Tag: Sports and Activities

LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Scuba divers from Canada, Mexico, and the USA joined International Scuba's 6th Annual Ice Hole Festival. The week started off with pro level scuba diving training. There were several people to help gear up. As soon as you are out of the water, our hospitality team takes over, with a cup of hot soup, drinks and more food. All while other divers help take your kit off.

CUMMING, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- DeJazz Woods has always had a love for sports. He has been around athletic equipment since childhood football, leading him to play at the collegiate level as an outside linebacker for the University of Illinois from 2010 - 2014. As a Business Development Manager for three major athletic equipment manufacturers, Woods would cross paths with Jeff Hodge, President of H.E. Hodge Company, and Bud Hodge, the company's founder, who are both huge college football fans.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, a global sports technology company, has launched an integration between Stack Team App, a customizable mobile app for teams and organizations, and Sports Connect, the flagship league management platform of Stack Sports.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports technology, and Icon Source, a leading platform connecting athletes and brands for NIL endorsements, are excited to announce their partnership. The collaboration between the two companies will bring together their cutting-edge technology and branding solutions, allowing for a streamlined and effective approach to sports management and monetization.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Fresh off attracting more than 1 million viewers to its NCAA Women's Final Four viewing party, HANG, the award-winning fan-athlete community, is welcoming two women steeped in sports and digital marketing to lead a deeper push into women's sports programming, brand engagement and marketing.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports - the global technology leader in sports software solutions, announces the launch of StackNFT, a groundbreaking NFT platform designed specifically for athletes to create, decorate, and mint their own NFTs in a secure and straightforward manner. This first-of-its-kind platform offers youth sports families the unique opportunity to engage with the world of NFTs, just like the professional athletes they admire.

SPOKANE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Skyhawks Sports, powered by Stack Sports and renowned as the premier provider of youth sports programs for children aged 4 - 14 years in the United States, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Kevin Garnett's Big Ticket Sports for operation and management of Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3x3 Basketball events across the nation, further enhancing Skyhawks' extensive offerings.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Former first-round picks Phil Simms - the Super Bowl MVP and CBS Sports broadcaster, Marshall Faulk - the NFL Hall of Famer, and Tyler Smith of the Dallas Cowboys, along with fantasy football guru Michael Fabiano join HANG on Thursday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET, to connect face to face with fans during early opening round action of the 2023 NFL Draft.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- One of the country's most historic college football games, the storied Denny's Orange Blossom Classic presented by Ready Life, is poised to continue shining light on its bright future. Fans are invited to join a national watch party, which includes the opportunity to discuss an array of topics while viewing the game with sports heroes and celebrities through online channel, HANG Media.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, LifeBrand, an AI-powered Social Media Cleaning platform, and Stack Sports proudly announce their partnership to empower athletes to use social media intelligently and responsibly. Together, they will be able to help athletes and students use their online presence to their fullest potential by clearing away potentially harmful content that can affect their future success in academic, professional, and athletic arenas.

PARK CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- We are excited to announce collaboration between Surefoot and Rocket Closet, two leading companies in the ski industry. The partnership offers members of the Surefoot Mountain Club an alternative to continue with the ultimate ski travel experience, making it easy and hassle-free to store their ski equipment.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- lijah Walker got connected to We Are G.A.M.E in 2016 when DJ Reed - the G.A.M.E. alumnus who is now a cornerback with the New York Jets - introduced him to Blaze Bhence while he was in college. He was then introduced to Joyce Thigpen, co-founder of the nonprofit. She helped Walker develop a class schedule to move him forward in both his academic and athletic careers.

