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Youth Esports Franchise XP League Partners with Pro Team DarkZero

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has announced its first official pro-team partner, DarkZero Esports. Through this powerful partnership, DarkZero will lend its name and recognition to XP League and add a jolt of excitement for athletes by establishing a positive connection with a global audience.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has announced its first official pro-team partner, DarkZero Esports .
  • Through the program, XP League is matching immunocompromised players with an XP League team where they can participate in a coach-led youth esports team.
  • XP League, a fast-growing emerging youth esports franchise brand, has designed a custom coaching program that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Receives Coveted STEM Accreditation

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has been awarded the STEM.org Accredited Experience Trustmark, making the brand the first and only esports franchise to be certified as a STEM.org Accredited Educational Program. This designation is a milestone for XP League, as it provides players and parents further trust and confidence about the brand's programming being superior in the industry.

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  • "We are elated and honored to be recognized as a STEM Accredited Educational Program," said Jay Melamed, XP League CEO and Brand President.
  • XP League has designed a custom coaching program and certification that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.

TRINITY NETWORX Ranked Among Elite Managed Service Providers on Channel Futures 2022 NextGen 101 List

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Networx has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious Channel Futures 2022 NextGen 101 rankings.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Networx has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious Channel Futures 2022 NextGen 101 rankings.
  • Given that they represent the future of the technology channel and IT industry, the Channel Futures NextGen 101 are the growth organizations to watch in the channel today.
  • This year's NextGen 101 winners were selected from applications received for the 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501.
  • Channel Futures is pleased to name Trinity Networx to the 2022 NextGen 101.

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Adds Industry Leader to Team

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team. The brand has recently named Justin "Jay" Hairston as Director of Special Programs, bringing his years of experience with the biggest teams and brands in esports, gaming and entertainment to the growing national franchise brand.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team.
  • In his new role with XP League, Hairston will also take the lead in the development, implementation and performance of the XP League virtual esports program.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.

58% Of Parents With College-Bound Children Have Changed Their Minds and Now Plan to Apply for Financial Student Aid

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

An annual survey from Discover Student Loans revealed that 58% of parents with college-bound students didnt plan on applying for federal aid, but now have changed their minds.

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  • An annual survey from Discover Student Loans revealed that 58% of parents with college-bound students didnt plan on applying for federal aid, but now have changed their minds.
  • According to the survey, 72% of parents of college-bound children who are familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)1 plan on filling it out this fall.
  • Its encouraging to see nearly three-quarters of parents planning to complete the FAFSA since its the first step families need to take to apply for financial aid, said Rich Finn, vice president of Discover Student Loans.
  • Discover Student Loans has free resources for families to use as they apply for financial aid, including College Covered , a website to help them plan and pay for college.

The Little Gym and Snapology Debut First-of-its-Kind Joint Children's Discovery Center and Gym

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Little Gym International, the world's premier enrichment and physical development center for children, and Snapology, the number one children's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) franchise – both part of the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company Unleashed Brands – today announced the opening of its first-ever joint discovery center and gym in Flower Mound, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 17. Located at 5801 Long Prairie Road, the new state-of-the-art play center provides enrichment and interactive activities for children ages four months through middle school in Flower Mound, allowing them to learn, play and grow under one roof.

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  • On the opposite side of the center, The Little Gym offers engaging activities including parent-child classes and Pre-K and grade school gymnastics.
  • "It's a treat to expand our Discovery Center 2.0 concept into Texas and also co-create the ultimate children's enrichment space in collaboration with The Little Gym," said Laura Coe, Brand President & CEO of Snapology.
  • The Little Gym and Snapology discovery center and gym in Flower Mound will be open every day, with hours varying by brand.
  • The Little Gym International, Inc., was formed in 1992 to franchise The Little Gym concept.

Urban Air Adventure Park Signs Highest Number of New Leases in Two Years

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, celebrated its largest lease signing month in the past two years with eight leases signed for new parks during the month of August. This year, the brand has already signed 33 new leases across the country with an additional pipeline of 35 new locations in various stages of lease negotiations to expand Urban Air's footprint into more communities.

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  • The team looks for buildings that are 40,000 50,000 square feet with 18-foot clear heights, which is ideal for Urban Air build outs.
  • Urban Air is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with over 20 different attractions such as intense ropes courses, Urban Air's Sky Rider, Battle Beams, laser tag, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more.
  • Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages.
  • Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology , The Little Gym , XP League , Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts .

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Teams Up with Next Level Esports

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has partnered with Next Level Esports to develop an exclusive training and certification program for XP League coaches. The new XP League coaching certification program is the only one of its kind in the gaming industry by its emphasis on positive reinforcement for school-age players.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has partnered with Next Level Esports to develop an exclusive training and certification program for XP League coaches.
  • XP League, a fast-growing emerging youth esports franchise brand, has designed a custom coaching program that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.

Urban Air Adventure Park to Further Expand Footprint in Pennsylvania through 4-Unit Deal with Multi-Unit Franchisee

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

With nine parks already open in the state, the new expansion initiative secures the brand's footprint in the Pennsylvania market.

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  • With nine parks already open in the state, the new expansion initiative secures the brand's footprint in the Pennsylvania market.
  • Dalsania and business partner, Ashish Javia currently own and lead operations at the brand-new Urban Air in Lancaster, PA which opened in July.
  • Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages.
  • Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology , The Little Gym , XP League , Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts .

Esports Franchise XP League to Debut Brand in Florida with Mom of Pro Gamer

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, an emerging youth esports franchise brand, has signed an owner with connection to the professional esports community as one of its first franchisees since joining Unleashed Brands, a fast-growing parent company of youth enrichment franchise brands. South Florida entrepreneur Jennifer Vilela will launch the brand's first Florida franchise this fall.

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  • Choosing to launch a youth esports franchise like XP League is something Jennifer is not only excited for, but she says the inclusiveness of the XP League model will allow her to continue work on a broader scale to help many children achieve success.
  • With notable recognition of the larger esports community, XP League comes with a positive reputation for anyone interested in investing.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.