Memo on Girls’ Lacrosse Eyewear Compliance

SEI CERTIFICATION AND MARKINGS FOR 2020 PLAYING SEASON


Effective January 1, 2020 all eyewear must be SEI certified to the current ASTM F3077 standard and listed on the SEI website (SEI Link) to be legal for play for the 2020 season, for both youth and high school level play.

All manufacturers must mark product produced on and after January 1, 2020 with the appropriate ASTM standard requirement and SEI mark (see below).  

At the High School level, eyewear worn on the field must be SEI certified and listed on the SEI site, however it does not have to have the SEI mark on it for the 2020 season.

At the Youth level, the eyewear worn on the field must be SEI certified and listed on the SEI site and must have the SEI mark of certification for the 2020 season.

For a list of products that meet the F3077 standard and are SEI certified go to  SEInet.org/search.htm and use the pull-down menu for US Lacrosse and look under Eye Protection for Women’s Lacrosse

Altamont, N.Y. (November 19, 2019) – Today lacrosse legend and founder of PG Lax Properties, LLC Paul Gait announces, “Gait Lax is back”!  Partnering with Curt Styres, another prominent supporter of the game, they recently relaunched the Gait brand in September of 2019. Today they announce that they are being joined by lacrosse legend Gary Gait as partner in the business.

The addition of identical twin brother Gary, and arguably the greatest player of all time, this dynamic duo has reunited to bring the lacrosse industry game-changing product through their unparalleled experience on and off the field. 

“Curt and I are very excited to be joined by Gary to re-launch the Gait Brand. I’ve waited 26 years to team up with Gary “The GOAT”. As players, we believed thinking outside the box would allow us to expand our abilities and do the unexpected. Although we have won many championship’s, on separate teams, we have enjoyed greater success and incredible creativity when working together on the field. I expect our collaboration in product design will yield the same results. We both share the common goal of providing lacrosse players with authentic performance driven product that allows them to expand their game.”

“After 30 years of working in the lacrosse equipment industry I am thrilled to finally join my brother Paul and Curt Styres in relaunching the Gait Lacrosse brand. I have watched Paul make a significant impact in the lacrosse equipment industry and think that our combined effort can take equipment design to another level. We believe, together, we can create innovative performance driven product that can change the game.”

Look for some legacy products along with some new revolutionary technology to hit the market starting as early as October 2019.  These products can be seen on field through established partnerships with the National Lacrosse League, Women’s Professional Lacrosse League and NCAA programs.

#BeLegendary

PG Lax Properties, LLC is US based company created, by Paul Gait and Curt Styres to produce the “Gait” brand of lacrosse products. The brand originally developed by Paul Gait, for Rawlings Sporting Goods, was contractually re-acquired by Gait in 2018. In September of 2019, Paul’s twin brother Gary, arguably the greatest player of all time, joined the company to create one of the industry’s most dynamic duos in design and innovation. The Company is committed to use its legendary design experience and proven creativity to produce products with game changing innovation. Established partnerships with the NLL, WPLL, professional athletes and NCAA programs have allowed the Gait brothers to prove their performance design and technology is unmatched within the industry.

Media Contact

Jennifer Riitano Levy

Vice President of Product & Marketing

518-33-4012

[email protected]

www.gaitlaxofficial.com

VANCOUVER, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS), the innovation leader in home fitness for over 40 years, announced that Octane Fitness is presenting fitness facilities and exercisers with a new cardio package that adds variety and motivation for small group training, HIIT, circuit workouts and more. As the company debuts its new Octane Rō™ rowing machine, the Octane Trifecta™ is now available and comprised of the Octane Rō™ rower, Octane Max Trainer® cardio machine and the Octane AirdyneX™ bike.

Applying its smart engineering and signature quality to indoor rowing with the Octane Rō, Octane now provides a total-body, low-impact solution to HIIT workouts on a sleek, inviting rowing machine that boasts innovative features and thoughtful extras.

