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USATF Board to Continue Working on CEO Search
USA Track & Field
The USA Track & Field Board of Directors, at its scheduled meeting June 25-26 in Eugene, OR, will continue to work toward a resolution to its CEO search, the organization announced in a release this week. "We have yet to find situation where all the pieces fit for both the candidate and USATF," said search committee chair Steve Miller. "In Eugene our hope is to determine how we will move forward from a leadership perspective through the London 2012 Olympics." More
USATF, Logan Officially Announce Settlement
Olympic Sports Writer Reviews USATF CEO Process
WTC Signs Deal with Marines to Sponsor 70.3 Championships
PR Newswire
World Triathlon Corporation announced today a new partnership with the United States Marine Corps that makes the Marines the title sponsor of the Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 and the Marine Corps 5150 Lake Lanier, both set to take place on September 11 outside of Las Vegas. The , as well as the newly launched Marine Corps Primal Challenge, a Mudventure™ Quest event series. More
ICU Bans Dopers From Future Team Management Positions
Cycling News
The International Cycling Union (UCI) took another big step in the fight against doping, as it approved a new regulation forbidding convicted dopers from being able to work in team management in the future. It was one of the actions taken at the last day of the UCI's Management Committee meeting in Maastricht, the Netherlands. More
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Running USA Issues 2011 National Runner Survey Report
Running USA
Running USA has released the highlights from its 2011 National Runner Survey which assesses the demographics, lifestyle, attitudes, habits and product preferences of the running population nationwide. The survey, taken every two years, reflects "core runners", active adult participants who tend to enter running events and train year-round. More
ING Extends Hartford Marathon Sponsorship
PR Newswire
The Hartford Marathon Foundation has announced the extension of the ING title sponsorship through 2012 for its signature event, the ING Hartford Marathon. ING has been the marathon's title sponsor since 2008. During that time the marathon has become a major race event in New England, bringing more than 12,000 runners and 30,000 spectators to the city of Hartford each October. The 2011 event will take place on October 15. More
Canada Provides Marketing Funds for Grand Prix Cycling Events in Quebec
Marketwire
Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, this week announced the awarding of $1,620,000 in funding for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal to promote the events outside of the province. "The Government of Canada believes in the importance of supporting the promotion outside the province of these elite sporting events, which will help extend the reach and influence of Québec and Montréal around the world," stated Minister Lebel. More
Desjardins Renews Sponsorship of Quebec Grand Prix Events
Newton Running Hires Boston Marketing Firm
Newton Running has signed an agreement to retain Breakaway, a Boston-based marketing firm, to develop a new marketing strategy, conduct a rebranding process and redesign Newton Running's print collateral and website, www.newtonrunning.com, as well as its yet-to-be launched consumer-education website, www.naturalrunning.com. More
Fuji, Kestrel Teams Bring Tri Wars to PHLYTRI
The Philadelphia-based Fuji and Kestrel brands are bringing their Tri Wars, a season-long competition pitting Fuji sponsored pros against Kestrel sponsored pros, to the seventh Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon on June 26. Philadelphia Insurance Companies has added a $6,000 bonus prize for the team with the best combined time at race. "Philadelphia Insurance Companies is proud to be working with Philadelphia-based Fuji and Kestrel brands to bring some of the sport's top athletes to our hometown race," said Jamie Maguire, Chairman and CEO, Philadelphia Insurance Companies.
