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Arnold Table Tennis Challenge Provides Exciting Opportunity to be Part of the Arnold Sports Festival
On March 6-8, leading elite players and recreational enthusiasts alike will compete in the 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge presented by Butterfly at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. This 4-star USATT sanctioned tournament is the only one held in conjunction with a major sports festival,... - February 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Swell Crate Launches First Subscription Box Service for Surfers
There’s a new way for surfers to get essentials like wax, sunscreen and other surf products. Swell Crate has just launched a seasonal subscription service that delivers quality products to surfers’ doors. - February 19, 2015 - Swell Crate
Ventum Signs 2014 Lifetime Series Champion Alicia Kaye
Alicia Kaye, the 2013 Toyota Triple Crown champion, 2013 St. Anthony’s Triathlon champion, and repeat Lifetime Fitness Series champion (2013-2014), has been named as the first triathlete on the Ventum roster. Ventum is developing the world’s fastest triathlon bicycle; it requires... - February 14, 2015 - Ventum
Golf Legend Tommy Jacobs Joins Penley Shafts Advisory Staff
Penley Golf Shafts has announced that legendary PGA Tour Player Tommy Jacobs has joined its Advisory Staff. - February 13, 2015 - Penley Golf Shafts
Table Tennis Makes Twelfth Appearance as 4-Star Tournament at Arnold Sports Festival, March 6-8, 2015
The 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge presented by Butterfly is a 4-star table tennis tournament held in conjunction with the world famous Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. The Arnold Sports Festival began 27 years ago after Arnold Schwarzenegger began the event to honor winning his first... - February 09, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Ventum Developing World’s Fastest Triathlon Bicycle
Ventum is developing triathlon bicycles that are lighter, faster and more technologically advanced than the competition. Co-founders Diaa Nour and Jimmy Seear are taking a radical approach to create the world’s fastest triathlon bicycles and to pioneer the future of speed. Ventum leverages... - February 04, 2015 - Ventum
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor the $21,000 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup Championship
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup Championship. The 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup Championship is four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament with over $21,000 in cash and prizes. The tournament is March 19th to March 22nd at the Triangle Table Tennis... - February 01, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Bright Future for Butterfly Aurora Cup
As the last matches were played and clean-up began at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup, tireless tournament director Swavek Lorenc hurriedly gave out awards to winners and thanked players for coming to the event. The 2nd Butterfly Aurora Cup had come to a close, and players were already eagerly awaiting... - January 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Aurora Cup Provides Opportunity for Midwest Players to Connect Over Great Table Tennis
In its second year, the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup has already become an annual tradition for players throughout the Chicago area and the Midwest. Unlike the coasts, the Midwest has many fewer full time clubs which are spread far and wide across the heartland of America. Therefore, it has become... - January 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor the Upcoming 2015 Butterfly San Francisco Open
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Butterfly San Francisco Open. This four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament is March 14th and March 15th at the Academy of Art University located at 2225 Jerrold Avenue in San Francisco, California. The Butterfly San Francisco... - January 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Chicago Area Players Shine on Second Day of Play at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Open
Local pride took center stage on the second day of play at the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Open, where Chicago area residents took first or second in 6 out of the 11 events including Women’s Singles, Over 40, U2500, U2200, U1000 and U3800 Doubles. In the U2500 event, Emad Barsoum (2485), a new... - January 23, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Top Seed Ruichao Chen Crowned Open Singles Champion at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
The Open Singles event was a highly competitive and exciting event for both the players and spectators at the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Open. In the preliminary RR of the Open Singles Event, no upsets occurred (due to illness Nathan Hsu (2408) defaulted his group, allowing Micaiah Skolnick (2272) to... - January 20, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Local Chicago Players Aim for Titles at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
With 9.5 million residents, the Chicago metropolitan area is the third most populous city in the US, and the largest in the American Midwest. A few hundred of those 9.5 million residents will be competing and spectating at this weekend’s 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup tournament. Although the... - January 19, 2015 - Butterfly North America
2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup Kicks Off with Open Singles and Open Doubles on First Day of Play
Over 300 players will arrive at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday to participate in one of the largest tournaments in the US. Bright eyed juniors, first-timers and tournament veterans alike will compete for over $8,000 in prize money while having the opportunity to witness... - January 19, 2015 - Butterfly North America
17 Year Old Ruichao Chen (2654) Top Seed at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
With 11 players over 2400 and 4 over 2500, the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup will be one of the most exciting and competitive tournaments in the Midwest this year. Leading the pack of high level players is 17 year old Ruichao Chen (2654) from Maryland Table Tennis Center (MDTTC). Ruichao started... - January 16, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Kicks-Off North American Tour with Highly Anticipated 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
On January 17-18th, over 300 players will compete at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora, IL (40 miles outside of downtown Chicago) for $8000 of prize money at the 2nd annual Butterfly Aurora Cup. A resounding success in its inaugural year, the four-star USATT sanctioned tournament has been hotly... - January 15, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Pleased to Announce Ontario Table Tennis Association Sponsorship
