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<B><FONT size="2">As Filed Pursuant to
Rule&nbsp;424(b)(3)</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">Registration No.&nbsp;333-109570</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">PROSPECTUS</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="4">6,171,074 Shares</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="6">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="4">Common Stock</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">This prospectus relates to the resale of up to
6,171,074&nbsp;shares of our common stock by the selling
stockholder named in this prospectus. We will not receive any of
the proceeds from the sale of these shares.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National
Market under the symbol &#147;BGFV.&#148; The last reported sale
price of our common stock on the Nasdaq National Market on
October&nbsp;15, 2003 was $16.38 per share.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B>Investing in our common stock involves risks. See &#147;Risk
Factors&#148; beginning on page&nbsp;2.</B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission
nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved
of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful
or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">The date of this prospectus is October&nbsp;16,
2003.
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<B><FONT size="2">TABLE OF CONTENTS</FONT></B>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">About Big 5
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Risk Factors
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Forward-Looking Statements
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Use of Proceeds
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Selling Stockholder
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Plan of Distribution
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Legal Matters
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Experts
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Where You Can Find More Information
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">You should rely only on the information
contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this
prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with
information different from or in addition to that contained in
this prospectus. The selling stockholder is not making an offer
to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or
sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information
appearing in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on the
front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed
since that date.</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">ABOUT BIG 5</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">We are the leading sporting goods retailer in the
western United States, operating 282 stores in 10 states under
the &#147;Big 5 Sporting Goods&#148; name at September&nbsp;28,
2003. We provide a full-line product offering of over 25,000
stock keeping units in a traditional sporting goods store format
that averages 11,000&nbsp;square feet. Our product mix includes
athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad
selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports,
fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding
and in-line skating.
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<FONT size="2">We believe that over the past 48&nbsp;years we
have developed a reputation with the competitive and
recreational sporting goods customer as a convenient
neighborhood sporting goods retailer that consistently delivers
value on quality merchandise. Our stores carry a wide range of
products at competitive prices from well-known brand name
manufacturers, including Nike, Reebok, adidas, New Balance,
Wilson, Spalding and Columbia. We also offer brand name
merchandise produced exclusively for us, private label
merchandise and specials on quality items we purchased through
opportunistic buys of vendor over-stock and close-out
merchandise. We reinforce our value reputation through weekly
print advertising in major and local newspapers and mailers
designed to generate customer traffic, drive net sales and build
brand awareness.
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<FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller co-founded our company in 1955
with the establishment of five retail locations in California.
We sold World War II surplus items until 1963, when we began
focusing exclusively on sporting goods and changed our trade
name to &#147;Big 5 Sporting Goods.&#148; In 1971, we were
acquired by Thrifty Corporation, which was subsequently
purchased by Pacific Enterprises. In 1992, management bought our
company in conjunction with Green Equity Investors, L.P., an
affiliate of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P. In 1997,
Robert&nbsp;W. Miller, Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Green Equity
Investors, L.P. recapitalized our company so that the majority
of our common stock would be owned by our management and
employees.
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<FONT size="2">In June 2002, we completed an initial public
offering (IPO) of 8.1&nbsp;million shares of common stock, of
which 1.6&nbsp;million shares were sold by selling stockholders.
In July 2002, our underwriters exercised their right to purchase
an additional 1.2&nbsp;million shares through their
over-allotment option, of which 0.5&nbsp;million shares were
sold by the selling stockholders. With net proceeds of
approximately $76.1&nbsp;million from the IPO and total net
proceeds of $84.0&nbsp;million after exercise of the
underwriters&#146; over-allotment option, and together with
borrowings under our credit facility, we redeemed all of our
outstanding senior discount notes and preferred stock, paid
bonuses to executive officers and directors which were funded by
a reduction in the redemption price of our preferred stock and
repurchased 0.5&nbsp;million shares of our common stock from
non-executive employees.
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<FONT size="2">We are a holding company incorporated in Delaware
on October&nbsp;31, 1997. We conduct our business through Big 5
Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in Delaware on
October&nbsp;27, 1997.
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<FONT size="2">Our principal executive offices are located at
2525 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245 and
our telephone number is (310) 536-0611. Our Internet site
address is www.big5sportinggoods.com. The information on our web
site does not constitute a part of this prospectus. Except as
otherwise indicated, all references in this prospectus to
&#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; &#147;our,&#148; &#147;the
Company&#148; or &#147;Big&nbsp;5&#148; refer to Big&nbsp;5
Sporting Goods Corporation and our subsidiaries.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Unless otherwise indicated, all share information
in this prospectus is based on the number of shares outstanding
at September&nbsp;28, 2003 and gives effect to the 8.1 for 1
stock split which occurred immediately prior to our IPO in
June&nbsp;2002.
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<B><FONT size="2">RISK FACTORS</FONT></B>

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<I><FONT size="2">The value of an investment in us will be
subject to significant risks inherent in our business. You
should carefully consider the risks described below, together
with all of the other information included in this prospectus,
before purchasing our common stock. If any of the following
risks and uncertainties actually occur, our business, financial
condition or operating results could be harmed substantially.
