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Beynon Sports Enhances Customer Trust With Industry-Leading 10-Year Warranty on BSS 300

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HUNT VALLEY, Md., January 16, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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From day one, Beynon Sports has been at the forefront of innovation in athletic surfacing, consistently delivering products that set the standard for quality, performance, and durability. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every square inch of our surfaces, and trusted by renowned track & field programs, world-class venues, and municipalities across the globe.

Today, we’re proud to announce a key enhancement to our offering: The extension of the warranty period for our BSS 300 system from 5 years to an industry-leading 10 years.

This change is not just an adjustment in policy; it’s a bold statement of confidence in our industry-leading polymer elastomeric chemistry and a testament to the BSS 300’s outstanding performance over the past 20 years.

The BSS 300 System: A Legacy of Durability

The BSS 300 system has been engineered with the highest quality materials and cutting-edge technology to withstand the rigors of athletic competition. Our advanced polyurethane quality ensures that each track maintains its structural integrity, performance characteristics, and visual appeal under the most demanding conditions.

With over 500 completed projects, showcased at choice institutions such as the University of Mount Union, Eastern Oregon University, University of California Santa Barbara, and the University of Memphis, the BSS 300 system is one our most popular systems, coast-to-coast.

Quality Local Manufacturing

Our decision to extend the warranty period is driven by hard data and the proven longevity of the BSS 300 system. Facilities outfitted with our surfaces have consistently reported exceptional performance year after year, with minimal need for maintenance or repair. These aren’t just surfaces; they’re investments in the future of athletics, and our new 10-year warranty reflects our unwavering confidence in their lasting value.

Our Maryland, USA, manufacturing facility is one of the few in the industry to have their Quality Management Systems certified to ISO 9001-2015

Unmatched Value for Our Customers

The enhanced warranty underscores the added value Beynon Sports provides to every client. With double the duration of protection, facility owners and managers can enjoy peace of mind, knowing their investment is secure for a decade. This extended warranty not only promises durability but also demonstrates our belief in developing long-term relationships with our customers, built on trust, reliability, and mutual respect.

We thank our customers for their trust in Beynon Sports and look forward to continuing to serve the athletic community with surfaces that are, quite literally, where champions are made.

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January 16, 2024
Survey: Majority of Sports Medicine Doctors Have Favorable Attitudes About MJ Use | High Times

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Looking at recent cases like that of Sha’Carri Richardson, who was barred from competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics over a failed THC test, it’s clear that cannabis use among athletes is still a somewhat taboo topic. Still, looking at the slowly changing regulations in institutions like the NBA and NFL, the sports world is steadily embracing the potential benefits that cannabis has to offer athletes in regard to recovery and chipping away at the penalties for cannabis use of years past.

And it’s evident when we look beyond these large stages that the status quo is beginning to shift. Namely, a new anonymous survey of physicians from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) looking to assess opinions on the use of CBD and cannabis found that these doctors generally have favorable attitudes toward the substances, though there are still varying views.

The study, which appears in the journal Translational Sports Medicine, also found that most sports medicine physicians from the survey showed support for legal medical and recreational cannabis use.

Exploring Sports Physicians Views on Cannabis Reform, in Sports and Beyond

The study begins noting the “growing evidence regarding cannabinoid use in sports medicine and performance,” highlighting CBD as a particular point of interest. Authors note that cannabis and cannabinoid use has been studied through other areas of medicine, though data in regard to sports medicine is sparse.

To analyze sports physicians’ views on cannabis, physician members of the AMSSM received a survey via email on two separate occasions, with a total of 333 completed responses.

According to the results, 72% of the respondents supported the 2018 removal of CBD from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s banned substance list, while 66% supported its removal from the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) banned substance list. Fewer, 59%, supported removing cannabis as a whole from the WADA banned substances list, though 81% said that sports physicians should have formal training on cannabis and cannabinoids and an overwhelming 93% majority were interested in continued medical education for cannabinoids.

A majority of respondents also showed support for medical cannabis legalization, 77%, and recreational legalization, 57%.

Cannabis and CBD Relating to Sports Performance

As many conversations around cannabis use in sports, including those surrounding Richardson back in 2021, revolve around its potential as a performance-enhancing substance, the survey also recorded physicians’ opinions on that topic.

A majority of respondents said that CBD and THC are not performance enhancing (approximately 76% and 66%, respectively). Most physicians also agreed that CBD was not detrimental to athletic performance (approximately 61%), though the opinion shifted when it came to THC, at approximately 37% saying it was not detrimental to athletic performance.

