Press Releases by Category Sports
'Star Wars,' 'Ghostbusters,' Zombie Groups Among Fan Communities At Wizard World …
Fan communities representing the most fervent followers of blockbuster franchises like “Star Wars” and “Ghostbusters,” zombies, pop culture and science fiction are among the groups that attendees will see roaming the Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con floor, March 22-24 at America's Center. Cosplayers from these groups love to interact with fans, adding another level of fun and in many cases raising money for charity.
Some organizations that fans will…
Preparing for an Ultramarathon in Freiburg: If you are planning on long runs in …
Ultra runs are currently in vogue, there is no question about it. Marathons can already be counted as a standard discipline for many runners … an important occasion to see how fit a runner is, as well as a great opportunity to meet people with the same ambitions.
The FREIBURG MARATHON 2013 is again such a “meet-and-greet” of ultra-runners, as there is an extremely active and sports-mad community in the city…
Sahara India Pariwar Extends Scholarship Scheme for Sports achievers and Meritor …
• The scholarship has been extended to a total of 391 students and 32 sports achievers from Pune
• The scheme is a part of one of the 4 welfare schemes that were announced by ‘Saharasri’ Subrata Roy Sahara – Managing Worker & Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar
Pune, February 26th, 2013: Sahara India Pariwar, a major business conglomerate of India, today provided scholarship to 391 meritorious students and 32 sports achievers of…
Fan Band Celebrates MLB Spring Training with a Daily Giveaway
February 27, 2013 – North Andover, Mass. – IPC Sports Corp., maker of the Fan Band, announced the Get in the Game with Fan Band Spring Training Giveaway. They will give away a Fan Band every day of the month leading up to Major League Baseball's Opening Day.
The giveaway, hosted at FanBand.net, begins March 1 and runs through March 30th. Fans can earn multiple entries through social media activities to…
Mission MMA Opens Doors of New Location in Westmont, NJ
America’s Fastest Growing Sport, Mixed Martial Arts, Adds Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Veteran Waylon Lowe to Mission MMA Staff
Westmont, N.J. — Led by chief instructors Bill Scalia and Rob Dell’Aquila, South Jersey’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) gym, Mission MMA, has opened the doors to its new 4,600-square-foot location at 107 Haddon Ave., Westmont NJ, to offer MMA, cardio and conditioning classes to South Jersey.
Joining them will be professional mixed…
Winter Hiking: Efficient and Healthy Training During the Cold Season
Trees and fields are covered with white, glittering snow and the cold winter air is fresh and clear – such a winter idyll should be enjoyed in an active way. Why not go outdoors, even at temperatures around freezing? Landscapes covered with fresh, untouched snow enchant hiking discoverer with a special winter romance.
But not only fascinating natural scenery can be experienced; winter hiking is also an effective workout, benefiting…
Baseball Geek Group: Jimm Hendren│Baseball in Cuba
Baseball was first introduced to Cuba in 1860s by students who returned from the US and also from Western sailors docked in the nation. It quickly became popular and was spread widely.
In 1878, the Cuban League was established composed of 3 teams — Mantanzas, Habana, and Almendares — each playing 4 games. At first, players were all whites and amateurs but professionalism soon emerged as rivalry among teams strengthen.
The Cuban…
Gracie Gym for Learning Professional Jiu-Jitsu
12 February 2013 ---- Gracie Gym is a leading school in Los Angeles and Orange County for learning professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This gym is owned and operated by Gracie family member. Here all jiu-jitsu, self defense and mixed martial art classes are offered by grandson of Grand Master Carlos Gracie, who is the real introducer of this classic jiu-jitsu technique, which not only makes you strong but keeps you physically…
Former ATP Pro, LI Native Phillip Simmonds Named To Staff At SPORTIME, John McEn …
Long Island native and recent ATP Tour professional player Phillip Simmonds has joined the staff at the SPORTIME location in Syosset, N.Y., and at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy Annex at the SPORTIME location in Bethpage, N.Y., it was announced by SPORTIME CEO Claude Okin. Fresh off a successful junior and pro career, Simmonds joins fellow ATP player Robert Kendrick, who has been Director of Tennis at SPORTIME Syosset…
Munich Innovation Group Announces The Availability of The US And EP Patent “Rain …
Munich, Germany (February 8, 2013) – Munich Innovation announces the availability of “Rain-Safe”, a US and EP patented rain protection device for golf bags.
