Sports and Activities News - Page 5

Page 5 of Sports and Activities News issued by the Send2Press® Newswire service.



Lightning, Tragedy and Lessons Learned about Safety and Awareness: A Look Back at One of Lightning’s Deadliest Strikes

CUMBERLAND, Maine, July 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of one of the deadliest lightning strikes in the U.S. and the National Lightning Safety Council is recalling the tragic event to spotlight the dangers of lightning, a common, yet underrated weather peril.

Elite 11 Taps Opendorse to Prepare Top Quarterbacks for NIL

LINCOLN, Neb., June 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Elite 11, powered by Stack Sports, and Opendorse announced today the launch of a new partnership to prepare the country’s top high school quarterbacks for coming changes to name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights monetization. The partnership features the addition of Opendorse Ready™, the company’s industry-leading NIL education solution.

Unified Pro-Am Association Turns Esports Industry on its Head

DAVIE, Fla., June 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There’s a new kid on the block and it’s rocking the Esports industry. Unified Pro-Am Association (UPA) is now the number one premier destination for NBA2k Tournaments hosted by any one of the leagues for serious NBA2k gamers. And for gamers who want to be drafted in the NBA2k League, it’s the best opportunity out there.

Washington Youth Soccer Partners with Skyhawks to Bring More Fun to Grassroots Programs Across the State

TUKWILA, Wash., June 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Washington Youth Soccer (WYS) has chosen Skyhawks Sports Academy (Skyhawks), powered by Stack Sports, as their Official Youth Sports & Camp Partner in a 5 year partnership kicking off in 2021.

Utah Youth Soccer and Stack Sports Extend Partnership 5 Years to Grow Participation in Youth Soccer

SANDY, Utah, June 11, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, continues its momentum in Soccer with a 5 year partnership extension with long-term partner Utah Youth Soccer Association.

Los Angeles Filmmaker Creates New Movie Genre: A Martial Arts Musical Comedy

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To his knowledge, it hasn’t been done before, but that doesn’t scare Zak Lee Guarnaccia, actor/stuntman, and executive producer at LightRow Pictures, a subsidiary of Light Row Ranch, LLC. In fact, it excites him. Audiences are hungry for something new and he’s ready to deliver with “The Next Big Hit,” a martial arts musical comedy, set to come out fighting in 2022.

End Result Company Powers BOLDERBoulder’s BOLDER ON THE RUN in a Safe Return to In-Person Racing

BOULDER, Colo., May 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Boulder, Colorado – May, 2021 – One of the largest road races in the nation, and America’s All-time Best 10K is back. With guidance from governmental entities and health officials, the BOLDERBoulder team is set to create a unique experience in 2021 to deliver the fun that the annual race is known for, in a new event concept which has been specifically designed to re-acclimate race participants from virtual running back to in-person running races, Stack Sports announced today.

HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports Announce Partnership Bringing Streamlined Digital Ticketing and Payment Processing Solutions to Clients

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports, along with its payment processing solution Stack Pay, are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that brings together the best in technology and service for the benefit of youth organizations, K12 Schools, colleges, and associations across the country. Existing clients of both companies will benefit from new features, pricing options, and services.

Stack Sports and Augusta Partner to Take the Pain Out of Team Uniform Ordering

AUGUSTA, Ga. and PLANO, Texas, April 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, today announced that they will partner with Augusta Sportswear to simplify the uniform ordering and fulfillment process for millions of sports families.

The First Rafting Trip of the 2021 New River Gorge National Park Rafting Season at ACE Adventure Resort

OAK HILL, W.Va., April 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACE Adventure Resort kicked off the New River Gorge National Park rafting season with their first rafting trip on Friday, March 26, 2021. Last year brought a welcomed increase in outdoor recreational activities such as rafting, climbing, mountain biking, as more Americans turned to outdoor vacations and reduced or eliminated foreign travel in response to the global pandemic.

Gearing up for a Busy Season at ACE Adventure Resort

OAK HILL, W.Va., April 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In preparation for the season kicking off, ACE Adventure Resort announced they are looking for seasonal employees to fill a variety of positions. Adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, ACE, a family owned and community-based resort, operates on 1,500 acres of lush property.

Kalyagen Announces Release of ‘The Stemregen Effect’ Commercial with Three Former UCLA Players to Coincide with the Bruins Advancing to the Final Four

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kalyagen™ is pleased to announce the release of its “The Stemregen Effect” social media ad featuring former UCLA Bruins and NBA players Niguel Miguel, Marques Johnson and Mitchell Butler to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).