This could cause the trading price of our common stock to
decline, perhaps significantly, and you may lose all or part of
your investment.</FONT></I>

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<B><FONT size="2">RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">We are highly leveraged, future cash flows may
not be sufficient to meet our obligations and we might have
difficulty obtaining more financing.</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">We have a substantial amount of debt. As of
June&nbsp;29, 2003, the aggregate principal amount of our
outstanding indebtedness was approximately $134.9&nbsp;million.
Our highly leveraged financial position means:
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    <FONT size="2">a substantial portion of our cash flow from
    operations will be required to service our indebtedness;
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    <FONT size="2">our ability to obtain financing in the future for
    working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate
    purposes might be impeded; and
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    <FONT size="2">we are more vulnerable to economic downturns and
    our ability to withstand competitive pressures is limited.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If our business declines, our future cash flow
might not be sufficient to meet our obligations and commitments.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If we fail to make any required payment under our
credit facility or indenture, our debt may be accelerated under
these instruments. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy or
insolvency or a material breach of any covenant contained in one
of our debt instruments, our debt may be accelerated. This
acceleration could also result in the acceleration of other
indebtedness that we may have outstanding at that time.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow
from operations to meet our obligations and commitments, we will
be required to refinance or restructure our indebtedness or
raise additional debt or equity capital. Additionally, we may be
required to sell material assets or operations or delay or
forego expansion opportunities. These alternative strategies
might not be effected on satisfactory terms, if at all.
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<B><FONT size="2">The terms of our debt instruments impose
operating and financial restrictions on us, which may impair our
ability to respond to changing business and economic
conditions.</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">The terms of our debt instruments impose
operating and financial restrictions on us, including, among
other things, restrictions on our ability to incur additional
indebtedness, create or allow liens, pay dividends, engage in
mergers, acquisitions or reorganizations or make specified
capital expenditures. For example, our ability to engage in the
foregoing transactions will depend upon, among other things, our
level of indebtedness at the time of the proposed transaction
and whether we are in default under our financing agreements. As
a result, our ability to respond to changing business and
economic conditions and to secure additional financing, if
needed, may be significantly restricted, and we may be prevented
from engaging in transactions that might further our growth
strategy or otherwise benefit us without obtaining consent from
our lenders. In addition, our credit facility is secured by a
first priority security interest in our trade accounts
receivable, merchandise inventories, service marks and
trademarks and other general intangible assets, including trade
names. In the event of our insolvency, liquidation, dissolution
or reorganization, the lenders under our debt instruments would
be entitled to payment in full from our assets before
distributions, if any, were made to our stockholders.
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<B><FONT size="2">If we are unable to successfully implement our
controlled growth strategy or manage our growing business, our
future operating results could suffer.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">One of our strategies includes opening profitable
stores in new and existing markets. Our ability to successfully
implement our growth strategy could be negatively affected by
any of the following:
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    <FONT size="2">suitable sites may not be available for leasing;
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    <FONT size="2">we may not be able to negotiate acceptable lease
    terms;
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    <FONT size="2">we might not be able to hire and retain qualified
    store personnel; and
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    <FONT size="2">we might not have the financial resources
    necessary to fund our expansion plans.
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<FONT size="2">In addition, our expansion in new and existing
markets may present competitive, distribution and merchandising
challenges that differ from our current challenges. These
potential new challenges include competition among our stores,
added strain on our distribution center, additional information
to be processed by our management information systems and
diversion of management attention from ongoing operations. We
face additional challenges in entering new markets, including
consumers&#146; lack of awareness of us, difficulties in hiring
personnel and problems due to our unfamiliarity with local real
estate markets and demographics. New markets may also have
different competitive conditions, consumer tastes and
discretionary spending patterns than our existing markets. To
the extent that we are not able to meet these new challenges,
our net sales could decrease and our operating costs could
increase.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Because our stores are concentrated in the
western United States, we are subject to regional
risks.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our stores are located in the western United
States. Because of this, we are subject to regional risks, such
as the economy, weather conditions, power outages, the
increasing cost of electricity and earthquakes and other natural
disasters specific to the states in which we operate. For
example, particularly in southern California where we have a
high concentration of stores, seasonal factors such as
unfavorable snow conditions, such as those that occurred in the
winter of 2002-2003, inclement weather or other localized
conditions such as flooding, earthquakes or electricity
blackouts could harm our operations. If the region were to
suffer an economic downturn or other adverse regional event, our
net sales and profitability and our ability to implement our
planned expansion program could suffer. Several of our
competitors operate stores across the United States and thus are
not as vulnerable to these regional risks.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">If we lose key management or are unable to
attract and retain the talent required for our business, our
operating results could suffer.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our future success depends to a significant
degree on the skills, experience and efforts of Steven G.