“We are thrilled to fuel growing participation in indoor rowing with the exceptional design and performance of the unique Rō,” said Jim Barr, CEO of Nautilus, Inc. “And the powerful Octane Trifecta is a one-stop-shop, so fitness centers can meet the demand for functional training, and potentially boost revenue and retention, with a collection of intuitive, challenging and compact exercise equipment.”

New Rowing Machine

Refining the overall experience, the Octane Rō solves the typical hassle of strapping into and getting out of the pedals on a rowing machine. With a patent-pending design, the quick-release foot straps enable exercisers to efficiently insert their feet onto the footplate and pull up the handle for a secure fit. For an easy exit, a simple push of a button releases the straps.

Beginners to athletes benefit from total-body, low-impact Octane Rō workouts, as combined fan and magnetic brake resistance delivers a broader range of intensity levels to accommodate easy rows to grueling HIIT sessions. The MultiGrip handlebar offers different hand positions for custom comfort, kayaking and canoeing motions and greater activation of the upper-body muscles. And it’s simple to grab and securely store the handlebar using the oversized handlebar catch.

Even more, the large LCD console is backlit for readability, and features an addictive calorie meter that motivates exercisers to keep pushing.

Users can choose from six preset programs, including the Max 14 Interval routine, made popular by the Max Trainer cardio machine. This ultimate HIIT regimen consists of 25 seconds of all-out effort, followed by 80-seconds of active recovery – all in 14 minutes of pure invigoration.

For small group and circuit training workouts, MAX CiRCUIT facilitates use by multiple exercisers in rapid succession. The console tracks time and intensity for each person, and then automatically resets to zero between users for maximum efficiency.

For ease of ownership, the space-efficient Octane Rō rowing machine also has transport wheels, and can be stored compactly when not in use by tipping up the machine on its base.

Unique HIIT Product Package

The powerful combination of the Octane Rō, Max Trainer and AirdyneX exercise machines differentiates fitness facilities and invites participation from exercisers of various abilities in small group training, HIIT and circuit workouts. This highly durable trio of machines benefits users with ease-of-use and intuitive movements; total-body, low-impact exercise; progressive resistance; similar consoles with motivating feedback; and challenging variety.

Simple to get on and get going, the Max Trainer cardio machine has no required adjustments and offers instant intensity changes, inspiring exercisers to challenge themselves by keeping an eye on the same type of calorie meter as the Octane Rō rower. Easily accessible HIIT routines include the Max 14 Interval and MAX CiRCUIT.

The premium AirdyneX bike enhances the traditional air bike with a custom-designed, 26-blade performance fan and single-stage belt drive, which together increase efficiency so riders can generate more power. Exercisers enjoy greater variety in hand positions with the MultiGrip handlebars, HIIT programs to help drive effort and an addictive tachometer that fuels motivation to bury the needle.

Octane Rō Rower

The new Octane Rō rower includes the following features:

Shipping in December 2019, the Octane Rō is priced at $1599 and can be ordered now from Octane’s direct sales team and authorized specialty fitness dealers.

Octane Trifecta

Highlights of the Octane Trifecta include:

Contact Octane Fitness for additional details and pricing on the Octane Trifecta.

Find Octane at www.Facebook.com/OctaneFitness. For more information, contact the company at 888-OCTANE4 (888-628-2634) or www.octanefitness.com.

About Nautilus, Inc.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global technology-driven fitness solutions company that believes everyone deserves a fit and healthy life. With a brand portfolio including Bowflex®, Nautilus®, Octane Fitness®, and Schwinn®, Nautilus, Inc. develops innovative products to support healthy living through direct and retail channels as well as in commercial channels. Nautilus, Inc. uses the investor relations page of its website (www.nautilusinc.com/investors) to make information available to its investors and the market.