Butterfly is pleased to announce sponsorship of the Ontario Table Tennis Association. As the governing provincial body for Table Tennis in Ontario, the Ontario Table Tennis Association’s (OTTA) goal is to promote and develop Table Tennis in Canada from the grass roots to the podium. OTTA is... - January 11, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor the $12k 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge tournament. The 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge is a four-star USATT sanctioned tournament with over $12,000 in prizes to be held March 6th to March 8th in conjunction with the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival... - January 10, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Pacific Solution Marketing Trademarks Fire Department to Produce Related Knives and Tools
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of knives, swords and other high-end cutlery products, has announced a new line of knives and tools in relation to their Fire Department trademark. Pacific Solution will produce and market a series of knives and firefighting equipment bearing... - December 17, 2014 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors My Table Tennis Club in Markham
Butterfly is pleased to announce sponsorship of My Table Tennis Club in Markham. The My Table Tennis Club (MyTTC) is located at Unit 6 to 9, 80E Centurian Drive in Markham, Ontario. MyTTC is a group of energetic and passionate people for the sport of Table Tennis. They are established in catering... - December 10, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Authentic Butterfly Table Tennis Products
As the sole North American distributor for Butterfly table tennis products, Butterfly North America at ButterflyOnline.com would like to announce that counterfeit products are on the rise due to the increasing number of online shopping sites. The issue is a growing concern, because both the... - December 09, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Tournament Director Danny Seemiller Has High Hopes for Future of Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Event
The 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams event concluded without a hitch on Saturday evening. Participants, families and spectators, exhausted by their matches, were thankful for the shortened event timeline and ample time to travel home. Throughout the weekend, the tournament team received no... - December 03, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Top Seeds Prevail to Clinch Championship Prizes at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams
In Division A at the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Championship, top seeds maintained form to take championship prizes. Top seeded “SBTTC” (South Bend Table Tennis Club), comprising of tournament director/coach Danny Seemiller Sr. (2499), his son Dan Seemiller Jr (2206) and student... - December 02, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Leading Names Take Control on First Day of Play at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams
The top 4 teams easily maintained their form on the first day of play at the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams event. In Division A, hometown favorites and top seeds “SBTTC” (South Bend Table Tennis Club), comprising of tournament director/coach Danny Seemiller Sr. (2499), his son Dan... - December 01, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Teams Ready to Battle for $1,500 Top Prize at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament
While most of America spent Thanksgiving cooking up a family meal that would leave friends and family stuffed, the participants of the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament were busy mentally and physically preparing for the competition. Many participants in the event will travel from around... - November 30, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Midwest Juniors Come Together to Compete at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament
Camaraderie, friendship and competition are critical to keeping young table tennis enthusiasts engaged in the sport. Junior table tennis players often enjoy nothing more than competing with other people their age. Training centers on the east and west coasts have grown to include a multitude of... - November 28, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Ring in the New Year with Butterfly - January Begins the 2015 Butterfly North America Tour
Butterfly is pleased to announce the 2015 Butterfly North America Tour is officially underway beginning in January. Ring in the New Year, by joining Butterfly on the first of six table tennis tournament stops. All 2015 tournament stops are 4-Star USATT sanctioned tournaments. Tournament directors,... - November 26, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Lindenwood College Friends Seek Redemption at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament
For most college students, Thanksgiving weekend offers an opportunity to relax, visit family and reconnect with hometown friends. However, 3 Lindenwood University teammates will be forgoing their time at home for a chance to gain redemption at the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams event. - November 12, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Proudly Features e4Hats Table Tennis Club
Butterfly is proud to feature the e4Hats Table Tennis Club in Fullerton, California. e4Hats Table Tennis Club is a “We Are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We Are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis and e4Hats Table Tennis Club will work... - November 08, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor Han-In Table Tennis Club
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the Han-In Table Tennis Club. Han-In Table Tennis Club is a “We Are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We Are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis will assist in promoting Han-In Table Tennis Club and will work... - November 08, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup table tennis tournament. The 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup is a four-star USATT sanctioned tournament that will be held January 17 & 18 in Aurora, Illinois. For the second year, the venue for the annual Aurora Cup is... - November 06, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Decades of Friendship Draw Team “Arnold’s Avengers” to 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams
Jef Savage, team leader of “Arnold’s Avengers,” still remembers the first time he met 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams tournament director Danny Seemiller more than a decade and a half ago. Savage, originally from England, had recently moved to the United States and had traveled... - November 02, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor Zhou Xin Table Tennis Academy
