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Origin Distribution Brings New Level of Online Product Customization to Boardsports Industry
DB Longboards and DB Skimboards introduce online board builder to make custom longboards and skimboards available to boardsports enthusiasts worldwide. - May 20, 2015 - Origin Distribution
THESOCCERLIST.com Launches Its Website of the Best in Elite Soccer
New website aimed soccer players, coaches, clubs and recruiters. - May 02, 2015 - THESOCCERLIST
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors the 2015 America's Team Championship
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the 2015 America's Team Championship table tennis tournament scheduled May 23th and 24th at the Forest City Tennis Center located at 7801 East State St. in Rockford, Illinois. The America's Team Championship is a 4-Star USA Table Tennis sanctioned tournament that... - April 25, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Buffalo Hunter Enters the Competitive Luxury Lifestyle Sector
The online luxury and lifestyle sector has a new player in Buffalo Hunter, a luxury lifestyle magazine recently launched in Australia. - April 12, 2015 - Buffalo Hunter
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors the 2015 Butterfly Pacific Open
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the 2015 Butterfly Pacific Open table tennis tournament, which is Saturday May 30th at the H. J. Cambie Secondary School located at 4151 Jacombs Road in Richmond, British Columbia. Sanctioned by Table Tennis Canada, the 2-star tournament is presented by the BC Table... - April 09, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors the 2015 Valor Games Southeast
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the 2015 Valor Games Southeast table tennis competition scheduled May 20th at the Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. In the Spirit of Fierce Competition, the 2015 Valor Games is a competition for all disabled Veterans and... - March 27, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Jishan Liang Takes Championship Title in Impressive Style at 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup
Surprise challenger Jishan Liang, number five seed, from New York Indoor Sports Club upsets top seed Kai Zhang from Westchester Table Tennis Club to take the Cary Cup championship title. Jishan, a lefty with tough serves and a powerful forehand, climbed his way to the top in impressive fashion... - March 25, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Maryland Table Tennis Center Dominant at 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup
At the 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup, over 13 players from Maryland Table Tennis Center (MDTTC) competed for top titles. MDTTC, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has had a long history of bringing up elite national players for generations. In recent years, the club has invested in training partners and... - March 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
New Venue, Diverse Players, Same Excitement for 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup
From March 19th – 22nd, almost 250 players will compete at the 14th annual Butterfly Cary Cup for over $21,500 in total cash and prizes. The long standing giant round robin tournament has become a favorite for players from across the US and the world, with the main event selling out weeks... - March 20, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Bochao Li Takes Open Singles Title; Lindenwood University Sweeps High Level Rating Events
The top two seeds in the Open Singles event at the 2015 Butterfly Arnold Table Tennis Challenge squeaked their way into the finals, where the slight underdog Bochao Li (2652) upset top seed Jishan Liang (2658) in a 6 game counter-looping battle. Both players had survived very close calls in the... - March 10, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Top Collegiate Teams Compete at 2015 Butterfly Arnold Table Tennis Challenge
Mississippi College and Lindenwood University, two leading collegiate table tennis teams, will be present in full force at the 2015 Butterfly Arnold Table Tennis Challenge. Both teams are looking to gain tournament experience and sharpen their skills for the upcoming National Collegiate... - February 28, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Sponsors the 2015 Butterfly Canadian Junior & Cadet Open Tournament
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the 2015 Butterfly Canadian Junior & Cadet Open table tennis tournament scheduled for May 11 to May 14, 2015 in Markham, Ontario. Organized by Table Tennis Canada, this International Table Tennis Federation, ITTF, Global Junior Circuit stop attracts athletes from... - February 28, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Ventum Signs South African Professional Triathlete Kyle Buckingham
Kyle Buckingham, the 2014 IRONMAN Lake Placid Champion and 2013 IRONMAN Age Group World Champion (Kona) is the third professional triathlete signed and announced by Ventum. Buckingham entered his first triathlon in 2009 and turned pro in 2014. Buckingham hails from Port Elizabeth, South Africa,... - February 27, 2015 - Ventum
Pacific Solution Marketing Licensed to Produce NARUTO Anime Series Weapons Replicas
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor and manufacturer of knives, swords and other high-end cutlery products, has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with VIZ Media, LLC to produce and market all weapons replicas featured in the popular animated series NARUTO... - February 27, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
Arnold Table Tennis Challenge Provides Exciting Opportunity to be Part of the Arnold Sports Festival
On March 6-8, leading elite players and recreational enthusiasts alike will compete in the 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge presented by Butterfly at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. This 4-star USATT sanctioned tournament is the only one held in conjunction with a major sports festival,... - February 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Swell Crate Launches First Subscription Box Service for Surfers
