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OAK HILL, W.Va., May 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACE Adventure Resort, an adventure resort based in The New River Gorge, began rafting, ziplining, and rock climbing trips last weekend, after guidance provided by the state of West Virginia was released. The resort, which encompasses 1,500 acres bordering the New River Gorge National River, announced today their plans to open their most popular attraction, Wonderland Waterpark.

BOULDER, Colo., May 26, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap, the leader in sport management technology, announced today a $5.5 million convertible notes financing led by Foundry Group and Bolt Ventures. The funding comes as TeamSnap prepares for sports activities to return after the global shutdown.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After much consultation with our health professionals including infectious disease doctors and pediatricians, with newly released Guidelines for Summer Camps from the Governor’s Task Force, representatives from the CDC, and many families, Kidventure, has made the decision to open camp programs beginning June 1, 2020.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. and TEMPE, Ariz., May 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Colorado-based sports apparel company, Epix Gear, has announced the re-shoring of their apparel production with the opening of a made in the USA facility in Tempe, Arizona.

BOULDER, Colo., May 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap CEO and co-founder Dave DuPont announced today new additions to its executive team. Global tech leader Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as President and Head of Product, overseeing business operations for the industry-leading sports platform. Partnership executive Alex Underwood has been named General Manager of Advertising and Commerce.

OAK HILL, W.Va., May 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New River Gorge, whitewater rafting outfitters are excited to begin their 2020 season following guidelines set in place by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice to modify operational procedures in order to provide COVID-19 safety precautions for outfitter guests and staff. ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia is excited to get back out on the river.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In only its third season of fielding a men’s basketball team the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) overcomes all odds to win the ACCA national championship in Joplin, Missouri.

MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It was only six years ago when the first official Flat Track competition took place in Brazil, with only ten to fifteen riders. Now, there are over fourteen teams around the country, and the Brazilian Flat Track League will have nine riders racing during FlatOutFriday (FOF) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 13. The group is looking forward to making a good impression during FOF 2020.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia hosted its fourth annual Leaders & Achievers Gala at the Philadelphia Country Club on March 4. This event provides critical resources for TFT of Greater Philadelphia to positively impact the lives of over 30,000 young people in the region, and to forward their mission of teaching life skills and core values through the game of golf.

BATON ROUGE, La. and BOULDER, Colo., March 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Louisiana Soccer Association, a state association of the United States Soccer Federation, announced today it has signed a new technology partnership with TeamSnap, the leader in integrated sports management.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Christian College Athletics announce 2020 Championship Tournament Bracket. Despite a wonderful record of 27-1 the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) has a very tough road ahead as the fourth seed.

MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brazilian entrepreneur, Bruna Wladyka, is scheduled to be Royal Enfield’s substitute racer in its “Built Train Race” (BTR) program, during the team’s first race at FlatOutFriday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 13.

COLTS NECK, N.J., Feb. 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Team Rio National and Sports U are proud to announce a collaboration and combination of NJ’s most successful grassroots basketball programs over the last decade with the creation of Team Rio University (Rio U).

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Just over one year since the Kickstarter campaign that launched their new company, Morrison Outdoors capped off a successful appearance at the 2020 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show by taking home GearJunkie’s “Best in Show” award for their Little Mo 20° Baby Sleeping Bag.

CAVE CREEK, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Partners Snake Avoidance has trained over 17,000 dogs to avoid the scent and sound of a Rattlesnake. This protects the dogs and their owners from the deadly venom of a rattlesnake. A Rattlesnake bite can cost several thousand dollars to treat and may prove deadly.

HAMPSTEAD, N.H., Jan. 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rock Maple Racing, New England’s premier sanctioned cross-country racing series, announces the sponsorship signing of Lucas Oil Products, Inc., headquartered in Corona, California.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beverly Hills California is known for bringing you the absolute best in sports entertainment such as Cricket All Stars and PGA Golf Tournaments. On January 11, the teams of Harvard and Yale hit the ice at Madison Square Garden with “Rivalry On Ice” and Craig Shelly Beverly Hills is the first to bring you the Commemorative Time Pieces commemorating this event.

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Oscar Mike Foundation (OMF) establishing NMEDA as the Official Vehicle Sponsor for OMF’s signature event, the United States Quad Rugby Association National Championships.

BOULDER, Colo. and CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap announced today a new partnership with Chicago Fire Juniors (CFJ), the official youth club affiliate program of Chicago Fire Football Club. As part of the partnership, TeamSnap has been named the official team and club management platform for CFJ and all affiliate clubs.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — KINONA, a collection of flattering, modern women’s golf apparel designed to bring feminine sensibility to women’s golf, announced today that LPGA legend Patty Sheehan has joined its Board of Advisors.

