Press Releases by Category Sports
Mellow Boards brings the asphalt surf to the next level
A startup of boardsports enthusiasts from Hamburg is about to bring the concept of electric driven skateboards to a whole new level. They developed the first mountable drive that turns any normal skateboard into an electric skateboard – in a blink of an eye. Half a year after their successful Kickstarter campaign they now release their next milestone on their way to serial production: the final design.
In late spring 2015…
Mellow Boards brings the asphalt surf to the next level
A startup of boardsports enthusiasts from Hamburg is about to bring the concept of electric driven skateboards to a whole new level. They developed the first mountable drive that turns any normal skateboard into an electric skateboard – in a blink of an eye. Half a year after their successful Kickstarter campaign they now release their next milestone on their way to serial production: the final design.
In late spring 2015…
SNOWPASS announces partnership and integration with Sport2000
Munich, GERMANY – Snowpass GmbH, a German-born start-up forerunner in the online business of winter sports, and Sport 2000, a German company specialised in professional ski rental, today announced a trading partnership and integration.
Snowpass had launched its website myskiticket.com on the 2nd of August 2015. Myskiticket is a portal on the web for winter sports, where ski passes, rental equipment and ski lessons can be purchased online. In this…
SNOWPASS announces partnership and integration with Sport2000
August 12, 2015
Munich, GERMANY – Snowpass GmbH, a German-born start-up forerunner in the online business of winter sports, and Sport 2000, a German company specialised in professional ski rental, today announced a trading partnership and integration.
Snowpass had launched its website myskiticket.com on the 2nd of August 2015. Myskiticket is a portal on the web for winter sports, where ski passes, rental equipment and ski lessons can be purchased online.…
French and German Pfeiffer Vacuum employees participate successfully at the Worl …
• French-German team performance
• Employees win 17 medals
• Pfeiffer Vacuum came in 8th in the overall ranking
Asslar, Germany, July 30, 2015. The international sporting competition "World Corporate Games" took place in Annecy on the first weekend in July. The sports teams of a company can register for various competitions. The Pfeiffer Vacuum team participated in 18 out of 20 sports disciplines, winning a total of 17 medals. The 126 French and German…
Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2015 – Gigantic tornado shows polo fans the place to be
April 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As event partner of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai, A&O Technology created spectacular special effects with its FALCON luminaires and the FALCON Video shone in a new formation.
In a formation never before seen, the FALCON VIDEO luminaires framed the arena’s giant LED screen to create a LED wall. The hybrid searchlights were therefore in use throughout the event as a fixed…
Intelligent Sports Comes Closer to the Chinese Market
Innova Research recently visited CES Asia 2015, the first CES exhibition held in Shanghai, China. Although the show was not large in terms of the number of the exhibitors comparing with the CES in the USA, a number of innovative products were seen on the show. Intelligent sports devices, including intelligent soccer balls, intelligent basketballs, and intelligent sports socks are among the most interesting products on the show.
Most of…
Team USA Lineup Set For 'Salsa in the Square' Vs Cuba In Times Sq. May 21 With B …
Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling today announced the U.S. lineup and the match pairings for the “Salsa in the Square,” as top competitors for Team USA and the Cuban National Team will compete in a dual meet featuring all three Olympic wrestling styles.
The USA vs. Cuba Dual meet will be held in historic Times Square on Thursday, May 21, this time back in the Duffy Square location…
Beat The Streets New York Announces FloSports To Live Stream 'Salsa In The Squar …
Beat the Streets New York (BTSNY) Executive Director, Jim Fallis announced today that BTSNY and FloSports will partner to live stream all the matches on May 21, in Times Square, as part of the annual fundraising Gala. This year's event, "Salsa in the Square," will feature Olympic wrestlers from Team USA and the Cuban national team. Prior to the Olympic matches, BTS youth will compete in match ups in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco.
“This is an…
'Salsa in the Square': Team USA Wrestlers Vs. Cuba, Times Sq. May 21 On Beat the …
In what has become a rite of spring in New York, Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling today announced details of this year's international competition, which returns to Times Square on Thursday, May 21, this time back in the Duffy Square location at 46th Street in Manhattan. Competitors for Team USA and the Cuban National Team will compete in all three Olympic styles, a preview of top contenders…
Voices.com's Joseph Zieja Announced as Voice of Boston Marathon
The voice-over industry's biggest up-and-comer and a former military officer, Joseph Zieja, has just been signed to be the voice of the promo for the 2015 Boston Marathon.
