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Robot Helps with Social Distancing at Space Golf in Illinois
OLAND PARK, Ill. — As Illinois prepares to move to Phase Four of its re-opening plan, one small business, Space Golf, has employed a robot to help serve customers and reduce direct person-to-person contact, during the days of COVID-19….
Harlem Wizards Committed to Driving Equality, Fairness and Justice for All
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Harlem Wizards’ players, staff and support personnel want to express their deep sympathy to the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. As an organization, it’s saddened to see the images of such heinous murders. This is very personal for the group as 90 percent of the players are people of color….
Two Local Altitude H2O Recreation Facilities To Re-Open Under The WhoaZone Brand
MADISON, Wis. — Empire Recreation Management (ERM), the managing partner responsible for the WhoaZone brand, is pleased to announce that (2) of Altitude H2O’s (AH2O) Texas facilities – Grapevine & Rosharon – are going to open in 2020 under the WhoaZone brand….
Wonderland Water Park at ACE Adventure Resort Announces Reopening Date
OAK HILL, W.Va. — 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….
TeamSnap Raises $5.5 Million in Funding as Sports Activities Begin to Resume
BOULDER, Colo. — 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….
Kidventure to Open Texas Summer Programs
AUSTIN, Texas — 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….
Epix Gear Launches Made in the USA Custom-Designed Sports Apparel
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — 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….
TeamSnap Appoints Tech Leaders to Executive Team
BOULDER, Colo. — 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….
Whitewater Rafting Season Begins in West Virginia
OAK HILL, W.Va. — 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….
University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Captures The First National Championship of March Madness
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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….