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Chris Kermode Named Executive Chairman of Professional Triathletes Organization

The Professional Triathletes Organization has announced the appointment of Chris Kermode as its new executive chairman. Kermode has been on the PTO’s Board of Directors since July 2020 and moves into the role as Charles Adamo, the PTO executive chairman since 2016, steps down. “It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to help […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With Outside Interactive to Broadcast Events

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Outside Interactive, Inc. have announced a long-term strategic partnership to create and broadcast snowsports content. For the first time, FIS World Cup alpine, cross country, freestyle, snowboard, and freeski events held in the United States will be available to stream on all Outside platforms, including OutsideOnline.com, SkiMag.com, the Outside App […]

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Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama, hosted the 2021 IPL North American Championship, and then parlayed that into hosting two more major events in the next two years. Photo by DVXT Images

U.S. Cities Host Big Events After Russian Ban

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this year caused a ripple effect around the world from a political and humanitarian standpoint. The world watched as the Ukrainian people have fought to protect their homeland and nations around the globe condemned Russia for its aggression. When it came to the sports landscape, organizations moved quickly to ban Russian […]

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USRowing

USRowing Announces Regatta Schedule for 2023, New Event for 2024

USRowing has announced its regatta schedule for the 2023 and 2024 seasons as the national championships’ slate will include three summer regattas in 2023, as well as a new combined event in Oklahoma City in 2024. USRowing will kick off the summer with the Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida, June 8–11. The USRowing Summer […]

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2025 World Figure Skating Championships Heading to Boston

The International Skating Union has awarded the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships to Boston with the event to be hosted by U.S. Figure Skating at TD Garden, March 24–30. The announcement marks the second time that TD Garden has been selected to host the event and the 14th time since 1930 that U.S. Figure […]

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USA Curling

2023 USA Curling Mixed National Championship Coming to Colorado

The Denver Curling Club will host the 2023 USA Curling Mixed National Championship from April 12–16 at its location in Golden, Colorado. “The Denver Curling Club is excited about hosting the Mixed National Championship because it will bring the top athletes to the great state of Colorado and offer the members of Denver Curling Club […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Idaho, New Hampshire to Host U.S. Ski & Snowboard National Championships

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has confirmed a two-year agreement with resorts in Sun Valley, Idaho, and Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, to host the Toyota U.S. Alpine National Championships and the Toyota U.S. Freestyle National Championships through the 2024 season. “Sun Valley and Waterville have a proven track record of hosting competitions and we could not […]

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USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics Adds Mental Health Visits to National Team Program

USA Gymnastics will cover costs for regular visits to mental health providers for national team athletes and coaches under a new athlete health and wellness program. The program is funded in part through USA Gymnastics’ new partnership with GK Elite, which specifically earmarked support for mental health services. GK Elite is the official USA Gymnastics […]

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USA Triathlon

USA Triathlon Tabs Scott Schnitzspahn as High Performance General Manager

USA Triathlon has hired Scott Schnitzspahn as high performance general manager, a role responsible for leading U.S. National Team programs, overseeing the Olympic and Paralympic pipelines and directing strategic planning for USA Triathlon’s High Performance Department. The hire marks a return to the organization for Schnitzspahn, who previously served as sport performance director for USA […]

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Milwaukee to Host USA Triathlon Nationals in 2023

Milwaukee will host USA Triathlon’s largest national championship event, the USA Triathlon Nationals, August 4–6, 2023 with a new multi-day event format combined several events into one time period. This will be the third straight year for Milwaukee to host USA Triathlon’s marquee national championship. USA Triathlon Nationals will be the largest annual amateur triathlon […]

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