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Honorary Street Name Recognizes Chicago Marathon's Pinkowski
RunnersWeb.com
To commemorate his 20 years of leadership as the Executive Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Carey Pinkowski was recognized today by the City of Chicago and Bank of America with an honorary street naming at the site of the race's start line. The intersection of Monroe Street and Columbus Drive now bears the name "Carey Pinkowski Drive." Also Bank of America and Nike announced a $100,000 joint commitment in support of youth running in Chicago. Those efforts will begin immediately with the refurbishment of the Chicago Public Schools' Hanson Stadium which plays host to track & field and football events at both the elementary and high school levels. More
Dorel Creates Apparel Footwear Group Based at Sugoi HQs
Montreal Gazette
Dorel Industries Inc. said this week it is stepping up efforts to speed growth at its performance apparel division, part of its recreational/leisure unit. The newly named Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) will incorporate Sugoi Performance Apparel as well as the apparel lines of the Cannondale, GT, Schwinn, Iron Horse and Mongoose bicycle brands. "Our plans include investment in new equipment, facilities and additional employees," Dorel said. As of January, Sugoi's operations will relocate to a 70,000-square-foot facility in Vancouver. AFG will also focus on building custom apparel business, developing specific riding and running uniforms for teams and clubs. The new Vancouver plant will enable Sugoi to boost custom apparel capacity and offer lead times well above industry standards. MoreMavis Out as Sugoi President; Chris Fuentes to Head AFG
USATF's Logan Comments After 2016 Olympic Games Selection
Universal Sports
USA Track & Field CEO Doug Logan in an interview with Universal Sports gives a candid assessment of the failure of the Chicago 2016 bid, possbile USOC changes and the impact on his sport. More IMG Signs PEM to Manage Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
PR-Canada.net
IMG Sports & Entertainment, the sports, entertainment and media company, has announced that Premier Event Management (PEM) as the new race director of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Premier Event Management will be responsible for all race management and implementation for the upcoming Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 30th Anniversary race set to take place on May 30. More
Ironman World Championship Depends of 5000 Strong Kokua Crew
Hawaii247.org
Aside from the 1,800 athletes who prepare for and travel to the Ford Ironman World Championship course, a group of 5,000 endurance performers deserves equal respect and admiration. "The Kokua Crew (volunteers) at our event are truly remarkable," event director Diana Bertsch said. "Their passion is unmatched and I continue to be amazed by their selfless generosity. We attribute this unique event experience to their support and how they share their genuine Aloha with each and every athlete." More
Universal Sports to Broadcast Major Events Live Online
Universalsports.com will broadcast this weekend's three major events live online. The Ford Ironman World Championship from Kona, HI will air on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. eastern. The IAAF World Half Marathon Championships from Birmingham, U.K. will air on Sunday at
4:00 a.m. eastern. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon from
Chicago, IL will air on Sunday at 7:50 a.m. eastern.
Twin Cities Marathon Inc. Changes Name to Twin Cities in Motion
Business Wire
Twin Cities Marathon, Inc., the non-profit organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and other running events, has announced that it has changed its name to Twin Cities In Motion. With a tagline of "Plan. Organize. Manage. Run," Twin Cities in Motion will continue to its current events in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and explore future growth into other health and fitness events. More Twin Cities in Motion Adds Fourth of July Half Marathon
ICU Votes for Three-Year Phase Out of Radio Use
Bicycling
The International Cycling Union has voted to phase out the use of two-way radios in all categories of road racing over the next three years.
Professional teams who use two-way radios often warn other riders of crashes, tricky turns, and dangerous road conditions. Radios are also used to discuss race tactics. Officials of the UCI want bicycling to return to its roots as an independent mental and physical effort. Radios have been banned in junior and under-23 events for the past few years, reducing race director conversation to face-to-face contact.