The survey also examined demographic information, finding that women, older doctors and rural respondents were less likely to favor legal adult-use cannabis. Authors note that these factors were also associated with a higher likelihood of disagreeing with the WADA removing cannabis from the prohibited substances list and the NCAA allowing college athletes to use cannabis.

Men and younger physicians were also less likely to identify cannabis as performance enhancing.

An Invitation For Further Research on an Understudied Topic

The study concludes noting that a number of sports doctors are already recommending CBD and cannabis products, noting that they are often used for chronic musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain. Authors also claimed that this was the first study to reveal that providers are recommending these products for sports-related concussions and performance anxiety.

“This advancing cultural shift motivates ongoing research and education for sports medicine providers to better answer questions posed by athletes about the safety, dosing, and potential effects of CBD and cannabis in sports,” researchers wrote.

When looking at data from the survey showing that more doctors would recommend CBD (40.8%) instead of cannabis (24.8%), authors said that the reasons “are not entirely clear.” Though, “given the overall safety profile of CBD, its lack of ‘intoxicating’ effects, and the general infiltration of CBD into mainstream consumer products, providers may see CBD as a safer option for patients compared to Cannabis and THC-containing products.”

Similarly, authors said that the reason more doctors believe that cannabis is detrimental to performance than CBD is unclear but that these perceptions could influence how sports medicine providers counsel athletes using these products.

“It is important to note that the ergogenic versus ergolytic effects of CBD compared to cannabis are still largely unknown,” the authors said. “Therefore, these perceptual differences can largely, if not exclusively, be attributed to marketing and advertising. In addition, one must recognize the seemingly ubiquitous addition of CBD to countless consumer products, which may also contribute to this evolving distinction.”

Authors also acknowledged the small sample size, accounting for only about 7% of the membership in the AMSSM, and due to the data coming from a single point in time, the study also can’t describe changing opinions.

“Lastly, although the survey was anonymous, this is still considered a fringe topic by many in sports medicine and medicine in general, which may limit the divulgence of actual behaviors and attitudes of respondents,” authors conclude.

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December 27, 2023
Snipback AI Confirms Release of Latest Version of Video Capture Software

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Snipback AI Confirms Release of Latest Version at the 54th Annual Athletic Directors Conference

DES PLAINES, Ill., December 6, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Snipback AI, a pioneering company in sports technology, is excited to announce its upcoming participation in the 54th Annual Athletic Directors Conference. This esteemed event, known for gathering the most influential figures in the world of athletics, will be held at the Orlando World Marriott on December 17th and December 18th.

Revolutionizing Athletic Performance with Advanced AI

At the conference, Snipback AI will showcase its cutting-edge technology designed to enhance athletic performance and strategy. Our latest AI-driven solutions offer unprecedented insights into player performance, injury prevention, and game strategy, tailored specifically for athletic directors and coaches.

“We are thrilled to showcase our latest version of Snipback AI. We are not just introducing a new version, we’re reshaping the landscape of Sideline video usage, training and stakeholder inclusiveness,” said Masud Khan, CEO of Snipback AI.

“We are harnessing the power of AI and creative design to provide coaches and teams with unparalleled insights – while making the product accessible to key stakeholders, namely parents and athletes. Our vision was to create a tool that goes beyond traditional video, offering a more intuitive, user-friendly experience that turns video into a competitive edge, as well as an asset for athletes looking to take the next step, or parents needing to record and share memories of their athlete.”

Interactive Demonstrations and Expert Discussions

Attendees can look forward to interactive demonstrations of our products, including live analysis sessions and Q&A opportunities with our team of experts.

Building Partnerships for the Future of Athletics

This conference presents a unique opportunity for Snipback AI to connect with athletic directors from various institutions, fostering partnerships and collaborations that will shape the future of sports technology.

Join Us at Booth #316

We invite all attendees to visit us at Booth #316, where you can experience our technology firsthand and discuss how Snipback AI can benefit your athletic programs.

About Snipback AI

Founded in 2022, Snipback AI is at the forefront of sports technology innovation, dedicated to enhancing athletic performance through advanced AI solutions. Our mission is to empower athletes, coaches, athletic directors, and parents with visual insights for optimal performance and strategic decision-making.

Source: SnipBack AI

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December 6, 2023
Lionel Messi set to make his Inter Miami debut in Leagues Cup opener against Cruz Azul

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi’s debut gameday with Inter Miami has arrived.