Contacts

Media:
Erin Beck
Nautilus, Inc.
360-859-5863
[email protected]

Carey Kerns
The Hoffman Agency
503-754-7975
[email protected]

Investor Relations:
John Mills
ICR, LLC
646-277-1254
[email protected]

Xenith LOOP debuts at #1 on Virginia Tech Flag Football Headgear Ratings

November 6, 2019 (DETROIT, MI) – Today, Xenith announced the launch of its non-tackle football headgear offering, Xenith LOOP. Xenith LOOP is the industry’s first purpose-built protective headgear made specifically for the sport. Combining athlete insights and an unprecedented level of research into non-tackle football, Xenith LOOP is the most comfortable and best performing non-tackle headgear on the market. Learn more about the origin of Xenith LOOP HERE.

“Non-tackle football” includes flag football, 7v7, passing league, and other forms of touch and non-tackle football. Schools and tackle football programs across the country are increasingly requiring non-contact practices as part of their season, and according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), participation in all forms of non-tackle football are on the rise. These trends represent rapidly growing and evolving aspects of the football category accounting for more athletes than ever now playing some form of football, and participating in the sport year-round.

“With the growth of non-tackle, football is more present in an athlete’s life than ever before. Creating a protective solution specifically engineered for non-tackle is a necessity for athletes and a challenge we were excited to take on,” said Ryan Sullivan, Xenith CEO. “Xenith LOOP is an important part of the Xenith portfolio of products which elevate the athlete’s pursuit in playing, training, and living.”

The pioneering halo silhouette of Xenith LOOP creates a breathable, precision fit that accommodates any hairstyle and stays in place throughout the game without the need for a chinstrap. The shape addresses top athlete insights Xenith heard during its research including issues with the fit, breathability, and look of existing products used for non-tackle football.

This halo form was informed and developed through rigorous research including innovative video tracking which allowed the Xenith team to analyze the incidental impacts taking place on the field of play, as well as the placement, frequency, and speed of these impacts. On-field tests were conducted at multiple indoor and outdoor facilities during competitive play.

“Our team at Xenith conducted an unprecedented level of research utilizing industry-first video capture and tracking technologies to reconstruct the incidental contact observed on the non-tackle football field,” said Grant C. Goulet, PhD, Xenith Vice President of Product Innovation. “By developing such a deep understanding of what the athlete needs on the field, we were able to create the first purpose-built headgear designed and engineered specifically for this sport; from the silhouette, to the protective material, to the knit, we started with a blank slate to create the best possible product for the non-tackle football athlete.”

Xenith worked with material science experts BASF to develop KINETIX, Xenith LOOP’s proprietary protection solution which was thoughtfully designed and engineered for the non-tackle field. KINETIX custom forms to the athlete’s head for all-game comfort, but adapts its stiffness to control energy across the range of impact speeds measured on the field. Combined with the VersaKnit exterior, Xenith LOOP is a lightweight, breathable, comfortable, and high-performing protective solution. 

Xenith LOOP makes its debut at number one on the 2019 Virginia Tech Flag Football Headgear Ratings receiving a “5-Star” rating.

Xenith and its Scientific Advisory Board are leading the industry in research into non-tackle football. Xenith’s research will be published open-source through the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine in an effort to increase knowledge and education around this rapidly growing sport. Xenith’s Scientific Advisory Board is made up of independent experts in athlete health and wellness, neurology, biomechanics, and sport technology, ultimately furthering Xenith’s commitment to providing the best performance and protective solutions to athletes at all levels of competition.

Xenith LOOP will make its on-field debut at the Pro Football Hall of Fame World Bowl Presented by Xenith in December 2019. For the full press release, click here.

