LeagueApps, a sports-tech company focused on youth sports, will launch NextUp: The Youth Sports Industry Conference this fall. NextUp will take place November 4 – 5, 2019 at Convene, 32 Old Slip in New York City’s Financial District.
Category: Sports/Fitness
USA Football To Host Flag Football Championship
USA Football will host a national flag football championship in 2020 titled, “The One.” This marks the first time in USA Football’s 18-year history that it will sanction flag tournaments nationwide.
Teamworks And INFLCR Join Forces
Teamworks, a leading athlete engagement platform for collegiate and professional organizations, announced an investment in INFLCR, the premium social media content delivery platform in sports.
Motionwear Outfits Russia’s National Gymnastics Team
For the first time ever, Motionwear gymnastics leotards will be worn by a national gymnastics team at a competitive event. Both the Russian women’s and men’s teams will debut their new competition leotards by Motionwear at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
FlexIt Announces Partnership With Theragun
FlexIt, the pay as you go gym app, announced its partnership with Theragun, a leader in percussive therapy and recovery technology. Through this partnership, FlexIt users can now access FexIt Wellness Rooms Powered by Theragun at select fitness facilities and co-working spaces in the U.S. through the FlexIt pay-by-the-minute app.
Neptune Wellness Solutions Partners With American Media
Canada-based cannabis extraction company Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with American Media LLC to help support the growth of Neptune’s brands in the U.S., including Forest Remedies and OceanO3.
Florida Gators Partners With Wilson, Demarini And Evoshield
The University of Florida (UF) baseball and softball programs announced an exclusive partnership with the Wilson Sporting Goods family of brands, including Wilson, DeMarini and EvoShield.
Topo Athletic Appoints Marketing Director
Topo Athletic, the maker of natural running footwear, recently announced the appointment of Michael O’Brien as its new marketing director.
Umbro Extends South America License
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass. The renewal gives Grupo Dass the continued license to design, manufacture and distribute Umbro performance and lifestyle apparel, footwear and equipment in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay through 2035.
Dick’s To Host Second-Annual “National Signing Day”
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that it will host its second-annual “National Signing Day” on October 16 to support the company’s hiring efforts for seasonal teammate positions nationwide.
Athleta Launches BOPIS
Gap Inc. brands Athleta and Banana Republic launched an in-store pick up service. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store, or “BOPIS,” is now available at all U.S. stores for both brands.
SportsEngine Partners With TrueSport To Launch Champion Coach Recognition Program
SportsEngine Inc., an NBC Sports Group company, and the leading provider of sport relationship management software, announced that it has partnered with, TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), to launch the Champion Coach Recognition Program.
The Ironman Group Appoints Ellen Newberg As Chief Marketing Officer
The Ironman Group, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced the addition of Ellen Newberg as the company’s new chief marketing officer.
RECALL: Fit For Life Resistance Bands
About 95,000 SPRI Resistance Bands-Ultra Heavy rubber resistance bands from Fit For Life are being recalled.
Actress And Author Elisabeth Rohm Joins RYU As Global Ambassador
RYU Apparel Inc. announced a collaboration with actress, author and activist, Elisabeth Rohm. She is known most often for her role as ‘Serena Southerlyn’ on the original Law & Order.
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