Discovered through an open audition on Voices.com, Joseph Zieja, who is credited with being the voice of projects for The United States Air Force Academy, Spotify, Red Bull,and hundreds of others, will be heard in promo spots for the marathon that will be…
Pat LaFontaine to Speak at Sports Concussion Symposium at Adelphi University on …
Adelphi University’s Center for Health Innovation and Winthrop University Hospital’s Sports Medicine Program are co-hosting a lecture and panel on sports concussions at the Angello Alumni House at Adelphi University, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY on Monday March 30, 2015 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Featured panelists including Pat LaFontaine will speak on the current state of prevention and…
More performance and enjoyment on the water with Gleistein Ropes at boot 2015 in …
Official Rope Supplier to two Barcelona World Race entrants shows off its wares at the world’s largest water sports trade fair
Bremen, 16 January 2015
Set sail to boot Düsseldorf 2015 between 17 and 25 January and discover the latest Gleistein Ropes innovations in the field of recreational marine. Among the highlights will be Gleistein’s revolutionary creep-free lines featuring Dyneema® MAX Technology that comprise a genuine wire rope substitute for…
Spectrum Bridge to Serve as Bronze Sponsor for 2nd Annual Sports Fan Engagement …
Spectrum Bridge, a leader in spectrum management continuously developing technology platforms, is now a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual Sports Fan Engagement Forum.
The forum, which will be held March 2-3, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri, will offer marketing and fan experience executives an opportunity to share ideas and network with peers and ultimately implement new initiatives. A plethora of topics will be discussed throughout the forum, including best…
Umbel to Sponsor 2nd Annual Sports Fan Engagement Forum
Actionable audience intelligence company, Umbel, has signed on to sponsor the 2nd Annual Sports Fan Engagement Forum, offering conference delegates an opportunity to explore state-of-the-art data analysis technology catered to the sports industry. The conference will be held March 2-3, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Umbel will be sponsoring the forum for the second time, previously exhibiting at the In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit. This year, in addition to exhibiting, Chief Strategy…
Gleistein Ropes presents the advanced FLX Mooring System and other cordage innov …
Latest high-performance, premium solutions for the yacht and super yacht market
Bremen, 17 November 2014
Gleistein Ropes presents it latest groundbreaking solutions to the international marine leisure industry at this year’s METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show). Among the highlights is the FLX Mooring System, which boosts service life while keeping lifetime costs low by intelligently marrying premium mooring lines with decidedly more economical tails as the sacrificial element. Also set to…
Social Media Strategy, Digital Communication Among Main Topics to be Addressed a …
The most interactive meeting for marketing and operations professionals in the sports industry is back with new sessions, new speakers, and more networking opportunities. The 2nd Annual Sports Fan Engagement Forum will take place March 2-3, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri, offering executives from collegiate and professional teams, major sponsorship brands, and facilities management insight to the most effective digital and in-stadium channels for retaining and interacting with fans.
The conference,…
A&O Technology provides special effects for Beach Polo Cup Dubai lightshow
Dubai, May 2014 – For the 10th edition of the Beach Polo Cup Dubai, event partner A&O Technology supplied FALCON® searchlights to illuminate the event arena on the premises of Skydive Dubai and provide special highlights.
To mark the 10th anniversary, the organizers, mamemo productions, directed by Creative Director Sam Katiela (the founder and organizer of Beach Polo Cup Dubai), put on a tremendous show. This was the first time the…
Collegiate, Professional Teams to Offer Expert Insight at In-Stadium Fan Experie …
The In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit will take place in Chicago this July 14-15, bringing together front office professionals from the collegiate and professional sports industries to discuss the most top-of-mind issues surrounding stadium experience. The conference, hosted by Q1 Productions, offers two days of high-level discussions and networking opportunities as well as a wealth of information from league leaders.
Topics for discussion on the In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit agenda include…
Statistics Showing Decline in Attendance at Professional Sporting Events
(Chicago, IL) - The attendance at live sporting events has seen drastic highs and lows in recent years and that inconsistency plays a major role in the bottom line of a stadium. HD televisions, rising ticket prices, and the popularity of fantasy leagues has created a stronger desire for fans to stay away from the stadium and make other plans to watch their favorite team.
