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5150 U.S. Championship to Offer $1M-plus Prize Purse
Ironman.com
The World Triathlon Corporation has announced that professional athletes who qualify for and compete in the 5150 U.S. Championship at the Hy-Vee Triathlon on September 4 will be eligible for more than $1.1 million in prize money. The men's and women's winners will each receive $151,500 plus possible lap bonus money. Additionally, top finishers in amateur categories will qualify for the 5150 U.S. Championship and will be eligible for $120,000-plus worth of prizes and product including a Ford vehicle to the overall open amateur champions. More
Tri-California Brings Sports Together in new TRIFECTA Festival
PR Newswire
Tri-California, Inc. has announced the TRIFECTA, a new lifestyle-sports festival in Santa Clarita, CA that will bring together three running, three cycling, and three triathlon events during a single weekend event next June. The June 2-5 events will include 5K, 10K and half marathon runs, Piccolo Fondo (33 miles), Medio Fondo (60 miles) and Gran Fondo (110 miles) rides and sprint, international and long course triathlons. "We launched the TRIFECTA with the goal of bringing a new and diverse category of sporting events to athletes," said Terry Davis, owner of Tri-California, Inc. More
Portland Develops Plan to Support Athletic and Outdoor Industry
The Oregonian
Recognizing the importance of an athletic and outdoor industry that includes Nike, Columbia Sportswear and adidas America, the Portland Development Commission announced Tuesday a new action plan to nurture the region's sector and help it continue to grow economically. The commission published a report that says the industry in the Portland area includes more than 300 firms with a payroll, employing more than 14,000 Oregonians at an average wage of more than $80,000 annually. An additional 3,200 people are self-employed in the industry, with sales of $100 million a year. More |
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Temple University Study Finds Philly Marathon Adds $15.4M to City
Temple University
A survey by Temple University's Sport Industry Research Center has found that the Philadelphia Marathon pumped $15.4 million into the city's economy last year and attracted thousands of affluent visitors who are likely to promote future tourism due to their high satisfaction with the event. More
USAT Adds Wildflower, Pigman as World Champs Qualifiers
USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon has added the 2011 Wildflower Triathlon and the 2011 Pigman Long Course Triathlon as additional qualifying events for Team USA for the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship on November 5 in Henderson, NV. Inclement weather prior to the 2010 USA Triathlon Long Course Triathlon National Championship in Myrtle Beach created the need for other qualifying opportunities for American athletes. More
USA Triathlon Announces Board Election Results
Bont Cycling Opens U.S. Subsidiary
Bicycle Retailer
Australian-based Bont Cycling has established a United States subsidiary in Carlsbad, CA to directly service its growing U.S. market base. Bont Cycling USA is the first direct division of Bont Cycling, which currently distributes its shoes in 37 countries. The establishment of Bont Cycling USA will see the company directly manage all sales and marketing to support the Bont brand and consumer awareness throughout the U.S. More
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Expands 2011 Field, Drops Relay
Journal Sentinel
Organizers of the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon will drop its relay option in 2011 and expand the limit for the full marathon from 2,750 to 3,050. The marathon celebrated its 30th anniversary in October and has offered a relay for roughly 20 years, based on the records available. More |
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Nation's Triathlon Generates $6.8M Impact
Nation's Triathlon
An economic impact study of the 2010 Nation's Triathlon reported that direct and indirect spending by race organizers, 7,200 registered athletes, an estimated 15,000 spectators, and more than 50 sponsors generated more than $6.8 million. Direct spending including race costs, lodging, meals, retail purchases, transportation and entertainment, and indirect spending was calculated based on industry standards.