VANCOUVER, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 30, 2019– .Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS), the innovation leader in home fitness for over 40 years, is delivering a new level of connected fitness with the launch of JRNY™, its digital platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide truly customized workouts that automatically adjust with the individual user. Formerly known as Max Intelligence™, the rebranded JRNY™ digital platform offers enhanced features and has expanded to more Bowflex products.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191030005307/en/Nautilus, Inc. rolls out a world-class, AI-powered, adaptive coaching platform called JRNY™ to multiple Bowflex® products to create truly personalized home workouts. (Photo: Business Wire)

Nautilus, Inc. rolls out a world-class, AI-powered, adaptive coaching platform called JRNY™ to multiple Bowflex® products to create truly personalized home workouts. (Photo: Business Wire)

Based on customer feedback and the company’s continued investment in connected fitness, JRNY is an integrated feature on the new Bowflex®Max Trainer® Max Total cardio machine, and available via an app for the Bowflex® Results Series BXT216 and BXT116 treadmills. It will be made available on more Bowflex, Nautilus and Schwinn equipment over time.

JRNY’s adaptive coaching technology uses AI algorithms, data from an initial assessment, and tracking from previous workouts to create personalized daily workouts based on the user’s fitness goals. Each custom workout is adjusted automatically based on how the user is feeling, how much they improve, and their past performance. Users also receive real-time feedback and expert guidance from a virtual trainer, as well as rewards to celebrate their achievements.

“We are focused on what will motivate and make our customers successful long-term. They’ve told us the friendly, supportive one-on-one coaching of a virtual personal trainer is a huge factor in sticking with their fitness goals. Plus, the easy-to-use interface, workout logs and broad selection of content helps keep their workouts fresh,” said Jim Barr, CEO for Nautilus, Inc. “With our digital platform, there are no gimmicks — just helpful technology, backed by scientific and customer research that is designed to get results. We’re building on decades of industry expertise to bring our customers to the next level with our connected fitness experience.”

The JRNY digital platform offers the company’s proprietary Explore the World™ app, which allows users to train in locations across the globe – from the Irish countryside to the beaches of Australia – via high-definition video for an immersive experience. It will launch featuring numerous locations to choose from and be available by the end of 2019. JRNY also features an expanded library of trainer-led workouts based on a user’s fitness level, personalized running and walking coaching for treadmill users, and additional rewards to celebrate and motivate users to complete their workouts.

Users will have more entertainment options with JRNY, including Bowflex radio and access to streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu*.

“Through workout metrics and customer feedback, we are seeing improved results for people engaging with our connected fitness products; that’s why we’re committed to expanding this experience on more products to increase our users chances of meeting their fitness goals,” said Chris Quatrochi, vice president, innovation at Nautilus, Inc. “Our new Max Total™ features an integrated touchscreen and seamless access to the JRNY coaching tool, so we’re confident this solution will deliver great results for our customers.”

JRNY Digital Platform

The stand-alone JRNY app is available for download in the Google Play and iOS Stores and comes pre-loaded on the Max Total machine. The purchase of a Max Total machine comes with JRNY embedded in the console, and a 12-month free subscription to JRNY, which allows access to premium features. Bowflex Results Series treadmill owners and existing Max Trainer M6 and M8 owners can enjoy a two-month free subscription to the platform. Following the trial period, a premium subscription will cost $19.99 per month or $149 per year.

Bowflex Max Trainer Max Total Machine
The new Max Trainer Max Total machine offers the following features:

The Bowflex Max Trainer Max Total is available online at www.bowflex.com for $2,799.

Bowflex Results Series BXT216 and BXT116 Treadmills
Highlights of the Bowflex BXT216 and BXT116 treadmills include:

The Bowflex BXT216 and BXT116 treadmills are available online at www.bowflex.com and at select retailers. The BXT216 treadmill is priced at $1,799, and the BXT116 treadmill is priced at $1,499. JRNY is available now on iOS to Bowflex treadmill customers and will launch on Android in the first quarter of 2020.

*Subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu are not included.

About Nautilus, Inc.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global technology driven fitness solutions company that believes everyone deserves a fit and healthy life. With a brand portfolio including Bowflex®, Nautilus®, Octane Fitness® and Schwinn®, Nautilus, Inc. develops innovative products to support healthy living through direct and retail channels as well as in commercial channels. Nautilus, Inc. uses the investor relations page of its website (www.nautilusinc.com/investors) to make information available to its investors and the market.

