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James Campbell Company Announces the Appointment of Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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James Campbell Company LLC (JCC), a $5.3 billion, nationally diversified real estate company based in Hawaii, announced today the appointment of Kevin Penn as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8, 2024.

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  • James Campbell Company LLC (JCC), a $5.3 billion, nationally diversified real estate company based in Hawaii, announced today the appointment of Kevin Penn as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220632600/en/
    James Campbell Company appoints Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer.
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    “With a diverse background that spans nearly three decades, we are confident in Kevin’s vision and ability to lead James Campbell Company during a time of extraordinary opportunity for the organization,” said Liz Holland, James Campbell Company's board chair.
  • Mr. Penn succeeds Donald E. Huffner, Jr. whose last day at the company will be Dec. 31, 2023.

Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard and Leading Sexual Abuse Advocates Urge Congress to Investigate the US Tennis Association Over Its Failure to Protect Athletes

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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All three leaders agree that the way USTA has handled sex abuse claims is far below industry standards resulting in dangerous conditions for athletes.

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  • All three leaders agree that the way USTA has handled sex abuse claims is far below industry standards resulting in dangerous conditions for athletes.
  • The document paints a picture of an organization determined to put its image over the safety of athletes.
  • Based on USTA documents, the organization refused to publish a list of known predator coaches for fear of being sued.
  • In other documents, the USTA for years battled efforts by the USOC (now the USOPC) to force the organization to better protect athletes from sexual athletes.

New Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP) expands access to top-tier competitions

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP). This national program significantly expands access to competitive opportunities in Para track and field, wheelchair tennis, and wheelchair basketball for collegiate student athletes with disabilities, paving the way for them to increase their participation and receive equitable recognition alongside their able-bodied peers.

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  • Guardian and the University of Michigan partner on program that expands competitive access ahead of Paralympic Games.
  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP).
  • This national program significantly expands access to competitive opportunities in Para track and field, wheelchair tennis, and wheelchair basketball for collegiate student athletes with disabilities, paving the way for them to increase their participation and receive equitable recognition alongside their able-bodied peers.
  • Guardian and the University of Michigan partner on program that expands competitive access ahead of Paralympic Games.

Bentonville Becomes Home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005250/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005250/en/
    United States of America Cycling has announced that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official home of the United States National Mountain Bike Team.
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    The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas network of trails and gravel for endurance fitness camps as well as skills-development camps leading into the World Cup racing season.
  • In addition to National Team camps, USA Cycling will also host mountain bike and road Junior Talent Identification and Skills Camps in Bentonville.
  • The Bentonville satellite office will further accelerate the growth of elite American mountain bike athletes and will provide workspace for the mountain bike coaching and support staff.

USA Volleyball Partners With Ultra Ankle® for Athlete Health

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Volleyball is proud to announce a partnership with Ultra Ankle, which has been named the Official Ankle Brace of USA Volleyball.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Volleyball is proud to announce a partnership with Ultra Ankle, which has been named the Official Ankle Brace of USA Volleyball.
  • Ultra Ankle braces use revolutionary hinged-cuff technology to help prevent ankle twisting that can lead to high ankle sprains that can take longer to heal.
  • Ultra Ankle hopes to help U.S. volleyball athletes stay free from ankle injuries, especially during their most important tournaments.
  • "Ultra Ankle is thrilled to partner with USA Volleyball," said Rick Peters, President and Founder of Ultra Ankle.

Steadman Philippon Research Institute and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee to conduct sixth annual Injury Prevention Symposium April 27-28

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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VAIL, Colo., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced that the sixth annual Injury Prevention Symposium will be presented as a live webinar for the third consecutive year.

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  • VAIL, Colo., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced that the sixth annual Injury Prevention Symposium will be presented as a live webinar for the third consecutive year.
  • That format opened the symposium into something even bigger and better, as we experienced tremendous growth and interest in the event.
  • Dr. Verhagen will kick off the Injury Prevention Symposium with his keynote address on April 27 at 9 a.m. MDT.
  • For further information on the virtual Injury Prevention Symposium, contact Lynda Sampson, vice president of external affairs at SPRI ( [email protected] ).

SPIRE Welcomes Team USA Handball For Inaugural College Handball Tournament

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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By hosting this event, SPIRE continues to fulfill its mission to be the premier destination where Olympic athletes and programs go to train and compete.

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  • By hosting this event, SPIRE continues to fulfill its mission to be the premier destination where Olympic athletes and programs go to train and compete.
  • The USA Team Handball Trailblazer Collegiate Conference Tournament will be held on March 26th, 2022 from 10 AM to 8 PM, and March 27, 2022 from 8 AM to 2 PM.
  • USA Team Handball (USATH), headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the National Governing Body for the Olympic discipline of Team Handball.
  • The mission of USA Team Handball shall be to develop, promote, educate and grow the sport of Team Handball at all levels in the United States, and to enable United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence to win medals in international and Olympic competition.

Vitargo Teams Up With USA Weightlifting

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vitargo, Inc. has entered into a formal agreement with USA Weightlifting to be the official sports nutrition sponsor.

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  • FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vitargo, Inc. has entered into a formal agreement with USA Weightlifting to be the official sports nutrition sponsor.
  • "We are beyond excited to be partnering with USA Weightlifting and to be fueling the performances of some of the strongest athletes in our country and throughout the world."
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    USA Weightlifting , a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), is the national governing body for the Olympic sport of weightlifting in the United States.
  • USA Weightlifting's mission is to enable U.S. athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in Olympic competition and to promote and grow the sport of weightlifting in the United States.

USOPC Selects USABA to Oversee New Team USA Sport: Paralympic Blind Soccer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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The USOPC also certified USABA as the national governing body for goalball, giving the organization charge over two Paralympic team sports.

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  • The USOPC also certified USABA as the national governing body for goalball, giving the organization charge over two Paralympic team sports.
  • "We are building blind soccer from the ground up, having already initiated grassroots opportunities across the U.S. over the past several years by hosting blind soccer clinics and camps to educate physical education teachers, coaches and players.
  • Blind soccer has been part of the Paralympic Games since 2004 but the U.S. has never fielded a team in an international competition.
  • Our spectacular leadership team at USABA will be working diligently in the years ahead to assure that we field the best possible goalball and blind soccer teams in the Paralympic Games."

Shreveport-Bossier City to Host 2022 Women's VNL Preliminary Round

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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Their Louisiana stop will kick off three weeks of VNL preliminary-round competition, and the only preliminary round hosted in the United States.

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  • Their Louisiana stop will kick off three weeks of VNL preliminary-round competition, and the only preliminary round hosted in the United States.
  • Top teams in the preliminary round advance to the final round on July 13-17.
  • The schedule for May 31-June 5, 2022, at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City is as follows:
    "We are excited that Shreveport-Bossier City will host the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.
  • Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler added: "The 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League is coming to Bossier City!