Skirt Sports Adds Dash Events to 5K Series
Runners Web
Skirt Sports, the inventor of the original fitness skirt, has announced the expansion of its Skirt Chaser 5K Race Series in 2011 with the addition of Skirt Chaser Dash events in partnerships with retailers nationwide. More
Joplin CVB Rethinking Management of Mother Road Marathon
Joplin Globe
The director of the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau says the paid organizer of this year's Mother Road Marathon is jumping ahead of planning efforts for next year, and he wants a face-to-face meeting before the city makes any further commitment to the organizer. More
Columbia Marathon to Return in 2012
WACH The Columbia Marathon is set to return in 2012 the Columbia Regional Sports Council announced Tuesday. The race will be held on March 10 and will also feature a half-marathon and kid's marathon. The South Carolina city hosted the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials. More |
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WTC, Hy-Vee Partner on New IronKids Midwest Series
IronKids.com
World Triathlon Corporation, producers of the IronKids event brand, has announced its partnership with Hy-Vee, Inc., to launch the inaugural Hy-Vee IronKids Midwest Triathlon Series. The series, part of the IronKids National Triathlon Series, includes 13 races taking place between June and September that will culminate with the Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship on September 17 in West Des Moines, IA. More
Green Bay Marathon Selects New Charity Partner
Green Bay Press
The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon has selected Junior Achievement of Wisconsin's Brown County District as its new charity partner for 2011.
Junior Achievement joins Cerebral Palsy Inc. and Family Services as the recipients of funds raised by 2011 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon events, which take place May 13-15. The charities operate on three-year terms, with one new charity added each year and one exiting. Junior Achievement was selected from a group of 19 applicants. More
Smooth Running Adds Kids Tri Event
Runner's Web
Smooth Running, LLC, the owner and producer of several events including the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Triathlon, Dad's Day Triathlon and State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon Weekend is announcing the addition of a children's triathlon, the Star Kids Tri, to its portfolio of multi-sport events. The event will be held on December 19 at Indian Harbour Beach, FL. More
Indy's The Running Company Changes Name to BlueMile
SportsOneSource
The Running Company, based in Indianapolis, has renamed its stores BlueMile. The new name is designed to help the company grow beyond the local market, create new jobs and be more welcoming to casual runners and walkers. BlueMile stores sell specialty running and walking footwear, apparel and accessories. Owned by Bob Kennedy and Ashley Johnson, BlueMile has four stores in the Indianapolis area and one in Louisville, KY. More |
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Newsmakers |
Josh Furlow has been named senior vice president of operations for Competitor Group, Inc. effective immediately. Furlow will oversee the planning, operations and logistics for the company's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. Furlow previously served as vice president of planning & operations for AEG Sports where he managed the operations, vendors and budgets for the Bay to Breakers 12k and the Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling race in the United States.
Tom Raynor, the CEO of Fleet Feet Sports, Dick Pond, the founder of Dick Pond Athletics, Walt and Gwen Cleary of North Carolina's 9th Street Active store, Dave Shelbourne of New Balance and Olympic marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson were inducted into the Running Specialty Hall of Fame Tuesday evening in Austin, TX. The ceremony was part of The Running Event.
Heather Cvitkovic has been hired by Moving Comfort as senior product line manager of sports bras and apparel. She joins the company from Columbia Sportswear, where she most recently served as key account sales manager for REI and Amazon.
Rick Nealis, Marine Corps Marathon race director, was named Race Director of the Year at last week's Road Race Management's Race Directors annual meeting in Coral Gables, FL.
Melissa Mantak, Keith Dickson, and Beth Sanden have been named as 2010 USA Triathlon Coaches of the Year. Mantak was named National Coach of the Year, Dickson was named Developmental Coach of the Year, and Sanden was named Volunteer Coach of the Year.
Zach Vestal has been hired by bicycle wheel and components company Mavic as its communications and public relations manager for the U.S. Vestal has been the technical editor for VeloNews magazine.