Kentucky Derby Festival Races Raise Record $392K for Charities
The Courier-Journal
The Kentucky Derby Festival says charitable organizations that took part in the 2011 Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Walmart on April 24 will receive a record $392,711 for their respective causes - up from $255,033 in 2010. The American Cancer Society's Louisville DetermiNation Team, which raised $55,929 in 2011 - up from $13,000 in 2010 - was named "Charity of the Year" by the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. More
Bicycle Retailer Choses Leisure Trends to Pick Top 100 Retailers
Bicycle Retailer
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has selected Leisure Trends Group to develop its annual list of Top 100 Retailers, one of the most popular annual features in the magazine. This year the Top 100 will be announced at Interbike and honored at a special reception the first night of the show. More
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VeloNews Shortening Name to Velo
Bicycle Retailer
VeloNews is undergoing a name change to Velo starting with the August issue, the magazine's editor, Ben Delaney, confirmed to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News this week. The magazine has also undergone a redesign, he said, to better emphasize its strength as a print product versus its website, which will remain velonews.com. More
MapMyRIDE Signs Leipheimer to Two-Year Spokesperson Deal
Business Wire
MapMyRIDE, the provider of web- and mobile-based training and mapping applications for cyclists, announced this week that Levi Leipheimer, current member of the Team RadioShack Professional Cycling Team and winner of the 2011 Tour de Suisse, has signed a two-year partnership to serve as spokesperson for its pioneering products. MapMyRIDE offers web and mobile platforms that deliver a variety of training tools to cyclists from beginner to elite. More
Buffalo Springs' Greer Featured in Local Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Mike Greer, whose Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon will celebrate its 22nd anniversary this weekend, begins growing a beard at the beginning of every June and doesn't shave it off until the night of the awards ceremony following his event. He also switches from peppermint- to spearmint-flavored gum on race day, and he's watched the race while riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle for as long as he can remember. Although slowed this year following a cycling accident, Greer plans to be out front again. More
American Idol Winner Announces Birmingham Fitness Weekend
The Birmingham News
Ruben Studdard, the former American Idol winner, is lending his name and participation to a Birmingham, AL fitness event that includes a marathon and a half-marathon. The Ruben Studdard Celebration Weekend is set for November 18-20 and will include a fitness festival, a 5-kilometer run, the Ruben Studdard Half-Marathon and the Ruben Studdard Marathon. More
Snickers Marathon Bar Marathon Donates $20K to Hospice
Albany Herald
The annual Snickers Marathon Bar Marathon on March 5 was the biggest so far, allowing the Albany (GA) Marathon Board of Directors to donate $20,000 to the Willson Hospice House from the race's proceeds. A ceremonial check was presented at a news conference Tuesday morning at the hospice house. "This check brings the total donations for the first five years of the marathon to $95,327.77," said Lisa Riddle, race director for the Albany Marathon. More
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Newsmakers | |
Charlie Cooper, former vice president and general manager of Leisure Trends Group, has been promoted to president of the market research company. He takes over for Jim Spring, Leisure Trends founder and president for the past 22 years.
Mike Giraud has been hired by Blue Competition Cycles as the company's product development specialist. Giraud joins Blue after spending the past five years as the director of cycling programs at the A2 Wind Tunnel in Charlotte, NC, where he oversaw all aspects of the tunnel's bike program. |
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Conferences |
Medicine of Cycling Conference
(August 20-22, 2011)
Second annual conference presented by USA Cycling at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. The conference offers medical professionals a platform on which to collaborate and establish common standards of care for competitive cyclists. More |
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Online Seminars |
Going Green as a Business Strategy
Organization: Active Network
(June 28, 4 p.m. eastern)
The biggest concern among race directors in adopting green practices is the cost. Whether it's the price of the race T-shirt or the compostable cups, there's a perception that eco-friendly materials and services cost more. In this webinar Bruce Rayner, founder and chief green officer of Athletes for a Fit Planet, will share ideas for how you can minimize the cost of sustainability and turn it into a revenue opportunity. Rayner will be joined by two race directors who will share their experiences and insights. More
How to Retain More of Your Endurance Fundraising Program Participants
Organization: Run, Walk, Ride Fundraising Council
(July 12, 1:30 p.m. eastern)
The good news about endurance fundraising: Every year more people sign up to raise large amounts of money. The bad news: Many programs see a third or more drop out before race day. Fortunately, there are ways to increase the number of participants that cross the finish line. In this one-hour teleconference, Mike Dilbeck, National Director, Team To End AIDS, shares strategies and tactics for increasing participant retention. He'll equip you with field-tested hi-tech and hi-touch tools to help your endurance fundraising program achieve greater results. More
Sweet Spot: The Intersection of Sponsorship and Social Media
Organization: IEG, LLC
(July 14, 2 p.m., eastern)
There's no denying the buzz around Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media web sites. But how can properties leverage those sites and other user-generated sites with their corporate partners? 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
Tax, Personnel and Insurance Issues: Making the Right Choices
Organization: Road Race Management
(July 22, 11 a.m. eastern)
The webinar led by attorney Carl Sniffen will cover common tax, personnel and insurance mistakes and is designed to help events, clubs and finish line/timing companies avoid making incorrect and costly tax and legal assumptions. More
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Career Opportunities |
Coordinator, Client Activation
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.
