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November 11, 2010
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Latest News
Pacific Sports Brings TriStar Triathlon Series to North America
Pacific Sports LLC
Pacific Sports LLC and Star Production SARL have announced their exclusive partnership to bring the European triathlon series, TriStar, to North America in 2011. The TriStar Series has introduced new distances to the sport of triathlon with four events in Europe during 2010 and plans to expand to 30 events worldwide over the next five years. More 

Nike Starts 5-Year Plan to Expand Retail Outlets
Los Angeles Times
Nike Inc. has set in motion a plan to expand its global retail foothold by opening 250 to 300 new stores over the next five years. Nike's expansion plan calls for a mix of discount-minded Nike Factory Stores in outlet malls and Niketown stores, which sell newer and exclusive items and are often found in upscale shopping centers. More
 
USA Triathlon Selects 2011 Championships Locations
USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon has announced the dates and sites for it 13 national championship events for 2011.  Ten cities were selected to host championships.  The cities include Midway, UT, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa,  Tucson, Longmont, CO, San Diego, New York, Burlington, VT, Ogden, Utah, UT; and Myrtle Beach. More
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San Antonio, Competitor Group Work to Extend Agreement

MySanAntonio.com 

Work continues on a bid to extend by five years the contract for the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon. Susan Blackwood, executive director at San Antonio Sports, said officials in the city would like to extend the contract through 2015. An official representing the Competitor Group, which puts on the Rock 'n' Roll series in cities around the nation, said the goal is to "have it done by Christmas."  The marathon, to be run on Sunday, is in the last year of the original three-year deal.

Palm Desert Explores Hosting RnR Half Race

Perform Pain Reliever Signs Deal with RnR Marathon Series

 

Adidas Targets Marketing to High Schoolers to Boost Sales 

Financial Times 

Adidas s making U.S. schoolchildren one of the main targets of its marketing drive as Europe's biggest sporting goods maker tries to make up ground on Nike, its biggest rival. "We want to win the hearts and minds of high school kids," Herbert Hainer, chief executive of adidas, said on Monday as the company set out plans to increase annual sales by more than half to $23.6B in the next five years. More

 

Dallas Approves White Rock Marathon Course Changes 

The Dallas Morning News 

The Dallas White Rock Marathon course has been approved by city officials and measured for official certification, race officials said Wednesday. Marathon organizers announced in May they would be relocating the startand finish of the December 5 event to Fair Park to improve race logistics, parking and space. The course will head past the Arts District and then leave downtown, minimizing past traffic issues especially for race-day church goers.

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TopSport to Manage California Stage Race 

DailyPeloton.com 

TopSport of Sonora, CA has acquired all operational and management rights of the MERCO Credit Union Cycling Classic presented by McLane Pacific. The TopSport operational and management agreement allows the Merced, CA event to expand to a four day stage race for the pro men field. More

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Boston Marathon Adds Runners Blocked by Tech Problems

The MetroWest Daily News

Several hundred runners whose attempts to register for the Boston Marathon were blocked by the organization's temporary technology problems will now be allowed to race this April. More

 

Start2Finish Looks to Start New Tennessee Triathlon 

The Ashland City Times

Cheatham County and Ashland City officials are working with a Memphis-based company to bring a triathlon to the county next September, Chamber of Commerce director Chris Neese confirmed. Start2Finish is looking at hosting the triathlon in Ashland City the weekend after Labor Day. More

 

Two Cities Marathon to Return in 2011 with New Leadership 

The Fresno Bee 

The Two Cities Marathon & Half will be back in 2011, organizers said, but the central San Joaquin Valley's only 26.2-mile footrace will have new leadership and possibly a new title sponsor.  Next year's race should look more or less the same, said Debra Schmitt, one of the new co-race directors. Schmitt and Sherrie Flynn are replacing Mike Herman and Nancy Talley, who are heading up a new half marathon scheduled next May. More

 

Hamptons Marathon Donates $55K to Local Organizations 

East Hampton Patch 

The Hamptons Marathon, which takes place in East Hampton, NY each fall, recently donated $55,000 in profits from its October races to local organizations on the South Fork, bringing the amount that the four year old race has donated to $168,000. More


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Michigan Retailer Expands for More Running, Triathlon Space

The Grand Rapids Press 

Gazelle Sport is expanding its Grand Rapids area store for the third time since opening it in 1989. When completed, the 4,500-square-foot addition will increase the store by almost a third to just under 15,000 square feet. The $750,000 expansion will provide extra space for new product lines, including women's running and yoga and triathlon merchandise, said Chris Lampen-Crowell, Gazelle Sports co-owner and co-founder. More

 

Indoor Mountain Bike Park Delays Grand Opening 

Cycling News 

Plans for the grand opening of Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park at its second location, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this weekend have been delayed.