The US patent covers a waterproof rain protection which can be easily attached to any golf bag. In less than 20 seconds it can cover the golf bag from the rain.
This patent is relevant for companies that either manufacture golf bags without an integrated rain cover or…
Scuba Certification Made Simple At Learn Scuba With Paul In South Florida
South Florida has always been one of the United States most popular dive destinations with good reason. With an impressive variety of dive sites including: a natural reef system, several artificial reef programs, and hundreds of sunken ship wreck sites, a scuba diver can literally dive a different site every day of the year in south Florida. This certainly makes south Florida the perfect place to learn how…
Fourth Annual Allstate Life Insurance(SM) New York 13.1 Marathon® Returns to Flu …
Thousands of runners will make Flushing Meadows Corona Park the center of the New York road racing universe on Saturday, March 23, as the nationwide Allstate Life Insurance(SM) 13.1 Marathon® Series returns to beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the fourth straight year with the Allstate Life Insurance(SM) New York 13.1 Marathon®. The event will again be accompanied by the 5K race, providing opportunities for serious runners as well…
SGS to Showcase its Sustainability Services for Sporting Goods at the ISPO 2013 …
On February 3-6, 2013, SGS will be participating at the ISPO Munich in Germany. Throughout the entire event, SGS will present its wide portfolio of services for sporting goods and will discuss topics like Social Compliance and Environment in hall 3 at booth no 126.
As the only international multi-segment trade show for the sports business, the ISPO Munich offers a great overview of industry trends and innovations. More than 2,000…
Runners’ Winter High: Alternative Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-training is a popular and fruitful change to the daily training routine of runners. Alternative training units in a different kind of endurance sport not only serve as injury and overstrain prophylaxis, but also offer additional support for the athlete’s training efficiency. During the winter months, cross-country skiing can be easily included in the training plan. As effective endurance sport, this kind of winter workout offers several advantages for stamina…
MUNICH MARATHON 2013: Start of Registration for the Biggest Running Event in Sou …
Even though there are still more than nine months remaining until the 28th MUNICH MARATHON on October 13th, 2013, many runners are already excited for the start of registration for the German running event. Just one hour after the opening of online registration, the first 500 participants were already recorded. The interest in the Bavarian marathon has never been greater.
What is new in 2013?
In comparison to last year, there are…
Salem State University Women’s Softball wins first Conference Title With Help fr …
Boston, MA – The Salem State Women’s softball team started using the SwingRite Home Run Hitter at the beginning of their 2010 season. The team said that using this tool in their training helped give them the confidence they needed to excel on their way to the program’s first ever Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) title.
The Lady Vikings went 35-10 that season while batting a collective .292 average…
German Horse Center Challenge 2013
2nd international online dressage and show jumping event
German Horse Center Challenge 2013 on Facebook
Top German trainers offer feedback to riders all over the world. Great prizes from Stübben and euro-star to be won.
As a result of the popularity of the 2012 Challenge, in which participants from nine countries took part, German Horse Center has now launched Challenge 2013, a unique type of online event in which riders of all…
SwingRite releases new and improved golf swing trainer
Boxford, MA—There are not many guarantees these days, but a golf training aids company called SwingRite is so sure of their product, they are offering an unconditional, money-back guarantee that their swing trainer will add distance to any golfer’s swing.
The SwingRite training device is built on the premise that maximum power and distance in a golf swing are achieved when the club head is released with proper timing—at…
New Jersey Marathon Announces Plans To Help 'Restore The Shore' In Advance Of Ma …
US Road Sports & Entertainment, owner and operator of The New Jersey Marathon at the Shore, today announced a series of initiatives termed “Restore the Shore,” to be implemented to help the region's recovery efforts from the lasting effects of Hurricane Sandy. The Marathon, scheduled for May 5, 2013, as part of a full weekend of running- and health-related activities, winds through eight towns on the New Jersey shore,…
2013 Celebrity Golf Invitational to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater …
On Thursday, January 31, 2013, English Turn Golf & Country Club will host the “Celebrity Golf Invitational.” The event is a unique opportunity to not only play alongside the professional football legends but also be a part of the premier golf event during the championship week.