Messi is expected to play Friday night when Inter Miami takes on Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup match at his new home stadium. Team officials say all tickets — about 21,000, in a newly expanded stadium — have been sold, though thousands were available for resale on secondary markets Friday morning.

It’s unclear how much Messi, a World Cup champion for Argentina and someone who Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham calls the best player ever, will be on the field in his debut. He signed a 2-1/2 year contract with Inter Miami this past weekend, and the deal will pay him between $50 million and $60 million annually. That will almost certainly work out to more than $1 million per match.

He was introduced to his new home fans on Sunday and officially trained for the first time as a member of the club Tuesday.

Messi made the decision in June to join Inter Miami and come to Major League Soccer. He considered a return to Barcelona, the club with whom he spent almost the entirety of his career, after spending the last two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain.

But Inter Miami and MLS found a way to land the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in Messi, setting the stage for an unprecedented era for the club that has largely sputtered during its first four seasons.

Leagues Cup is a tournament between clubs from MLS and Liga MX, the top Mexican league. Cruz Azul won the inaugural version of this event in 2019.

Neither club has enjoyed much success this season. Inter Miami has the fewest points in the MLS standings; Cruz Azul is the only team in the Mexican league yet to record a standings point through the season’s first three matches.

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July 21, 2023
Mary Rand: Team GB’s original Olympics golden girl

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Mary Rand, 83, spoke to Sky Sports News from her home in Nevada about her memories and her historic achievements from the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo

Mary Rand, 83, spoke to Sky Sports News from her home in Nevada about her memories and her historic achievements from the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo

Mary Rand was once the golden girl of British athletics, winner of the first track and field gold medal by a British female athlete at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and still the only woman to win three track and field medals at the same Olympic Games.

Mary took top spot in the long jump with a world-record leap of 6.76m, then landed pentathlon silver and 4x100m relay bronze.

Almost 60 years later we tracked down the former darling of British athletics, to her home in Reno Nevada to get her thoughts and memories of those historic games. Now aged 83, Mary told us about how it all started for her in athletics.

“I was always a tomboy,” Mary tells Sky Sports.

“I always followed my brothers, and I think started out running around an orchard in Wells, Somerset. I eventually went to the All England Schools, that’s as far as you can go. I got a scholarship to Millfield and when I went there I had a coach, and the rest is history.”

Mary’s passion and natural ability for athletics is clear, and looking back on her achievement of becoming the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal, she modestly says: “I was doing something I really loved to do and I was fortunate enough to meet really good people along the way who really helped me. When I won I couldn’t quite believe it really because at that point I had a daughter that was two years old.”

Rand came away from Tokyo with three Olympic medals

Things, however, were not that simple for the Somerset native. At the 1960 Games in Rome four years earlier, a disappointing Olympics saw her return to England to newspaper headlines which read ‘Flop, flop, flop’.

Not discouraged by those past headlines, Mary, then 24 and a mother to two-year-old daughter Alison, was determined to put it right in Japan.

Mary recalls the day of her historic jump clearly.

“The morning that I was going to compete I was sharing a room with Anne Packer, Mary Peters and Pat Nutting and hailstones were coming down. I looked out and went, ‘oh my lord it’s hailing’, but then I thought to myself, ‘well, it’s the same for everybody, they’ve all got to compete in it’. I was very fortunate that I qualified with my first jump so I could go right back in and stay out of the rain.”

Rand tries on a pair of FCA (Cuban Athletics Federation) earrings in 1965

Fortunate with the weather maybe, but there was no fortune with her jumping in that final in Tokyo. Five of Mary’s six jumps broke the Olympic record but, as she recalls, records were the last thing on her mind.

“You don’t really think about anything except what you’re going to do. You’re hoping you’re going to run down the runway and hit that little board at the end and get a good jump,” she adds.

Well, Mary did that and more and no one in the stadium was more surprised that she broke the world record than she was.

“When I came back and I had jumped the world record, I couldn’t understand it because it was in metres and back then we didn’t do metres. When it went up on the board it said 6.76m and underneath it said ‘world record’.

“I was blown away,” Mary chuckles to herself at her recollection of the moment.

Gold in the long jump was to be the pinnacle of Mary’s achievements in Tokyo but she also ended up coming home with a silver in the pentathlon and a bronze in the 4x100m relay. Her medals are kept at her old school and that is where Mary thinks they belong.

