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Ready to put your gear away for summer? We asked alpine members of the PSIA-AASI National Team for their top tips on cleaning, tuning, and storing ski gear at the end of the season. Don't forget the extra step that Peter Novom takes of "thanking his skis for a great season" before he cleans and properly stores them. Learn more and stay tuned for the full series covering all major disciplines! If you missed it, tips specific to adaptive equipment are already live on TheSnowPros.org. 🎿 #snowpros

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One of the standout features of Nirvana Super is that our HMB-infused beverages are designed for everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. Plus, they taste fantastic. We're excited when sports legends like four-time NBA champion, two-time league MVP and 10-time NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and the parent company of his business endeavors, SC30 Inc. chose to invest in Nirvana Super out of all of their numerous beverage options, reflecting their commitment to wellness and great tasting, scientifically backed products. Our work with Stephen and our other #athleteinvestors is about more than simply growth; it's about forming relatable connections and sharing a common mission - #hydration meets #musclehealth. I believe the beverage industry is on the verge of becoming much more exciting, surpassing the trends of coconut water, coffee variations, and endless energy drinks. https://lnkd.in/exrAaz-b #NirvanaSuper #stayhydrated #stephcurry #linkedinSports #innovation #healthcare #startups #foodandbeverage

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🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥 How To Run Better In Hot Weather 🔥 Check out the latest episode of Coach Bennett’s Podcast now! Cheers and thank you for listening. #running #coachbennett

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Rory McIlroy's illustrious career exemplifies the art of navigating intense public scrutiny by steadfastly focusing on core objectives and upholding unimpeachable integrity. He prioritizes performance, establishes clear, ambitious targets, and remains true to his principles, garnering widespread respect and admiration. McIlroy also champions transparent communication, adeptly controlling his narrative and fostering trust. His resilience in confronting challenges underscores the importance of remaining grounded. For enterprises, his approach accentuates the significance of definitive goals, integrity, effective communication, and resilience in attaining sustained success. https://lnkd.in/gx2idkct

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Is there "an illusion of prosperity"? Golf courses have gotten more crowded, but there are fewer of them, even with fewer players. Will players/rounds stay up, will more courses be built? There's still a 31% vacancy rate on tee sheets. "Historically, golf courses have operated on a thin thread. What many don’t realize is that in 2023, there were 2 million fewer golfers than in 2000. Since 2006, 13.6% of the golf courses have closed in the United States." "As a result of the course closures and the renewed interest in the game, utilization of golf courses has increased from 52% to 69% in 2023, creating an illusion of prosperity. However 28% of the golf courses lost money or broke even last year. Only 60% of private clubs earned a profit." - JJ Keegan I think I would focus on getting that vacancy rate down before any major moves. Pure incremental revenue with little additional cost is a good formula. https://lnkd.in/eizwDKEG

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One of my most memorable moments is golfing as a family for the first time. 4 hours of quality outdoor time and exercise together. No phones, no interruptions, just talking and laughing together. Golf is our favorite family sport that we all love! It’s nice to start reading about it in the retail industry and see the evolution of indoor golf like Topgolf (rainy day and winter strategy). The brands should listen to me when I tell them to do golf capsules😊. Its a big business opportunity…not one existing brand does it completely! 4 golfers in our family and the guys are estatic with the gear and garb. Women unfortunately have to shop ten different brands (sometimes mens only brands) to put an outfit and equipment together. Men’s needs an updqte and stronger white assortment that isn’t sheer 🙄. Not fun to see boobs and chest hair on the course (imagine when it rains 🤦🏻‍♀️). Kudos to Sunday Golf (made my favorite bag) and G/FORE (pops up at our course)and REDVANLY for (bright colors, matching sets and pull on yet very cool shorts for men, Yes they have belt loops) If you want to grab your market share of the golf apparel industry, reach out to me and let’s collaborate now on design, fit, assortment and marketing approach. Golf is an all year, global, multigenerational BUSINESS with massive reach, buying power and growth potential. Tinag@tgretailconsulting.com. Huge revenue and client acquisition opportunity 🙌🏻 PS the image with the golfer in short shorts is misleading Great share Tim Boerkoel