The Celebrity Golf Invitational will join forces with the NFL Players Association Former Players Chapters this year and host some of the greatest…
Active Start to the Day – Efficient Running Training before Breakfast
Many athletes consider running early in the morning a perfect start to a new day. The early training not only releases endorphins, but also provides power for the rest of the day. But the question is whether the run should take place before or after breakfast. Some people say before, some vouch for after. Nevertheless, there are clear advantages of an early training on an empty stomach for both personal…
Personal Trainers and Gyms Owners Have New Fitness Trend to Grow Their Business …
The TACTIX fitness and martial arts workout may be the salvation for fitness trainers and martial arts business owners who need a financial kick in the pants. Millions of fitness and martial arts workout fanatics get to benefit with a new way to burn the fat and kick away stress.
Fitness fanatics often look to personal trainers and martial arts instructors for advice on how to get in shape and drop…
New Jersey Marathon Says: 'We Are On! Are You In?' Jersey Shore Race Set For May …
The New Jersey Marathon at the Shore organizers have announced that the full marathon, which highlights the series of events scheduled for May 3-5, 2013, will take place as scheduled, and that The New Jersey Marathon is working on a program to give money back to the local community in an effort to Restore the Shore as it continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Sandy last month. …
DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY SETTING NEW PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN STANDING RIGGING
The Netherlands, 19 November 2012 - At METS 2012 (Marine Equipment Trade Show) in Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre, DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced Dyneema® Max Technology DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, and durability - ideal for standing rigging.
As the yachting world strives to gain the maximum performance from boats large and small, saving…
LIGHTNING NAME TOTAL HOCKEY AS PREFERRED PARTNER
Organizations to Collaborate on HockeyGreen, Youth Hockey Initiatives
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have named Total Hockey as a preferred partner today, the organization announced. The two organizations will collaborate in an effort to grow the game of hockey at the grass roots level and encourage green efforts in the sport.
The partnership’s first endeavor is to integrate HockeyGreen at the professional hockey level. HockeyGreen is Total Hockey’s…
CBSE Cluster X Football Tournament: Presidency School Bhiwadi Boy Bags Sangam Un …
As a socially responsible educational institution, Sangam University firmly believes that students excelling in sports are to be rewarded with scholarships to pursue higher education which is critical to enhance the quality of life.
CBSE Cluster X (Under 19 Boys) Football Tournament 2012 was held at Sangam School of Excellence (SSE), Bhilwara during Nov 5-9, 2012. Over 40 CBSE schools from various parts of Rajasthan which included Jaipur, Udaipur, Alwar, Hanumangarh,…
Strider World Cup Sprints To Tulsa, OK For USA BMX Grand Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the USA BMX Grand Nationals on Saturday, November 24th at the QuikTrip Center, 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114.
The season-long Strider World Cup™ series gives toddlers ages two to five the chance for friendly competition at events across the country. No prior experience needed! The Strider World Cup…
Equipper of sport venues AVK Group has become a member of the international orga …
The AVK Group GmbH www.avkgroup.at equips numerous sports facilities and sports facilities for national and international competitions. The special feature of the AVK Group is the complete equipment and sustainable support of the systems. Numerous sports facilities in Russia and Eastern Europe are supported by the AVK Group. Now it has become a member of the strong international association for sports and leisure facilities IAKS.
The aim of the IAKS with…
Fit and Smart through Sports
It is generally accepted that sports benefit people’s fitness and health. But a brand new study reveals that high-intensity exercise makes people even smarter! During the four-month study, Canadian researchers investigated the effects of regular interval training on cognitive performance. At the end of the testing period, the scientists not only found that the subject’s stamina had considerably improved, but also their cognitive capacities.