Competitor Group, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator, Client Activation to handle event activation which includes but is not limited to promotional collateral, the sponsorship recap program, sponsorship valuations, event sales collateral, contract addendums, and RFP assistance. The Coordinator, Client Activation will ensure contract benefits and activation fulfillment by acting as the liaison between Competitor Group staff and its' various departments and will travel to multiple events throughout the year to ensure event activation.
Marketing Manager, Running
Company: Puma USA
As our Marketing Manager for Running, you'll manage the development, creation and execution of the running category marketing plan that drives brand strength, fuels consumer demand, strengthens our connection with consumers and drives sell through of running product. You'll lead category, seasonal and product specific initiatives that will require cross-functional integration within the marketing department and other functional areas within the organization. More
Manager, Multisport Event
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.
Competitor Group, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Multisport Event to serve as an operations lead for our TriRock Series as well as be the overall event manager for multiple races within the National Series. This person will oversee permitting, course design, equipment set-up and tear down and management of temporary event personnel and volunteers. This role will require a strong understanding of multisport operational event requirements and a significant amount of travel. The ideal candidate works well in high-pressure, deadline-oriented event environments and is comfortable and confident managing and speaking to large groups of people. More
National Running Managing Director
Company: Life Time Fitness
The National Running Managing Director plans and coordinates running activities and programs in the club and outdoors to ensure that goals or objectives of running programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Creates and manages program business plans, marketing strategies and service strategies to drive member engagement. Responsible for all operations of the running program. Upholds the fulfillment of Life Time Fitness' Mission Statement. Works closely with other Endurance businesses (Cycle, Triathlon, and Swim). In addition, significant interaction with Group Fitness division and various corporate functions (PR, Marketing, Accounting, etc.). More
Management Operations Intern
Company: Ludus Tours
The ideal intern should be interested in pursuing a career in sports, tourism & hospitality or general management operations, or ideally a blend of the all of these. This position will specifically shadow the Director, Operations & Strategy as well as the Managing Director (as needed) and serve as "right arm" by preparing for meetings, attending meetings, supporting department initiatives and correspondence, budget management, personnel management, etc. Ludus Tours' Director, Operations & Strategy has over 15 years of experience in sports management & operations, and will devote considerable energy to transferring this knowledge to the intern. For a complete job description, contact Brian Melekian, brian@ludustours.com.
Director of Retail Marketing
Company: Saucony
The Director of Retail Marketing will work closely with the CMO to develop, manage and execute integrated retail and trade marketing programs consistent with the brand and corporate strategy. This position is responsible for leading all aspects of Saucony's retail, trade and field marketing initiatives including; specialty retail marketing programs, POS and retail brand presentation, trade shows, field marketing initiatives of Saucony's 'Tech Rep' program, key account marketing plan development. More
Ecommerce Manager
Company: Saucony
Saucony is an emerging global athletic brand seeking high performance individuals to join our fast moving team. We have a mission to inspire every runner, on every run, on every day, and Ecommerce is a key to achieving our goal. The Ecommerce Manager is responsible for developing and executing our go-to-market ecommerce strategy including P&L management, direct to consumer acquisition and retention marketing efforts, traffic generation, conversion efforts, email marketing, paid and natural search, and website merchandising. More
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