ASPEN, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, a leading provider of sports technology and services, is excited to expand its commitment to increasing youth sports participation and transforming the overall sports experience for children across the United States through a new partnership with the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute as the newest member of the Project Play 2024 roundtable.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Professional Tennis Player Madison Keys and her Kindness Wins foundation to reveal renovated tennis courts in North Charleston ahead of the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open. After the unveiling, youth in attendance will participate in a tennis clinic before a Q&A with Madison.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- RightOnTrek, which aims to introduce everyone to the great outdoors and backpacking, is partnering with international backpacking adventure company HIGHLANDER to provide its award winning meals and gear rental support for HIGHLANDER's US based events.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- With three in four Americans hoping to travel this summer, the time to start planning is now. But those with disabilities often face challenges at every step of the travel-planning process and journey, resulting in fear, anxiety and frustration. Today, accessibleGO, the first hotel booking site for people with disabilities, is sharing solutions to common problems that people with disabilities face when they travel.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports has announced a new multi-year partnership with The Coaching Manual, the world's premier digital soccer coaching platform, to further its mission of inspiring soccer coaches and players around the world through innovative technology partnerships.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports and Versus (VS), a digital learning platform rooted in sport, announced today a strategic alliance aimed at providing access to content focused on leadership, mindset, and competitive excellence from the world's best athletes and coaches.

BEAR, Del. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA) - an official youth soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer, announced a partnership with Stack Team App, as an integral Mobile-App solutions provider for the state. This partnership was established to further Delaware's mission of advancing and improving the game of soccer through the use of innovative technology partnerships.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDSYA) - the official youth state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, a global leader in modern sports technology, announced it has added Meridix, an innovative video streaming platform with the industry's most flexible technology, to the Stack Sports ecosystem. Meridix is an unlimited streaming platform for any size team or organization. It simplifies covering sports LIVE at any level, including youth, high school, college, and pro.

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- As the weather starts warming up and many are gearing up for hiking, trekking, and other spring adventures, lightweight and durable outdoor footwear designed to provide stability and comfort is inevitable. Nortiv8, a leading footwear brand that offers top-quality outdoor shoes, has kick started the year with improved customer services while providing an exciting offer for first-time shoppers.

NORWALK, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After, Inc. announced today that ENVE (enve.com) will utilize QuickReg® to provide a seamless post-sale registration experience to its dealers and customers. ENVE Composites designs, manufactures, and markets handmade carbon fiber bicycle rims and components, and custom bikes (through its premium dealer network) and is highly respected amongst professional riders and biking enthusiasts for its engineering, innovation and customer service and support.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory council created by Stack Sports and youth soccer executives, has announced the appointment of Joel Dragan, the Executive Director of Florida Youth Soccer, as the 2023 Chairperson to head the GOALS Council.

ANDOVER, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA), the first network of post-high school inter-connected soccer academies in the United States, has announced a new multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, to further advance their mission of bridging the gap between youth soccer and the next level.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- College Gymnastics Association (CGA) -the Gymnastics Organization that aims to grow the sport of Collegiate Men's Gymnastics - announced today a new partner in CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to help raise the profile of NCAA Men's Gymnastics and provide more opportunities at the Collegiate level.

FARMINGTON, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA), the Governing Body for the sport of soccer in the state of Connecticut, has announced a new three year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports. Sports Connect's partnership with CJSA serves to further the governing body's mission of providing quality opportunities for its members.

HONOLULU, Hawaii /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Hawaii Youth Soccer Association (HYSA), the Governing Body for the sport of soccer in the state of Hawaii, has announced a five-year partnership renewal with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports. Sports Connect's partnership with HYSA furthers the governing body's mission of providing quality opportunities for its members.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, the Roberson brothers are two pictures of success. Jacen, the younger brother, was recently drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixteenth round. Meanwhile, his older brother, Cameron, graduated last year from the University of Mass. Amherst, which he attended on a full-ride scholarship. They attribute a portion of their combined athletic-academic success to their connection with We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education).

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS), in partnership with M-Files, a global leader in information management, is announcing its sponsorship of the 2022 Special Olympics Florida Race for Inclusion on December 8, 2022, in Miami, Florida. Each year, Special Olympics Florida serves nearly 60,000 athletes from Key West to Pensacola.

