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Crim Fitness Foundation Awarded $360,000 Grant
The Crim Fitness Foundation, the organizers of the Crim Festival of Races, has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve parks and increase opportunities for youth and families to be physically active in Flint, MI. Based on a rigorous selection process that drew more than 500 proposals from across the country, Flint is one of 41 sites selected for the RWJF Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities initiative. The Crim Fitness Foundation and its partners will focus efforts on improving access to, maintenance of, and overall usability of city parks for youth fitness. More
Houston Looks to Host Both 2012 Marathon Trials Races
Houston ChronicleHouston has joined New York and Boston as one of three finalists bidding to host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Organizers of the Chevron Houston Marathon have bid to host both the men's and women's races according to race managing director Steven Karpas. New York seeks only the men, and Boston is after the women. They were the respective sites of the 2008 men's and women's trials. More
Competitor Adds SD Half Marathon; Names TNT Exclusive Charity
PR Newswire
Competitor Group has announced changes for its original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego adding a half marathon race and naming The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) charity sports training program as the event's exclusive charity. With the changes, the June 6 event has been renamed as the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More
Burlington to Host 2011, 2012 USA Triathlon Championships
Competitor.com
USA Triathlon has announced the city of Burlington, VT, will host the 2011 and 2012 USAT Age Group, Sprint and Elite National Championships. The date of the events has not been determined, but organizers expect the events to be held in August in both 2011 and 2012 at a venue near Lake Champlain and Battery Park. More
NYRR Boosts NYC Half Marathon Prize Money
RunnersWeb.com
The New York Road Runners announced this week that the NYC Half Marathon, which has moved to March 21 after being a summer race for four years, will have a $100,000 prize money purse. The winners will each receive $20,000. More
H3 Publications Creates New Triathlon Magazine
Slowtwitch.com
Dave House of H3 Publications announced this week the plans to launch in May a third triathlon print magazine, TRI. It will join Triathlete Magazine and Inside Triathlon as an option for triathletes to subscribe to or purchase at a news stand. H3 also owns ROAD and DECLINE, two magazines respectively dedicated to road cycling and mountain biking. The new editor for TRI will be Jay Prasuhn who has worked at Triathlete Magazine. More
Brooks Sports Introduces Brooks DNA Cushioning System
PR Newswire
Brooks Sports, Inc. has announced the launch of Brooks DNA, an innovative, first-of-its-kind cushioning system that adapts to the unique needs of each runner, offering customized cushioning and protection every step of every run. "Brooks DNA is a game-changing technology in the world of running," said Jim Weber, president and CEO of Brooks. "Traditional cushioning systems attempt to work for runners of all shapes and sizes, even though each person's weight and gait are vastly different from the next. DNA offers a real solution to this challenge; it continuously tailors the levels of cushioning and resiliency to each runner's specific, changing needs throughout their run." More
Wine Country Half Marathon Series Expands to Oregon
Yamhill Valley NewsRegister
Destination Races of Sonoma, CA., the organizer of three wine country half marathons in California, is expanding to Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country with the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon. The race will be held on September 5 in Yamhill County south of Portland. More
IMG, Tri-California Resolve Dispute Over Alcatraz Race Names
Competitor.com
IMG Worldwide, owner and producer of the long established Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon and Tri-California, owner and producer of the recently announced 2010 "Alcatraz Triathlon" have recently resolved differences arising from the similarity of the names of the two events and the confusion it created for some participants. The parties' agreement was reached without either party admitting wrongdoing, to avoid protracted litigation. IMG Worldwide will host the 30th annual Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on May 2, 2010 and as part of the recent agreement, Tri-California will rename its inaugural event "The San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz" which will take place August 29, 2010. More
Utah Winter Triathlon Offers $3K in Prize Money, World Champs Spots
Park City RecordTriathlon fans no longer have to wait for spring to compete in a day of running and biking, they just have to be ready to do it in the snow. On January 16, at the third annual Battle at Soldier Hollow (BASH) Winter Triathlon, competitors will don spiked running shoes for a 5K jog, then jump onto a mountain bike for a 10K ride and, finally, trade in their in their swimming gear for a pair of cross-country skis for an 8K loop on groomed trails. And they'll do it for a $3,000 purse and a chance to compete at the World Championships. More
IronKids Races to Pair with Ironman 70.3 Races in Orlando, Boulder
Ironman.com
The World Triathlon Corporation announced this week that hold IronKids Orlando and IronKids Boulder on the same weekends as the Ironman 70.3 Florida and Ironman 70.3 Boulder events, respectively. The move with the two IronKids races is designed to create a triathlon experience for the whole families at two popular locations. More Mentholatum to Sponsor Select Ironman 70.3 Events
Hot Springs to Again Host USA Cycling Mountain Bike Event
Hot Springs, AR has been chosen for the second year in a row to host a USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Race Calendar event on February 27 - 28 at Cedar Glades Park. The event is part of the USA Cycling Ultra Endurance National Race Calendar and will offer a $2500 prize purse for the solo division.