Source: Nautilus, Inc.

Media:
Erin Beck
Nautilus, Inc.
360-859-5863
[email protected]

Carey Kerns
The Hoffman Agency
503-754-7975
[email protected]

Investor Relations:
John Mills
ICR, LLC
646-277-1254
[email protected]

VANCOUVER, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 23, 2019– Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS), the innovation leader in home fitness for over 40 years, today announced its first Bowflex® indoor cycling bike. The new Bowflex® C6 delivers a quality-built bike backed by decades of Bowflex innovation, and compatibility with multiple cycling apps for less than half the price of a Peloton bike.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191023005204/en/Nautilus, Inc. debuts first-ever Bowflex® C6 indoor cycling bike backed by decades of Bowflex innovation; delivers a connected fitness experience at less than half the price of a Peloton® bike. (Photo: Business Wire)

Nautilus, Inc. debuts first-ever Bowflex® C6 indoor cycling bike backed by decades of Bowflex innovation; delivers a connected fitness experience at less than half the price of a Peloton® bike. (Photo: Business Wire)

Bowflex C6 users can digitally connect to popular third-party apps – allowing them to ride with their favorite trainers via streaming on-demand classes from Peloton, or interact, train and compete against others on Zwift®. The Bowflex C6 also gives customers peace of mind and flexibility; if they cancel their app, they won’t lose console functionality, and the bike can still be used with goal based program workouts.

In addition, users can virtually ride through exotic locales around the world with Explore the World™ – Nautilus’ proprietary app that features numerous real-world maps with high-definition video and new routes added regularly. The app will be available November 15.

“Our Bowflex C6 bike is a game-changer in the indoor cycling space. At less than half the price of a Peloton bike, we’re giving people access to an unmatched connected fitness experience at an affordable price. While we love our own world-class apps, content and digital platforms, we don’t want to limit users to just our app and content,” says Nautilus, Inc. CEO Jim Barr. “Consumers want the freedom to customize their workouts, which is why we offer an open platform, so they can use their preferred digital training choices. We also know from research that variety plays a role in keeping people engaged, motivated and ultimately successful.”

The bike’s Bluetooth® enabled console allows users to track time, distance, calories, and cadence. Users can also monitor their heart rate via the heart rate armband included with the bike. Additionally, users can sync to data sharing apps including Strava®, UA Record®, MapMyRide®, Apple Health and Google Fit™ via the Explore the World app.

Bowflex C6 Indoor Cycling Bike

The Bowflex C6 includes the following features:

The Bowflex C6 indoor bike is available online at www.bowflex.com for $899.

About Nautilus, Inc.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global technology-driven fitness solutions company that believes everyone deserves a fit and healthy life. With a brand portfolio including Bowflex®, Nautilus®, Octane Fitness® and Schwinn®, Nautilus, Inc. develops innovative products to support healthy living through direct and retail channels as well as in commercial channels. Nautilus, Inc. uses the investor relations page of its website (www.nautilusinc.com/investors) to make information available to its investors and the market.=

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nautilus, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Source: Nautilus, Inc.

Media:
Erin Beck
Nautilus, Inc.
360-859-5863
[email protected]

Carey Kerns
The Hoffman Agency
503-754-7975
[email protected]

Investors:
John Mills
ICR, LLC
646-277-1254
[email protected]

VANCOUVER, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 21, 2019– Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS), the innovation leader in home fitness for over 40 years, expands its Schwinn® product portfolio with the new Schwinn® IC4 bike and Schwinn® 810 treadmill. Engineered to keep workouts fresh and engaging, the new IC4 bike and 810 treadmill feature a connected fitness experience, and numerous workout options for a range of fitness levels. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191021005143/en/

Nautilus, Inc.’s new Explore the World app is also available on the IC4 bike and 810 treadmill, allowing users to experience virtual courses and stunning trails – from the Irish countryside to the beaches of Australia – that automatically adjust to their speed.

