USA Curling has named Franklin Group as their official printing and promotions partner ©Getty Images

USA Curling (USCA) has formed an agreement with New York-based Franklin Group to become their official printing and promotions partner.

The group runs nationwide marketing solutions to a diverse group of industries and organisations which includes National Basketball Association sides Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat and the LA Clippers, as well as Major League Soccer side New York Football Club.

USA Curling chief executive Rick Patzke said: "We are impressed with not only the traditional printing design and production services offered by Franklin Group, but also by the wide array of promotional products and other integrated marketing solutions offered.

"We have also structured this partnership to provide discounted products and services to all USCA member clubs."

America's men's curling team of Matt Hamilton, John Shuster, John Landsteiner, Tyler George and Joe Polo won the Olympic gold medal at Pyeongchang 2018, sparking a huge upsurge of interest in the sport ©Getty Images
America's men's curling team of Matt Hamilton, John Shuster, John Landsteiner, Tyler George and Joe Polo won the Olympic gold medal at Pyeongchang 2018, sparking a huge upsurge of interest in the sport ©Getty Images

Curling in the United States has grown drastically with more than 185 clubs and 23,000 members.

In 2018 the men's national team, led by skip John Shuster, won the Olympic gold medal at Pyeongchang 2018. 

"We are very excited to partner with USA Curling," Steven Zuller, chief executive of Franklin Group, said. 

"The sport has significantly grown in popularity and Franklin looks forward to effectively supporting the drive for fan engagement with curling fans."