EXHIBIT 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

ESCALADE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF WOODPLAY

Wabash, IN (March 1, 2006) -- Escalade, Inc. (ESCA), announced that it has
purchased substantially all of the assets of Family Industries, Inc., a
manufacturer of premium residential play systems sold under the Woodplay(R)
brand. This acquisition was effected through the Company's wholly owned
subsidiary Escalade Sports. Commonly called swing-sets and slide towers, the
Woodplay product is distinguished in the play systems market by its unique high
quality 100% Red Wood, decay resistant product and recognized for its superior
quality, safety, value and innovation.

"The Woodplay brand adds additional product depth to the Company's premium
product offerings in the wooden play systems market" stated Jim Allshouse,
President of Escalade Sports. "Together with ChildLife(R) which was acquired
early last year, our dealers now have an exciting and unique array of products
to offer in their residential customers." Escalade Sports will sell the Woodplay
and ChildLife product through its nationwide network of dealers.

C. W. "Bill" Reed, President and CEO of Escalade, Inc. stated that "the
acquisition of the Woodplay product line is an important part of our overall
plan of customer diversification and customer additions, particularly in the
specialty dealer channel. We expect this acquisition to add approximately $7
million in sales during 2006 and be accretive to earnings."

Escalade is a quality manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods and
office/graphic arts products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on the
Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or contact
Terry Frandsen Vice President and CFO at 260/569-7208 or C.W. (Bill) Reed,
President and CEO at 260/569-7233.


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future
trends or factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks,
include, but are not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing,
product demand and market acceptance, Escalade's ability to successfully
integrate the operations of acquired assets and businesses, new product
development, the continuation and development of key customer and supplier
relationships, Escalade's ability to control costs, general economic conditions,
fluctuations in operating results, changes in the securities markets and other
risks detailed from time to time in Escalade's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Escalade's future financial performance could differ
materially from the expectations of management contained herein. Escalade
undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the
date of this report.


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