(8-28-06) From Press Release - Premier Event Management and Ironman are proud to announce a multi-year agreement with Barclays North to become the title sponsor of the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Lake Stevens, Washington. The event, formerly known as the Lake Stevens 70.3 will now be referred to as the Barclays North Ironman 70.3.
Barclays North, headquartered in Lake Stevens, Washington has become one of the top residential and commercial real estate development companies in the western United States. Bill Burke, President of Premier Event Management comments on the new partnership with Barclays North, "This long-term relationship will ensure that our commitment to the Pacific Northwest meets the same level of commitment that has made Barclays North the leader in building communities and dreams for thousands of residents."
The Barclays North Ironman 70.3 is scheduled for July 8, 2007 and athletes can begin online registration for the 2007 event on December 1, 2006. The event will also include a new $30,000.00 professional prize purse and 75 slots for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3.
To complement the new title sponsor and the new prize purse, Premier Event Management is also pleased to announce a new host hotel sponsor for the 2007 Barclays North Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. The Holiday Inn Everett located less than 7 miles from the race venue will now become the home of all pre-race activities. From registration and packet pick-up to the new Barclays North Ironman 70.3 Fitness Expo, this hotel is the most convenient for competitors. To book a Barclays North Ironman 70.3 hotel reservation, please contact The Holiday Inn Everett at 425-339-2000 or by email at www.hieverett.com.
For further details on the new Barclays North Ironman 70.3 Triathlon from Lake Stevens, Washington, please log on to www.lakestevens703.com or contact Race Director, Bill Burke at 504-628-3155 or 866-454-6561. For more information on Ironman 70.3, visit www.ironman.com
Age Group Nationals Headed to Pacific Northwest
(8-18-2006) From Press Release - Portland, Oregon to serve as host of 2007 and 2008 events
The 2007 and 2008 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships will be held at Hagg Lake, just outside Portland, Oregon, USAT Executive Director Skip Gilbert announced today.
The 2007 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 30. The 2008 race date is yet to be determined.
The Age Group National Championships is one of the most competitive amateur triathlons contested at the Olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) in the United States. Close to 1,000 athletes, representing all 50 states, compete each year for their chance to be crowned a national champion. This is only the second time the race has been held in the Pacific Northwest (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 2001 and 2002). The 2006 event was held at Smithville Lake outside Kansas City, Mo.
"In searching for the next great home for USAT's National Championship in age group triathlon, we looked for a community that truly reflected the multi-sport lifestyle," said Gilbert. "We found that and more in Portland. We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing the Super Bowl of our sport to the city and hopeful that the community will respond with the same level of excitement in welcoming our country's best."
Hagg Lake has a long relationship with multi-sport. In 1982, The Hagg Lake Triathlon, known for its scenic and challenging course, was one of the stops on the six-city Bud Light Triathlon Series Tour, which criss-crossed the country through the mid-90s and played an integral part in jumpstarting the sport of triathlon in the Northwest.
The winning bid was submitted by the Oregon Sports Authority, whose mission is to define the state of Oregon as the preferred location for select amateur and professional sports events. They have hosted events such as the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer and this weekend's Dew Action Sports Tour, among others, bringing more than $100 million to the Oregon economy.
"We're delighted that our nation's finest triathletes will have the opportunity to compete within the majestic beauty of Oregon as we host the USAT Age Group National Championships," said Drew Mahalic, executive director of the Oregon Sports Authority. "We anticipate that these Championships will set a new standard of excellence in athletic performance and satisfaction among the triathletes. We are honored that USAT selected the Oregon Sports Authority to serve as the host."
The event will once again be the sole qualifier for ITU World Championships. The 2007 Worlds are scheduled for September 1-2 in Hamburg, Germany. The top 16 in each age group will qualify.
For more information, visit these websites:
Oregon Sports Authority: www.oregonsports.org
Portland Oregon Visitors Association: www.pova.org
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 1,800 races and connects with more than 70,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.
Please visit USA Triathlon's web site at www.usatriathlon.org.
The 2007 and 2008 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships will be held at Hagg Lake, just outside Portland, Oregon, USAT Executive Director Skip Gilbert announced today.
The 2007 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 30. The 2008 race date is yet to be determined.
The Age Group National Championships is one of the most competitive amateur triathlons contested at the Olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) in the United States. Close to 1,000 athletes, representing all 50 states, compete each year for their chance to be crowned a national champion. This is only the second time the race has been held in the Pacific Northwest (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 2001 and 2002). The 2006 event was held at Smithville Lake outside Kansas City, Mo.
"In searching for the next great home for USAT's National Championship in age group triathlon, we looked for a community that truly reflected the multi-sport lifestyle," said Gilbert. "We found that and more in Portland. We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing the Super Bowl of our sport to the city and hopeful that the community will respond with the same level of excitement in welcoming our country's best."
Hagg Lake has a long relationship with multi-sport. In 1982, The Hagg Lake Triathlon, known for its scenic and challenging course, was one of the stops on the six-city Bud Light Triathlon Series Tour, which criss-crossed the country through the mid-90s and played an integral part in jumpstarting the sport of triathlon in the Northwest.
The winning bid was submitted by the Oregon Sports Authority, whose mission is to define the state of Oregon as the preferred location for select amateur and professional sports events. They have hosted events such as the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer and this weekend's Dew Action Sports Tour, among others, bringing more than $100 million to the Oregon economy.
"We're delighted that our nation's finest triathletes will have the opportunity to compete within the majestic beauty of Oregon as we host the USAT Age Group National Championships," said Drew Mahalic, executive director of the Oregon Sports Authority. "We anticipate that these Championships will set a new standard of excellence in athletic performance and satisfaction among the triathletes. We are honored that USAT selected the Oregon Sports Authority to serve as the host."
The event will once again be the sole qualifier for ITU World Championships. The 2007 Worlds are scheduled for September 1-2 in Hamburg, Germany. The top 16 in each age group will qualify.
For more information, visit these websites:
Oregon Sports Authority: www.oregonsports.org
Portland Oregon Visitors Association: www.pova.org
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 1,800 races and connects with more than 70,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.
Please visit USA Triathlon's web site at www.usatriathlon.org.
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