Miller, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and
other key personnel who are not obligated to stay with us. The
loss of the services of any of these individuals could harm our
business and operations. In addition, as our business grows, we
will need to attract and retain additional qualified personnel
in a timely manner and develop, train and manage an increasing
number of management level sales associates and other employees.
Competition for qualified employees could require us to pay
higher wages to attract a sufficient number of employees, and
increases in the federal minimum wage or other employee benefits
costs could increase our operating expenses. If we are unable to
attract and retain personnel, as needed in the future, our net
sales growth and operating results may suffer.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our hardware and software systems are
vulnerable to damage that could harm our business.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our success, in particular our ability to
successfully manage inventory levels, largely depends upon the
efficient operation of our computer hardware and software
systems. We use management information systems
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<FONT size="2">to track inventory information at the store
level, communicate customer information and aggregate daily
sales information. These systems and our operations are
vulnerable to damage or interruption from:
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    <FONT size="2">earthquake, fire, flood and other natural
    disasters;
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    <FONT size="2">power loss, computer systems failures, internet
    and telecommunications or data network failure, operator
    negligence, improper operation by or supervision of employees,
    physical and electronic loss of data or security breaches,
    misappropriation and similar events; and
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    <FONT size="2">computer viruses.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Any failure that causes an interruption in our
operations or a decrease in inventory tracking could result in
reduced net sales.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">If our suppliers do not provide sufficient
quantities of products, our net sales and profitability could
suffer.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We purchase merchandise from over 750 vendors.
Although we did not rely on any single vendor for more than 6.0%
of our total purchases during the twelve months ended
June&nbsp;29, 2003, our dependence on principal suppliers
involves risk. Our 20 largest vendors collectively accounted for
36.2% of our total purchases during the twelve months ended
June&nbsp;29, 2003. If there is a disruption in supply from a
principal supplier or distributor, we may be unable to obtain
merchandise that we desire to sell and that consumers desire to
purchase. In addition, a significant portion of the products
that we purchase, including those purchased from domestic
suppliers, are manufactured abroad. A vendor could discontinue
selling products to us at any time for reasons that may or may
not be in our control. Our net sales and profitability could
decline if we are unable to promptly replace a vendor who is
unwilling or unable to satisfy our requirements with a vendor
providing equally appealing products.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Because all of our stores rely on a single
distribution center, any disruption could reduce our net
sales.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We currently rely on a single distribution center
in Fontana, California. Any natural disaster or other serious
disruption to this distribution center due to fire, earthquake
or any other cause could damage a significant portion of our
inventory and could materially impair both our ability to
adequately stock our stores and our net sales and profitability.
If the security measures used at our distribution center do not
prevent inventory theft, our gross margin may significantly
decrease. In August 2002, we entered into a two-year lease for
an additional 136,000 square foot satellite distribution center
to handle seasonal merchandise and returns. In addition, because
of limited capacity at the current distribution center, we will
need to build a replacement distribution center in the next 15
to 18&nbsp;months. Any disruption to, or delay in, this process
could harm our future operations.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Because an equity owner of the selling
stockholder is a member of the board of directors of one of our
competitors, there may be conflicts of interest.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder, Green Equity Investors,
L.P., an affiliate of Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P., holds
approximately 27% of our outstanding common stock and also holds
approximately 12.8% of the outstanding common stock of The
Sports Authority, Inc., one of our competitors. John G. Danhakl,
an equity owner of Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P., currently
serves on our board of directors. Jonathan D. Sokoloff, an
equity owner of Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P. and a former
member of our board of directors, currently serves on The Sports
Authority, Inc.&#146;s board of directors. Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl may
have conflicts of interest with respect to certain matters
affecting us, including the pursuit of certain business
opportunities presented to Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P.
All potential conflicts may not be resolved in a manner that is
favorable to us. We believe it is impossible to predict the
precise circumstances under which future potential conflicts may
arise and therefore intend to address potential conflicts on a
case-by-case basis. Under Delaware law, directors have a
fiduciary duty to act in good faith and in what they believe to
be in the best interest of the corporation and its stockholders.
Such duties include the duty to refrain from impermissible
self-dealing and to deal fairly with respect to transactions in
which the directors, or other companies with which such
directors are affiliated, have an interest.
</FONT>

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<B><FONT size="2">Recently enacted and proposed changes in
securities laws and regulations are likely to increase our
costs.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the
&#147;Act&#148;) that became law in July 2002, as well as new
rules and regulations subsequently implemented by the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;), have required and
will require changes in some of our corporate governance
practices. The Act also requires the SEC to promulgate
additional new rules on a variety of subjects. In addition to
final rules and rule proposals already made by the SEC, Nasdaq
has proposed revisions to its requirements for companies that
are quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.&#146;s National
Market. We expect these new rules and regulations to increase
our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some
activities more difficult, time consuming and/or costly. We also
expect these new rules and regulations to make it more difficult
and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer
liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced
coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage.
These new rules and regulations could also make it more
difficult for us to attract and retain qualified members of our
board of directors, particularly to serve on our audit
committee, and qualified executive officers.
