TeamSnap integrates the online registration process with player contact management, team formation, and scheduling. Bringing player registration and team management together lets TeamSnap customers avoid the pitfalls of competing solutions that require re-keying of information and lots of potential for administrative errors and headaches.

“TeamSnap’s new registration system is going to really change the way I manage events and activities with our club,” said Antonio Montez, General Manager at Hawks Select Basketball Club. “It will be invaluable to pull email, phone and other contact data in from the TeamSnap registration forms and use it to build the player profiles that we use across our club. It will save me tons of time I’m spending today moving data from other tools into TeamSnap.”

TeamSnap has taken its relentless focus on clean and easy design and applied it to the new registration system. In doing so, TeamSnap has solved many of the challenges that have frustrated players and parents using other online registration systems. For example, TeamSnap makes it easy to register multiple players without retyping the same information over and over. Likewise, players and parents can start the registration process and return to it later without losing any information. Focusing on these small details makes the experience much more pleasant for players and parents and improves loyalty to the league or club.

About TeamSnap:
TeamSnap is an award-winning web service for managing recreational and competitive sports teams and groups. With a simple but powerful online interface, TeamSnap makes it easy to keep track of Rosters, Schedules, Game and Practice Attendance and Availability, Team Payments, Statistics and much more. Comprehensive messaging functions keep everyone in touch, and with a strong focus on usability and simplicity, TeamSnap is software that people actually find fun to use.

With enthusiastic customers in 135 countries, and teams representing over 100 different sports and (non-sport groups), TeamSnap has quickly become one of the fastest-growing team and group management solutions on the planet.

For more information visit TeamSnap at http://www.teamsnap.com .

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“Swimmers do not carry pens unlike other land based athletes, so it is difficult to network with other swimmers,” states Hollander. “As an avid swimmer, I realized there was no single place where I could: meet other swimmers, be educated on swimming topics, watch swimming videos, obtain workout sets, exchange ideas, find relevant information, and also shop for swimming gear and products. I created that network – Lane Mates – the place where Swimming, Networking and Shopping Meet!”

The benefits to Lane Mate members are plentiful. It’s:
* the place where we can promote interest in swimming for exercise, sport, etc.;
* a single source where swimmers of all levels can communicate;
* a shopping site with cool swimming products as well as other lifestyle merchandise;
* full of relevant and timely information from blogs, newsletters and links;
* provides valuable daily coupons;
* presents exclusive coupons and discounts – available only to Lane Mates clients.

With online shopping up over 12 percent in 2011 – this trend clearly reflects that people are slowly starting to view the economy as be more positive, more people are taking advantage of the online retail world. Vendors continue to offer free shipping to meet the needs of the shopping consumers. “We needed a single source to obtain valuable coupons and discounts for athletes,” states Hollander.

Most of all, we are the online resource for people to communicate about their passion – swimming. You can discuss competitive-edge strategies and techniques, dry land exercise, new and innovative products on the market, social events, etc. Lane Mates is here to increase your network of fellow swimmers.

Join today and reap the benefits of being a Lane Mate. Visit: http://www.lanemates.com or on mobile device at www.lanemates.mobi – or Facebook: LaneMates – or Twitter: @lanemates.

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For the first time in NFL history, Payton is the first head coach suspended by the league for any reason, accused of trying to cover up a system of cash incentives to players for performance within a game – what has become named a bounty system: extra cash for players who deliberately take an opposing player out of the game. While similar systems have existed in a shadowy form in several teams, as well as several other sports, this was the highest profile revelation of such a practice, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appears to be making the New Orleans Saints the example – by dealing out the harshest punishment to a team in NFL history.

Not only was the head coach, Sean Payton, suspended for a year without pay, the former defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, completely banned from the league, a $500,000 fine was issued to the team, their second-round draft picks were also taken away, and the Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was banned for the first eight regular-season games next season, and the assistant coach Joe Vitt has also been banned for the first six games. This again set a new precedent – it is believed that this was the first time a general manager was suspended by the NFL. All of this, in the coming year – in which the Super Bowl is to be held in the city of New Orleans, the Saints’ home city.