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To provide support to young athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Whataburger announced a three-year, $100,000 partnership with Drive Nation Sports. The partnership kicked off with a check presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dec. 14-16, 2019 — This weekend’s opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women’s Games was the first event since the passing of its founder, Fred Thompson. Thompson’s contribution to the sport extended well beyond mentoring and coaching dozens of Olympians and world-class athletes.

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Boulder’s TeamSnap was named to the 2019 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America. This marks the second year in a row that TeamSnap has been named to the prestigious list.

WINDER, Ga., Nov. 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dirty South Bats today announced that it has joined forces with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (CKFF) to produce a limited-edition tribute bat honoring American Sniper Chris Kyle that is cutting-edge both in its looks and performance. The 2 5/8-inch composite baseball bat certified for USSSA and BBCOR will be available for players from ages 8 to College with $100 from each bat sale being donated to the CKFF.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an historic move, on Monday November 11, 2019 Veterans Day, Golfing for Families and Dorsey Academy of Entrepreneurs will hold its fourth annual charity event in Sun Valley at Angeles National Golf course. This year’s event will be hosted by Celebrity Comedian / Producer Chris Spencer and friends. (VIDEO)

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced a two-year agreement to sponsor 25-year-old pro golfer Matt NeSmith. Currently playing in his first season on the PGA TOUR, NeSmith will wear the fintech firm’s logo on the left sleeve of his apparel.

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The City of College Park, Md. has named Posh Cycling and Fitness as the city’s 2019 Business of the Year. A special award ceremony will be held at the Posh First Birthday Celebration on Nov. 2nd at noon.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A beautiful estate, with one of a kind English architecture, situated on an estimated 2 gated acres was just listed in Buckhead. Lindsay Levin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties represents the listing of 3645 Nancy Creek Road NW with an asking price of $3.8 million. (VIDEO)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Morrison Outdoors, just 7 months removed from their launch campaign on Kickstarter, have brought their line of Little Mo Baby Sleeping Bags to over 60 REI locations across the U.S.

BOULDER, Colo. and TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management announced today it has launched a new partnership with Toronto Baseball Association, one of the largest minor baseball associations in Canada.

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FOBA’s Building Champions Benefit will showcase its programs within the historically sophisticated, and classically new vibe of Row Twenty Four. Celebrating its kick-off benefit in 2019, the Row Twenty Four event venue exudes the warmth of contemporary design and modern accents, blended with a rich history, makes you feel part of Chicago at the height of the 1920’s.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fresh off a competitive community contest win, a team of young Edina women are investing their prize earnings in an event designed for teen girl athletes. The Her Next Play Edina Girls’ Sports Summit will take place September 30, 2019 at Life Time Sport in Eden Prairie, Minn.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The application of Augmented Reality techniques, immersing fans in multiple elements of their favorite sports, has taken fan engagement to new levels, says AR innovator, INDE. The passive consumption of a matches or games is fading into the past. Today it’s possible to involve spectators in ways that were previously unheard of, and that’s where out-of-the-box marketing tools come into the picture.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kicking World owner Brent Grablachoff contributed $500 to the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund in the Bahamas, set up by the large crowdsourced funding platform GlobalGiving.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kicking World expanded its reach today by deploying three new coaches who will service the football enthused states of New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Owner Brent Grablachoff made the announcement. (VIDEO)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Greater Springfield, Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball. And now, the birthplace of an extraordinary new event to celebrate one of the great games on Planet Earth. Introducing HOOPLANDIA, the largest 3-on-3 basketball competition and celebration on the East Coast – planned for June 26-28, 2020 and hosted by Eastern States Exposition and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The largest instructional kicking camp in the country, Kicking World, announced its 2019 list of the top kickers in Texas. “The best HS kickers and punters are in the great state of Texas. This year’s list not only encompasses the best prep specialists in Texas, but some of the top kickers in the country,” said Brent Grablachoff, owner of Kicking World.

BOULDER, Colo. and SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) and TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today they have reached a new partnership making TeamSnap the exclusive club and team management solution for one of the country’s largest volleyball associations.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Aug. 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since yelling at the TV just doesn’t cut it, My Sports Vote has launched a new app for enthusiastic sports fans. It allows users to have their voices heard through votes and opinions, which are shared with teams and league offices. (VIDEO)

BOULDER, Colo. and TULSA, Okla., Aug. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oklahoma Soccer Association, a national state association of the United States Soccer Federation, announced today it has launched a new technology partnership with TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management.