Sports Backers Blog
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Fitness Warriors Now Accepting Applications for Next Class of Recruits
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Meet Alan Delbridge - Kids Run RVA Head Coach
Thursday, October 11th
By: Jacki Quinlan, Director of Community Outreach for Sports Backers On the 1st of October, I sat down with Alan Delbridge to learn more about him and his new part-time role at Sports Backers. Read on to get to know the first-ever Head Coach of Kids Run RVA, which aims to provide support throughout the…
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Volunteer Guide to Marathon Water Stops
Wednesday, October 10th
To all the volunteers at the Anthem Richmond Marathon water stops: Thank you! Your role is critical for the safety and well-being of the participants in the marathon, as well as the Markel Richmond Half Marathon and VCU Health 8k. Your encouragement to all the participants makes the Anthem Richmond Marathon known as 'America’s Friendliest Marathon.'…
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Fitness Warriors: Sharing the Message and the Impact!
Wednesday, October 10th
By: Tiffany Copeland, Fitness Warriors Program Manager It’s an exciting time in the Fitness Warriors world! With over 53 classes in 37 different sites Fitness Warriors continue to touch communities all around Richmond and the surrounding area with Free, Fun, Inclusive classes for all!! Don’t take our word for it. Let’s hear from our participants.…
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Sports Backers Now Accepting Applications for Active RVA Certification
Wednesday, October 10th
RICHMOND, VA - Sports Backers and Active RVA are now accepting applications for the Active RVA Certification and Awards program. The program recognizes the Richmond region’s exceptional employers, schools, and early childhood education providers that are implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity. All certified organizations will be honored at the Active RVA Awards presented…
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Brookland District candidates sound off on safer streets and regional connectivity
Wednesday, October 3rd
On November 6, voters in Henrico County's Brookland District will elect a new member of the Board of Supervisors. Henrico County boasts welcoming neighborhoods and great schools and parks, but residents know the County also has some very unsafe streets - there have already been over 4,300 crashes on Henrico roads this year resulting in over 1,900…
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Sports Backers, Lyft Announce Multi-Event On-Demand Transportation Partnership for 2018-19
Wednesday, October 3rd
RICHMOND, VA – Lyft announced on Tuesday a multi-event partnership with Sports Backers for the 2018/2019 season as the official on-demand transportation partner. The sponsorship features eight events from August 2018 through July 2019, including the Anthem Richmond Marathon, Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger, Dominion Energy Riverrock and more. This innovative partnership aims…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run registration Now Open
Tuesday, October 2nd
RICHMOND, VA – Registration has reopened for the CarMax Tacky Light Run, and is currently available for $30 for adults and $17 for youth under the age of 18. The holiday-themed fun run will take place Saturday, December 8th, and the event combines one of Richmond’s favorite traditions – tacky holiday lights – with a celebration…
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Mayor Stoney, City Councilman Jones join Sports Backers to celebrate Active Aging Week on Sept. 24th
Thursday, September 20th
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers, in partnership with a coalition of community health and active living organizations, will be joined by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and City Councilman Michael Jones to host a ‘Flashback Field Day’ on September 24 at Southside Community Center (6255 Old Warwick Road). The free community event kicks off at 10:00am…
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Registration Now Open for Ragnar Trail Richmond-VA
Thursday, September 13th
RICHMOND, VA - Ragnar Trail has joined forces with Sports Backers to once again bring Ragnar Trail Richmond-VA presented by Salomon to Pocahontas State Park. The unforgettable overnight trail running experience takes place April 26-27, 2019, and registration for the event is now open at www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/richmond_va#overview Teams of eight (or four) will set up camp…