Sport Resource Group was created to give customers in the recreation industry a choice when it comes to
ice hockey,
inline hockey, and
soccer containment systems and
accessories. The mission of Sport Resource Group is to provide high quality products to recreation professionals at affordable prices complimented by the best
customer service in the industry. We offer the highest quality customizable containment systems,
portable boundaries and rink solutons to fit your needs. Whether you play indoor soccer, inline hockey, cross ice hockey or roller hockey, Sport Resource Group - make it official.
Sport Resource Group was founded by Chris Guertin who has spent over 15 years in the sports and recreation field. Beginning with internships for
CBS Sports and the
Florida Marlins, Chris learned the value of presenting a professional
product on a consistent basis and parlayed that experience into a three year stint as Membership and Tournament Coordinator of the National Inline Hockey Association
(NIHA). From its inception in 1993 until its successful merger with USA Hockey Inline in 1996, the NIHA built its membership database from nothing to over 60,000 players, coaches and referees.
In 1996 Chris joined the group at In-Line Sport Systems Inc (ISSI) to organize and run its successful Border Patrol Rink Systems division. After developing additional programs such as the
Cross Ice Hockey program in the late 90’s with USA Hockey, Chris was ready for a new challenge and helped Athletica (as ISSI became known) in its successful acquisition of the SofBoards product (eventually renamed GamePlex™). From 1999 through 2004 Chris and his staff were able to provide an affordable solution to parks and recreation departments, military bases,
YMCA’s, colleges and universities, churches and others looking for a semi-permanent solution to their
ice hockey,
inline hockey and
soccer programs.
From 2004 through the beginning of 2007, Chris served as the Sales Manager for the Southeast and International regions for Premier Rinks, Inc (dba Athletica). Through those years he made many valuable friendships, forged valuable
relationships with vendors and customers and developed the skills needed to consistently deliver the best possible
products to recreation industry on a consistent basis. That experience combined with a passion for sports was the motivation behind
Sport Resource Group.
We invite you to review our website, give us a call or drop us an email to learn more about how we can help you accomplish your goals.
Chris and his wife, Maria, live in
Minneapolis, MN, where they can often be found playing floor hockey with their twin daughters Savannah and Sylvia (2 years old) with newborn Owen cheering from the couch.