Skyhawks extends partnership with STEM Sports® to continue igniting passion for STEM learning in young athletes

PLANO, Texas, March 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Skyhawks Sports Academy and STEM Sports® have recently announced plans for their continued partnership. With a joint interest of empowering kids with the resources to develop their physical abilities and academic knowledge these two companies will begin their 3rd year of collaboration, Stack Sports announced today.

SAY Soccer Embraces A True Business Partner to Grow Soccer Participation

PLANO, Texas, March 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SAY Soccer, a recognized leader in recreational soccer support and programming, has extended its partnership with the participation growth platform, U.S. Soccer Connect. SAY Soccer was searching for a true business partner to collaborate with on their new initiatives supporting recreational soccer and found one in the Stack Sports powered U.S. Soccer Connect team.

New Jersey Youth Soccer Extends Partnership With Stack Sports To Streamline The Registration Process With Best-in-class Technology

TRENTON, N.J., and PLANO, Texas, March 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, today announced a two-year extension of its strategic partnership with New Jersey Youth Soccer, the governing body for US Youth Soccer in New Jersey.

Carbon Monoxide Super-Meter for Inspectors and Scuba

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Forensics Detectors, a gas detection expert company residing in Los Angeles, California, has introduced its highly sensitive 0.1ppm carbon monoxide “super-meter,” an innovation that has been designed to help users prevent low-level carbon monoxide poisoning and detect very small carbon monoxide leaks.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Selects Sports Connect to Advance the Growth of Faith-Based Athletics

PLANO, Texas, March 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports today announced that the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) – an organization dedicated to helping athletes unite their two passions, faith, and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ – has selected Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, to provide its organization with real-time membership insights, better communications tools and an enhanced registration process for local clubs and leagues.

The Role of ‘Green Therapy’ in Improving Mental Health

LANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 24, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With mental health struggles surging globally, particularly in the US, Adventure Explorations has released a new white paper entitled “Improving Mental Health: The Power of Outdoor and Adventure.” The piece explores the benefits outdoor activity has on mental health.

Andrew Hiatt Joins Stack Sports Leadership Team to Shape Soccer Development

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports announced today that Andrew R. Hiatt (Drew) will be joining the Stack Sports leadership team as the VP of Growth and Market Strategy. In his role, Hiatt will partner with clubs, leagues, and associations to grow soccer participation through Stack Sports’ wealth of technology solutions and services.

BE BOLD, GET COLD! 2021 POLAR PLUNGE Benefiting Special Olympics Oregon Goes Virtual

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid Columbia waters and even some icy cold pools every February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon. Donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 1,500 brave (some might say crazy) supporters across Oregon would have been preparing to take the Polar Plunge next month.

RightOnTrek Launches Premium Line of Adventure Meals for Backpackers

WHITEFISH, Mont., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RightOnTrek today announced the release of its long-awaited Adventure Meals for backpackers. Their meals use the finest ingredients and preferred preparation and preservations techniques to create a delicious dining experience on the trail.

The Florida vs Georgia All-Star Game Shines a Spotlight on Some of the South’s Most Prominent High School Athletes

MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Florida vs Georgia All-Star Football Game presented by DRV PNK, a game set to host one of the most premier all-star high school football games in the country, will be taking place January 17, 2021 in the beautiful city of Miami, Florida at Traz Powell Stadium “The Mecca.”

Stack Sports and Georgia Soccer Look to Long-Term Growth With 5 Year Partnership Extension

ATLANTA, Ga. and PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, continues its momentum in Soccer with a 5-year partnership extension with long-term partner Georgia Soccer.

Stack Sports and PA West Chart Long-Term Future With 5 Year Partnership

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 11, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, today announced a five-year extension of its strategic partnership with PA West Soccer, the governing body for US Youth Soccer in Western Pennsylvania.

Brent Grablachoff Discusses What Makes Miami Dolphins Kicker Jason Sanders so Consistent

MIAMI, Fla., and AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brent Grablachoff, Owner of Kicking World, a program for high school football kickers to improve their skills and earn college scholarships, recently interviewed one of his most successful students, Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders.

In A Year Full of Uncertainty, Stack Sports Remains Focused on Innovation and Thankful for Its Strong Partners

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After a record first quarter for Stack Sports, the novel coronavirus took the United States by storm – closing schools, halting sports, and even shutting down whole communities. With over 95% of athletes nationwide impacted in some way, Americans looked to find the way forward.