Two competitions will be offered: The Spa City Six-hour endurance run on February 27, and the Du It In the Dirt Off-Road Duathlon on February 28. More
Medical Center Renews Dismal Swamp Stomp Race Sponsorship
The Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon produced by the City of Chesapeake's Parks and Recreation Department and Kale Running has announced that Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has decided to continue as the title sponsor of the fourth Annual Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon. The race has chosen two local charities to receive proceeds from the event, Chesapeake Cares and Our House Families. More
State Farm Insurance to Sponsor Lexington Half Marathon
State Farm Insurance has agreed to be the title sponsor of the Lexington Half Marathon. The Kentucky race is the thrid stop on the 2010 18-city USRA Half Marathon Series. The race will be run on March 28. More
Smooth Running Announces New Surf Coast Trifecta Series
Smooth Running, LLC, the producer of the State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon Weekend is has announced the creation of a three-event multi-sport series that will be the first of its kind in east central Florida. The Surf Coast Trifecta will kick off in mid-April and crown overall and age group series champions in the third week of June. More
Corrigan Sports Pleased With Interest In Oakland Running Festival
The Oakland Tribune
More than 2,500 people have signed up for the Oakland Running Festival, the first event of its kind in the city in more than two decades, organizers said. "We're very pleased," said Lee Corrigan, founder of Corrigan Sports Enterprises, which is putting together the event. "At this point, with the pace, if you will, of people signing up, we're right on target to get to our goal of between 7,500 and 8,000 runners total." The two-day festival planned for March 27-28 will include a full marathon, a half marathon, a team relay, a twilight 5-K run and a kids fun run, organizers said. More
Texas Cycling Race Gets Traffic Safety Improvements
MineralWellsIndex.com
Team Bicycles Inc. received approval from local officials to allow "rolling enclosures" - a type of traffic control used to run a road race - at the April 17-18 bicycle stage race, organized by the team and supported by the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce. Organizers hope that the change will make the race more attractive to cyclists. More
Bay to Breakers Partners with Focus-N-Fly for Training Program
San Francisco's ING Bay to Breakers 12K has agreed to partner with locally based Focus-N-Fly to offer an online interactive training program for all entrants. Race participants-from beginners to experienced competitors-will have the opportunity to use the individually crafted training at an exclusive price for ING Bay to Breakers participants. More |
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Newsmakers |
Greg Meyer, the last American man to win the Boston Marathon and the elite athlete recruiter for the Fifth Third Rver Bank Run, was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Department's Hall of Honor at ceremonies on Sunday.
Frank Rahming, the deputy director of sports in the ministry of youth, sports, and culture for The Bahamas, has been named as race director of Marathon Bahamas 2010.
Arlene and Charles Woodruff, owners of Fleet Feet Sports in Albany, NY, were presented the InDuna Award in recognition of their contributions to their community. The award is presented annually by sock manufacturer Balega International to recognize Fleet Feet Sports stores for contributions to their communities. |
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Conferences |
(January 31-February 2, 2010)
Annual conference for the running industry in Carlsbad, CA.
