Cyclists Urged to Oppose Big Cuts in Federal Spending
Bicycle user groups are rallying their members to call Congress this week in support of federal spending on bike trails, lanes and other cycling infrastructure now facing the budget axe…
State Park Directors Recognize LWCF Advocate
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) presented the Laurance Rockefeller-Stewart Udall Award to National Recreation and Park Association CEO Barbara Tulipane for her support and advocacy for full funding of the Land and Water Conservati
Latino Families Lobby on Behalf of LWCF
Latino families and youth from across Colorado have written letters in Spanish and English to President Obama, requesting that he oppose devastating cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund this fall. Representatives of Environmental Learning for Kids
Globalstar Gets Nasdaq Warning
Globalstar, whose satellite-based messaging systems and modems are popular with outdoor explorers, has been notified by the Nasdaq Stock Market that it has 180 days to regain compliance with listing requirements…
Volcom’s General Counsel to Join Nike
Seth Darling, formerly senior vice president of strategic development and general counsel at Volcom Inc., will join Nike next month as its new head of strategy and planning for its affiliate brands segment, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal
Access Fund Names Grants Winners
The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, announced the second round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2011. More than $20,000 was awarded to support local climb
Phil Knight Named Business Adviser to Huntsman Campaign
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman on Wednesday named Nike Inc. chairman and co-founder Phil Knight to the Republican presidential candidate's panel of economic advisers. In a news release issued from Orlando, FL, where Huntsman is campaigning this wee
Puma Signs Sergio Aguero to Endorsement Deal
Puma has signed a long-term contract with Sergio Aguero. The Argentinean international soccer star will wear Puma's speed line of boots over a long-term period, commencing with the v1.11 boots…
Airstrike Announces Licensing Agreement With Mossy Oak
Airstrike, the maker of decorative license plates, has partnered with Mossy Oak in the automotive accessories and gift category…
Crocs to Introduce Golf Shoes
Crocs, Inc. announced a new golf line designed in partnership with internationally-recognized golf instructor Hank Haney. The Crocs Golf with Hank Haney collection will launch in the spring of 2012…
Notre Dame Partners with Maverik Lacrosse
Maverik Lacrosse announced a multi-year partnership with the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team. With this agreement, Maverik is now the official equipment supplier of the Fighting Irish…
Louisville Slugger Appoints Advertising Agency
The Louisville Slugger and Bionic Gloves brands, owned by Hillerich & Bradsby, named imc2 their agency of record…
Ryders Eyewear Names New Buyer and Product Developer
Ryders Eyewear has hired Roy Williams as the new buyer and product developer. Williams worked with Norco Bike Products and Serfas Eyewear, where he played a key role in all aspects of the product development cycle, including market and trend analysis, pro
Derby Cycle Says Pre-season Orders up 25 Percent for FY 2012
Derby Cycle AG said current pre-order figures from specialist bicycle retailers indicates it has exceeded the previous year's pre-order volume of Sept. 30, 2010 by 25% after completion of all of the year's key trade fairs…
Report: Universities Released from Nike Bat Contract
The Tuscaloosa News is reporting that The University of Alabama, along with every university under contract with Nike, has been released from its obligation to use Nike baseball bats in the upcoming season. The move came after report by the newspaper in M
