Franchise Indoor Pickleball Facilities Set To Open In 2023
Ace Pickleball Club will debut franchising offering indoor pickleball facilities in early 2023.
New York Sports Clubs To Rebrand
New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) plans to rebrand its Boston Sports Clubs, Philadelphia Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs, and Around the Clock to New York Sports Club to reflect its New York roots.
Fore Runner Brand Feeds Acquires Monster Meal
Fore Runner Brand Feeds, LLC acquired the Monster Meal brand of wildlife feed and attractants.
On Launches Global Running Event Series
The Swiss sports brand On reported launching a global running event series, “On Track Nights.” Scheduled to begin in May, the series will span three continents and five cities.
SkyTrak Names Marketing Chief
SkyTrak, the maker of golf launch monitors, hired Chris Koske as senior vice president of marketing. Koske is a longtime golf industry veteran, having worked in the space for over 15 years.
High Fives Foundation Appoints Eleven New Board Members
High Fives Foundation appointed eleven new members to its board of directors, including a board president, Susan Stone.
Sakar International Recalls Helmets
About 33,100 helmets manufactured by Sakar International and sold under the Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk labels are being recalled.
Lululemon And Garmin Land On Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work List
Lululemon And Garmin were the only two companies in the activewear space to make it on Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Places to Work list.
Alterra Closes On Snow Valley Mountain Resort Acquisition
Alterra Mountain Company closed on the purchase of Snow Valley Mountain Resort, adding another Southern California destination to its regional portfolio.
Report: Fanatics In Talks To Acquire Sportsbook
Fanatics signed a letter of intent to acquire the BetParx sportsbook, but a deal has not been reached, according to a report from CNBC.
Camping Report: Millennials Prefer Tent Camping While Gen Z Likes Glamping
In its Annual State of the Industry Report, RMS North America examined Millennials and Gen Z camping behaviors and preferences focused on their technology use.
Asics Study Shows Exercise Sharpens Mind, Improves Mental Performance
A study commissioned by Asics showed that exercise could significantly improve cognitive function and mental performance. After four months of regular exercise, Asics found that their minds had significantly sharpened, and they performed at a higher competitive level.
Courtside Ventures Launches $100 Million Fund
Courtside Ventures, a New York-based early-stage VC firm, raised $100 million for a fund focused on sports, gaming and lifestyle companies. Fund III investors include a globally diverse group of the industry across professional sports team owners, athletes and industry executives, including Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Life Time’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
S&P Global Ratings lifted its debt ratings on Life Time Inc., the operator of upscale fitness clubs, due to improving results.
NGF Releases List Of Top 100 Golf Businesses
The National Golf Foundation released its latest list of the Top 100 Golf Businesses it recognizes to be the “most influential, successful, prominent and innovative companies on the commercial side of the U.S. golf industry.”
