24 Hour Fitness And USA Volleyball, Bump! Set! Spike! With 24 Hour Fitness and USA Volleyball, 24 Hour Fitness Becomes "Official Sponsor and Fitness Center of USA Volleyball"

Pleasanton, CA - July 19, 2001 - 24 Hour Fitness, the leading global health and fitness center chain, is pleased to announce it has partnered with USA Volleyball to be the "Official Sponsor and Fitness Center of USA Volleyball." The sponsorship will encompass the 2001 and 2002 season.

"We are thrilled about our partnership with USA Volleyball," said Chris Marek, Director of New Business Development for 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. "Our Team Sports group is also very enthusiastic about the relationship and looking forward to further assisting athletes achieve their dreams and goals."

24 Hour Fitness’ sponsorship with USA Volleyball includes the USA Volleyball Championships, the World League and USA Girl’s and Boy’s Junior Olympic Championships.

"24 Hour Fitness is providing our athletes with incredible workout facilities across the country," said Albert Monaco, Jr., President of USA Volleyball. " We feel this partnership will help us achieve our goal to be acknowledged as the world leader in volleyball."