BOCA RATON, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- DMIL360, a Florida-born company, is proud to announce its action plan to launch the new and revolutionary sport of the 21st century. HANETBALL360 FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL EVER is scheduled to play at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 16, 2022.

ONTARIO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Since 1979, MAG Instrument has manufactured its quality, innovative MAGLITE® flashlights to meet the lighting and safety needs of outdoors enthusiasts, law enforcement, firefighters, military, mechanics, construction workers, and more. Mossy Oak and Maglite are pleased to announce Mossy Oak camouflage patterns are now available on the Maglite XL50 LED 3-Cell AAA mini flashlight.

OTTAWA, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Little League® Canada has partnered with Stack Sports to further its goal of using innovative technology to simplify league administration and grow participation. The Goalline platform, powered by Stack Sports, will offer affiliated Little Leagues throughout Canada the technology solutions they need to grow and manage their organizations.

FULLERTON, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South), the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and the United States Adult Soccer Association, has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- USA Wrestling, the National Governing Body for the sport of wrestling in the United States, has announced a three-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports. As an official partner of USA Wrestling, Sports Connect will serve as the participation growth platform for both USA Wrestling State Associations and chartered clubs.

ATHENS, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- FormFree® today announced that it raised $54,705 to benefit the Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross at its annual Heroes Golf Classic charity golf tournament. Now in its third year, the September 9 event brought together volunteers and 84 at the Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia to raise funds for local blood drives, humanitarian aid and educational programs.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Allen Thigpen, co-founder of We Are G.A.M.E., grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey rooting for the New York Jets, even back when they were the Titans. After graduating from Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University), in Chester, Pennsylvania, Thigpen was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the United States Army and served as an officer during the Vietnam era.

BOCA RATON, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- E3 Association, a purveyor of online and offline hybrid membership programs, announced additions and changes in staff and new innovative versions of their divisional brands today. E3 Association is a purveyor of online and offline hybrid membership programs, bringing unique experiences to the different outdoor lifestyles and sports vertices.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Washington Youth Soccer - originated in 1966, and the authorized state youth soccer association of Washington and is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, US Soccer, and FIFA the international governing body of soccer - announced today a new partner in CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to help more athletes find college opportunities.

TOLEDO, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- When football fans tune in this season to watch their favorite teams play, and marvel at the amazing 3D mixed reality graphics that seem to leap off the field and onto their screens, they won't realize that a Toledo-based company - GPRS, and their latest acquisition, TruePoint Laser Scanning - played a large part in their enhanced fan experience.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- NFL FLAG Football, the official flag football program of the National Football League (NFL) and one of the fastest-growing youth sports organizations, has teamed up with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, the leader in league and club management solutions, to further accelerate its league and participant growth.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Officials, a new officials assigning software by Stack Sports, is a key component of the company's mission to grow participation and transform the sports experience. The new platform is an all-in-one solution with everything needed to schedule, manage and pay officials - all in one place. Quite simply, it's officials management made easy.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Two more student-athletes who connected with We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education) have put what they learned to work. Now, their G.A.M.E. foundation has propelled them into success as they graduate with not just significant degrees, but also jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- South Carolina Youth Soccer (SCYS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. This multi-year partnership serves to support SCYS's purpose of developing, promoting, and administering the game of soccer for your players in the state.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Utah Youth Soccer - originated in 1978, and is the authorized state youth soccer association of Utah and is affiliated with the U.S. Youth Soccer, U.S. Soccer, and the U.S. Olympic Committee - announced today a new partner in CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to help more athletes find college opportunities.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) basketball team, led by one of California's most successful high school and college coaches, Michael Miller, posted the second-best record in the nation of any four-year college over the last four years.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Georgia State Soccer Association - the official National State Association of USSF, as well as the recognized national soccer association within the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), the worldwide governing body for soccer - announced today a new partner in CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to help more athletes find college opportunities.