</FONT>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">A downturn in the economy may affect consumer
purchases of discretionary items, which could reduce our net
sales.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In general, our sales represent discretionary
spending by our customers. Discretionary spending is affected by
many factors, including, among others, general business
conditions, interest rates, inflation, consumer debt levels, the
availability of consumer credit, taxation, electricity power
rates, unemployment trends and other matters that influence
consumer confidence and spending. Our customers&#146; purchases
of discretionary items, including our products, could decline
during periods when disposable income is lower or periods of
actual or perceived unfavorable economic conditions. If this
occurs, our net sales and profitability could decline.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Seasonal fluctuations in the sales of sporting
goods could cause our annual operating results to suffer
significantly.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We experience seasonal fluctuations in our net
sales and operating results. In fiscal 2002, we generated 26.5%
of our net sales and 35.2% of our operating income in the fourth
fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season as
well as the peak winter sports selling season. As a result, we
incur significant additional expenses in the fourth fiscal
quarter due to higher purchase volumes and increased staffing.
If we miscalculate the demand for our products generally or for
our product mix during the fourth fiscal quarter, our net sales
could decline, resulting in excess inventory, which could harm
our financial performance. Because a substantial portion of our
operating income is derived from our fourth fiscal quarter net
sales, a shortfall in expected fourth fiscal quarter net sales
could cause our annual operating results to suffer significantly.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Intense competition in the sporting goods
industry could limit our growth and reduce our
profitability.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The retail market for sporting goods is highly
fragmented and intensely competitive. We compete directly or
indirectly with the following categories of companies:
</FONT>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">other traditional sporting goods stores and
    chains;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">mass merchandisers, discount stores and
    department stores, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, JC Penney
    and Sears;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">specialty sporting goods shops and pro shops,
    such as The Athlete&#146;s Foot and Foot Locker;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">sporting goods superstores, such as The Sports
    Authority, Inc., and its other operating units, Oshman&#146;s,
    Sportmart and Gart Sports Company; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">internet retailers.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Some of our competitors have a larger number of
stores and greater financial, distribution, marketing and other
resources than we have. Two of our major competitors, The Sports
Authority, Inc. and Gart Sports Company, completed a merger in
August 2003 and now operate under the name The Sports Authority,
Inc. In addition, if our competitors reduce their prices, it may
be difficult for us to reach our net sales goals without
reducing our prices. As a result of this competition, we may
also need to spend more on advertising and promotion than we
anticipate. If we are unable to compete successfully, our
operating results will suffer.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">We may incur costs from litigation or
increased regulation relating to products that we sell,
particularly firearms.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We sell products manufactured by third parties,
some of which may be defective. If any product that we sell were
to cause physical injury or injury to property, the injured
party or parties could bring claims against us as the retailer
of the product. Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to
cover every claim that could be asserted against us. If a
successful claim were brought against us in excess of our
insurance coverage, it could harm our business. Even
unsuccessful claims could result in the expenditure of funds and
management time and could have a negative impact on our
business. In addition, our products are subject to the Federal
Consumer Product Safety Act, which empowers the Consumer Product
Safety Commission to protect consumers from hazardous sporting
goods and other articles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission
has the authority to exclude from the market certain consumer
products that are found to be hazardous. Similar laws exist in
some states and cities in the United States. If we fail to
comply with government and industry safety standards, we may be
subject to claims, lawsuits, fines and negative publicity that
could harm our operating results.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In addition, we sell firearms and ammunition,
products associated with an increased risk of injury and related
lawsuits. Sales of firearms and ammunition have historically
represented less than 5% of our annual net sales. We may incur
losses due to lawsuits relating to our performance of background
checks on firearms purchases as mandated by state and federal
law or the improper use of firearms sold by us, including
lawsuits by municipalities or other organizations attempting to
recover costs from firearms manufacturers and retailers relating
to the misuse of firearms. In addition, in the future there may
be increased federal, state or local regulation, including
taxation, of the sale of firearms in both our current markets as
well as future markets in which we may operate. Commencement of
these lawsuits against us or the establishment of new
regulations could reduce our net sales and decrease our
profitability.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">If we fail to anticipate changes in consumer
preferences, we may experience lower net sales, higher inventory
markdowns and lower margins.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our products must appeal to a broad range of
consumers whose preferences cannot be predicted with certainty.
These preferences are also subject to change. Our success
depends upon our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely
manner to trends in sporting goods merchandise and
consumers&#146; participation in sports. If we fail to identify
and respond to these changes, our net sales may decline. In
addition, because we often make commitments to purchase products
from our vendors up to six months in advance of the proposed
delivery, if we misjudge the market for our merchandise, we may
over-stock unpopular products and be forced to take inventory
markdowns that could have a negative impact on profitability.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Terrorism and the uncertainty of war may harm
our operating results.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Terrorist attacks or acts of war may cause damage
or disruption to us and our employees, facilities, information
systems, vendors, and customers, which could significantly
impact our net sales, costs and expenses and financial
condition. The threat of terrorist attacks in the United States
since September 11, 2001 continues to create many economic and
political uncertainties. The potential for future terrorist
attacks, the national and international responses to terrorist
attacks and other acts of war or hostility may cause greater
uncertainty and cause our business to suffer in ways that we
currently cannot predict. The military action taken by the
United States and its allies in Iraq could have a short or long
term negative economic impact upon the financial markets and our
business in general.