Race Directors Conference
(February 6, 2010) Association of Running Event Directors' annual training conference for Chicago area race directors.
Symposium for triathlon race directors in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Online Seminars |
Organization: IEG, LLC
(January 21, 2 p.m. eastern)
Learn the critical areas where sponsors say they need assistance and discover how to provide that help in ways that benefit both your partners and your property.
Learn from Mike Reilly (the voice of Ironman) how to set up a fun, exciting and passionate finish line at your event. Mike has worked over 500 finish lines throughout the world and has some great ideas of what works and what doesn't work at the finish.
(January 28, 2 p.m. eastern)
Learn how to go beyond the basics in packaging benefits, targeting prospects and building an internal organization that can maximize sponsorship opportunities. |
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Career Opportunities |
Director of Marketing
Suunto is a multinational company, and a part of the Amer Sports portfolio of Salomon, Bonfire, Wilson, Atomic, Precor and MAVIC. Suunto specializes in precision instruments and Wristop computers used for Scuba Diving, Outdoor Adventure, Heart Rate Monitoring, Gym Equipment, and the high end luxury watch markets. Suunto is a rapidly growing brand within the portfolio and is looking for a dynamic individual to become a part of the North American Team.
Product Manager
Company: Reynolds Cycling
The Product Manager is responsible for leading product planning and deliverables execution within the entire product portfolio. The primary focus will be on identifying market opportunities (regionally and by market segment) and leading the identification and development of new products and platforms to profitably address and grow these opportunities. This also includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision and strategy, and managing the product throughout the OE and Aftermarket product lifecycle. The Product Manager is the bridge between Product Engineering and Sales and is required to ensure delivery of winning products that fulfill cost, revenue, profit, ROIC, timing, and customer satisfaction objectives. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals.
Road/Tri Product Specialist
Company: La Bicicletta
La Bicicletta, a destination road, triathlon and track bike store in Vancouver, BC needs a full time staff member starting February 2010. Good knowledge of high end road and triathlon bikes a must, a strong understanding of Campagnolo is an asset. We offer a relaxed environment with a strong customer focus.
Senior Product Manager, New Business
Company: Pacific Cycle
This is an exciting opportunity to have responsibility over major product lines of a fast growing, branded consumer products company. We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm for product development to work with overseas suppliers on sourcing and developing our lines line of InStep and Schwinn brand baby joggers and bicycle trailers, as well as PlaySafe brand backyard play products. This position directs design improvements and product changes and works to bring new products to market efficiently and cost effectively. This position makes frequent visits to Asian suppliers.
We are looking for an innovative, creative and motivated person to fill a key role on our Marketing Team to manage the technical components of in-bound marketing strategies including content creation, SEO, SMO, PPC advertising and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will be extremely web savvy and posses skills in web and print design, basic HTML, and have experience creating, analyzing and managing SEO, SMO and PPC campaigns. Good communication and organization skills will be required to manage numerous projects including those with strategic partners. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated to stay ahead of internet trends, full of initiative to push the boundaries of traditional marketing and sees themselves as a major part of exponentially growing an online business.
The customer support representative will fill a key role on our Customer Support Team, providing technical troubleshooting help, as well as answering questions about our products and services for our current and future customers. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to, extensive emailing, some phone support, and monitoring of the company message boards. This is a full time position.
Marketing Director, Apparel Footwear Group
Company: Dorel Industries
Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) is a division of Dorel Industries, developing, manufacturing and marketing apparel and footwear under SUGOI, Cannondale, GT, Schwinn and Mongoose. The primary responsibility of the marketing director for is to accelerate the growth rate of AFG's business by executing clear and powerful marketing objectives, strategies and tactics. The marketing director helps set and realize the goals of AFG's overall strategic plan, while leveraging new opportunities for growth.The marketing director is the architect and guardian of AFG's brand building, activation and marketing efforts as the organization develops its marketing, sales distribution channels and product categories. The marketing director outwardly focuses to move the company to higher levels of brand recognition and increased sales. Remuneration: $80,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience. To apply e-mail resume and cover letter to HR@sugoi.com. | |
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