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Sportsmanship, Community and Camaraderie Take Center Stage at St. Louis Open
Danny Seemiller created the “Elite Event” at the first ever St. Louis Open to encourage and develop American table tennis players. Throughout the weekend, many players experienced wins & losses, successes & failures, and delight & disappointment, but the American sense of... - May 10, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors the Valor Games Southeast
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the 2014 Valor Games Southeast table tennis competition scheduled May 21st at the Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium located at 115 Whitford Drive in Durham, North Carolina. The Valor Games is a competition for all wounded, ill and injured Veterans and... - May 10, 2014 - Butterfly North America
TenCate Grass and FieldTurf Settle Lawsuit
TenCate Grass and FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, have settled lawsuits filed against each other in the federal district court in Atlanta, USA. FieldTurf filed a lawsuit in March of 2011 against certain TenCate companies, which filed counterclaims against FieldTurf. The disputes between the... - May 09, 2014 - FieldTurf
Enter the Dragon – Orange County Wing Chun School Offers New Beginners Course
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, is offering a new Intro to Wing Chun course. The course runs May 19th through June 11th to be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. This course will be held at the Dana Point school, not their Irvine location. - May 09, 2014 - The Dragon Institute
Columbus Ohio Team Wins NFL Alumni Super Bowl of Golf XXXIV Tournament
The NFL Alumni Inc., Ohio Chapter recently captured top honors in the NFL Alumni's Super Bowl of Golf Tournament XXXIV held at the Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV. - May 07, 2014 - NFL Alumni Ohio Chapter
Former ESPN Top 60 Basketball Player Quinton Watkins Signs with Advantage Link Sports Management
Advantage Link Sports Management announced today that former ESPN top 60 basketball player has selected Advantage Link - a full service sports agency to represent him in his professional basketball career. - May 06, 2014 - Advantage Link Sports Management
Inaugural Butterfly St. Louis Open to Begin Saturday with Highly Anticipated “Elite Event”
The 2014 Butterfly St. Louis Open kicks off Saturday morning with inaugural “Elite Event.” Restricted to only U.S. citizens, this event will feature some of today’s most dedicated American table tennis players. From up-and-coming juniors, USATT hall-of-famers, prominent coaches... - May 05, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Player, Coach, Innovator and Blogger, Samson Dubina Hopes to Steal Top Honors at St. Louis Open
Second seed in the “Elite Singles” event, Samson Dubina (2490) hopes to cause an upset to become the first ever “Elite Singles” Champion at the 2014 Butterfly St. Louis Open. From Akron, Ohio, Samson has been the top player in Ohio for many years, and has quite a few other... - May 03, 2014 - Butterfly North America
St. Louis Open Part of Larger Plan for Top Seed Mark Hazinski
Mark Hazinski (2530), top seed in both the Open Singles and Elite Singles event at the 2014 Butterfly St. Louis Open, hopes to follow in the steps of his coach Danny Seemiller (accomplished player, coach, and USA Hall of Famer) in his table tennis career. Mark has chosen to attend the St. Louis... - May 02, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Storied Sports Memorabilia Company Holds First-Ever Auction
On Sunday, May 11, the family-run company, Piedmont Sport will make a major leap forward for the benefit of their customers with its first online auction. - May 02, 2014 - Piedmont Sport
St. Louis Open Stepping Stone to Dream of US Pan-Am or Olympic Team for Joey Cochran
Joey Cochran (2399), 4th seed in the Elite Event of the 2014 St. Louis Open, hopes the experiences he will have at the St. Louis Open will help him accomplish his dream of making the US Pan-Am or US Olympic team in the upcoming years. A former US Junior National Team Member, Joey grew up under the... - May 01, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Kolkata Knight Riders and Foneclay Inc Partner to Give Fans Exclusive and Unique Mobile Interface – KKR Fone and KKR Wallfeed
Kolkata Knight Riders launches KKR Fone (official android launcher) and KKR Wallfeed, based on Foneclay platform. - May 01, 2014 - Foneclay Inc
Maryland Table Tennis Center Rejoins “We are Butterfly” Club Program