Polovolo Launches the First Sport-Specific Digital Platform for Water Polo Recruiting

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — High school water polo athletes looking to continue their playing careers in college have a new resource available to showcase their accomplishments and connect with college coaches. Polovolo is a digital platform designed for the unique needs of high school water polo athletes, their parents and the collegiate water polo coaching community.

Area Code Baseball Partners with Prep Baseball Report on Innovative Event Series

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Area Code Baseball, a Stack Sports Experience, has partnered with Prep Baseball Report to offer more athletes an opportunity to learn, compete and showcase their abilities through the Area Code ID Series.

Texas Firm Launches New Product to Help Support Collegiate Sports This Fall

AMARILLO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In response to the national discussion surrounding collegiate sports, Texas-based Fairly Group and sister-company OccuNet have unveiled an insurance product which covers medical expenses for collegiate student-athletes who contract COVID, bringing a relevant solution to the intense national discussion regarding collegiate sports.

TeamSnap Commits $1 Million to Improve Access to Sport for Underserved Youth

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today at The Aspen Institute Project Play Summit 2020, TeamSnap CEO and Founder Dave DuPont announced that TeamSnap will commit $1 million over the next three years to improve access to sport for underserved youth athletes.

Bella Zuniga and Luiz Gohara Announce the Birth of Their Baby Girl

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Colombian model, Bella Zuniga, and her partner, Luiz Gohara, a Brazilian baseball player, are excited to announce the birth of their healthy baby girl, Emilia. She was born in Arizona on July 23 and is the couple’s first child together. The name, Emilia, was chosen by the couple to honor Zuniga’s grandmother.

TeamSnap CEO Joins Top Sport Leaders at Aspen Institute Project Play Virtual Summit

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap announced today that CEO and Founder Dave DuPont will join an all-star lineup of sport industry leaders presenting at the Aspen Institute Project Play Virtual Summit taking place October 13-16.

TeamSnap Health Check Issues 3 Million COVID-19 Screenings for Youth Sports Teams Over the Past Month

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap announced today that 3 Million COVID-19 Health Check screenings have been performed since the popular tool launched last month. The surge in demand comes from thousands of youth sports teams and clubs leveraging the platform to help manage the COVID-19 symptom screening process.

Brazilian Flat Track League organizes online race for 2020

SOROCABA, SP, Brazil, Sept. 23, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s not a secret that Covid-19 had 2020 pretty much canceled all over, affecting some of the major events in the USA and abroad, but has also brought people together and fired up new ways for connecting and exchanging ideas, says the Brazilian Flat Track League.

Sokal to Sponsor Greg Biffle’s Return to NASCAR

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal, a leader in the advertising world, will sponsor the long-awaited return of Greg Biffle to NASCAR. Sokal, a long-time supporter and avid fan of NASCAR, will be the proud sponsor of this event.

AAA Flag & Banner Hits Home Run with Online Ordering Portals for Sports Teams

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AAA Flag & Banner, the company that made headlines with its quick and innovative solution for filling empty Major League Baseball stadiums with cardboard cutout fans, has elevated its service to the next level with the rollout of custom online ordering portals for teams across the country.

A5 Volleyball Club to Open New State-of-the-Art Sportsplex Facility – Millions in Revenue for Alpharetta / Roswell Expected

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At a time when many youth club sports clubs are struggling or shutting down as a consequence of the national pandemic, one metro-Atlanta based club, A5 Volleyball Club, is boldly expanding, offering more world class opportunities for athletes to train and compete.

KINONA launches Queen of the Green, a unique VIP Program designed to inspire and uplift

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Queen of the Green, a VIP program developed by women’s golf fashion brand KINONA, aims to reward loyal customers while giving back to women-led causes.

TeamSnap Welcomes Shaina Jordan as New Head of Analytics

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap, the industry-leading sport management platform, announced today that Shaina Jordan has joined the company’s senior leadership team as Head of Data Engineering and Analytics.

Teays Valley Local Schools is Creating a First-of-its-Kind TV Network, Powered by Livecast365, to Broadcast Athletic Events to Fans Who Cannot Attend in Person

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, Teays Valley, is working with Columbus based digital media company, Livecast365, and their proprietary streaming technology. Teays Valley pursued their very own dedicated TV network and TV channels to support athletics and education within their community.