The app, which is available November 15, features numerous real-world maps with high-definition video and new routes added regularly. Explore the World also syncs seamlessly with popular fitness tracking apps including UA Record®, MapMyRun®, MapMyRide®, Strava®, Apple Health and Google Fit™.

Both machines offer Bluetooth® data streaming, so users can also connect to popular third-party apps – allowing them to ride or run with their favorite trainers from Peloton; or interact, train and compete against others on Zwift®.
“The Schwinn brand has a long legacy of combining fun and fitness, keeping consumers motivated from the comfort and convenience of their home,” said Jim Barr, CEO for Nautilus, Inc. “The Schwinn IC4 bike and 810 treadmill reinforce our continued commitment to help our customers live healthier lives and stay with their workout routines longer by delivering high quality, connected fitness machines at an affordable price.”

Schwinn® IC4 Bike

The Schwinn IC4 offers the following features:

The Schwinn IC4 bike is available for direct purchase online and at select retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon for $799. For more information, visit: www.schwinnfitness.com.


Schwinn® 810 Treadmill

Highlights of the Schwinn 810 treadmill include:

The Schwinn 810 treadmill is available at select retailers including Amazon, for $699. For more information, visit: www.schwinnfitness.com.

About Nautilus, Inc.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global technology driven fitness solutions company that believes everyone deserves a fit and healthy life. With a brand portfolio including Bowflex®, Nautilus®, Octane Fitness® and Schwinn®, Nautilus, Inc. develops innovative products to support healthy living through direct and retail channels as well as in commercial channels. Nautilus, Inc. uses the investor relations page of its website (www.nautilusinc.com/investors) to make information available to its investors and the market.


The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nautilus, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.


View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191021005143/en/


Source: Nautilus, Inc.


Media:
Erin Beck
Nautilus, Inc.
360-859-5863
[email protected]

Carey Kerns
The Hoffman Agency
503-754-7975
[email protected]

Investor Relations:
John Mills
ICR, LLC
646-277-1254
[email protected]

The outdoor sports venue opened with sports demonstrations, a festival atmosphere, and a full calendar of events booked for the coming year.

(Clearwater, FL) October 15, 2019 – Days before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s devastating landfall, the community of Panama City Beach celebrated the grand opening of the Panama City Beach Sports (PCB) Complex.  The 160-acre project suffered early challenges in construction following the Category 5 hurricane in 2018, but thanks to the hard work of the construction and Sports Facilities Management (SFM) operations teams, dedicated staff, and the support of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, the complex welcomed thousands for an on-time grand opening event. This wasn’t the facility’s first event, however. The complex has already hosted a slew of sports events including several that were slated for other area venues too damaged by the storm to fulfill the original bookings.

Jason Clement, Founder and CEO of the SFM said, “The entire team pulled together including the sports complex staff, the Visit Panama City Beach staff and the construction team in reaching a new gear to open on time. The complex is not only a first-class venue located at one of the world’s best beaches, but it is an example for what this community is capable of when working together. The events we have attracted and subsequent families visiting the area are already bolstering the economic vitality and spurring additional development. We are so proud to partner with Bay County and Panama City Beach on this industry-leading destination.”

At the heart of this development is the desire to bring new visitors to the city and surrounding region. Already, the SFM team at the complex has reached and exceeded their booking pace for events in year one; bringing in 50 events through summer 2020 and has created and executed unique marketing relationships with local businesses. The complex is expected to generate more than $13 million in new market spending from visitors in year one and spur job growth.

At Saturday’s open house-style event, the SFM facility team coordinated remarks from local officials and project partners, live music, giveaways, and live demonstrations from local sports clubs and leagues featuring lacrosse, soccer, quidditch, baseball, and more. Thousands gathered to experience the brand-new sports venue and celebrate this momentous achievement.