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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">RISKS RELATED TO INVESTING IN OUR COMMON
STOCK</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">The price of our common stock may be
volatile.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The trading price of our common stock may
fluctuate widely as a result of a number of factors, many of
which are outside our control. In addition, the stock market has
experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have
affected the market prices of many companies. These broad market
fluctuations could adversely affect the market price of our
common stock. A significant decline in our stock price could
result in substantial losses for individual stockholders and
could lead to costly and disruptive securities litigation.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Substantial amounts of our common stock could
be sold in the near future, which could depress our stock
price.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We cannot predict the effect, if any, that the
availability of shares of common stock for sale will have on the
market price of our common stock prevailing from time to time.
At September&nbsp;28, 2003, there were 22,663,927 shares of our
common stock outstanding. All of these shares are freely
transferable without restriction or further registration under
the federal securities laws, except for any shares held by our
affiliates, sales of which will be limited by Rule&nbsp;144
under the Securities Act of 1933. Sales of a significant number
of these shares of common stock in the public market could
reduce the market price of our common stock or our ability to
raise capital by offering equity securities.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder, Green Equity Investors,
L.P., owns an aggregate of 6,171,074 shares of our common stock,
all of which are being offered for resale pursuant to this
prospectus. Subsequent to this offering, Green Equity Investors,
L.P. has the right to require us to register its shares of
common stock that are not sold pursuant to this offering,
provided that it holds at least 8% of our outstanding common
stock and its registration request covers 8% or more of our
outstanding common stock. In addition, holders of approximately
9.1&nbsp;million shares of our common stock, which number
includes the shares held by the Green Equity Investors, L.P.,
have piggyback registration rights with respect to certain
offerings of our common stock. If Green Equity Investors, L.P.
does not sell all of its shares of common stock pursuant to this
offering and exercises its right to require us to register its
shares for resale, the market price of our common stock could
decline.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our executive officers, directors and a
substantial stockholder may be able to exert significant control
over our future direction.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our executive officers and directors, their
affiliates and affiliates of Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P.,
including the selling stockholder, together control
approximately 42.5% of our outstanding common stock. As a
result, these stockholders, if they act together, may be able to
control, as a practical matter, all matters requiring our
stockholders&#146; approval, including the election of directors
and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition,
we are a party to an amended and restated stockholders agreement
with Green Equity Investors, L.P., Steven G. Miller and Robert
W. Miller that entitles Green Equity Investors, L.P. to nominate
one director to our board of directors for as long as it and its
affiliates hold at least 5% of our outstanding shares. The
agreement also provides that Steven G. Miller and Robert W.
Miller will vote their shares in favor of Green Equity
Investors, L.P.&#146;s nominee and that Green Equity Investors,
L.P. will vote its shares to elect Steven G. Miller and Robert
W. Miller to our board of directors. If Green Equity Investors,
L.P. sells all of the shares it is offering pursuant to this
prospectus, the amended and restated stockholders agreement will
terminate, and our executive officers and directors, their
affiliates and affiliates of Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P.
together will control approximately 15.2% of our outstanding
common stock, and thus will not have the ability to exert as
much control over us as they do now.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We are also a party to employment agreements with
Steven G. Miller and Robert W. Miller that require us to use our
best efforts to ensure that each of them continues to be a
member of our board of directors. As a result, this
concentration of ownership and representation on our board of
directors may delay, prevent or deter
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<FONT size="2">a change in control, could deprive our
stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their
common stock as part of a sale of the company or its assets and
might reduce the market price of our common stock.
</FONT>
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our anti-takeover provisions could prevent or
delay a change in control of our company, even if such change of
control would be beneficial to our stockholders.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Provisions of our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws as
well as provisions of Delaware law could discourage, delay or
prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of our
company, even if such change in control would be beneficial to
our stockholders. These provisions include:
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    <FONT size="2">a board of directors that is classified such that
    only one-third of directors are elected each year;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">authorization of the issuance of &#147;blank
    check&#148; preferred stock that could be issued by our board of
    directors to increase the number of outstanding shares and
    thwart a takeover attempt;
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">elimination of the ability of stockholders to
    call special meetings of stockholders;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">prohibition of stockholder action by written
    consent and requiring all stockholder actions to be taken at a
    meeting of our stockholders; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">establishment of advance notice requirements for
    nominations for election to the board of directors or for
    proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at
    stockholder meetings.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In addition, Section&nbsp;203 of the Delaware
General Corporations Law limits business combination
transactions with 15% stockholders that have not been approved
by the board of directors. These provisions and other similar
provisions make it more difficult for a third party to acquire
us without negotiation. These provisions may apply even if the
transaction may be considered beneficial by some stockholders.