Wally and Peg Arnold, the founders and original race directors of Rochester, MN's Med City Marathon, are returning to run the race after the Rochester Family YMCA's three years of managing the city's largest race. The 2011 race will be held on May 29. |
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Conferences |
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. MoreUSA 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. MoreTriathlon America Conference
(February 27-March 1, 2011)
Inaugural conference for the triathlon business community in La Jolla, CA. Includes the Triathlon America Awards Celebration. MoreBicycle 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 |
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Online Seminars |
Twitter 101 for Events
Organization: SignMeUp (December 2, 1 p.m. eastern) Scott Bush, event director for the Chicago Trail Series and an avid Twitter user, will go through the nuts and bolts of using Twitter to help events build an online community and grow event registration numbers. More
Sweet Spot: The Intersection of Sponsorship and Social Media
Organization: IEG, LLCl (December 2, 2 p.m. eastern) This webinar will provide a look at how properties are using social media to grow their audiences, reputations and, perhaps more importantly, their sponsorship revenue. More |
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Career Opportunities |
Director of Operations and Development
Company: Pacific Sports LLC
Pacific Sports LLC is a premier sports consultation firm, dedicated to the management of top-notch multi-sport events all around the nation including triathlons, marathons, and cycling events. The appropriate individual need to have a minimum of 2-3 years in event management and be experienced with the management of client, sponsor, and permitting agencies. Pacific Sports is looking for someone who can immediately spearhead the management and development of event operations plans while also identifying new business and working closely with major sponsors. This is a full-time position reporting to the President. Salary and Education: Commensurate with experience of the individual. A bachelor's degree is required. Benefits: Salaried FT Exempt position with a comprehensive medical/dental. Apply: If interested and qualified, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to kylee@pacificsportsllc.com. Applicant should be available by no later than December 15, and willing and able to move to Orange County, CA.
National Sales Manager, Sports Retail Channels
Company: Clif Bar
The National Sales Manager is accountable for developing business and affecting the sale of Clif Bar products in the Sports and Sporting Goods classes of trade in keeping with the Company's mission, annual- and long-range business plans and profitability goals. The Manager is focused on the implementation of annual- and mid-range sales strategies, plans and forecasts, in alignment with merchandising strategies as well as sales and customer service policies and programs. Working with the VP of Sports Retail, he or she identifies the appropriate customers and verticals (channels) to most profitably and efficiently grow the sales of Clif Bar & Co. products. More
Director of Run
Company: Pearl Izumi
This position is the leader of our global Run initiative. The primary role of the Director of Run is developing and managing the long term (2-5) year strategic sales, distribution, marketing and in-sights to the product creation team for the Pearl Izumi run apparel and footwear business unit. This person is expected to grow the revenues and profit while establishing Pearl Izumi run in a position of product and brand leadership within the focused category. The Director of Run must research and develop new business initiatives within the run segment and drive a strategy that includes elements of organic growth, alliances and partnerships that align within the run specialty and outdoor apparel & footwear industry. The position oversees the P&L responsibility for the Run division. More
Online Marketing Coordinator
Company: Peaksware
Peaksware is looking for a marketing genius who also lives and breathes health, fitness and athletic performance. We need an experienced, organized, creative, web savvy coordinator with lots of self-motivation and initiative who will utilize in-bound and out-bound marketing strategies from social networking to blogging, newsletters and content writing/editing to traditional public relations. More
Apparel Developer
Company: Zoot Sports
K2 Sports is seeking a apparel developer for Zoot Sports who would be responsible for developing run, cycling, swim and triathlon apparel from design phase through production. The apparel developer works directly with the designer, product manager and manufacturers to create, and maintain technical information with regard to product creation from conception through development to production-ready status for all products. More
Regional Sales Reps - Northwest/Seattle; Washington, DC
Company: Competitor Group
Competitor Group is looking for a self-motivated individuals who are hungry to make a difference in their job and make money. Qualified candidates will be outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for endurance sports and the active lifestyle. In this growth oriented position, you will be fully responsible for all regional sales. Specific responsibilities include selling print and digital advertising for all Competitor Group media properties which include the eleven regional editions of Competitor Magazine and the Competitor Group's subscription titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews. You will also sell regional event sponsorships and marketing opportunities for Competitor Group event properties which include the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride + Run Series and the TriRock Triathlon Series. Email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@competitorgroup.com.
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
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