Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ClubReady Organizes Around Innovation for the Fitness Industry
Posted: July 19, 2019 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady has announced a new structure designed around member experience innovation in the fitness industry. This development heightens the service-oriented structure deployed by ClubReady earlier this year. With rapid growth over the last ten years, the fitness industry shows no signs of slowing down. As fitness studios work to meet the experience demands of their members, these same studios are raising the bar of technology expectations with their partners. A recent organizational change at ClubReady emphasized commitment to the 'service' component of software-as-a-service. This latest development is getting to the heart of SaaS, the software. Read More...
ABC Financial Announces New CEO and Expanded Leadership Team
Posted: July 18, 2019 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial Services, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related financial services for the health and fitness club industry, has announced a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen its long-term market positioning, including naming current President, Bill Davis, as CEO. Davis will also continue to serve as President and will serve on ABC's Board of Managers. Davis replaces longtime CEO and industry veteran, Paul Schaller, who will move to the position of Vice Chairman of ABC's Board of Directors, where he will work closely with Davis and the expanded leadership team to execute on its strategic initiatives and support ABC's accelerated growth. Read More...
PTR Launches New Level I Certification Pathway
Posted: July 15, 2019 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has announced the launch of an enhanced Level I certification pathway. This marks another major addition to PTR’s education pathway since the current highly-acclaimed Coach Education was drastically improved in 2009. Coaches can expect the same internationally recognized/externally accredited education while experiencing a more robust foundational framework for coaches. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Board of Directors Elects Scott Alarcón as Chair
Posted: July 12, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Scott Alarcón, Chief Executive Officer of Georgetown Health Foundation has been elected by the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) Board of Directors as Chair of the Board. He will preside over the Board of Directors of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Board for one year. Read More...
canfitpro 2019 will make you sweat on August 16 & 17
Posted: July 11, 2019 in Suppliers
TORONTO, CANADA - Come workout and sweat at Canada's largest fitness event, canfitpro 2019. The canfitpro 2019 trade show will be take place on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17, with this year's admission being completely free. Trade show passes are available in advance. As Canada's leader in fitness education, more speakers from the fitness industry around the world have been added to the trade show this year. canfitpro 2019 trade show now has a larger, more diverse agenda with over 65 inspiring sessions featuring prominent leaders and speakers; new experiential trade show zones highlight Group Fitness, Health & Nutrition, Power & Performance and Technology & Innovation. Read More...
USTA Foundation Receives $180K From Chase for 12 NJTL Chapters
Posted: July 10, 2019 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has partnered with longtime U.S. Open sponsor Chase to award 12 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with a $15,000 grant each in support of year-round tennis and education programming through the A.C.E. (Academic Creative Engagement) curriculum, the Foundation’s signature academic initiative. Chase has awarded more than $750,000 to select NJTL chapters within its six-year partnership with the Foundation. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Celebrates the 2019 Annual Award Recipients
Posted: July 9, 2019 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Health and fitness professionals from across the world will converge on the NSCA’s National Conference on July 10, 2019 in Washington, DC to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events that will be held during the conference is the Award Banquet where distinctive honors are given to several professionals for outstanding achievement. The NSCA is proud to announce this year’s award recipients... Read More...
Life Fitness Names Chris Clawson New Chief Executive Officer; Augie Nieto Joins Board of Directors
Posted: July 8, 2019 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness has announced the appointment of Chris Clawson as CEO. Clawson served as President of Life Fitness from 2010 to 2016, and most recently, he was Chairman of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. He succeeds Jason Worthy, effective immediately. It was also announced that Augie Nieto, Founder of the modern-day Life Fitness company, will be a co-investor in the business and will be appointed to its Board of Directors. Read More...
SilverSneakers Announces National Inspiration Award Winner
Posted: July 8, 2019 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announced the national winner of the 2019 SilverSneakers Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award. Greensboro, North Carolina resident Lonnie Cathey has been named the winner of the 15th annual award, which is presented to one member who has improved their life through a healthy lifestyle that incorporates fitness and social interaction, while helping others navigate their own fitness journeys. Read More...
Professional Pickleball Registry Collaborates on USAPA Youth Playbook for Pickleball
Posted: July 3, 2019 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) is pleased to announce a collaboration with USAPA on its newly released Youth Pickleball Playbook. PPR provided the layout and design for USAPA Let’s Play Pickleball Playbook. The playbook is designed to help teachers, coaches, recreation leaders, afterschool staff and ambassadors implement pickleball in any recreational setting, including schools, parks, youth centers and racquet/paddle facilities. Read More...