On July 14-15,…
Gleistein Ropes secures sponsorship deals with Alex Thomson Racing onboard HUGO …
Official Rope Supplier until end 2016
Press information
Bremen, 28 May 2014
The latest sponsorship agreements made by Bremen-based high-tech rope manufacturer Gleistein Ropes ensure two prestigious sailing teams now benefit from high performance running rigging from Gleistein. With immediate effect, Gleistein Ropes is the Official Rope Supplier to both Alex Thomson Racing onboard HUGO BOSS as well as to the Neutrogena Sailing Team. Each sponsorship deal with Gleistein runs until the end…
GMAA, Club Managers Tee Off With Marathon Golf for Children's Charities
BOCA RATON, FL – Florida’s Seminole Region of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is hitting the greens for their annual charity golf tournament to raise money for children’s charities. The event has two components – Marathon Golf, now in its fourth year, from May 13 to June 2, followed by the 24th Annual Best Ball Tournament. For Marathon Golf, the Managers’ membership, their recruits and other entrants tee…
Jordan Burroughs, Helen Maroulis First Two Team USA Stars For May 7 Wrestling In …
It's a star-studded start as Beat the Streets and USA Wrestling today announced the first two American stars for the highly-anticipated Team USA vs. The World All-Stars international wrestling competition at New York's Times Square, May 7. Jordan Burroughs and Helen Maroulis, two decorated and popular standouts, will compete at the event, which will feature top U.S. competitors against a World All-Star team featuring select wrestlers from across the world.…
Inaugural In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit to Focus on Customer Service Operatio …
(Chicago, IL) – Plans for the first-ever In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit are in place, offering operations, marketing, and guest services specialists an opportunity to share ideas and network with some of the leading front office professionals from all corners of the sports industry. League executives from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS, and the collegiate level will be on hand to conduct presentations addressing the major components of creating…
Adelphi University Kappa Sigma to Compete in New York Giants Snow Bowl
The brothers of the Adelphi University chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity will participate in the New York Giants 8th Annual Snow Bowl Flag Football Tournament on March 22, 2014 at MetLife Stadium starting at 12 p.m. The Snow Bowl functions as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of New Jersey; in order to participate, each team must raise at least $2,000. Last year, Adelphi Kappa Sigma raised $2,500, an amount…
Q1 Productions Announces Call for Speakers for Forthcoming In-Stadium Fan Experi …
(Chicago, IL) – Plans for Q1 Productions’ first-ever In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit are underway and speakers are requested for nearly two dozen session topics and panel discussions. The conference, set for July 14-15, 2014 in Chicago, is the first conference of its kind and is tailored to a variety of front office professionals, including team owners, game operations directors, fan experience managers, and stadium operations directors.
Topics up for discussion…
Women’s Basketball Makes History with NAIA Ranking
Hope International University’s Women’s Basketball team has earned their first ever NAIA Top 25 ranking. Currently ranked at #24, the Royals are 11-3 going into the second half of their season. They are also #7 in the NCCAA.
With 15 games still to play in 2014, the Royals are on track to have one of their best seasons in recent years. They are currently chasing the record for the most…
German Horse Center Challenge 2014 on Facebook
As a result of the popularity of the 2013 Challenge, in which participants from 21 countries took part, German Horse Center has now launched Challenge 2014, a unique type of online event in which riders of all levels and nations can compete. And every single participant benefits from taking part as a jury of internationally successful, top German riders and trainers will provide personalized feedback to each rider, as well…
GCU Announces New Opportunities for Members to Attend Professional Sporting Even …
BEAVER, PA-The Greek Catholic Union (GCU) has worked in recent years to offer members tickets for local Pittsburgh sporting events at discounted prices. Members have enjoyed Pittsburgh Pirate and Penguins tickets. This year, the GCU is offering opportunities to members who live in Philadelphia, Detroit, New Jersey and Pittsburgh.
Hockey fans should be aware of the following games that the GCU is offering tickets for:
• Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton…
The different approach to race nutrition
Meet BIESTMILCH at the IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 in Kona, Hawaii
The European IRONMAN racing season 2013 had one great focus for BIESTMILCH, namely to introduce the BIEST BOOSTER to the race nutrition. Therefore BIESTMILCH launched the Balance & Peak NANO project to give as many athletes as possible the opportunity to get the special BIEST BOOSTER feel during the race.
