PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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October 5, 2020
Live Event Photography – powered by Space
A UK space company has launched a service to deliver real time events photography for the first time – removing the unnecessary waiting time for images after a sporting event. A £900,000 investment from the UK Space Agency in partnership with the European Space Agency will support developers at AWOL,...
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October 5, 2020
Buddy On-Demand Accident Coverage Now Available in New Hampshire
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 5, 2020 —Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/), the on-demand accident insurance company, announced today it had been approved by New Hampshire insurance regulators for sale across the state. This brings its total state approvals to 33, with more coming on board weekly. Buddy created its on-demand accident insurance to empower...
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October 2, 2020
Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado—The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on September 24-27, 2020 in perfect, fall Colorado weather. Strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be held in North America in all of 2020. The...
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October 1, 2020
SKLZ Introduces New Line of Premium Baseball Batting Tees
Carlsbad, Calif. (October 1, 2020) - SKLZ, the leader in sports training equipment, introduces a new collection of premium baseball batting tees, available at sporting goods retailers beginning in October. The new SKLZ batting tees and baseball training aids are designed to improve all aspects of your swing and make...
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October 1, 2020
2021 Spartan Trail US Season calendar released
BOSTON (October 1, 2020) – Spartan Trail continues its ascent into the North American trail running scene with 26 events for the 2021 Season in the US and Canada. Starting with new locations, events, and formats that aim to attract everyone from new runners to experienced trail runners. From 10k...
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October 1, 2020
Vasque Announces Leadership and Organizational Transitions
Red Wing, MN – Oct. 1, 2020 –Vasque Footwear, a family-owned company with more than 55 years of experience in the outdoor footwear sector, is pleased to welcome a new president to its leadership team. Bryce Wernsman has been named President at Vasque Footwear. For the last three years, Wernsman has...
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October 1, 2020
Outdoor Related Businesses Invest $950,000 to Secure Protections for Wild Places
BEND, Ore. (October 1, 2020) -The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $950,000 to organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. Funding will help conservation groups secure new protections for remote wild lands and waters, and acquire close-to-home trails and open spaces. The Conservation Alliance works with 250 member...
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October 1, 2020
Gerber Partners with Team Rubicon to Raise Funds for Wildfire Relief
Portland, Ore. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Gerber Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools continues its partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide disaster relief for underserved communities, to raise funds in an effort to support relief for the Pacific Northwest’s wildfires....
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October 1, 2020
Knog Introduces the Bilby Headlamp to North American Market
October 1, 2020 – Melbourne, Australia – Knog, the designer of cult-favorite bike accessories and outdoor lighting products is thrilled to announce the official North American launch of the Bilby—the world’s most powerful silicone headlamp. Rechargeable, lightweight and seriously bright, the new Bilby 400 Lumen Silicone Headlamp is guaranteed to...
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October 1, 2020
Dragon Alliance Debuts New Lens Changing Technology in Winter 2020 Goggles
SAN CLEMENTE, CA, (Oct. 1, 2020)–Dragon Eyewear, a leader in the performance eyewear space with deep roots in the action sports world, rounds out its extensive goggle lineup with the addition of the PXV2 and RVX OTG. The PXV2 is an update to the groundbreaking PXV goggle, now featuring Swiftlock...