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<B><FONT size="2">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">This prospectus, including the documents
incorporated by reference into this prospectus, contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section&nbsp;27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section&nbsp;21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other
than statements of historical facts, included in this
prospectus, or in documents incorporated by reference into this
prospectus, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial
position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and
objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The
words &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148;
&#147;estimates,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148;
&#147;predicts,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148;
&#147;intends,&#148; &#147;continue,&#148; &#147;may,&#148;
&#147;plans,&#148; &#147;projects,&#148; &#147;will,&#148;
&#147;should,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;would&#148; and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain
these identifying words. We cannot assure you that we will
achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our
forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue
reliance on our forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause our actual results in future
periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These
risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risk
factors set forth elsewhere in this report and other risks and
uncertainties more fully described in our other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution that the risk
factors set forth in this report are not exclusive. We disclaim
any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement
that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf.
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<B><FONT size="2">USE OF PROCEEDS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
sale of the shares of common stock by the selling stockholder.
All of such proceeds will belong to the selling stockholder.
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<B><FONT size="2">SELLING STOCKHOLDER</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth information we
know regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock held
by the selling stockholder, Green Equity Investors, L.P., at
September&nbsp;28, 2003, and as adjusted to reflect the sale of
the common stock offered by this prospectus. The selling
stockholder may sell up to 6,171,074&nbsp;shares of our common
stock pursuant to this prospectus.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P., an affiliate of
Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., holds a significant
equity interest in us and also holds an equity interest in The
Sports Authority, Inc., one of our competitors. John G. Danhakl,
an equity owner of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P.,
currently serves on our board of directors. Jonathan D.
Sokoloff, a partner of Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P. and a
former member of our board of directors, currently serves on The
Sports Authority, Inc.&#146;s board of directors.
Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl may from time to time have conflicts of
interest with respect to certain matters affecting us. All of
these potential conflicts may not be resolved in a manner that
is favorable to us. We believe it is impossible to predict the
precise circumstances under which future potential conflicts may
arise and therefore intend to address potential conflicts on a
case-by-case basis. Under Delaware law, directors have a
fiduciary duty to act in good faith and in what they believe to
be in the best interest of the corporation and its stockholders.
Such duties include the duty to refrain from impermissible
self-dealing and to deal fairly with respect to transactions in
which the directors, or other companies with which such
directors are affiliated, have an interest.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In September 1992, we issued an aggregate of
25,353,649&nbsp;shares of our common stock to Green Equity
Investors, L.P. pursuant to a stock subscription agreement
between Green Equity Investors, L.P. and us. In connection with
our recapitalization in 1997, we repurchased approximately
19,492,675&nbsp;shares of our common stock from Green Equity
Investors, L.P. In June 2002, immediately following our IPO,
Green Equity Investors, L.P. purchased an additional
310,100&nbsp;shares of our common stock pursuant to a
subscription agreement with us. Accordingly, Green Equity
Investors, L.P. currently has beneficial ownership of
6,171,074&nbsp;shares of our common stock. Pursuant to the terms
of the 1992 stock subscription agreement, as amended by the
amended and restated stockholders agreement, Green Equity
Investors, L.P. has the right, on two occasions (including this
one), to require us to register its shares of common stock at
any time, provided that it holds at least 8% of our outstanding
common stock and the request must cover 8% or more of our
outstanding common stock. This prospectus and the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part are being filed by
us pursuant to the registration rights we granted to Green
Equity Investors, L.P. under the 1992 stock subscription
agreement and the amended and restated stockholders agreement,
and we are bearing all related fees, costs and expenses, other
than brokers&#146; commissions and similar fees. We have agreed
to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement for
a period of 180&nbsp;days unless the distribution of shares
offered hereby is completed prior to the end of the 180-day
period.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We are a party to an amended and restated
stockholders agreement with Green Equity Investors, L.P., Robert
W. Miller and Steven G. Miller. Under the amended and restated
stockholders agreement, Green Equity Investors, L.P. and its
affiliates may designate one member, currently Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl,
for nomination to our board of directors so long as it
beneficially owns at least 5% of our outstanding shares of
common stock. Robert W. Miller and Steven G. Miller have agreed
to vote all of their common stock in favor of electing Green
Equity Investors, L.P.&#146;s nominee. If Robert W. Miller or
Steven G. Miller is nominated for election to the board of
directors, Green Equity Investors, L.P. has agreed to vote all
of its shares in favor of electing each of them. The amended and
restated stockholders agreement also modified Green Equity
Investors, L.P.&#146;s previously-granted registration rights,
as described above. The amended and restated stockholders
agreement terminates when Green Equity Investors, L.P. and its
affiliates beneficially own less than 5% of our outstanding
common stock. If Green Equity Investors, L.P. sells all of the
shares it is offering pursuant to this prospectus, it and its
affiliates will hold less than 5% of our outstanding common
stock, and the amended and restated stockholders agreement will
terminate.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We entered into a management services agreement
with Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P., an affiliate of
Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., on November&nbsp;13,
1997. Pursuant to the management services agreement, we agreed
to pay an annual fee of $333,333 to Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38;
Associates, L.P. for management, consulting and financial
planning services. These services included regular consulting
services regarding the status of the
</FONT>

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<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">financial markets as they related to specialty
retailers and advice on financing alternatives, note repurchases
and potential refinancings. We also agreed to pay reasonable and
customary fees to Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P. for
services rendered in connection with any major financial
transactions. In addition to the fees we paid for these
services, we also paid reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred in connection with rendering such services. Although
the agreement did not provide either party the right to
terminate prior to the stated expiration date of May&nbsp;31,
2005, whether as the result of a change of control or otherwise,
Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P. and we agreed to
terminate the management services agreement, effective upon the
consummation of our initial public offering in June 2002. In
connection with this termination, we paid Leonard
Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P. a termination fee of $875,000,
which represents a discounted value of the payments that we
would otherwise have been required to make through the stated
expiration date of the management services agreement.