“This project has been a long time coming and our team at Visit Panama City Beach is incredibly proud of the complex,” said Visit Panama City Beach president and CEO, Dan Rowe. “Through our public-private partnerships, this complex will enhance the amenities we already have for visitors to Panama City Beach as well as our residents. It puts our beach destination on the map in a whole new way.”

SFM General Manager J.D. Wood added, “Our team has been working tremendously hard to open our facility on time for Bay County and its visitors. We are committed to providing a level of service that is exceptional and represents our city in the best way. We are thankful for the support from Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Visit Panama City Beach, St. Joe Company and the hard-working construction team from Anchor CEI. We are excited to open our facility with more than 50 events on the calendar and key sponsor relationships. I feel blessed to live and work in Panama City Beach and open this facility to athletes and their families year-round.”

In addition to hosting national-caliber events such as the US Youth Soccer South Region Cross Conference Series and the Soccer Youth All-American Series, the sports complex team also plans to add opportunities for local residents to play various sports at the facility.

To learn more about SFM, visit: sportadvisory.com or sfmnetwork.com.

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Contact: Vice President, Ashley Whittaker

Company: Sports Facilities Management

Email: [email protected]

Huntington Beach, CA: Today, two-time Olympic swimmer and TYR Sport co-founder Steve Furniss, announced his retirement after 34 years at the company. Furniss launched TYR in 1985 and helped transform the company into one of the world’s leading aquatic performance brands.  

Steve began his sports business career in Landersheim, France, working for legendary Adidas owner, Horst Dassler. He then served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Arena USA before co-founding TYR Sport with swimwear designer Joseph DiLorenzo. From the company’s beginning, TYR has focused on providing the competitive swim market with vibrant, performance driven prints and innovative swim training equipment. Named for the Norse god of warriors and athletes, TYR has grown to exist as one of the world’s most recognizable swimming and triathlon brands relied on by Olympic greats Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, Matt Grevers, Ryan Lochte and Ironman World Champions Mirinda Carfrae and Craig Alexander. TYR products are distributed in more than 30 countries and the company is the second largest performance swimwear brand in North America.

Furniss was named Inc. Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” for Orange County in 1994. He is the recipient of the 2014 Endurance Live Industry Award for his contributions to the sports of swimming and triathlon and was inducted into the Aquatic Capital of America Hall of Fame in 2019.  He served on the Board of Directors of the Sports and Fitness Industry and on the Executive Committee of its predecessor, the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, from 1999 to 2013. Steve graduated cum laude with a degree in marketing from the University of Southern California.

Furniss credits much of his entrepreneurial success to his years as an athlete. “Failure for me was often a matter of running out of time or the race not being long enough before others quit,” he said. “Fear never dictated my mindset, but persistence did.” Furniss earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter individual medley at the Munich Games in 1972. He also served as co-captain of the dominant 1976 Men’s swimming team, which won 12 out of the 13 men’s swimming events held in Montreal.

Over the course of his swimming career, Steve set two world records, won four NCAA individual titles and helped earn three NCAA team titles while competing for USC. Steve was named to the Pac 12 All-Century Swim Team and was also a two-time All-American Water Polo player. He swam under coaching greats Jon Urbanchek, Tom DeLong, Flip Darr, Peter Daland and Dick Jochums.  While swimming for Long Beach Swim Club, Steve, alongside Tim Shaw, Rex Favero and his brother, two-time Olympic gold medalist Bruce Furniss, to set the 800-meter Freestyle Relay World Record. This marks the last time a club team, not a National or Olympic team, set and held a relay world record, a feat not replicated in 44 years.

Married for 43 years, Furniss plans to spend more time with his family and four grandchildren. Furniss leaves an indelible mark on the competitive swimming industry both as both an athlete and entrepreneur.  