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the Zhou Xin Table Tennis Academy, ZXTTA. ZXTTA is a “We are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis will assist in promoting ZXTTA and will work together with ZXTTA to promote... - October 26, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Northwest Indiana Welcomes Second Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Event
The American Midwest has long been recognized for its vast spaces and friendly residents, but for many years it was also known as the location of the yearly US Open Table Tennis Teams event. Held in Detroit until 1997, the US Open Teams tournament became a yearly tradition for table tennis... - October 22, 2014 - Butterfly North America
2014 Butterfly Badger Open: Gateway to Growing Midwest Table Tennis
As competition wrapped up and players started their journeys home, tournament director Linda Leaf and her team of volunteers have already identified improvements for next year’s Badger Open. Those improvements include reducing player match conflicts and increasing the number of entries. - September 27, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Involve Youth Players to Grow Table Tennis in the Midwest
Administrators, parents, players, coaches and many others involved with the sport know that the future of American table tennis relies heavily on the participation and growth of its youth programs. Recently, great strides have been made in this area, including dedicated junior training programs,... - September 27, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Sedona Innovations, LLC Introduces New Industry First Product Targeted to the Sporting Goods Industry, TheBallwarmerTM
Sedona Innovations LLC introduces new product which addresses a fundamental problem experienced by most all players of ball sports in less than perfect weather climates. It addresses the problem that cold balls do not bounce. This revolutionary new product significantly enhances the playing... - September 24, 2014 - Sedona Innovations LLC
Exciting Upsets in Junior U18 and Open Singles Event at 2014 Butterfly Badger Open
Amazing play, close matches and astounding upsets filled the first day of action at the 2014 Butterfly Badger Open. 11 events took to the tables, with the Open and Junior events attracting the most spectators. Top seeds fell, and other rose to the occasion as the players battled it out for... - September 23, 2014 - Butterfly North America
2014 Butterfly Badger Open Kicks Off Friday Evening with 51-point Handicap Event
As over 200 players travel to Waukesha, Wisconsin for this weekend’s 2014 Butterfly Badger Open, local table tennis aficionados and eager early arrivers participated in the tournament’s first ever 51-point Handicap event Friday evening. Seen as a way to increase participation and engage... - September 22, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Emad Barsoum Leading Player at 2014 Butterfly Badger Open
Emad Barsoum (2501), the top rated player at the 2014 Butterfly Badger Open, loves table tennis for its mental and physical speed. Emad knows that in order to succeed in the sport, you not only have to be disciplined and train hard, but also smart. He likens table tennis training to achieving a... - September 20, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Systema Spetsnaz, the Russian Special Forces Fighting School, Revealed Its Self-Defense Techniques in New Series of Videos
Combat Duality: strength vs. internal power, the highest mastery of martial arts. - September 19, 2014 - Systema Spetsnaz
Lindenwood University Kicks-Off Fall Tournament Season with 2014 Butterfly Badger Open
Finishing in 3rd place at the 2014 National Collegiate Championships and competing in over 10 tournaments a year, Lindenwood University players have become the ones to beat in both collegiate and USATT sanctioned tournaments across the Midwest. As the first tournament of the season for the... - September 18, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Humble Beginnings to Established Event, 6th Annual Badger Open Set for September 20-21, 2014
The Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha, Wisconsin (located less than 20 miles from downtown Milwaukee) will host the 6th annual Badger Open this coming weekend (Sept. 20-21). The four-star USATT sanctioned tournament will bring together approximately 250 players to complete for $10,300 in... - September 17, 2014 - Butterfly North America
EquineLUX Saddle Pads Contest at International Horsemanship Educational Conference
Some of the most popular EquineLUX Saddle Pads' models will be featured at the International Horsemanship Educational Conference 2014. - September 10, 2014 - EquineLUX
Butterfly Proudly Features the Top Spin
Butterfly is proud to feature The Top Spin table tennis club in San Jose, California. The Top Spin is a “We are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis and The Top Spin will work together to promote table... - September 07, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Proudly Features Central Florida Table Tennis Club
Butterfly is proud to feature the Central Florida Table Tennis Club in Orlando, Florida. Central Florida Table Tennis Club (CFTTC) is a “We are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis and CFTTC will work... - September 06, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Feature New York Table Tennis, Inc.
Butterfly is proud to feature the New York Table Tennis, Inc., NY Table Tennis. NY Table Tennis is a “We are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis will assist in promoting NYTT and will work together with... - September 06, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Feature the Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club
Butterfly is proud to feature the Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club, SPTTC. SPTTC is a “We are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis and SPTTC work together to promote SPTTC and to promote table tennis in... - August 25, 2014 - Butterfly North America
2014 Butterfly LA Open Headliner Chih-Yuan Chuang (WR #7) Fighter and Philanthropist
Well known for his semi-final finish at the 2012 Olympics and his Men’s Doubles title at the 2013 World Championship, Chih-Yuan Chuang (WR #7) from Taiwan will headline this year’s Butterfly Los Angeles Open. His achievements in the table tennis community have defined him as a... - August 16, 2014 - Butterfly North America
2014 Butterfly Los Angeles Open Provides High Level Competition for Top US Player Timothy Wang
Well known in the U.S. and North America, 3-time US National Men’s Champion and 2012 London Olympian Timothy Wang will kick off his busy fall competition season with the 2014 Butterfly Los Angeles Open. As the top US player, Timothy will face stiff competition in the form of international... - August 15, 2014 - Butterfly North America