MELBOURNE, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, continues its momentum internationally, fueled by key partnerships at every level. With international headquarters in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Stack Sports is leading the sports industry focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

BISMARK, N.D. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- North Dakota Soccer Association (NDSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a new five-year partnership with Sports Connect to grow and advance the game of soccer in North Dakota. Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, will provide technology solutions for the state association, NDSA member clubs and associations, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

OMAHA, Neb. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Nebraska State Soccer (NSS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced its move back to Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. NSS previously partnered with Stack Sports for six years before exploring other options for the 2020-2021 season.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- On May 25, 2022, Haley Jones, one of the most distinguished We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education) alumna, graduates from the U.S. Air Force Academy (AFA), concluding her storied collegiate basketball career.

ATHENS, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- FormFree today announced it has opened registration to the organization's third annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on September 9, 2022, at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance and preparedness education to communities affected by disaster.

LANGHORNE, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pop Warner Little Scholars (PWLS), ​​a non-profit organization that promotes youth football and cheer & dance programs, has announced a five-year partnership extension with Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports. As the exclusive technology and online registration provider of Pop Warner, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the governing body, local affiliated leagues, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

CHARLESTON, S.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The LowCountry Tennis Association (LCTA), in partnership with the Charleston Post and Courier, Announces the Dee Mack Annual Tennis Scholarship Award. The LCTA is recognizing the long-serving Local League Coordinator, Dee Mack.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Sports Connect as part of its mission to grow and advance the game of soccer in Tennessee. As the exclusive technology provider of TSSA, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- When DJ Reed connected with We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education) during his junior year of high school, he had big plans to play Division I football in college. He needed scholarships to do so, though, and scholarships didn't come. Fast forward nearly a decade, and Reed just inked a three-year, $33 million contract with the New York Jets.

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Colorado Soccer Association (CSA), the governing body for soccer in the state, announces a new partnership with Sports Connect to grow and advance the game of soccer in Colorado. Sports Connect will provide technology solutions for the state association, CSA member clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

PORTLAND, Ore. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters each February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. Last month, donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 2,400 brave (some might say crazy) supporters gathered to take the Polar Plunge.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- New Mexico Youth Soccer Association (NMYSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Sports Connect as part of its mission to grow and advance the game of soccer in New Mexico. As the exclusive technology provider of NMYSA, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

SMITHFIELD, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Carolina Packers, Home of the Bright Leaf Hot Dog, has been the official hot dog of the Durham Bulls Baseball Club since 2011. As of the 2022 Minor League Baseball season, the Bulls have decided to go in a different direction and will no longer serve North Carolina's local Bright Leaf Hot Dog.

FARGO, N.D. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- PushSave and Babe Ruth League are proud to announce a partnership that will benefit the sports of youth baseball and softball across the United States and Canada. Over the next three years, PushSave will serve as Babe Ruth League's exclusive fundraising partner, providing a highly automated and fully managed fundraising service to all the leagues and divisions under Babe Ruth League.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kalyagen® is pleased to announce that it is a supporting partner of two upcoming South Florida PGA Section events and golf professional Jerrel Gill. The two events are the South Florida PGA Foundation PGA HOPE Classic on May 12, 2022 and the South Florida Open on June 21-23, 2022.

There is a reason Birmingham, AL is called The Magic City /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The city's support for women and inclusion is why The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) committee announced the selection of three exceptional black businesswomen - Kathy Boswell, Pam Cook, and Rashada LeRoy - to head the planning, promotion, and production of the international multi-sports event.

FARGO, N.D. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- PONY Baseball and Softball and PushSave are proud to announce their three-year partnership. PushSave will serve PONY Baseball and Softball over the next three years as its managed services fundraising solution. Through this partnership, PushSave will provide PONY Baseball and Softball along with its member associations and clubs the opportunity to capitalize on PushSave's innovative way to raise money.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A National Football League team based in Los Angeles, California recently won the 2021 Super Bowl LVI. While everyone watched them play, what they didn't see was their preparation using GamePlan - a mobile game preparation tool from Stack Sports - to win the championship.