The study’s program
The study, conducted at the…
Latest cutting-edge innovations from Gleistein Ropes on show at METS 2012
Premium solutions for the yacht and super yacht market
Bremen, 7 November 2012
Gleistein Ropes presents a wide range of new and enhanced high-end rigging solutions when the international marine leisure industry converges on Amsterdam 13-15 November for METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show), which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012. Destined to get the hearts of super yacht enthusiasts racing is CapTwin: a groundbreaking customised solution from Gleistein boasting extreme strength…
Dan Hunt, Great Britain Olympics Cycling Coach and Inspirational Speaker now exc …
Burnham, UK, October 2012: Dan Hunt is an outstanding Olympic coach. Throughout his 5 year coaching career he has coached cyclists in individual and team events to Gold medals at Commonwealth Games, European Championships, Track World Cups, World Championships and the Olympics at Beijing 2008 and most recently at London 2012, where the team smashed all previous records.
Full of inspiration and examples of a relentless quest for quality and refusal…
Light Improves Athletic Performance
A variety of factors influence athletic performance: Physical fitness and stamina, as well as the manner of nutrition, probably have the most impact. But a new study found another aspect, which had remained widely unconsidered: light. According to the study, the right lighting not only supports a higher capacity of concentration, but also positively influences stamina and performance in sports. Depending on the athlete’s body clock and the time of…
Award and End of Season Press Release
The end of the 2012 AFLG season – A lot of talent, with plenty more to come …
After an exciting 2012 AFLG Season, the Dockers finished the year on an unfortunate 3rd spot on the ladder and missed out on the Grand Final only due to percentage. The last game of the season was won in a thrilling last quarter, defeating the Munich Kangaroos on their home-ground – leaving the…
A Year Full of Success: Jan Simon Hamann Runs to Triumph
Just two years of intensive training resulted in several appearances on the winner’s rostrum already this year. It is pretty clear that Jan Simon Hamann has exceptional talent for running. After the titles of German University Champion on 10km and 5,000m in spring, the 26-year-old student of philosophy reached the biggest success of his young career in Munich on October 14th: winning the German Marathon Championships 2012.
A new name in…
Strider World Cup Sprints To Orlando, FL For USA BMX Disney Cup Fall Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Orlando, Florida for the USA BMX Disney Cup Fall Nationals October 27th at Orlando BMX, 901 Ferrand Drive, Orlando, FL 32808.
The season-long Strider World Cup™ series gives toddlers ages two to five the chance for friendly competition at events across the country. No prior experience needed! The Strider World Cup races are…
Patrick Ewing To Receive Inaugural Johnny Bach Award At Fordham University Tip O …
Patrick Ewing will receive the inaugural Johnny Bach Award from Fordham University at the Men’s Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Monday night, November 5, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Park Avenue at Grand Central) in New York.
John W. Bach, FCRH ’48, a coaching icon on the collegiate, professional, and international levels, is one of the greatest basketball minds of all time. A defensive specialist, he has been credited with helping the…
Track records, victories for favourites and more spectators than ever before
On Sunday, more than 18,000 active runners took advantage of the perfect running weather at the 27th MUNICH MARATHON. About 100,000 spectators ensured a fantastic atmosphere along the track.
Below a Bavarian white-blue sky with mild temperatures around 15°C, Bavaria’s capital appeared at its best. In comparison to last year, the attendance figures of the MUNICH MARATHON increased by 13%. The marathon alone accounted an increase of 19%.
This year, the MUNICH…
Being fast pays off! The German Marathon Champions win a trip to the cult run CO …
When more than 600 runners compete for the title in the German Marathon Championships at the MUNICH MARATHON on October 14th 2012, the new national champions can additionally look forward to a special gift: For the German Marathon Champions 2012, the MUNICH MARATHON provides a starting place and a trip to one of the most traditional and biggest running events in the world: the Comrades Marathon in South Africa.
Africa’s sporting…
Go Skate Expands to Offer Skateboard Lessons at Over 2,500 US and Canada Skate P …
Go Skate Skateboard School is based in San Diego and has taught nationwide skateboard lessons at over 1300 locations in United States. In October 2012, Go Skate has expanded to cover all of the US and Canada's over 2500 skate parks.
Go Skate's owner, Rob Dunfey says, "We used to get calls all the time from people who would love to learn to skate, but we didn't have…
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Selects Strider As Gold Winner In …
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, announces that the ST-3 has been named a 2013 NAPPA Gold Winner. Recognized for its innovation, safety and ease-of-use, the STRIDER ST-3 No Pedal Balance Bike for toddlers joins an elite list of “must have products” for parents for this upcoming holiday season.