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Let's discuss turning fixtures and fan predictions into direct sales for club business units and partners! Taking Activation Engine (part of Engines 365 suite) you can directly engage with all fans from in the ground to thousands of miles away, and allow them to have a voice on what today's result will be while driving top-of-funnel purchase intent. Get in touch with Dominic Wroe Wright Luis Valero, or myself to see just how simple this can be! cc Infront Lab Engines 365 #fanengagement #socialmedia #sportsmarketing

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HiPer Basketball Tiles: The Science of Seamless Ball Handling Dribbling, passing, and shooting—the core elements of basketball mastery—all depend on a player's intuitive connection with the ball. But what if the court itself could enhance that connection? That's precisely the goal behind HiPer interlocking basketball court tiles. Beyond Just Bounce: While consistent ball bounce is crucial (and HiPer delivers that flawlessly), there's more to ball handling than meets the eye. It's about the subtle interplay of forces between your hand, the ball, and the surface beneath your feet. How HiPer Tiles Elevate Your Ball Control: Kinetic Energy Transfer: When the ball impacts the HiPer surface, the specialized shock-absorbing layer does more than just cushion your joints. It also returns a significant amount of the ball's kinetic energy back into your hands. This subtle "boost" can help you maintain control during rapid dribbles and crossovers, allowing for smoother transitions and tighter ball security. Friction Harmony: The textured surface of HiPer tiles isn't just about grip for your shoes. It also creates a nuanced friction relationship with the basketball. This friction is neither too high (causing the ball to stick) nor too low (causing it to slip). It's the Goldilocks zone that enables precise fingertip control and effortless maneuverability. Sensory Feedback: The subtle vibrations and tactile sensations transmitted from the HiPer surface through the ball to your hand create a constant feedback loop. This heightened sensory input enhances your "court awareness," allowing you to make split-second decisions and adjustments to your ball handling with greater accuracy and confidence. The Result: A more intuitive, responsive, and controlled ball-handling experience. It's as if the court becomes an extension of your own hand, amplifying your natural skills and enabling you to execute complex moves with ease. HiPer interlocking basketball court tiles are more than just a playing surface – they're a tool for mastering the art of ball handling. Step onto a HiPer court and feel the difference in your game.

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"Grow through golf." "Golf needs a rebranding." HEARD. Golf has transitioned from being dominated by The Crusty Mustaches. New golfer statistics: 34% are Black 36% are Youth ages 6-17 13% are occasional golfers 15% are Female 21% are Hispanic Brands like Eastside Golf and Malbon Golf are household names in the space for democratizing golf apparel and the game. Communities like Ladies Who Golf ATL bring female professionals together in elegant, beginner-friendly group sessions to learn and grow in golf together. It is the perfect cross section of sports, fashion, and sophisticated inclusion. Rosebloom Headwear isn't far behind. When you finally recognize Headwear Discrimination in underrepresented demographics, it becomes glaring. You can't unsee it. And Rosebloom styles unite them all - people and brands - without a loss of loyalty to the brands you already know and love. Rosebloom serves those who can't or don't wear hats due to poor fit. Anyone teetering in the middle is an "AND" client. There's room for everyone.... ..... and for cobranding 😏 Everyone can fight Headwear Discrimination with Rosebloom Headwear. Ask yourself... if your brand isn't ACTIVELY finding ways to support and grow the sport that is absolutely exploding in gender, race, and age groups, what are you even doing? Just clinging to Caitlin Clark's coat tails? And you haven't heard of Nelly Korda? Cool. Will Lowery, Doug Smith and Jordan Rogers broke this down to pieces on Beyond the Fairway this week, consequently making ya girl's heart nearly burst - my watch kept telling me that my heart rate was too high. Watch here ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eSG9e7Dr

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Before you go down the frozen pizza aisle, I would encourage you to watch the video below and consider Red Baron Pizza (Schwan's Company).