This overwhelming and crippling decision to completely eviscerate a NFL football team is an attempt to show other teams how serious the NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, is taking this issue – yet, the ruling is being discussed across the nation as a whole, and will have a ripple effect in the Nation Football League. Continuing discussions go on as the commissioner also determines a pending punishment for players as well – and this is being reviewed by the NFL Players association.

This all comes as another major blow to the city of New Orleans, after several hits have impacted the city in past years. Natural disasters such as Katrina, oil spills in the Gulf, the entire rebuilding process, the mass exodus and return of citizenry to the area – and now this almost fatal blow to one of the spiritual hearts of the city – the New Orleans Saints. Even in the harshest times, and the most depressing years of recent history, the people of New Orleans have rallied behind their home team with an almost religious fervor – every time a game is played, the city is dressed in the famous black and gold to celebrate and share in the games.

Even now, the citizens of the city are not taking this news lightly. This week, as the news was made public of the harsh treatment of the city’s home team and its coaches, many of its citizens are bringing out the black and gold to show support for the city and its team. Where you would normally see the transformation of the city on game days, now you can see the black and gold colors being raised and worn throughout the city at all times – a sign of the city’s resilience and unbreakable spirit.

Billy Schell, of NOLA Shirts commented on the emerging trend: “When the times get rough, this city does not give up – not on its team, not on its people. We stand together – and have pride in who we are, what we have been through, and what we will continue to accomplish as a city – and while we may be punished to serve as an example to the other cities teams, you will be surprised at how the New Orleans spirit reacts – it will only get stronger and more determined. We are already seeing a huge increase in the sales of black and gold hats, shirts and the like – people here want to show that we are not going give up – and we will come back from this stronger than ever.”

NOLA Shirts continues to provide awareness for the Crescent City – through its hardships, and its celebrations. The subtle message of pride and hope have helped it to become a quiet success story in the midst of all of the turmoil, and the future continues to look brighter – both for the city, and its recovery from recent times, and for its residents – like Billy Schell, who decided that even in the worst of times, showing some civic pride and his love for the Crescent city, he would create a way to allow others to embrace New Orleans soul and spirit – with style.

About NOLA Shirts:
NOLA Shirts is the proud provider of high quality shirts, hats, and apparel embroidered with the many symbols of New Orleans spirit and soul – the Mardi Gras Crown, the famous Pelican, and the venerable Fleur De Lis. These products were designed to help others show their love of one of America’s most authentic cities, but to also represent and embody the resilient spirit of the people and culture of New Orleans. To learn more about NOLA shirts, you can visit their website at http://www.nolashirts.com – or contact Gretchen Zito, director of marketing, at (601) 955-0225.

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TeamSnap announced that the recent hires were in customer acquisition and software development. To lead the customer growth efforts, TeamSnap hired Ken McDonald as VP of Customer Acquisition to work in the Boulder, Colorado office. Ken was previously VP of Marketing and Customer Success at LifePics, an online photo service in Boulder with nearly 10 million customers.

TeamSnap added to its development team by bringing on board Mark Cornick in Maryland and Emily Dobervich in Oregon. Mark brings both a strong systems administration and software engineering background from his days at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Towson University and Viget Labs. Emily has a broad development background and a strong record of contributions to several open source projects.

TeamSnap is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado and has employees in six states.

About TeamSnap, Inc.:
TeamSnap is an award-winning web service for managing recreational and competitive sports teams and groups. With a simple but powerful online interface, TeamSnap makes it easy to keep track of Rosters, Schedules, Game and Practice Attendance and Availability, Team Payments, Statistics and much more. Comprehensive messaging functions keep everyone in touch, and with a strong focus on usability and simplicity, TeamSnap is software that people actually find fun to use.