BIESTMILCH is all natural nurturing the body needs. Athletes benefit from…
DYNEEMA SK99 FOR RUNNING RIGGING – THE WINNING INNOVATION FOR PERFORMANCE YACHTS …
The Netherlands, 30 September 2013 - At METS 2013 (Marine Equipment Trade Show, 19-21 November in Amsterdam RAI), DSM the producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, will show how the world of yacht racing will be reaching levels of extreme performance with the introduction of Dyneema® SK99, the strongest fiber ever made by DSM.
Edwin Grootendorst, Global Segment Director at DSM Dyneema said, “Cutting edge performance…
Grand Prix Developmental Committee of Arizona Announces Return of Racing to The …
Announcement Coincides With Release of Universal Pictures "Rush"; Argonne National Laboratory Providing Technological Assistance For World's First 36 Hour "Green", Targeted For 2015.
Chicago, IL, September 30, 2013 -- The Grand Prix Developmental Committee [of Arizona] has been created to bring racing back to the streets of Phoenix with a target date of Feb. 2015. And, with Ron Howard's "Rush" a movie detailing the historic rivalry between Formula One champions…
Sports Resource Group Helps Keep Both Athletes and Spectators Safe
Proper Safety Equipment in Sports Facilities is Key to Safe Sports and Encourages Exercise and Fun While Lowering the Chance of Injury.
Minneapolis, MN, September 30, 2013 -- Sport Resource Group (sportresourcegroup.com) has launched a new series of products, making sports safer for both athletes and spectators. The company is offering containment systems and accessories for a variety of sports including ice hockey, inline hockey, football, indoor soccer and extreme sports.
Sport…
Palmer Completes Hat Trick at NASA Championships
TOOELE, UT (13 SEPTEMBER 2013)—19-year-old Tyler Palmer capped off a nearly perfect weekend last Saturday as he took his third consecutive national title in the highly competitive Porsche 944 Spec class at the 8th Annual NASA Championships presented by Toyo Tire from Miller Motorsports Park. The triumph in his No. 4 Black Forest/Discount Tire/Mobil 1/Hawk Performance/Bilstein Porsche is the crowning achievement of an incredibly successful 2013 racing season, in which…
Sonoran Desert Institute Reports Gunsmithing is Primed for a Big Boom
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI), an industry leader in providing accredited and accelerated distance learning, reports that the gunsmith trade is poised for a nationwide boom. While it is often difficult for people to foresee potential industry and job opportunities, economic indicators and social trends cited by Federal agencies all point to an inevitable demand for gunsmiths across the country.
According to FBI statistics, 2012 was the busiest year…
Leading International Sports Companies to Enter India
Top Global Companies specializing in sports education, coaching and infrastructure are set to launch in the Indian Subcontinent in partnership with a Bangalore based sports management company - Silver Strings Sports (SSS).
The three companies include Pro Sport Education, Registro Professional de Tenis and Fraser Edwards with their Head offices in the UK, Spain and USA respectively.
Pro Sport Education (PSE) provides sports coaching and training to schools and specialized sports…
STAR ISLAND YACHT CLUB HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT
Montauk, NY — On Sunday, October 6, Star Island Yacht Club will host its 4th Annual Striped Bass Tournament. Anglers can try their luck catching the biggest and heaviest striped bass and bluefish, with $10,000 in prize money. Fishing will take place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an awards ceremony to be held later that night. A Captain’s Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 7…
Alok Madasani of PSCC breaks multiple NWCL Records!
Alok Madasani of PSCC breaks multiple NWCL Records!
Bellevue, Washington, September 17, 2013 – Greater Seattle Area Cricketer Alok Madasani of PSCC (Puget Sound Cricket Club) broke multiple NWCL (North West Cricket League) Records by scoring fastest double century in the history of NWCL. Playing a game against Washington State University (WSU) this Saturday September 14, 2013 at their home ground located in Pullman, WA Alok Scored flashing 204 runs…
LAUNCH OF HOOPSAID: A PRO-CELEBRITY BASKETBALL CHARITY EVENT ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBE …
SportsTraider presents the launch of HoopsAid, a first of its kind Pro-Celebrity Basketball charity event taking place at the newly opened Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park on Sunday, September 15th at 1pm (celebrity arrivals at 12pm).