NAPPA has been the “go-to” resource for parents seeking the best quality products for their families…
BGB Motorsports Wins the 2012 Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Dri …
After a very entertaining 2012 Grand-Am Road Racing season that culminated with an exciting season finale at Lime Rock Park, BGB Motorsports drivers David Empringham and John Farano claimed the 2012 Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport (GS) driver championship!
The Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is one of the most exciting racing series on the planet. Racing on their Forgeline GA3R wheels at 10 different world-class…
German Marathon Championships in Munich: Qualification for World Championships p …
Every runner participating in the German Marathon Championships at the MUNICH MARATHON 2012 is offered unique opportunities: Besides running on one of Germany’s most beautiful tracks and the highly desirable title “German Marathon Champion”, the fastest participants have the chance to qualify early for the IAAF World Championships 2013 in Moscow through reaching the qualification norm.
In August, the world’s best athletes meet in the Russian capital to compete for…
Strider Sports Takes To The Track With Special Edition Cobra Moto® Strider™
Building on the worldwide success of the original STRIDER bike (more than 350,000 sold to date), the new Special Edition Cobra Moto STRIDER takes toddler bikes to new territory — the motocross track! After hopping on the Cobra Moto-inspired STRIDER bike, any toddler will want to tear up the track like their heroes. The stylish bikes are in stock and ready to ship.
If your toddler can walk, the Cobra Moto…
World Wingsuit League Flies into China for Grand Prix Downhill Sky Race
The world’s most daring aerial athletes will converge in China October 13-14 for the World Wingsuit League’s inaugural Grand Prix downhill sky race which can be imagined as Formula 1 in the sky.
The race will be held in Hunan province near the town of Zhangjiajie, in the mountain range that inspired the “Floating Mountains of Pandora” in the blockbuster U.S. film, Avatar. The wingsuit pilots will race down the famed…
India’s Greymatter to produce all TV content for historic Roshan Afghan Premier …
The Roshan Afghan Premier League – a pioneering effort initiated by The Afghan Football Federation (AFF) in partnership with the Moby Group -- kicks off in Kabul on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Supported by the governing body of football, FIFA, as well as the AFC (Asian Football Confederation), this event heralds a new chapter in the history of Afghanistan where sports and entertainment will unite to usher in unity and…
Perspiration Effect and Sports Clothing
Ambitious runners know one thing for sure: Functional clothing is essential for improved wearing comfort and to achieve the best possible performance. It has to be thin, light and breathable. On top of that, an athlete’s clothing is supposed to possess a perfectly functioning perspiration and cooling system during hot conditions, as well as a comfortable warming effect during cold weather. Endurance athletes should have the feeling of running with…
Strider World Cup Sprints To Greenville, SC For USA BMX East Coast Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Greenville, South Carolina for the USA BMX East Coast Nationals September 22nd at Donnie Ballew’s Ultimate Challenge BMX, 417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
The Strider World Cup race will drop the gate at 11:15am on Saturday, with registration from 7:30 to 9:30am. The whole family can enjoy the Strider experience at the…
Strider Sports & CURE International Team Up At 2012 Uprise Festival
Strider Sports International, the world’s premier manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is partnering with CURE International to bring the STRIDER™ Adventure Zone to the 2012 Uprise Festival September 14-15, 2012 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
The STRIDER™ Adventure Zone gives kids 18 months to five years old a chance to test ride a STRIDER, play with other kids, and develop balance and…
Strider World Cup Sprints To Reno, NV For USA BMX Blackjack Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Reno, Nevada for the USA BMX Blackjack Nationals September 1st at the Reno-Sparks Livestock & Events Center, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Revo, NV 89512.
The Strider World Cup race will drop the gate at 11:15am on Saturday, with registration from 7:30 to 9:30am. The whole family can enjoy the Strider experience at the…
Strider World Cup Sprints To Langley, BC For USA BMX Borderline Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Langley, British Columbia for the USA BMX Borderline Nationals August 4th at Langley BMX, 20699 42 Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 3B1, Canada.
The season-long Strider World Cup™ series gives toddlers ages two to five the chance for friendly competition at events across the country. No prior experience needed! The Strider World Cup races…