With enthusiastic customers in 135 countries, and teams representing over 100 different sports and (non-sport groups), TeamSnap has quickly become one of the fastest-growing team and group management solutions on the planet. And we’re just getting started!

For more information, visit: http://www.teamsnap.com .

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After encouragement from teachers and family (including an avid basketball-playing brother), McGinley, with the assistance of his father, worked to create a prototype of the Mini Backboard. Once armed with a college degree in marketing and management, it was time for McGinley to get serious and take the business to the next level.

Today, the Mini Backboard has become one of the premier basketball awards around. The Mini Backboard can be laser engraved and customized for any school, organization, club, player, league, sponsors and more.

The Mini Backboard is a highly detailed “mint-like” mini basketball backboard that looks so amazingly real, but only smaller. The Mini Backboard can be laser engraved to create one of the most exciting and unique achievement/recognition awards in the industry. Its original design makes it easy to hang on any wall for display.

The Mini Backboard is not only an ideal way to recognize excellence in basketball; it has many other uses as well. It may be used in sports marketing; as a promotional product; and for coaches’ awards. There is also a whole selection of gift awards for anyone involved in basketball or who is simply an enthusiastic fan.

“In the last 15 years, I’ve seen thousands of MVP presentations for junior youth leagues; high school events; college basketball invitationals; and more,” says Chas Wolfe, National Director of Prep Scouting and Dunk4 Diabetes Shootout. “With Mini Backboards you are getting a slam dunk award to excite any level of presentation.”

For more information, visit: http://www.minibackboards.com – or check them out on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/MiniBackboards .

About Mini Backboards, LLC:
Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, right outside of Philadelphia, Mini Backboards, LLC is one of the fastest-growing innovative awards’ manufacturers. In addition to the Mini Backboard, may other items are available and include unique and traditional basketball awards such as medals, plaques, and resins.

For more information and media queries contact:
Shane McGinley, of Mini Backboard, LLC, 877-584-1872,shanem@minibackboards.com.

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Heyman is no stranger to sports fans. For the past 6 years, he has been the owner of a sporting goods retail store, HomeGamers in Westminster, MD. “American neighborhoods used to find camaraderie and community from their front porches. That has changed,” says Heyman. “Some call the tailgating phenomenon the last American neighborhood. On game days, families and friends cluster in parking lots all around our nation for fun, food and entertainment. I want to support and grow this trend.”

That has also been the vision of Dave Lamm, founder of www.tailgatingideas.com. He launched his site in August of 2007 and has seen it grow to 111,000 page views per month. Since the January partnership with Tailgating Digest, the website has undergone a complete renovation to also integrate Tailgating Digest magazine content. The site can also be accessed at www.TailgatingDigest.com .

Tailgating Digest is scheduled to launch with a July/August issue this summer. Each issue will cover tailgating events, product reviews, recipes and the tailgating lifestyle. Depending on the time of year, each issue will focus on particular professional and college sports including football, baseball, NASCAR, basketball, hockey, lacrosse and golf.

In addition, Tailgating Digest plans to do custom versions of each issue for college alumni associations and for affinity groups. Custom publishing packages are being proposed to various groups that allow them to have unique editorial content and free distribution to their members.

“We have created media kits and sample issues to present to alumni associations, affinity groups and advertisers as we work to build our distribution and advertising base for this summer’s launch,” says Heyman. “We are very excited about the enthusiastic response we are getting on all fronts.”

Contact Information: Tailgating Digest, 1720 Glenbar Drive, Suite 100, Finksburg, MD 21048. Phone: (410) 456-8865. Web: http://www.TailgatingDigest.com . Heyman can be reached for interviews at marc@tailgatingdigest.com.