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With #golf season in full swing, let’s reflect on how this great game can help us think about innovation. Let me tee up 3 things to consider: 💡 New tech - now par for the course: The shift from wooden to metal ‘woods’ in golf wasn’t mainstream until the ‘80s and ‘90s. Today, virtually nobody thinks of a ‘wood’ as wood. This was a significant shift that helped golfers of all levels get more distance and accuracy. A reminder of how technological progression isn’t just about new tools - it’s about helping people understand the benefits. 💡 Both old and new for the birdie: Peek into a pro’s golf bag and not surprisingly, you’re likely to see the latest irons and woods - some of which are even AI-optimized. But in the same bag it’s still common to see putters from decades ago. Like vinyl and film cameras coexisting with streaming and smartphones, golf equipment shows that both modern and retro tech can offer unique precision and feel, working together to achieve a goal. 💡 Human skill still reigns supreme: Modern golf equipment has made it easier for golfers to find the sweet spot. Social media has made golf instruction more accessible. And yet golf remains challenging for players of all levels. Technology makes things easier - but still requires a human foundation of fundamentals and practice. Golfers perform the best when they and their tools are working in harmony. Today, we’re all learning to find the best ways to balance our human swings with the new technology we have in our grip. So whether you’re a golfer or not, hopefully this post helps you think about how today’s fast-moving tech can fit into the fairways of our futures. Stay tuned for more #Arjunnovation

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It's great when you meet people who want to make a difference, and I've enjoyed getting to know Cam McGimpsey and Peter Lydon from Birl who are a recent startup and eager to work with sports club retail and clothing brands to help recycle / trade-in items fans and customers no longer wear, have that item made available to someone else, and give customers money off a new item. Everyone wins! I would recommend any of my sport club contacts to get in touch with Cam and Peter. This partnership will help to engage your supporters particularly at kit launches, to do something good for the planet, keep money in their pocket, as well as helping to sell new product in your stores and online. Birl have that functionality ready to go, and can integrate with your existing site as soon as you agree to work together. Customers can use their credit instantly, and Birl receive the trade-in item. Find out more about Birl here - https://lnkd.in/eB2nETAa Birl are also Crowdfunding to help them continue their growth, details here - https://lnkd.in/eZhGmqcd So as their business grows, your investment will too. Click the link and find out how you can support Birl with an investment from just £100.

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Under Armour took a major hit today as its shares fell by almost 10% 📉 The popular athletic performance brand reported disappointing fourth-quarter results and a bleak financial forecast, leading to a lack of confidence from investors. In Q4, Under Armour's revenue dropped by 5% to $1.3 billion, falling $30 million short of expectations. Furthermore, its earnings per share (EPS) decreased by nearly 39% to $0.11. Looking ahead, the projected EPS for fiscal year 2025 is anticipated to be in the range of $0.18 to $0.21. This recent price decline adds to the company's overall 71% share price plunge over the past three years. #investment #financialmarkets #stockstobuy #stockstowatch #stockmarket #stockmarketnews #stockmarkets #sp500 Not investment advice. Capital at risk.

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I like this initiative from the R&A. Bringing golf to new and younger audiences in a fun and engaging way (77m daily users on Roblox), and driving participation via in game codes to be redeemed against golf activities in the physical world. Golf is working really hard to attract new audiences, increase participation and dial up the live and at-home fan experience. These smart innovations coupled with the huge growth in social golf are creating an interest and participation not seen since the 'Tiger Boom' of the 00's. https://lnkd.in/ePd3u3vC

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For generations, offline retail has dealt with data opacity and based its decisions on anecdotal evidence, historical company insights, and guesswork. With the advent of precise data analytics, we strive to change that across Indian retail at GeoIQ. We are excited to share a pivotal step in that direction with the launch of our Market Footfall Analysis.Retail leaders and growth hackers will now have access to hourly, weekly, and daily footfall data to not only make accurate store-level decisions but also build data-backed expansion strategies. Try it out for free today - https://bit.ly/4d7Nvva #RetailSuccess #GeoIQ #MarketFootfallAnalysis

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The evolution continues. I’m proud of the team’s collaboration, energy, effort, and resourcefulness to launch the new Champs Sports brand platform; “Sport For Life” . At Champs Sports, we believe sport is the ultimate playbook for life and believe sports are a metaphor for life’s incredible journey. It’s all about lessons learned through sport and applied to daily life. Sport builds character, it teaches you how to win, it teaches you how to deal with setbacks, it teaches you resilience, it teaches you how to compete, it teaches you self-discipline, and is the ultimate connector. It teaches you about life. I appreciate EVERYONE who has helped get us to this point and am excited about what is next! https://lnkd.in/e-z9yY-e

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There is a lot of talk about tennis (#Wimbledon) at the moment so, for a change of pace, we want to talk about squash. Check out this video done by Hallmark Outdoor to learn how a squash court changed the advertising game. VGL Industrial Abseiling #contravision #perforatedwindowfilm #onewayvision #wideformatprint #ooh #outofhomeadvertising #advertising #barclays

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