“They’re at Millfield in Somerset, they got a big display case and it’s really nice. I think that’s where they belong because it is part of history and it might inspire young athletes when they see that to do better.”

Rand competing in the long jump at White City

Mary’s achievements are even more remarkable when put into context. There were no million-pound contracts, she did not have the carefully-selected diets and use of cutting-edge equipment that athletes have today; she was just like any other ‘working mum’. Mary worked eight hours a day at a Guinness factory and cheekily says it was a half pint of the well-known stout that was the secret of her success.

“I really went there because they would give me time off when I had an international meet and they also paid me my salary when I was away. I was lucky! Guinness was amazing to me. Every lunchtime I had half a Guinness.”

Rand posing at a photoshoot in 1969

Mary was a trailblazer in the sixties. She was one of the icons that made London the place to be in that decade – one journalist described her as ‘Marilyn Monroe on spikes’.

She was not only the darling of the print media but also mixed with pop royalty. Mick Jagger even said she was his dream date. Sitting in her home she remembers that time with fondness.

“I was at the BBC one day and the Beatles were there. I met two of them, Ringo and George I think, And then Mick Jagger, I never actually met him, but they asked him if he could go on a date with anybody and he said it would be me. I don’t know if that was good or bad but anyway that’s what he said”.

Jagger, like the rest of the nation, was captivated by Mary, a pathfinder for women’s sport in this country. She was feted for her athletic achievements and won the Sports Personality of the Year award in 1964.

Rand competes at the Southern Counties Women’s Athletics Championships

“At the time I didn’t know what affect it would have, but I think what you would hope for is that when you do something like that, it’s going to inspire young athletes to want to train and do well. And also to think, ‘she did it so there is no reason that we can’t do that’.”

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July 4, 2023
Generation Football: Vincent Kompany says representation is key

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From: Generation Change

Vincent Kompany on why representation needs to start in club boardrooms and football as a vehicle for change in Algeria.

What makes a great leader on and off the pitch?

Iman Amrani sits down with Vincent Kompany, Burnley Football Club’s new manager. He became a legend playing for Belgium and also captained Manchester City during the most successful time in their history.

Vincent discusses family, identity, legacy and how to make an impact in society.

Our report in this episode looks at Algeria, where football played a key role in its liberation struggle from France and the 2019 protest movement.

Has football been an agent for change in Algeria?

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November 20, 2022
The East Orlando Preds Cancel 2020 Fall Football and Cheer Season

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Nation’s Largest AAU Youth Football and Cheer Club Cancels Fall Season Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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updated: Jul 14, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla., July 14, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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The East Orlando Preds, the nation’s largest AAU Youth Football and Cheer Club, has always been committed to the health, safety, and the positive development of its athletes and families. For that reason, the Preds have made the very difficult decision to not participate in the 2020 Fall football and cheer season due to the negative effects of COVID-19 in its community and the country.

Since being established in 2013, the East Orlando Preds football and cheer programs have had tremendous success. The Preds football program has captured five FYFCL Super Bowl championships, including back-to-back 14U undefeated championship seasons (2018, 2019), and have played in a total of 10 FYFCL Super Bowls. In 2019, the Preds 14U football team finished 17-0, AAU National Football Champions, and were featured Super Bowl Sunday on Fox News’ Fox & Friends telecast on its South Beach Super Bowl set. Today, more than 15 Preds student-athletes are playing or entering their first year of collegiate athletics, while another 10 high school players have current collegiate sports scholarship offers.

On the cheer mat, the Preds Cheer Program has dominated youth cheer in the Central Florida region with over 50 first-place finishes, and over 100 second- and third-place finishes over the past six seasons, including being named Grand, Spirit or Arena champion over 25 times. In the past two years, the Preds cheer squads have won three UYFL National Cheer Championships at the 14U and 12U levels.

While the Preds love to compete and are committed to excellence on and off the football field and cheer mat, they have always done so with health and safety at the forefront.

“Unfortunately, COVID-19 is having a devastating and disproportional impact on multi-generational and lower-income households,” says East Orlando Preds President Shawn Seipler. “Cases of diabetes, asthma, obesity, heart disease, and hypertension exist at higher rates in these at-risk communities. Individuals with these underlying conditions have the greatest health risk to COVID-19. With so little information about the long-term impacts of the virus and the number of cases and infection rates rising among younger individuals who can carry the virus, we do not feel it is prudent to have youth football and cheer this fall. We can wait until early 2021, after proven treatments and a potential vaccine are available, to do our part to stop the spread and to keep our families safe.”