The Maryland Table Tennis Center (MDTTC) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has rejoined the "We are Butterfly" Club Program. As part of the program, Butterfly table tennis and the MDTTC will jointly promote table tennis in the Gaithersburg, Maryland area. In addition, Butterfly will assist the... - May 01, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Two National Brands to Sponsor RUS NY Fair Series
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available - May 01, 2014 - RUS NY Series
Dr. Mathew Warnock, Specialist in Sports Medicine, Offers Physicals for Houston Students at 3 Locations in May
Dr. Mathew Warnock is a local specialist in sports medicine. Houston area students who play a team sport can get their physicals from him conveniently at three locations in May. - April 30, 2014 - K. Mathew Warnock, MD
St. Louis Open (May 3-4th) Hopes to Set an Example with US Citizen Only “Elite Event”
For many years developing elite US players has been a top priority for growing table tennis in the U.S., but at the St. Louis Open, tournament director Danny Seemiller has taken this task into his own hands. Only U.S. Olympic eligible players (US Citizens) may enter the unique “Elite... - April 30, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Calling All Adventurous Kids Registration Open for Kids Adventure Games at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort on June 21
Registration is under way for the 2014 Kids Adventure Games, the premier race for children ages six to 14 that features teams of two competing in mountain biking, hiking, zip lines, a Tarzan rope swing, cargo nets, mud pits and more. The race is scheduled for June 21 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. - April 28, 2014 - Kids Adventure Games
Kids Adventure Games Announces 2014 Line-Up Stops Include California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Vermont
The Kids Adventure Games will offer kids, ages 6 through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. During the races, teams of two will work together to navigate a variety of sports and problem-solving challenges, including mountain biking, hiking, tubing, archery, a low ropes course, a zip line, a climbing wall, a Tarzan swing, a giant slip-n-slide and more. - April 28, 2014 - Kids Adventure Games
Monarch Lacrosse Adds Three Clinics to the Summer Schedule. Pro Player Lacrosse Instruction Coming to Bellingham, Irvine and San Antonio
Monarch Lacrosse announced the dates and locations for three more box lacrosse clinics to take place this summer. Bellingham, Wash., Irvine, Calif., and San Antonio, Tex., are the latest added to what will be a busy summer schedule for Monarch Lacrosse. Registration is now open for all clinics. - April 27, 2014 - Monarch Lacrosse
Machine Learning Algorithm is Shaking Up the World of Football Betting
New released Football App gives powerful technology in the hands of its users and lets them create customizable game predictions for football. - April 27, 2014 - Synasource P.C.
CALLAHEAD's Exclusive NY Portable Restroom Rentals Are Ideal for Memorial Day Festivities
From backyard barbecues to graduation parties to celebratory parades and concerts, CALLAHEAD offers a comfortable, sanitary, unique portable toilet for every event held in New York during the holiday weekend. - April 25, 2014 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets
Practical Horseman at #Rolex14: Social Media Coverage and Course Walk with Jim Wofford
Practical Horseman magazine will be on location at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, April 24–27, covering the 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on its Facebook, Twitter and YouTube social-media channels. Follow all the action in the arena as well as behind the scenes on Practical... - April 25, 2014 - Equine Network, LLC
10th Year of Beach Polo Cup Storms the UAE
Mamemo production’s Beach Polo Concept in Dubai for 10th Anniversary astounds local and international spectators this April 11th and 12th at Skydive Dubai, Dubai, UAE. - April 25, 2014 - mamemo productions
Shark Tank Hopeful Master Ron Tramontano on Target to Bring the Virtual Martial Arts Competition to the World
Master Ron Tramontano announced today that he is planning a Shark Tank "fishing expedition" to raise $250,000 for his Virtual Martial Arts Competition. - April 24, 2014 - The Virtual Martial Arts Competition
ITF Seniors World Championships at Polo Club Boca Raton
