the child can progress at his or her own readiness level.
Swimming is a great exercise tool.S.

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"We see this new agreement as a great sign of confidence that Nautica has in
the AVP platform and the sport of beach volleyball on a national level. We
look forward to growing together with Nautica to extend the reach of the AVP
Tour and help increase exposure of the Nautica brand.com

" Warschawski clients include
Fortune 500 and Inc. and Gayle Frechette,
B.

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AVP and Nautica Announce Multi-Year Official Apparel Sponsorship Agreement

(OTC Bulletin Board: AVPI),
a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach
volleyball, and Nautica announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement
making Nautica the Official Apparel sponsor of the AVP Tour, AVP 's national
touring series that features more than 150 of the nation's top male and female
professional beach volleyball players. Featuring more than 150 of the top American men
and women competitors in the sport, AVP staged 14 events throughout the United
States in 2005. For additional
information , please visit http://www. All instructors are trained as both
American Red Cross Lifeguards and Swim America Instructional Coaches
in accordance with the State of Florida standards for swim
instruction .

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As part of the agreement, Nautica will be included in all 16 events during
the 2006 season .
"We were drawn to Warschawski for their strong background in sports
marketing as well as their impeccable reputation," commented Rod Davis, chief
marketing officer for USA Swimming."
"Warschawski is thrilled to be working with USA Swimming to help position
the sport of swimming as a fun and healthy activity for all ages," commented
David Warschawski, president and founder of Warschawski Public Relations.org): USA Swimming is the
national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. The Swim Academy, serving
Boca Raton, Margate, Coral Springs and Boynton Beach , announced the
start of its swim sessions with a variety of programs, including
private lessons , group lessons and swim teams.Ed.

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"And what I hear from parents are not the tragedies, but the success
stories of how Johnny accidentally fell into the pool over the weekend
and swam safely back to the side.

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"Throughout our four year
relationship with the AVP, we've seen terrific synergies between our dynamic,
multi-faceted consumers and the growing and loyal AVP fan base. Nautica products are styled in timeless design and
premium quality that enhance our consumer's energetic lifestyle yet recognize
their desire for balance."
"We offer classes for children as young as six months old," said
Gayle Frechette, owner and vice -president of development for The Swim
Academy.

About The Swim Academy

Established in 1995 by Tracy Sferes, M.

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LOS ANGELES, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
Tour, Inc.
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc, is a leading lifestyle sports
entertainment company focused on the production , marketing and distribution of
professional beach volleyball events worldwide.

USA Swimming Selects Warschawski as Public Relations Agency of Record

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"Parents turn to us to give their children the swimming and water
safety skills that can many times mean the difference between life and
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