Shawn Seipler, President of the East Orlando Preds and Head Coach of the 14U football team, is also the founder and CEO of Clean the World, a global impact, social enterprise that distributes soap and provides WASH education to at-risk populations across the U.S. and worldwide. Clean the World has been a leading organization distributing soap and hygiene kits globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six members of the East Orlando Preds Board of Directors are Clean the World team members, including the reigning Arena Bowl Champion Head Coach Rob Keefe, who serves as the Preds football commissioner.

“When you see what the NFL, college football and other professional sports leagues are doing around the country right now in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 with tremendous resources at their disposal, it just did not feel right for us to proceed this year, knowing we do not have the same resources and medical experts in place to protect our families,” said Head Coach Rob Keefe. “We encourage all youth football and sports organizations to take a hard look at what they are accomplishing right now by attempting to have fall sports. It may be time for us to concentrate on delivering safe classroom education while finding healthy alternatives to mental and physical engagement for our youth that incorporates the necessary precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

The East Orlando Preds, now the proud feeder program to Colonial High School, will be back and will proceed with the 2021 season when things are safe to do so.

About the East Orlando Preds:

The East Orlando Preds is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the largest A.A.U Sports Youth Football and Cheer Club in the country. With athletes ranging in age from 5–15 years old, the Preds are designed to introduce, cultivate, and enhance players’ skill and passion for football and cheerleading. The Preds are committed to winning and excellence through positive coaching, encouragement, and youth development. We strive to ensure the success and growth of our young men and women in every facet of their lives, including in the sports arena, and to create leaders, role models, and positive contributors in our communities.

Media Contact:
Shawn Seipler
407-509-4110
info@EastOrlandoPreds.org

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July 14, 2020
Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship: Create Your Escape in SOULidarity

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The World’s First Global LIVE STREAM HIP HOP Dance Competition Promoting Solidarity: Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship is organizing the first-ever six-day online global breaking competition April 21-26, 2020, with over 500 competitors dancing in solidarity in one-round elimination battles for over $35,000 in cash and prizes

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updated: Apr 7, 2020

HOUSTON, April 7, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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Break Free Worldwide LLC is a global organization promoting peace, love, unity, and having fun through arts-education, community engagement, and leader empowerment. The current headquarters, along with its three Houston schools and Kansas City franchise school, teaches breakdancing, DJ, and graffiti art to over 500 students. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Break Free effectively managed to create an interactive, online course curriculum with its current student body. The iBreakFree Experience has its students focused, inspired, and motivated while at home with live-stream sessions with their instructors and graded assignments relating to their art-form. This week, Break Free Worldwide is expanding the “iBreakFree Experience” to a multi-continents-level initiative through the Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship.

The Worldwide 2020 Breaking Championship spans all over the globe, grouping the competition in four major regions: the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa East. Passionate and professional B-Boy and B-Girl athletes from all over the world will have a shot at the $35,000 in cash prizes. Break Free Worldwide is receiving applications from each region via a video-submission to register and will ultimately select 512 competitors to enter the live battles. Taking into consideration the unprecedented times, the six-day live broadcast will be free for viewers worldwide and will include storytelling elements along with the action-packed, live-stream broadcast. A portion of the proceeds raised from the event will go towards Autism Awareness while creating a special-needs dance class for Houston area youth with autism.

The theme for the Worldwide Championship is “Create Your Escape in SOULidarity.” The impact achieved through this event will effectively unite the global dance community, beginning April 21, 2020, at 8 a.m. CT, when the first round of the Championship goes live.

At the BreakFree virtual staff meeting, founder Moises Rivas and Chairman Ionel Nechiti shared their beliefs in support of this unique event, obtaining full support from high-level influencers that expands BreakFree’s presence into all global regions, empowering General Manager Jeremy Peña to move full speed ahead with the countdown of the worldwide event, building up the emotions to announce the final winner live on April 26, 2020.

The Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship is inviting everyone to enroll as a competitor, sponsor, student or as a viewer in solidarity at https://breakfreeworldwide.com.

To subscribe or contribute a story to BreakFree’s social media platform via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube, find us at @breakfreeworldwide and use the hashtags #iBreakFree, #iBreakFreeBattle, #BreakFreeWorldwide, #CreateYourEscape, #Soulidarity, and #Worldwide2020Championship.

CONTACT:
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+1-713-315-7687
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April 7, 2020