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With a $10 suggested donation, you will be registered to participate in the bracket challenge. All participants will receive an email on March 11 with instructions on how to fill out their NCAA bracket. The top 10 percent scorers will be entered into a random drawing to win $500 to the Apple Store. It’s fun, easy, and won’t break the budget. And most importantly, it goes towards a good cause! Donate today through the Camp Blue Skies website or Razoo “Hoops for Camp” site to participate.

Learn more about the “Hoops for Camp” Bracket Challenge here (PDF): http://www.campblueskies.org/pdf/hoops_info.pdf .

Camp Blue Skies focuses on the camper’s physical, mental and emotional well-being through continued development of a healthy lifestyle and positive social skills. Camp Blue Skies takes a three-pronged approach to camp, including recreation, socialization and education. This philosophy provides opportunities to be active outdoors, learn new things and make new friends.

“I realized that when these individuals age out of the school system, opportunities for recreation and socialization fall off greatly. My dream was to provide an overnight weeklong camp for this underserved population, where campers can enjoy true camp experiences like ropes courses, fishing and campfire fun while challenging and stretching themselves to grow,” says founder Dick Sesler.

In October 2010, Dick Sesler’s dream became a reality. To date, Camp Blue Skies has served over 150 campers and over 180 loyal volunteers have committed their time. Camps are currently being held in NC and GA. The organization’s goal is to continue to improve their programs and expand camps in the southeast region and hopefully beyond in the near future. Camp Blue Skies is a 501(c)(3) public charity. The organization’s mission is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for life skill education through recreation and socialization.

To learn more about Camp Blue Skies, visit the website at http://www.campblueskies.org or follow them on Facebook ( facebook.com/pages/Camp-Blue-Skies/166187940087080 ). To participate in “Hoops for Camp,” donate through the website or Razoo “Hoops for Camp” site: http://www.razoo.com/story/Hoops-For-Camp?1329428078 .

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Ted will appear first from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Outdoor Channel Booth #8320 in the Outfitters and Guides Hall (Main Hall) and then again from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Second Floor Cameron Street Lobby of the State Farm Show Complex.

An advocate of hunting and gun-ownership rights, Nugent currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He has hosted the Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids, which combines a curriculum of hands-on hunting, conservation, archery and a strong anti-drug message aimed mainly at underprivileged inner-city children. Nugent also is a spokesman for the National Field Archery Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He is a national spokesman for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, advocating the “natural highs” to be found in an outdoor lifestyle.

“The future of the shooting sports in this country is in the hands of tomorrow’s outdoorsmen and women. The youth of America must be educated to the wholesome and valued world of hunting and conservation. Because rock ‘n roll plays such a pivotal role in a young person’s life, I will share my wonderful experiences with them,” said Nugent.

For more information on the Show, List of Exhibitors, or a complete schedule of seminar speakers, contests and family entertainment offered at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show, visit www.easternsportshow.com .

The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Outdoor Channel and Comcast. Now in its 57th year, the Show has grown to be the largest outdoor hunting and fishing event of its kind in North America. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show brings the passion for the outdoors-indoors-by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages from across the country to view the latest and best in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV’s and RV’s and plan & book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters & charters from around the world.

The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show also offers a wide range of seminars presented by experts along with hunting and fishing-related contests and family-oriented entertainment. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is sponsored in part by Cabela’s, Thompson/Center Arms, and Progressive Insurance. Chevy is the official truck of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.

More information: http://www.easternsportshow.com .

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Produced by the dynamic team of Ski Dazzle and the Southern California Marine Association, “Summer Show” expects to draw more than 35,000 people from throughout the Southern California Region looking for ideas to fill their summer months.

A wide spectrum of exhibitors will showcase the most current and popular activities and products, attracting everyone from campers to culinary aficionados! Attendees will be invited to broaden their horizons by exploring various “exhibitor neighborhoods,” designed to allow attendees to learn about new and exciting options to fill their summer.