</FONT>
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<TR>
    <TD width="47%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="8%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares Beneficially</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number of Shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Owned After the</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Beneficially Owned</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number of</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Offering(1)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Prior to the</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Name of Beneficial Owner</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Offering</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Offered</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Percent(2)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P.
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,171,074(3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,171,074</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
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    <TD width="4%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
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<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Assumes the resale by the selling stockholder of
    all of the shares of common stock that are offered by this
    prospectus.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Based on 22,663,927&nbsp;shares of common stock
    outstanding at September&nbsp;28, 2003.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">The general partner of Green Equity Investors,
    L.P. is an affiliate of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P.
    Each of Jonathan D. Sokoloff, John G. Danhakl, Peter J. Nolan,
    Jonathan A. Seiffer, John M. Baumer and James D. Halper, either
    directly (whether through ownership interest or position) or
    through one or more intermediaries, may be deemed to control
    Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P. As such,
    Messrs.&nbsp;Sokoloff, Danhakl, Nolan, Seiffer, Baumer and
    Halper may be deemed to have shared voting and investment power
    with respect to all shares held by Green Equity Investors, L.P.
    However, each of Messrs.&nbsp;Sokoloff, Danhakl, Nolan, Seiffer,
    Baumer and Halper disclaim beneficial ownership of the common
    stock of which Green Equity Investors, L.P. has beneficial
    ownership.
    </FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder and any of its pledgees,
assignees, donees and successors-in-interest may, from time to
time, sell any or all of the shares of our common stock offered
hereby for its own account on any stock exchange, market or
trading facility on which the shares are traded, in private
transactions or through the writing of options, whether the
options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise. These
sales may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the
time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price,
at varying prices, determined at the time of sale, or negotiated
prices. The selling stockholder may use any one or more of the
following methods when selling shares:
</FONT>
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
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<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions
    in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">block trades in which the broker-dealer will
    attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell
    a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the
    transaction;
    </FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">cross trades;
    </FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and
    resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">an exchange distribution in accordance with the
    rules of the applicable exchange;
    </FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">privately negotiated transactions;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">short sales;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">broker-dealers may agree with the selling
    stockholder to sell a specified number of such shares at a
    stipulated price per share;
    </FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">underwritten offerings;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">a combination of any such methods of sale; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">any other method permitted pursuant to applicable
    law.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder may also sell shares
under Rule&nbsp;144 under the Securities Act, if available,
rather than under this prospectus.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder may also engage in short
sales against the box, puts and calls and other transactions in
our securities or derivatives of our securities and may sell or
deliver shares in connection with these trades. In connection
with the sale of shares or otherwise, the selling stockholder
may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other
financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales
of the shares in the course of hedging the positions they assume
and deliver the shares to close out such short sales. The
selling stockholder may loan or pledge its shares to its brokers
under the margin provisions of customer agreements. If the
selling stockholder defaults on a margin loan, the
broker-dealers in turn may, from time to time, offer and sell
the pledged shares.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder has advised us that it
has not entered into any agreements, understandings or
arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding
the sale of its shares other than ordinary course brokerage
arrangements, nor is there an underwriter or coordinating broker
acting in connection with the proposed sale of shares by the
selling stockholder.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholder
may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate in sales.
