Press Releases by Category Sports
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…
A donation of 2,000 euros allows a team from Kassel to participate in the Oxfam …
Kassel / Germany. The Aupair World Team is physically at the top for the greatest charity walk worldwide. However, this alone does not suffice to be allowed at the start of the Oxfam Trailwalker Germany, which will take place in the Harz mountains this September. Each team needs to raise a fund of 2,000 euros for Oxfam prior to the event. The donation of 2,000 euros made by a.n.d., 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…
Basketball Pioneers
Popular game grows even more popular across regions.
Leaders of the basketball federations of five neighboring countries – members of the newly established new continental sub-zone, the Central Asian Basketball Association (SABA) – met in Tashkent.
“Emergence of SABA can be called a breakthrough in the whole system of the continental sports organizations,” said Abay Alpamysov, president of the new organization. “Prior to the SABA Founding Congress that took place this June…
Get fit going into autumn: The last weeks of training before running a half mara …
The second half of the marathon season is just around the corner! From September to December, the running calendar 2012 includes many national and international highlights. Now it is necessary to train with organisation and concentration for the autumn runs. While beginners to running would do well to plan for the 2013 season, experienced athletes in good condition can get into competition-shape for the challenging half marathon within six weeks.…
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…
Aureus Management Consulting and kern communications are joining forces internat …
With combined purpose and aim, Aureus Management Consulting (Aureus) and kern communications (kern) concentrate their respective expertise on strategically advising sports organizations as well as those companies which wish to use sports as a communication tool and/or business field. While stressing the importance of sound finance and risk management (“financial discipline”) and tangible deliverables, the main focus of their cooperation is on the two themes of business planning and strategic…
Fat metabolism training: Taking performance to the limit
How can I train and optimise my fat metabolism? This is a crucial question for many ambitious endurance athletes who are aiming to efficiently improve their performance during training and competition. The fat metabolism method is also used for a controlled weight management programme in fitness sports to reduce the body fat percentage. But especially in professional sports, benefits and effects of this approach are much-discussed topics. Interested athletes should…
Onlineprinters is Once Again Official Partner of the German SuperCup
Online print shop sponsors match of FC Bayern München vs. Borussia Dortmund
Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany – This year's SuperCup on Sunday, 12 August 2012, 8 p.m. will see the teams of FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund play against each other in the Munich Allianz Arena. "Record champion welcomes double winner! We are excited to officially sponsor this thrilling match of the SuperCup 2012 once again before starting into…
The JogStyle from Omron Healthcare for an Athletic Lifestyle
Pleasantly-warm temperatures and the enthusiasm for great performances in London strengthen the personal will to exercise more often. Active people improve their physical fitness as well as their mental well-being, and are able to cope better with a stressful daily life. Supporting running tools help both professional athletes and ambitious endurance runners with controlling and optimising their performance.
The JogStyle from Omron – High efficiency and intuitive handling
The JogStyle from Omron…
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…
Aupair World - Silly Walkers: Walking for the good cause
Kassel (23 July 2012). Along the lines: „We'd go miles for women's rights“, four of our team members will be tackling the Oxfam Trailwalker challenge in September. By participating in the 100 kilometre team challenge for charity, they will support children and women.
For Aupair World, social commitment is primarily linked to physical fitness in 2012: our ten runners only returned from the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Frankfurt in…
Andreas Zmuda and Doreen Kröber at EEA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012
Andreas Zmuda und Doreen Kroeber will touch down tomorrow at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin/USA to participate at the EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts. Pilots around the globe are enthusiastic following up there world record attempt, what started at Zephryhills, Florida/USA and ends April 2015 at Sydney / Australia.
The first EAA Airventure fly-in was held in 1953 in Hales Corners, Wisconsin (near…
The world record attempt of the "Trike-Globetrotter" has begun
On July, 21st 2012 at 5:30 a.m. Andreas Zmuda and Doreen Kroeber took off with a storybook take off in their “Trike” type microlight aircraft in front of approximately 120 spectators at the Municipal Airport in Zephryshills / Florida - USA.
The two will fly each week an average of 1,100 kilometers. First stop over will be Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where from July 23-30 2012 the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s…
Running on the beach – The right workout during holidays
Most people associate the holidays with sun, beach and the ocean. Whether Florida, Spain or the Dominican Republic – popular sand beaches all around the world attract millions of tourists every year. The wonderful view and the pure, clean air at the ocean are not only the perfect surroundings for a long walk on the beach, but especially for an enjoyable running session. That keeps the body in shape and…
Strider World Cup Arrives In Las Vegas For USA BMX Las Vegas Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Las Vegas, Nevada for the USA BMX Las Vegas Nationals July 14th at South Point Hotel & Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
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!…
John McEnroe Adds Capital Region To Schedule For NY Sportimes World TeamTennis M …
NY Sportimes captain and Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe will compete in an additional match for his WTT squad when the Sportimes take on the Boston Lobsters in a World TeamTennis match at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y., on July 24. John Isner, originally scheduled as Marquee Player for that night will instead prepare for his appearance representing the United States at the upcoming London Olympics.
McEnroe,…
Strider World Cup Sprints To Pittsburgh For USA BMX Stars N Stripes Nationals
Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the USA BMX Star N Stripes Nationals July 7th at South Park BMX, East Park Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102.
The season-long Strider World Cup™ series gives toddlers ages two to five the chance for friendly competition at events across the country. The Strider World Cup race will drop the…
