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Diving Into a New Chapter: Publishing Expert Jack Hallahan and Hasty Awards President Steve Hasty Acquire Swimming World Under H2Media - Paving the Way for a Dynamic Future in Aquatic Sports Journalism

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Swimming World , the go-to source and longest running publication on aquatic sports, today announces that new ownership has acquired the company.

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  • Swimming World , the go-to source and longest running publication on aquatic sports, today announces that new ownership has acquired the company.
  • Former Men’s Health and Sports Illustrated Publishing and advertising veteran Jack Hallahan and Steve Hasty, President and Owner of the Hasty Awards, together have taken over the media properties including a Vault of Swimming World content dating back to 1960.
  • We will focus on improving user experience and marketing to bring our fast-growing audience a more contemporary look and feel.
  • We look forward to watching Swimming World deliver more great content to a new generation of swimmers!”

Law Firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, LLP Launches as a Sexual Abuse Law Firm

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Attorneys Lauren Cerri, Mark Boskovich and Robert Allard announce the launch of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, L.L.P.

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  • Attorneys Lauren Cerri, Mark Boskovich and Robert Allard announce the launch of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, L.L.P.
  • The new law firm will specialize in representing survivors of sexual misconduct.
  • “It was only natural that we continue with our commitment to sexual abuse survivors.”
    Allard, Boskovich, and Cerri have achieved groundbreaking results for clients in national and local sexual abuse cases.
  • These efforts have led to more robust screening, training, and reporting mechanisms, demonstrating the law firm's commitment to eradicating childhood sexual abuse.

Fluidra Becomes Official Pool Equipment Supplier to USA Swimming

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced a two-year partnership with Fluidra North America as its Official Pool Equipment Supplier.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced a two-year partnership with Fluidra North America as its Official Pool Equipment Supplier.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this alliance with Fluidra and its trusted brands," USA Swimming CEO and President Tim Hinchey said.
  • One of the goals of growth for USA Swimming includes providing more opportunities for young Americans to experience the joy of swim lessons and competitive swimming.
  • The new alignment between USA Swimming and Fluidra represents a two-year partnership from 2024 through 2025.

Catalyte Raises $1.5M from Green Street Impact Partners to Accelerate Growth of Apprenticeship Programs

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyte has announced it closed $1.5M in funding from Green Street Impact Partners, a leading ed-tech private equity fund. This is in addition to the $1.5M that company secured in July 2023. Catalyte will use the investment to accelerate the growth of its apprenticeship programs, which deliver highly-vetted talent to employers, helping both private and public sector organizations de-risk their hiring processes, increase productivity, lower costs and drive sustainable diversity.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyte has announced it closed $1.5M in funding from Green Street Impact Partners, a leading ed-tech private equity fund.
  • Catalyte will use the investment to accelerate the growth of its apprenticeship programs, which deliver highly-vetted talent to employers, helping both private and public sector organizations de-risk their hiring processes, increase productivity, lower costs and drive sustainable diversity.
  • "To have a partner like Green Street Impact Partners on board with us is spectacular," said Matthew Derella, CEO of Catalyte.
  • "For two decades, Catalyte has been a leader in talent and workforce development," said Calvin Young, general partner, Green Street Impact Partners.

Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Welcomes the Premier League to its Partner Consortium

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Comcast NBCUniversal announced today the Premier League, the organizing body of the English Premier League football competition, has joined the partner consortium for the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown, as strategic advisors to the startups selected for the annual program, which is currently midway through its third cohort.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal announced today the Premier League, the organizing body of the English Premier League football competition, has joined the partner consortium for the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown, as strategic advisors to the startups selected for the annual program, which is currently midway through its third cohort.
  • “The Premier League, with its expansive footprint, global fanbase, and incredible leadership will be a wonderful asset to our startups and their experience in the program.
  • Startups participating in Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech also benefit from an ongoing relationship with the program and its partners.
  • The startups selected for the fourth Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech class will be announced in February 2024.

Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Rebrands as Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention to Align with Industry Standards

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Foundation is proud to announce its rebranding as Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention, effective immediately.

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  • ATLANTA, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Foundation is proud to announce its rebranding as Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention, effective immediately.
  • "The new name, Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention, truly captures the essence of our organization's mission," said Dr. Rhonda Milner, founder of the foundation.
  • Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention will continue to focus on providing educational resources, promoting safe swimming practices, and advocating for proper training and supervision in aquatic environments.
  • For more information about Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention and its initiatives, please visit www.shallowwaterblackoutprevention.org or contact Executive Director, Britt Jackson, [email protected] .

TYR Partnered as Exclusive Outfitter of the USA Swimming National Team Through the 2024 Olympics

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for the sport, and TYR announced an expanded partnership – including being the exclusive outfitter of the National Team and the National Junior Team on the world's stages – through Dec. 31, 2024.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for the sport, and TYR announced an expanded partnership – including being the exclusive outfitter of the National Team and the National Junior Team on the world's stages – through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • "This exciting next step builds upon the great work we've been doing with TYR for the last 10 years," USA Swimming President and CEO Tim Hinchey III said.
  • Also, this year, the National Team and National Junior Team will be outfitted in TYR during athlete introductions, podium appearances and team photos at the 2023 World Championships, 2023 World Junior Championships and 2023 Pan American Games.
  • Fans will get an opportunity to support the athletes heading to the Olympics as TYR will bring the exclusive Official U.S. team kits to the Toyota AquaZone during the U.S. Olympic Trials - Swimming in Indianapolis in June 2024.

Team Toyota Welcomes Gabby Thomas, Ezra Frech to All-Star Roster

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced today the addition of USA Track & Field and U.S. Paralympics Track & Field stars Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech to its lineup of Team Toyota Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

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  • PLANO, Texas, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced today the addition of USA Track & Field and U.S. Paralympics Track & Field stars Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech to its lineup of Team Toyota Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
  • "The additions of Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech to our already impressive list of accomplished Team Toyota athletes is something we're all very excited about as we prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024," said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America.
  • "Team Toyota is filled with so many talented athletes and I'm excited to have their support on-and-off the track."
  • In addition to its relationship with the IOC and IPC, Toyota is a partner of Team USA; US Speedskating; U.S.

Ten Startups Join the 2023 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator for a New, Expanded-Format Experience

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Today, 10 startups kicked off the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.

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  • Today, 10 startups kicked off the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech startup alumni have participated in 90 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners.
  • "As we evaluated how to bring even more value to our startups and SportsTech partners, a clear need emerged - more time collaborating to tackle complex business challenges.
  • The 2023 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator program includes:
    Aircast provides sports fans direct access to near zero-latency multi-view video, audio, and data, making them the director of their own experience.

Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard Reminds Sexual Abuse Victims That Time Is Running Out to Sue for Justice

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The window closes soon for sexual abuse victims to file civil lawsuits against their abusers and the institutions that enabled their abuse.

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  • The window closes soon for sexual abuse victims to file civil lawsuits against their abusers and the institutions that enabled their abuse.
  • Thats why the sexual abuse legal team at San Jose-based Corsiglia McMahon & Allard is urging victims and survivors of abuse to come forward now before the law that provided a three-year opportunity to sue expires at the end of the year.
  • The sexual abuse legal team at Corsiglia McMahon & Allard has a national reputation and proven record of helping survivors and their families recover from childhood sexual abuse.
  • In addition to educator sexual abuse cases, the firm is also representing survivors of USA Swimming sexual abuse.