Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Other News
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FDA Issues Guidance Document for ALS Clinical Trials
Posted: October 2, 2019 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - On September 23, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its most recent guidance document for the development of potential treatments for ALS. This document is not binding on the FDA or the public and encourages those within the industry to communicate with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) to discuss alternative approaches not listed within the document. Read More...
Olympia Weekend Announces Record Prize Money, Expanded Expo and Celebrity Appearances
Posted: August 29, 2019 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The fitness industry's most celebrated tradition returns to Las Vegas September 12 - 15 with the world's most prestigious physique titles on the line. Olympia Weekend is set to award more than $1.4 million in prize money, eclipsing its previous mark, making this year's event the most lucrative bodybuilding and fitness championship of all time. Read More...
PTR Mourns the Loss of Dennis Van der Meer
Posted: July 28, 2019 in Other News
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is sad to inform the tennis world of the passing of its Founder, former Chairman and President, Dennis Van der Meer. After a lengthy illness, Van der Meer passed quietly with his loving wife, Pat, by his side. He was 86. Indeed, Van der Meer dedicated his life to tennis, more importantly to coaching. He was the teacher among teachers, constantly seeking information on biomechanics, methodology and techniques. As an innovator in the field of tennis education, Van der Meer believed in sharing knowledge. During the early stages of PTR, known then as USPTR, Van der Meer found that only limited educational materials existed for tennis teaching professionals. So, he set about to provide a series of handbooks and manuals by assembling the finest educators to write on their areas of expertise. Read More...
Larry Green to Receive 2019 Augie’s Quest Founder’s Award
Posted: July 17, 2019 in Other News
SANTA ANA, CA - Augie's Quest has announced that Larry Green, CEO of System Pavers, will be honored as the 2019 Augie's Quest Founder's Award recipient at the upcoming Augie's Quest 14th Annual Tradition of Hope Gala. This fall's fundraising event will be held at the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach, CA on October 11, 2019. This event's host will be comedian, actor, and best-selling author Jay Mohr. Read More...
ATA Martial Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary During Worlds Event
Posted: July 5, 2019 in Other News
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes ATA Martial Arts, the world's largest organization dedicated to teaching martial arts to all ages. ATA Martial Arts is gearing up for its annual Worlds event July 8 to 14 in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. ATA estimates nearly 20,000 people, including visitors from most of the U.S. as well as South America, Africa, Australia, Europe and South Korea, will flock to Arkansas' capital. They will take part in specialized training and advanced competition when the organization celebrates 50 years of Taekwondo excellence during the global event. Read More...
IDEA Health & Fitness Association Honors Industry Leaders at the 2019 IDEA World Convention
Posted: June 27, 2019 in Other News
ANAHEIM, CA - IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals, announced the recipients of its annual IDEA World Fitness Awards, recognizing individuals who strive for excellence, show an outstanding commitment to their clients and communities and spread their passion for fitness across the globe. Read More...
$300,000 Raised in 26.2 Miles for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Posted: June 10, 2019 in Other News
MEMPHIS, TN and SEATTLE, WA - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital raised $300,000 for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases at the 11th running of the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. This year, 800 individuals registered as St. Jude Heroes, which means they fundraised for St. Jude while training for the marathon, half marathon and 5K. Since becoming title partner two years ago, St. Jude Heroes have raised nearly $500,000 to support the hospital's lifesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children. Read More...
Warren Wertheimer Passes Away After Tragic Fall – December 6, 1933 – April 20, 2019
Posted: June 4, 2019 in Other News
Warren Wertheimer, 85, of San Rafael California, passed away on April 20, 2019. He lived a full and active life until his very last two days when he suffered a tragic fall and died peacefully after being wished farewell by many of his friends and family. Warren described himself as a father of two, grandfather of four, student of A Course In Miracles, Harvard Lawyer, millionaire former owner of a multisport family club business, psychic, firewalker, motivational speaker and consultant. Read More...
Robert “Bob” Fitzgerald Passes Away
Posted: June 4, 2019 in Other News
Robert W. Fitzgerald, Age 77, passed away on May 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his amazing wife, Jane L. Fitzgerald. He was the father of John (Agnese) Fitzgerald, Kevin Fitzgerald, Robert (Kathy) Fitzgerald and Julie (John) Nimesheim. He was the grandfather of ten. Services and interment private. Read More...
Your Guide to Joining Augie’s Quest This ALS Awareness Month
Posted: May 5, 2019 in Other News
May is ALS Awareness Month. All across the US, Augie's Quest To Cure ALS will be joining forces with our partners to fund innovative ALS research. And we can't do it without you! Read on for ways you can join Augie's Quest all month long! Read More...