Omaha to Host New Triathlon Next Summer
Omaha World-Herald
The Omaha Sports Commission announced Wednesday that the Nebraska city will host a new triathlon. The first Omaha Triathlon is scheduled for next August 1. The swimming portion of the event will be held in Carter Lake, the biking portion will pick up at Carter Lake, move along 10th Street to turn around at the Henry Doorly Zoo, then come back along 10th, circle around Eppley Airfield, then wrap up near Carter Lake, where the running portion continues along a riverfront trail. Bill Burke of Premier Event Management will be the race director. More
Garmin Signs Sponsorship Deals with Kastor, Hall
KansasCity.com
Two U.S. marathon stars, Deena Kastor and Ryan Hall, have signed sponsorship deals with Garmin International. Kastor will be running in this Sunday's Chicago marathon, where she'll be among the favorites. Likewise, Hall will be one to watch in the New York City marathon on November 1. As part of its sponsorship promotion, Garmin said will unveil limited edition versions of its FR60 fitness watch, which will be available at the race sites and select retailers in those cities. More
Press of Atlantic City
The 51st Atlantic City Marathon, postponed indefinitely last month, has been rescheduled for November 15. Longtime race director Barbara Altman confirmed Thursday night that a successor has been found to take over her duties as coordinator and that the event, the third oldest continually run marathon in the country, would be held next month. MoreAtlantic City JCC to Organize Marathon
Retailer Nytro Uses Giveway to Boost Email List
Business Wire
Multi-sport retailer Nytro has announced that its latest sweepstakes giveaway allowing customers to register to win two-time Ironman World champion Chrissie Wellington's bike has boosted its email subscriber list. Powered by one-to-one marketing provider ExactTarget, Nytro's Cannondale bike give-away is the second in 12 months for the California-based retailer, which has already seen its email subscriber list increase by nearly 50 percent from its first campaign. More
Cherry Blossom Run to Use Lottery for 2010 Race Entries
Road Race Management
After the 2009 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile run filled its on-line quota of 12,000 runners last year in just 2 hours and 45 minutes, the organizers have decided to institute a lottery system for entry into the 2010 event. Under the new system, entrants will be able to register for the lottery over a 10-day period between December 1-10. Lottery results will be posted on the event website on December 15. More
Lilac Bloomsday Supports Spokane Youth XC Program
The Spokesman-Review
The Lilac Bloomsday Association has agreed to sponsor Spokane, WA's upcoming All-City Cross Country Meet, part of an after-school elementary sports program, Active4Youth. In a press release, Bloomsday race director Don Kardong said, "Bloomsday is really pleased to support this program. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids in Spokane to get in shape and learn about distance running." Active4Youth was founded by attorney Mike Bresson. The program has started with cross country it can incorporate so many children without equipment fees. More
NexBank Returns as White Rock Presenting Sponsor
Business Wire
As the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon turns a fabulous forty, NexBank, a North Texas leader in banking and financial services, returns as presenting sponsor for the third consecutive year with goals to further extend the race's annual philanthropic impact benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. More
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Finishes Repaying San Diego City, County
San Diego Union Tribune
Organizers of the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon sent about $212,000 to the city and county Monday, reimbursing taxpayers for inappropriate discounts and payouts received over the past decade. More
Lakefront Marathon Disqualifies Top Two Women's Finishers
JSOnline
Milwaukee's Lakefront Marathon disqualified the race's first-place woman for getting aid from a friend and the second-place finisher for wearing headphones. More
Nissan to be Marine Corps Marathon Vehicle Partner
Nissan has been named the exclusive vehicle partner of the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon scheduled for October 25 and it will be the presenting sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon Speaker Series on October 23-24. More
Walmart to Sponsor New Arkansas Stop in Half Marathon Series
RunnersWeb.com
Walmart has taken the title sponsorship of the "Walmart Bentonville Half Marathon" March 13. Hosted by the City of Bentonville and Bentonville Convention & Visitors and produced by Winter Park, Florida-based Reinke Sports Group, the event will be the second stop on the 11-city USRA Half Marathon Series. More
North Carolina Marathon Moves Race Date
News-Record.com
The North Carolina Marathon, which will be contested for a third time in 2010, is moving to March 20. That'll put the race and companion half-marathon and 5K six weeks earlier and in weather that is historically 11-12 degrees cooler than the early May date of the race's first two years.
The races moved to High Point this year after a debut in Greensboro in May 2008.