Polo Club Boca Raton hosted the opening ceremonies for teams entered in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Seniors World Championships, the world’s premier seniors’ tennis tournament, on Sunday, April 20. Teams of tennis players from 38 different countries, along with their friends, fans and family members attended the event held at the pre-eminent private tennis club in Boca Raton. Polo Club will be hosting both the Margaret Court Cup and the Dubler Cup this week. - April 24, 2014 - Polo Club Boca Raton
TrySports Chapel Hill Continues Fitness Commitment by Being New Reebok FitHub, Having CrossFit Event
North Carolina’s Favorite Fitness Retailer Becomes First Official Reebok FitHub in The Carolinas, Offers Exciting New CrossFit Event on April 27 - April 24, 2014 - TrySports
Delhi Daredevils Goes Quikr
Delhi Daredevils unveils new Jersey. - April 23, 2014 - Quikr
Lily Yip Table Tennis Center Rejoins “We Are Butterfly” Club Program
The Lily Yip Table Tennis Center (LYTTC) in Dunellen, New Jersey, has rejoined the “We are Butterfly” Club Program. As part of the program, Butterfly table tennis and the LYTTC will jointly promote table tennis in the Dunellen, New Jersey area. In addition, Butterfly will assist the... - April 23, 2014 - Butterfly North America
American Gymnast Opens New Location
American Gymnast expands operations up the east coast, names experienced manager for new location. - April 23, 2014 - American Gymnast
R.E.D. Warrior™ to Launch Internationally at United Kingdom’s Project Fit
Red Warrior Nation will launch its R.E.D. Warrior™ program internationally on November 7, 2014 prior to Project Fit’s two-day fitness, health & wellbeing convention being held on 8-9th of November 2014 at Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Red Warrior Nation will be... - April 22, 2014 - RED Warrior Nation, LLC
Jacksonville Law Firm Honored as a "Company with Heart"
High Profile Personal Victims' Rights Lawyer John Phillips Received Award for Charitable Giving. - April 20, 2014 - Law Office of John M Phillips
3 Month BJJ White Belt Fundamentals Course with Master Marco Alvan
Come and find out how to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a fun, relaxed environment. Team Link in Ludlow, Massachusetts will be holding 3 month BJJ course designed specifically for beginner white belts. The course will be taught by world renowned trainer, Coach Marco Alvan. Coach Marco is a 3rd degree... - April 20, 2014 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Announcing Custom Authentic Handcrafted Old Fashioned Natural Mattresses by: Orange Mattress and Custom Bedding. Family Business Since 1902.
Custom Bedding - Orange Mattress has been handcrafting natural mattresses for over 100 years. Their mattresses are made to order to customers' specifications. While searching for modern mattresses you may experience wear and tear much sooner as opposed to the old fashioned type. Custom Bedding -... - April 17, 2014 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
Cricnama and Shahi Announce Winner of "Kaun Karega Ballay Ballay"
Malik Khuram Iqbal wins Samsung Galaxy Star Pro. - April 17, 2014 - CricNama.com
TRCo Marketing Proposes Sports Lesson Reward Promotions to Top US Brands
Imagine if every chocolate bar came with a free sports session. That’s exactly what the team at TRCo Marketing is proposing to brands in the US surrounding the World Cup and subsequently summertime. TRCo Marketing has scoured the entire nation creating partnerships with some of the best... - April 15, 2014 - TRCo Marketing
MyMediabox™ Chosen by FIBA as Online Solution to Marketing and Product Approval Management Needs
FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, has chosen the MyMediabox suite of applications to improve Marketing and Product Approval. - April 15, 2014 - MyMediabox
Sunset Yoga at Vanderbilt Beach on April 17
Join Fit Nation Magazine, South Bay Realty and Sweetwater Outfitters Adventures as Debi Grilo of Bala Vinyasa Yoga hosts Sunset Yoga at Vanderbilt Beach on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00pm, approximately 45 minutes prior to sunset. Bring a towel, water and a friend. This event is free. The goal of... - April 13, 2014 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock
RUS NY Announces 2014 Racing Under Saddle Fair Series
Seven Race Fair Series, hosted across NY State to promote the sport of RUS as well as showcase the versatility of the Standardbred breed as a riding horse. - April 13, 2014 - RUS NY Series
Buffalo Area Dart League Announces Record Event Weekend to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
The Buffalo Area Dart League is proud to announce The Record Event Weekend to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis being held at The Pearl Street Grill and Brewery on June 27, 28, and 29, 2014. There will be thirteen (13) different records challenged with the marquee event being a challenge of the World Record... - April 11, 2014 - Buffalo Area Dart League