The event, was conceived and designed specifically by its founder, BBC Unsung Hero Sports Personality of the Year 2010 Winner Lance Haggith, to drive the Olympic and Paralympic legacy at grassroots level and…
Sky Zone Partners With Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture For Pepsi Charity Challeng …
$10,000 Donation On The Line As MMA Battles Ultimate Dodgeball’s Best
LOS ANGELES, (Sept. 9, 2013) Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court and the sport of Ultimate Dodgeball, is proud to host the Ultimate Dodgeball Pepsi Charity Challenge - a charity match between acclaimed fighter Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture MMA team and the champions of the 2013 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship. The game will…
Ahmad Rashad Joins Back9Network as Executive Producer and On-Air Host
Back9Network, the golf lifestyle multiplatform media network, announced today that Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Ahmad Rashad, will join the network as executive producer and on-air host.
Hartford, CT, August 21, 2013 -- Back9Network, the golf lifestyle multiplatform media network, announced today that Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Ahmad Rashad, will join the network as executive producer and on-air host. Rashad is leaving behind a co-host role at Golf Channel’s Morning Drive.
“We are delighted…
Sky Zone To Hire Over 100 Energetic People In Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (August 16, 2013) Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court, is now hiring over 100 employees in less than a month for its new park in Waukesha, WI. Set to open in late September, Sky Zone Milwaukee will become the city’s largest trampoline park with nearly 18,000 square feet of trampoline surface in a climate controlled 30,000 square foot facility.
Sky Zone will…
Sky Zone Announces Final Eight Teams For Second Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Champi …
LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2013) - Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court has announced the final eight teams who will battle for the title and $20,000 grand prize at the Second Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Championship at Sky Zone Las Vegas. $50,000 in total cash prizes will be up for grabs at the Championship Tournament games on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September…
JD Bug presents Dirt Scooter exclusively at Eurobike
Bad Nauheim, 16. August 2013 – JD Bug, trendsetter when it comes to the modern day aluminium kick-scooter, exclusively presents its 2014 product range at this year’s Eurobike show. A special highlight within JD Bug’s new fun-mobility products is the revolutionary Dirt Scooter. Visitors are invited to have an exclusive look at the new products at booth A5 – 503.
The producer of the widest portfolio of fun-mobility products will…
Sports nutrition experts USN re-launch website featuring highlights such as the …
USN Life is a new online resource offered by sports nutrition experts USN and featuring health and fitness information, articles and training plans
As part of a recent website update, sports supplement providers USN have created a new resource for anyone concerned with boosting their fitness and wellness levels. USN Life is aimed at the full breadth of USN's customers, from professional athletes and bodybuilders to amateur sportspeople or those simply…
Sports supplement provider USN launches revamped website and updated product ran …
Popular nutritional supplement provider USN re-launches website with a host of updated products and extra resources for athletes and bodybuilders.
USN, a leading supplier of sports nutrition and bodybuilding supplements, has announced the launch of an updated website. Fast becoming a household name, the company has revamped its site with the aim of offering even more information and advice to anyone who is looking to lose weight, gain muscle…
Van der Wal takes over the Benelux Distribution for Melon® Helmets
Essen, July 2013.
Melon® Helmets is a European Brand with its headquarter in Essen, Germany. This year they developed a new bike helmet category, named “Urban Active Helmet” for all bicycle and roller sport activities. Now Melon® Helmets has started to build their worldwide distribution network.
For the Benelux market, Van der Wal, the well-reputed wholesale trader in the field of bicycles and bicycle parts has taken over the distribution for…
WINNER of the ISPO Bike Family Award – Scoot & Ride
The ISPO Bike Family-Award went to Scoot & Ride of Austria for its 2 in 1 scooter which easily transforms into a balance bike at the push of a button. Scoot & Ride founder of the products where kids have the opportunity to ride all over the place in two different ways: With a Scooter or - even a bit more comfortable - with a Push-Bike.
The in 2012 first launched…
'Man of Steel' Star Shannon, Quinto, Lee, Reedus Prominent Celebs At Wizard Worl …
MAN OF STEEL is the blockbuster hit of the summer, and Michael Shannon, who stars as “General Zod,” and Zachary Quinto, Star Trek and “American Horror Story” star, are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The standout roster will also include Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, “Torchwood” and Zero Dark Thirty headliner…
Sponsorship Agreement with Team WD-40 for the 2013 MCE British Superbike Champio …
STAUFF UK is delighted to announce a sponsorship agreement with Team WD-40 run by GR Motosport for the remainder of 2013 MCE British Superbike Championship Series with an eye to the future. The partnership will start with the heats at Knockhill Racing Circuit (Scotland) taking place from 14 to 16 June 2013.The MCE British Superbike Championship Series is known as the leading road racing superbike championship in the United Kingdom,…