Exhibitor Neighborhoods include:
* Active Sports and Weekend Warriors
* Attractions, Destinations and Museums
* Boats and Watercraft
* Camps and Classes
* Culinary, Beer and Wine
* Entertainment, Movies and Events
* Health and Fitness
* Hobbies, Games and Remote Control
* Home Improvement Summer Ideas
* Outdoor Recreation
* Parks and Services
* RVs and Trailers
* Vehicles and Fun Rides.

A “Summer Super Sale” with up to 70 percent off summer gear and accessories, is sure to delight, with pre-Summer discounts on sports equipment, summer clothing, backyard decor and games, and much more. Plus, each paid adult attendee will receive a Summer Savings Book with hundreds of dollars of savings they can use throughout the summer.

Additional show features are being added daily, the newest being a “Taste of Summer(TM)” cooking demos and Craft Beer Tasting areas for adult attendees to the Show.

Ski Dazzle and Southern California Marine Association have over 35 years of regional and national experience in creating and promoting outstanding consumer shows, including the nation’s largest annual ski and snowboard consumer show and Southern California’s most popular boat and yacht shows. Veteran event producers Jim Foster and Judy Gray of Ski Dazzle Ski & Snowboard Shows, and Dave Geoffroy, Executive Director of the Southern California Marine Association and Shows, agree that this innovative event will be embraced by consumers throughout the Southern California region, and is long overdue.

For more information about this first-of-its-kind Summer Show, contact Bill Long at blong@jnrcorp.com or contact Bill on his cell at: 949-683-4990 to schedule interviews with show producers.

What: Summer Show
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
SOUTH HALL.

When: May 4, 5, 6, 2012.

Discount tickets: Will be available online closer to the show at www.SummerShow.com .

On-line tickets and info: www.SummerShow.com .

Produced by: SKI DAZZLE and the Southern California Marine Association in association with: Los Angeles Convention Center.

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“Former Ranger and Trinity Financial board members Nick Fotiu and Ron Greschner both contacted me shortly after the beating incident in Philly asking what we could do to show support to these Rangers fans,” explains Grandich. “Having already secured a suite at the February12th game, I decided to invite both Neal and Michael to be my guest with fan favorites Ron and Nick and we’ve invited several other ex-Rangers,” Grandich says.

He notes that he is also glad to see the Rangers organization invite the fans to a game later in February.

“I felt especially motivated because of my involvement with current and retired professional athletes in the New York/New Jersey area and the concerns fans have of attending Philadelphia-based sporting events. I was most pleased to see not only how swiftly the Philadelphia police handled the case, but many Philly fans outraged by the attack,” Grandich adds.

Auricchio, a new dad with a 3-month old baby, is a Woodbridge Police officer and Iraq war veteran. He received the Purple Heart for his service in Iraq. As a result of the unprovoked beating the two endured at the hands of Flyers fans as they were waiting for cheesesteaks after the outdoor Winter Classic hockey game at Citizens Park Bank, Auricchio is said to require surgery and the installation of steel plate under his eye to heal a fracture. Both men suffered head injuries, and Janocko also suffered an orthopedic injury.

Grandich contacted the pair through friends in the NJ State Police to invite them to the Rangers vs. Capitals game and both men were thrilled to accept.

“Meeting men listed on the list of All-Time New York Rangers Greats is a thrill for any Ranger fan. Meeting two or more at once in a private suite while watching the game? That’s a dream come true. I am happy to be able to make that happen for these two fans,” says Grandich.

About Trinity Financial:
Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company offers a variety of services for individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. Additionally, through the assistance of co-founder and company consultant Lee Rouson, a former New York Giants running back and two-time Super Bowl Champion, Trinity Financial offers specialized services for professional athletes and entertainers. Peter Grandich is a member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants. His daily financial blog, The Grandich Letter, is read online by thousands of investors at www.grandich.com . The company is located at 2431 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, NJ. For information about Trinity Financial, go to www.TrinityFSEM.com .

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