Sponsorship Celebrates Athletes in the Pool
LONDON, July 15, 2024 – Pentair Pool, a leading global provider of smart, sustainable pool solutions, today announced that it has been named the Official Swimming Sponsor of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. As an essential part of Pentair Pool’s overall support of the USA Games, the Official Swimming Sponsor naming rights furthers Pentair Pool’s commitment to creating enjoyable pool experiences for all.
“At Pentair Pool, we are honored to support the incredible Special Olympic athletes and contribute to an unforgettable event,” said Jerome Pedretti, executive vice president and CEO for Pentair Pool. “This partnership is a reflection of our values and our commitment to helping create a better world for people and the planet. Further, it is an exciting opportunity for our employees to support Special Olympics by volunteering before and during the Games to give the athletes an enjoyable, unforgettable experience.”
Pentair’s support of the Games also extends to a concentrated focus of supporting the swimming competitions through volunteerism. Pentair Pool plans for its employees to be actively involved in key Games events and initiatives through numerous volunteerism opportunities. This dedicated involvement will help ensure a seamless and empowering experience for the athletes in the water, directly aligning with Pentair Pool’s mission of helping people enjoy water.
“Pentair Pool’s commitment to becoming the Official Swimming Sponsor is a natural fit for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games,” said Christy Sovereign, CEO, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. “Their dedication to helping people safely and sustainably enjoy water aligns perfectly with our mission of empowering athletes. Together, we’ll create an unforgettable experience for our swimmers, celebrating the incredible potential of the human spirit in the water.”
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together over 100,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and to Minnesota from around the United States and all 50 states. The swimming competition is one of the more popular events held during the USA Games and it’s expected to have 300 athletes competing in the 25-yard pool at the prestigious Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota.
About Pentair Pool
Pentair Pool is a Pentair plc business. At Pentair, we help the world safely and sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.
As an industry leader in the pool and spa space, Pentair Pool is driven to help people sustainably enjoy water. Our solutions include industry-leading pumps, automation, lighting, heating, and filtration technology that help our customers enjoy a smarter and more sustainable pool. Customer success is at the heart of our vision for a splash-tastic future bringing family and friends together to build social connections, create lifelong memories, and help promote fitness and enjoyment. For more information, visit www.pentair.com/poolandspa.
About Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine—is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s Subs and United Healthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of approximately 4,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in approximately 19 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing diversity, equity and inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity for Minnesotans to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change.
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