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Nike Posts Strong 4Q Earnings
The Oregonian
Nike posted better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter as strong footwear sales around the world offset higher costs. Nike earned $594 million for the period ended May 31. That's up from the $522 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Revenue rose 14 percent to $5.77 billion. Revenue in North America, Nike's largest market, increased 22 percent to $2.1 billion as it sold more of its running, training and basketball products. More
Competitor Group's Rock 'n' Roll Series Expands to Scotland
STV
Edinburgh has been announced as the first United Kingdom city to host a Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon event, it was announced this week. Competitor Group will take over the management of the city's April half-marathon, aiming to bring a 'festival like' atmosphere to the event. Over 20 local bands will play to the runners along a revised 13 mile route, with an as yet unconfirmed "world recognised" act headlining at the finish line. Scottish tourism officials hope that the changes to the Edinburgh event will see the number of participants more than double from 4,500 to nearly 10,000 in 2012. More
Running USA Report Shows Grow of Running Industry
Running USA
Running USA's 2011 State of the Sport Part II reports that with record or sold-out race fields across the country last year, billions of dollars in shoe sales and running apparel, innovative products such as personalized devices to track individual workouts and record fundraising, the running industry continues to show impressive growth in virtually every sector. More
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Tour of Utah Announces 2011 Route
Deseret News
All 409 miles of climbs, descents, twists, and turns of the six-day Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah were revealed today by event organizers. The sixth season for this professional cycling event will begin with a new uphill Prologue at Utah Olympic Park on August 9. There will be a combination of familiar terrain and fresh territory for the five stages, including a new circuit course in downtown Salt Lake City. The Tour of Utah culminates on August 14, with its signature mountaintop stage finish at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. More
SRAM Preparing for Possible IPO
Bicycle Retailer
SRAM has paid off its private equity investor, a step the company previously said it would make before going public. An updated prospectus filed with the Securities Exchange Commission last Friday indicated that SRAM refinanced its current credit facilities on June 7 in part to complete the buyout of Trilantic Capital Partners. SRAM paid Trilantic $575 million to regain the shares it owned in the company. More
Shimano, Pearl Izumi Combine Dealer Support Systems
Outside PR
As part of an ongoing synthesis of their business practices, Shimano and Pearl Izumi today announced a centralization of their trade ordering, support and communications systems. Effective July 5, United States dealers will now have streamlined points of contact for both brands, including a single account number, a single line of credit, and a single toll-free phone number for customer support. The restructuring, which has been in the making since Shimano bought Pearl Izumi in February, 2008, will result in the strengthening of the Soft Goods Division, located at Pearl Izumi headquarters in Colorado, and will also result in an investment in the Hard Goods Division at Shimano American headquarters in Irvine, CA.
Florida to Host New High-level Paddling Races
CaptivaSanibel.com
A new competition for paddlers announced on Monday by Canoe & Kayak magazine is expected to draw Olympic-caliber athletes and other skilled competitors to Southwest Florida waters this fall. The competition will include two races - one also designed for recreational paddlers - during the annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, which is November 3-6 on the Sanibel Causeway. More than 150 kayakers, outriggers and Stand-Up Paddlers are expected to participate. More
USA Triathlon, FuelBelt Renew Partnership
Xtri.com
USA Triathlon announced this week that it has renewed its partnership with official sponsor FuelBelt through 2013. This agreement provides discounts for USA Triathlon annual members and support for the. organization's national championship events. More
Fort4Fitness Adds Spring Cycle Weekend to 2012 Schedule
WANE.com
Fort4Fitness officials announced Monday that it will expand in 2012 to include a 'Spring Cycle' that will be held over Memorial Day weekend. "With 10,000 runners and walkers in our always sold-out Fall Festival, Fort4Fitness has become a catalyst for highlighting health and fitness that we knew it would be," said Board Chairman Tim Kenesesy. More
Tour de 'Toona Cancels Two Stages
The Altoona Mirror
Tour de 'Toona officials said Monday logistical limitations have forced organizers to cancel two stages of this year's cycling event one week before it is to be held to ensure a safe, quality event for all competitors. The stages eliminated are next Wednesday's Hollidaysburg Circuit Race and next Friday's Martinsburg Circuit Race. The inability to finalize logistics with several municipalities as well as a shortage of volunteers over the holiday week forced the Tour to make the decision, officials said. More
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Edmonton Adds $15K Support for ITU World Cup Race
Vancouver Sun
The Edmonton city council has given another $15,000 to help put on next month's triathlon World Cup race in Hawrelak Park. The contribution is in addition to the $75,000 city officials provided last November. More