"Although we've made a lot of headway building our new park, unfortunately RaysMTB Milwaukee will not be opening this weekend as scheduled," said Eric Schutt of RaysMTB. More

Indoor Park Partners with Wisconsin Off Road Series

Newsmakers  
Ryan Dolan, director of triathlon sales and promotions at TYR Sport, has been promoted to vice president of sales.

Leah Flickinger has been named executive editor and Andrew Bernstein has been hired as gear editor of Bicycling magazine.  Flickinger has been deputy editor of Women's Health magazine.  Bernstein has recently been the sports editor at The Saratogian newspaper and a contributor to VeloNews.  The magazine has also promoted Lou Mazzante to new articles editor and Christine Matteis to online editor.
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Conferences
The Running Event
(November 15-18, 2010)
Running specialty retailer conference and trade show in Austin, TX. More

USA Track & Field Annual Meeting
(December 1-5, 2010)
Annual meeting of the governing body for track & field, long distance running and race walking in Virginia Beach, VA. More

USA Triathlon Race Director Symposium
(January 14-15, 2011)
Annual symposium for USAT race directors in Colorado Springs. More

Running USA 2011
(February 13-15, 2011)
Annual conference for the running industry in San Antonio. More

Triathlon America Conference
(February 27-March 1, 2011)
Inaugural conference for the triathlon business community in La Jolla, CA.  Includes the Triathlon America Awards Celebration. More

Bicycle Leadership Conference
(April 12-14, 2011)
Annual conference for the bicycle industry presented by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association.  Held in Monterey, CA in association with the Sea Other Classic. More

USA Triathlon Race Directors Certification
(April 15-16, 2011)
Race Directors certification class in Kansas City, MO.  Class limited to 20. More
Online Seminars
A Roadmap for Using Social Media
Organization: Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council
(November 16, 1:30 p.m. eastern)
Hear Jeff Risley, VP of Social Media at Barkley, cover how to get started with social media, give examples of events using social media well and preview what's next in the social media space. More
Career Opportunities

Event Director
Company: Ultramax Events 

 

Ultramax Events is an event production and timing company based out of Columbia, MO. Ultramax will chip time and manage over 50 events in 2011.  Ultramax is 100% dedicated to the total event experience and our reputation is very important to us. We are looking to add another high energy event director to our team. This position reports directly to the owner, this is a highly visible, collaborative position which requires multi-tasking, prioritizing responsibilities, strong communication skills, organization and planning and teamwork. This position will supervise and coordinate activities related the owned Ultramax event properties and non-owned contracted events. This position will focus on, but will not be limited to; venue arrangements, county, city, and state event permits, facilities management, event organization, labor management, contract services and ultimately race day management and control. To apply, please send resume, salary requirements and cover letter to Mark Livesay at info@ultramaxtri.com. More

 

Race Director

Company:  Red Rock Company


Red Rock Company is an athletic events production company based in Tempe, Arizona.  In 2011 Red Rock will produce 12-14 triathlon, mountain bike and running events, including the inaugural Red Rock Tri, Rocky Point Triathlon, Flagstaff Barn Burner, Nathan Tempe Tri and Soma Triathlon.  We are seeking an experienced race director with a minimum 3-5 years experience.  Candidates must have experience as director of a minimum of 10 triathlons in established markets, at credible events.  Hours will be flexible and candidates must be willing to relocate to Arizona.  Salary DOE.  Email resume and cover letter to kimo@redrockco.com


Sales Coordinator

Company: Sport Science


Assist in the company's success through direct marketing efforts and unique selling opportunities, creating incremental sales through outreach to current and potential customers. Develop relationships with Sport Science accounts to support direct marketing efforts, product launches, and capitalize on opportunistic selling events. Additionally, inside sales representatives will be called upon to spearhead unique selling opportunities that focus on non-traditional distribution channels, including fitness centers, screen printers, etc. In these cases, the inside sales representative would be tasked with developing prospect lists, refining pitch (with president and marketing coordinator), complete all outreach efforts, and, where applicable, attend presentations. Additional responsibilities include: attending and assisting with sales meeting, providing support to non-assigned accounts, attending and assisting with events where necessary, managing unassigned or under-served accounts, outreach to prompt reorder, and in general offering support to the sales department and other company-wide sales initiatives. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Neal Caplowe at

neal@sportscienceusa.com.


Race Director

Company: Twin Cities in Motion


Twin Cities in Motion (TCM), the non-profit organization responsible for hosting a series of running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, is searching for a full-time Race Director. TCM is a fast growing corporation, host of a top ten U.S. marathon - The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America - and a year-long calendar of running events.  TCM has been a respected industry leader for the past 29 years.  TCM strives to give the best experience possible to runners, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, spectators and the local community.  Maturity, leadership and executive-level thinking are skill that are integral to the successful execution of the responsibilities for the Race Director position. More 

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