North Beach Realty Sponsors New SC Half Marathon
PRWeb
North Beach Realty, North Myrtle Beach real estate firm, has agreed to be a sponsor of the Rivertown Inaugural Half Marathon, being put on by Atlantic Sports Marketing Group. This will be the first half marathon and 8k run/walk in the historic city of Conway, SC. The races will be held on November 14. More |
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Newsmakers |
Stephanie Streeter, the acting chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee, announced this week that she would not seek the USOC's chief executive job on a permanent basis, and that she would leave in the next five months.
Bob Larsen, the long-time UCLA track and cross country coach and co-founder of the former Team Running USA post-collegiate program in Mammoth Lake, CA, is a finalist for selection to the National Track & Field Hall of Fame. Larsen was the U.S. men's distance coach for the 2004 Olympic Games where one of his athletes, Meb Keflezighi, won the silver medal in the men's marathon. |
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Conferences |
(November 5-7, 2009)
Annual conference in Hollywood, FL.
(November 7, 2009)
Third annual symposium in Marathon, Greece
The Running Event
(November 9-12, 2009) Conference and expo for the running specialty store community in Austin, TX.
(December 2-6, 2009)
Annual meeting of the sport's governing body in Indianapolis, IN.
Running USA Conference
(January 31-February 2, 2010) Annual conference for the running industry in Carlsbad, CA.
Symposium for triathlon race directors in Colorado Springs, CO. |
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Online Seminars |
Organization: IEG, LLC (Available through October 31, 2009) IEG's flagship training seminar on the fundamentals of selling sponsorship-updated with additional information to help address the economic situation faced by prospective partners. The Keys to Becoming Successful in SponsorshipOrganization: IEG, LLC
(October 8, 2009, 2 p.m. eastern)
A Sponsorship 101session that will allow you and your team to hit the ground running. Led by William Chipps, senior editor, IEG Sponsorship Report.
Dave McGillivray of DMSE Sports will share his expertise on organizing a successful endurance event. |
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Career Opportunities |
The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, developing the assigned products in sync with the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
Fit Specialist
Company: SUGOi
The Fit Specialist is responsible for developing all patterns and spec sheets for SUGOi's product lines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop all production patterns and spec sheets for SUGOi's product lines
· Preparing patterns for grading
· Schedule final fit sessions
· Approve production sample for grading
· Prioritize and maintain production deadlines of completed patterns, finalized spec sheets with flat measurements and approved samples
· Work closely with Designers, Pattern Graders and Production teams to resolve any pattern problems and as well coordinate production schedules and timelines
· Review and finalize Pattern Modification Sheets, Models, and Spec sheets.
· Report any pattern or construction changes that effects costing and labor time/piece work tickets to Product Development Manager
· Responsible for adjusting production samples and spec sheets with changes made to pattern or construction after final production pattern.
· Take part in fitting process.
· Assist in resolving production concerns/problems in construction, sizing, patterns, bundling....
· Production contact person, assist and resolve any concerns from the production floor
· Provide quality standards to Production QC
· Assist in the grading process as required
· Continuously streamline design processes and procedures that will facilitate final design integrity and accurate fit
· Other duties and projects as assigned
CamelBak Products, the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems, has an opening for a Director of Sales, Emerging Markets/New Channels. This position is responsible for leading sales growth and maintaining the profitability of emerging retail markets in North America.
Required Qualifications: · Consumer Goods or Outdoor Industry Experience Required · Must have a proven track record of successfully expanding premium brands into new channels of distribution. · Must have excellent understanding of sales distribution on a B2B level. Including experience working with distributors, retailers, industry partners and sales representatives/brokers. · Minimum of five years related experience Product Line Coordinator (Bottles)
Company: CamelBak Products, LLC. CamelBak Products, the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems, has an opening for an entry level Product Line Coordinator-Bottles. This entry-level position will have direct responsibilities to coordinate product development of bottles both internally and externally. Coordinate channels of communication to ensure product manager and all stakeholders are aware of product status, availability, and features/functions. Stay current with product deliverables and timeframes to assure up-to-date information is communicated to all departments. As Product Coordinator you will assist the product management and development engineering teams with duties essential to the deployment of CamelBak Products. Required Qualifications:
· Consumer Goods or Outdoor Industry Experience Required
· Local candidates only
· 1-3 years Product/Project Management experience - a plus | |
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