Women's Running Magazine Race Wins Nashville Brand Champion Award
Competitor.com
The Women's Running Magazine Women's Half Marathon & 5K: Nashville was awarded with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 2010 Brand Champion Award. The award recognizes the Women's Half Marathon's success in branding the event with a Nashville-specific look and feel. Nashville's Brand Champion program recognizes conventions, meetings or events that successfully integrated the Music City brand into their marketing and promotional efforts. More
Lazer to Add Eyewear to Product Line
Bicycle Retailer
Lazer, best known for its helmets, is adding a line of eyewear next season to complement its helmets, said Lazer's Brian Kee. Like the helmets, QBP will distribute the eyewear making them an add-on sale, said Kee. The line includes five different models; three of them offer interchangeable lenses. More
Peregrine Charities Triathlon Uses Flash Mob Promotion
WCF Courier
As citizens sat up their lawn chairs and patiently awaited for the Parris Island Marine Band to begin playing in Overman Park Saturday night they were treated to a flash mob. "(I got involved) through my company, Peregrine Financial Group here in Cedar Falls," said Jill Murray. "It was just an idea of how to promote our triathlon coming up in September." More
Ironman Muncie 70.3 Waiting on Park Construction
The Star Press
Despite ongoing work on a playground and walking trails, the superintendent of Prairie Creek Reservoir said Tuesday he's confident the city park will be ready for July 9, when thousands of triathletes, friends and family members show up for Ironman Muncie 70.3. More
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Andy Hersam, who as executive vice president of media at Competitor Group Inc. oversaw Triathlete and Inside Triathlon magazines, has left the company. The former publisher of Runner's World is considering media-related opportunities in the New York, NY metro area.
Ben Delaney, long-time editor of VeloNews, has resigned and Competitor Group, Inc., the magazine's owner, has begun a search for a replacement, said Bouker Pool, CGI's senior vice president of marketing. Delaney, now in France, will lead the magazine's coverage of the Tour de France and will officially leave the magazine at the end of July.
Lisa and David Zimmer, owners of Fleet Feet Sports Chicago, IL, were named the winners of the Fleet Feet Sports Brand Builder Award at the Fleet Feet National Franchise Conference in Chicago. The award honors franchise for establishing and promoting the Fleet Feet Sports brand in their community and for contributions to the national Fleet Feet Sports network. More
Amy Beck has been promoted by SmartWool LLC to vice president of sales for the U.S. market. Beck will oversee all facets of U.S. sales including long-range planning, go-to-market strategies, and growing the SmartWool brand presence in the U.S. |
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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 |
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 |
Event Manager
Company: Kinane Events
The Event Manager is responsible for planning and organizing 4 -5 events annually. The primary responsibilities include: oversee the annual timeline for each event;
establish goals that meet the need of the stake holders including participants; manage communication with a large team of event coordinators; develop effective protocols and operations procedures for effective management of the each events; oversee all stakeholder relationships; coordinate the inventory and distribution of supplies and materials; oversee cloud registration system; work closely with the volunteer coordinator to insure effective communication with the volunteers; work closely marketing/communications coordinator to reach attendance goals through effective marketing; submit and oversee all aspect of the permit applications and provide post event analysis, participant feedback. More
Event Marketing/Communications/ Sponsor Sales Coordinator
Company: Kinane Events
The Event Marketing/Communications/Sponsorship Coordinator will be responsible for:
All electronic and print advertising, marketing and sponsor sales for 4-5 events annually;
all company communications including website updates, Constant Contact, all social media;
creation and implementation of an effective marketing and public relations plan; all sponsorship sales and servicing; all celebrity/elite athlete management; oversee distribution of all marketing materials; and manage the production of PSA videos. More
Volunteer Coordinator
Company: Kinane Events
Volunteer Coordinator, a part-time position from August to May, will recruit and manage the communications and training of all volunteers for 4-5 events annually. Responsibilities include:
developing an annual timeline for recruiting, training and communicating with the volunteers; update volunteer plan for each event based on demands of the event; maintaining a cloud based volunteer management program; updating volunteer job descriptions annually; executing an effective communication plan with individuals and large volunteer organizations; implement and effective volunteer appreciations program; plan volunteer and coordinator meet and greet, training events and thank you events; coordinate volunteer food program; coordinate and implement all volunteer recognition and incentive programs and documenting all aspects of the process. More
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
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