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This Week in Team USA: February 18, 2019

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below is an upcoming event and information on how to learn more.   FIH Pro League Date: February 2–June 22 Venue: Wake Forest University, Winston‐Salem, North Carolina; Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Event […]

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USA Swimming and Phillips 66 Renew Partnership Through 2023

USA Swimming and Phillips 66, an energy manufacturing and logistics company, have extended their longtime partnership. The multiyear renewal marks the longest-running partnership in national governing body history, with the 50-year anniversary coming up in 2023. “We are thrilled to have such an engaged partner continue to support our organization and our athletes, helping to shine a […]

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Li Li Leung Named President and CEO of USA Gymnastics

Sports executive Li Li Leung has been appointed president and chief executive officer of USA Gymnastics, the latest leader to take over control of the embattled national governing body. She most recently served as a vice president at the NBA, where she worked on the league’s international partnerships, and also has experience working with USA […]

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USA Hockey and North American Hockey League Announce Partnership

USA Hockey and the North American Hockey League have partnered to further improve the junior hockey development program in the United States. Through the enhanced, long-term partnership, USA Hockey will provide additional resources to the NAHL to continue to improve all facets of the league, including player development, coaching, officiating and overall visibility. “The North American Hockey League […]

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This Week in Team USA: February 11, 2019

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more.   2019 USA Curling National Championships Date: February 9–16 Venue: Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan Event description: The top 18 teams will […]

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USA Synchro Partners With Team IP on Merchandise

USA Synchro has announced an agreement with Team IP to serve as the national governing body’s exclusive provider of event merchandise, staff apparel, volunteer apparel and judge apparel. Team IP will also provide online retail integration for the NGB, which governs the sport of synchronized swimming. “We are thrilled to be working with Team IP as our […]

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Visa and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Extend Sponsorship Through 2026

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Visa have extended their sponsorship for eight years through 2026, a deal that will include support of U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The agreement with the national governing of ski and snowboard sports in the United States marks Visa’s only NGB sponsorship, which began in 1986 when […]

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U.S. Figure Skating Celebrates National Get Up Day

On February 1, U.S. Figure Skating will invite people from around the United States to participate in the third annual National Get Up Day. As part of the event, people are encouraged to share stories that embody the “Get Up spirit” at WeGetUp.com, by using #WeGetUp or #NationalGetUpDay on social platforms or by contacting their local media outlet […]

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USA Curling Names Toyota as Sponsor

Toyota has added USA Curling to its stable of national governing bodies that is sponsors. The deal makes the NGB the ninth winter governing body sponsored by the auto manufacturer. The deal with USA Curling includes sponsorship of the NGB’s Paralympic program, national championships, Curling Night in America on NBCSN and activation at one Paralympic Team and […]

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Long Beach to Host 2019 Toyota USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships

USA Triathlon has announced that the 2019 Toyota USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships will be held in Long Beach, California, July 20. The championships will take place at Alamitos Beach, the proposed site of the triathlon competitions at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The race is part of the inaugural Legacy Triathlon, a […]

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