Maryland’s Crystal Wang Re-Signs with Butterfly Until 2015
Butterfly is pleased to announce history-making Crystal Wang has re-signed as a Butterfly sponsored player. The 12-year-old Crystal Wang recently earned the title of youngest USA Team Member in the history of USA Table Tennis. Crystal is a member of both the 2014 USA Table Tennis Women’s... - April 11, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Association Rejoins “We are Butterfly” Club Program
The Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Association (CCTTA) in Markham, Ontario, has rejoined the “We are Butterfly” Club Program. As part of the program, Butterfly table tennis and the Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Association will jointly promote table tennis in the Markham, Ontario area. - April 11, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Season Three of "STEM Journals" TV Series, Starring Geoff Notkin, Starts Sunday, April 13
"STEM Journals," an award-winning educational TV series produced by Cox Creative Studios, is gearing up for the exciting launch of its third season this Sunday, April 13, 2014. The program airs each Sunday at 7 p.m. on Cox channels 7/1007 in Arizona and is streamed worldwide at http://www. - April 10, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Star City Select Announces Expansion of Its Football Program
Star City Select, fresh off a national championship season with it's inaugural 12U team, is excited to announce the expansion of their football program in a continued effort to serve the youth of Lincoln. - April 09, 2014 - Star City Select
Local Youfit Health Clubs Celebrating Earth Day by Adding Green to Their Communities
As a part of their nationwide, Earth Day celebration, at every Youfit club in America – numbering 68, with 2-3 new ones being added every month - employees will be planting two new trees. The goal is to plant 140 trees in 9 states in 60 minutes. - April 09, 2014 - Youfit Health Clubs
Youfit Health Clubs Announces Investment from PWP Growth Equity
Youfit Health Clubs, one of America’s fastest-growing fitness companies, today announced that it has raised growth capital from PWP Growth Equity, a Perella Weinberg Partners private equity entity focused on investing in lower middle market growth companies. Youfit’s founder, Rick... - April 09, 2014 - Youfit Health Clubs
Luna Family Hearing Encourages Seattle Mariners Fans 60+ Years to Attend Home Games with a Senior Special Discount on Tickets
Luna Family Hearing is in its second season as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and is the exclusive sponsor of the “Senior Special Discount” at every home game for the 2014. The Luna Family Hearing Senior Special Discount allows fans 60+ to receive 10% off select Main, Terrace and View Level seats at all home games, excluding Opening Night, with a limit of one ticket per ID. Fans 60+ years or older just need to show their valid ID to purchase tickets in-person at Mariners Team Store. - April 08, 2014 - Luna Family Hearing
ESPN Wide World of Sports Unveils Disney International Youth Netball Tournament. A Win for Netball Globally.
Underscoring the vast variety of sports events for athletes at Walt Disney World, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host the inaugural Disney International Youth Netball Tournament. The tournament, October 27-31, will feature international teams competing and training for a week while also enjoying vacation time at the world's leading family vacation destination. - April 07, 2014 - Netball America Inc.
Springs Indoor Trampoline Park Opening in May in Colorado Springs
Springs Trampoline Park 31,000 square foot facility opening in May in Colorado Springs. - April 05, 2014 - Springs Trampoline Park
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches a New Heritage Bike Tour in Sri Lanka
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches Sri Lanka Heritage, a bike tour that introduces the best scenery, historic sites, art and culture of this fascinating country. - April 04, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
#SocialSports Month on Social Media Radio Wraps Up with the Sacramento Kings Discussing Google Glass Courtside
#SocialSports Month on Social Media Radio was a Huge success with thousands of downloads of programs ranging from Hall of Famer Warren Sapp to Super Bowl Champ Doug Baldwin to the Sacramento Kings tech team discussing GoogleGlass and DroneCam. Focused on how social and digital media is impacting... - April 04, 2014 - Social Media Radio