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Strategic Acquisition of XD Reinforces TRX’s Global Industry Leadership

San Francisco (October 1, 2019) – TRX®, the global leader in functional training equipment and world-class training content, has significantly expanded its product line and product development capabilities with the acquisition of XD™. As the leader in Kevlar-based fitness equipment manufacturing, XD’s team of experienced designers bring a wealth of knowledge to TRX’s industry-leading team of innovative fitness experts. The combined strength of the two companies will allow TRX to expand their reach in the marketplace and ultimately elevate their business to a new level.

As the only company able to tout the worldwide license for Kevlar-based fitness equipment, XD’s line of products bring an unprecedented strength and durability to the market. Prominently used in anti-ballistic materials such as bullet-proof vests, XD’s use of Kevlar is unique within the fitness equipment industry. XD’s Kevlar-based line comes equipped with medicine balls, sandbags, sand discs, and battle ropes, among other products. The combination of TRX and XD’s breadth of products provides the most robust, all-inclusive commercial fitness solution, while offering more variety and options for mainstream consumers.

“XD shares our passion and commitment to developing innovative products of the utmost quality and versatility, so we’re thrilled that they are a part of the TRX family,” said Randy Hetrick, Founder of TRX. “While the ability to expand our product line is significant, the added value of their innovative team and expertise cannot be underestimated.”

XD equipment has become a staple with world-class athletes, celebrities, celebrity fitness trainers and fitness influencers because of the high-end look, feel and durability of its products. With a stable of nearly 300 individual functional training tools and fitness accessories, XD boasts the exclusive global license for DuPont™ Kevlar® bringing the strength and durability of a military-grade material to TRX’s already robust line of functional training tools. 

“When TRX approached us, we were really excited about the opportunity. XD is a company that was created by a group of people who are passionate about functional training and high-quality training gear that lasts,” said Adam Ross, Co-Owner of XD. “We know that TRX values these same principles and it just seemed like a natural fit.”

Branding will transition from XD to TRX over the new few months, and “XD Kevlar” will remain part of the product name for those looking for the most durable medicine balls, sandbags and other Kevlar-based functional training tools in the market. TRX will begin serving commercial customers XD Kevlar products in early 2020, and at-home consumers can immediately access XD Kevlar product at https://store.trxtraining.com/xd-kevlar-trx. To learn more about TRX and their world-class fitness products, please visit trxtraining.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

ABOUT TRX®  

As the global leaders in functional training, the company’s mission is to democratize world class training and enable everyone, everywhere to move better throughout life. TRX develops the world’s best training equipment, workout programs, and education courses to help people of all fitness levels become better versions of themselves. The company is also the industry’s leading provider of specialized education courses for fitness professionals.  TRX redefined the application of bodyweight training to enhance human performance and has successfully disrupted the mature landscape of the health club industry. 

TRX began in a garage and recently completed its 14th year in the market. With a full-time staff of 100 team members, the brand is also supported by a cadre of 350 certified, contracted master instructors who deliver more than 1,800 ongoing education courses each year to fitness professionals in dozens of countries. During the past decade, TRX qualified more than 300,000 training professionals—who comprise a formidable army of ambassadors around the globe. The brand enjoys the patronage of the top professional athletes in every sport, and its equipment and training philosophy is changing the way that soldiers train for combat, athletes at all levels train for competition and regular people of all ages and abilities train for life. For more information about TRX, please visit www.TRXTraining.com.

ABOUT XD

Founded in 2012, XD™ was built on the philosophy of advancing fitness equipment through innovation. Their mission is to engineer, design, and develop the highest quality fitness products in the world. With over 30 patents and pending patents they have set a foundation of innovation unparalleled in the fitness industry. Their early innovation led to the revolutionary development of a Medicine Ball made of Kevlar®. Since then, XD™ has taken the lead in Kevlar®-based fitness equipment with their exclusive global license for the use of Kevlar® from the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. With this partnership, XD™ has set out to engineer the only complete line of extremely durable fitness equipment built with DuPont™ Kevlar®.

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