Broker-dealers may receive commissions, discounts or concessions
from the selling stockholder, or, if any broker-dealer acts as
agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser, in
amounts to be negotiated.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder does not expect these
commissions, discounts and concessions to exceed what is
customary in the types of transactions involved.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder reserves the right to
accept and, together with its agents from time to time, to
reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of the shares
to be made directly or through agents.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selling stockholder and any broker-dealer or
agent that is involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be
&#147;underwriters&#148; within the meaning of the Securities
Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any
commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any
profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be
deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the
Securities Act.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have agreed to pay all fees and expenses
incident to the registration of the shares, including fees and
disbursements of counsel to the selling stockholder. We and the
selling stockholder have agreed to indemnify each other against
certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including
liabilities under the Securities Act.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon notification to us by the selling
stockholder that any material arrangement has been entered into
with a broker-dealer or underwriter for the sale of shares
through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution
or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer or
underwriter, we will file a supplement to this prospectus, if
required, pursuant to Rule&nbsp;424(b) under the Securities Act,
disclosing the following:
</FONT>
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the name of the selling stockholder and of the
    participating broker-dealer(s) or underwriter(s);
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the number of shares involved;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the price at which such shares were sold;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the commissions paid or discounts or concessions
    allowed to such broker-dealer(s) or underwriter(s), where
    applicable;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">that such broker-dealer(s) or underwriter(s) did
    not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out
    or incorporated by reference in this prospectus; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">other facts material to the transaction.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In addition, we will file a supplement to this
prospectus when the selling stockholder notifies us that a donee
or pledgee intends to sell more than 500&nbsp;shares of our
common stock.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have advised the selling stockholder that the
anti-manipulation provisions of Regulation&nbsp;M promulgated
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 may apply to its sales
of our shares offered by this prospectus.
</FONT>

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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">LEGAL MATTERS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The validity of the shares of common stock
offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Irell &#38; Manella
LLP, Los Angeles, California. Certain partners and former
partners of Irell &#38; Manella LLP own an aggregate of 25,709
shares of our common stock.
</FONT>

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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">EXPERTS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation and subsidiary as
of December&nbsp;30, 2001 and December&nbsp;29, 2002, and for
each of the fiscal years ended December&nbsp;31, 2000,
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and December&nbsp;29, 2002, have been
incorporated by reference herein and in the registration
statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent
accountants, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the
authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The audit report covering the December&nbsp;29, 2002
consolidated financial statements refers to the adoption of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.&nbsp;142,
&#147;Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets&#148; and the
restatement of previously issued consolidated financial
statements.
</FONT>

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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We file reports, registration statements and
other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
registration statement of which this prospectus is a part
contains additional relevant information about us and our common
stock, and you should refer to the registration statement and
its exhibits to read that information. References in this
prospectus to any of our contracts or other documents are not
necessarily complete, and you should refer to the exhibits
attached to the registration statement for copies of the actual
contract or document.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">You may read and copy the registration statement,
the related exhibits and our other filings with the SEC at the
SEC&#146;s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20549. You also may request copies of those
documents at prescribed rates by writing to the SEC. Please call
the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the
operation of the Public Reference Room.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The SEC also maintains an Internet site that
contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other
information regarding issuers that file electronically with the
SEC. The site&#146;s address is http://www.sec.gov.
</FONT>

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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY
REFERENCE</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The SEC allows us to &#148;incorporate by
reference&#148; the information we file with it, which means
that we can disclose important information to you by referring
you to those documents. The information incorporated by
reference is considered to be part of this prospectus and any
information that we file later with the SEC will automatically
update and supercede this information. The documents we
incorporate by reference are:
</FONT>
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    <TD width="3%"></TD>
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<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    <FONT size="2">(a)&nbsp;our Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for
    the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

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    <FONT size="2">(b)&nbsp;our Quarterly Report on Form&nbsp;10-Q
    for the quarterly period ended June&nbsp;29, 2003;
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    <FONT size="2">(c)&nbsp;our Quarterly Report on Form&nbsp;10-Q
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    <FONT size="2">(d)&nbsp;the description of our common stock
    contained in our Registration Statement No.&nbsp;000-49850 on
    Form&nbsp;8-A, including any exhibits thereto, filed on
    June&nbsp;5, 2002 pursuant to Section&nbsp;12(g) of the Exchange
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<FONT size="2">All documents that we file with the SEC, pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, after the date of this
prospectus and prior to the termination of this offering, shall
be deemed to be incorporated by reference into, and to be a part
of, this prospectus from the date such documents are filed with
the SEC.
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<FONT size="2">Any statements contained in this prospectus or in
a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by
reference into this prospectus will be deemed to be modified or
superceded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a
statement contained in this prospectus or any other subsequently
filed document that is deemed to be incorporated by reference
into this prospectus modifies or supercedes the statement. Any
statement so modified or superceded will not be deemed, except
as so modified or superceded, to constitute a part of this
prospectus.
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<FONT size="2">We will provide to each person, including any
beneficial owner of our common stock, to whom a prospectus is
delivered, a copy of any or all of the information that has been
incorporated by reference into this prospectus. You may request,
and we will provide, a copy of these filings, at no cost to you,
by writing or telephoning us at the following address:
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<FONT size="2">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
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<FONT size="2">2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
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<FONT size="2">El Segundo, California 90245
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<FONT size="2">Attn: Secretary
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<FONT size="2">(310)&nbsp;536-0611
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<B><FONT size="4">6,171,074 Shares</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="6">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="4">Common Stock</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="4">October&nbsp;16, 2003</FONT></B>
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