There’s a new way for surfers to get essentials like wax, sunscreen and other surf products. Swell Crate has just launched a seasonal subscription service that delivers quality products to surfers’ doors. - February 19, 2015 - Swell Crate
Ventum Signs 2014 Lifetime Series Champion Alicia Kaye
Alicia Kaye, the 2013 Toyota Triple Crown champion, 2013 St. Anthony’s Triathlon champion, and repeat Lifetime Fitness Series champion (2013-2014), has been named as the first triathlete on the Ventum roster. Ventum is developing the world’s fastest triathlon bicycle; it requires... - February 14, 2015 - Ventum
Golf Legend Tommy Jacobs Joins Penley Shafts Advisory Staff
Penley Golf Shafts has announced that legendary PGA Tour Player Tommy Jacobs has joined its Advisory Staff. - February 13, 2015 - Penley Golf Shafts
Table Tennis Makes Twelfth Appearance as 4-Star Tournament at Arnold Sports Festival, March 6-8, 2015
The 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge presented by Butterfly is a 4-star table tennis tournament held in conjunction with the world famous Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. The Arnold Sports Festival began 27 years ago after Arnold Schwarzenegger began the event to honor winning his first... - February 09, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Ventum Developing World’s Fastest Triathlon Bicycle
Ventum is developing triathlon bicycles that are lighter, faster and more technologically advanced than the competition. Co-founders Diaa Nour and Jimmy Seear are taking a radical approach to create the world’s fastest triathlon bicycles and to pioneer the future of speed. Ventum leverages... - February 04, 2015 - Ventum
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor the $21,000 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup Championship
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup Championship. The 2015 Butterfly Cary Cup Championship is four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament with over $21,000 in cash and prizes. The tournament is March 19th to March 22nd at the Triangle Table Tennis... - February 01, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor the Upcoming 2015 Butterfly San Francisco Open
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Butterfly San Francisco Open. This four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament is March 14th and March 15th at the Academy of Art University located at 2225 Jerrold Avenue in San Francisco, California. The Butterfly San Francisco... - January 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Aurora Cup Provides Opportunity for Midwest Players to Connect Over Great Table Tennis
In its second year, the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup has already become an annual tradition for players throughout the Chicago area and the Midwest. Unlike the coasts, the Midwest has many fewer full time clubs which are spread far and wide across the heartland of America. Therefore, it has become... - January 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Bright Future for Butterfly Aurora Cup
As the last matches were played and clean-up began at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup, tireless tournament director Swavek Lorenc hurriedly gave out awards to winners and thanked players for coming to the event. The 2nd Butterfly Aurora Cup had come to a close, and players were already eagerly awaiting... - January 24, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Chicago Area Players Shine on Second Day of Play at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Open
Local pride took center stage on the second day of play at the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Open, where Chicago area residents took first or second in 6 out of the 11 events including Women’s Singles, Over 40, U2500, U2200, U1000 and U3800 Doubles. In the U2500 event, Emad Barsoum (2485), a new... - January 23, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Top Seed Ruichao Chen Crowned Open Singles Champion at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
The Open Singles event was a highly competitive and exciting event for both the players and spectators at the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Open. In the preliminary RR of the Open Singles Event, no upsets occurred (due to illness Nathan Hsu (2408) defaulted his group, allowing Micaiah Skolnick (2272) to... - January 20, 2015 - Butterfly North America
2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup Kicks Off with Open Singles and Open Doubles on First Day of Play
Over 300 players will arrive at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday to participate in one of the largest tournaments in the US. Bright eyed juniors, first-timers and tournament veterans alike will compete for over $8,000 in prize money while having the opportunity to witness... - January 19, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Local Chicago Players Aim for Titles at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
With 9.5 million residents, the Chicago metropolitan area is the third most populous city in the US, and the largest in the American Midwest. A few hundred of those 9.5 million residents will be competing and spectating at this weekend’s 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup tournament. Although the... - January 19, 2015 - Butterfly North America
17 Year Old Ruichao Chen (2654) Top Seed at 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
With 11 players over 2400 and 4 over 2500, the 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup will be one of the most exciting and competitive tournaments in the Midwest this year. Leading the pack of high level players is 17 year old Ruichao Chen (2654) from Maryland Table Tennis Center (MDTTC). Ruichao started... - January 16, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Kicks-Off North American Tour with Highly Anticipated 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
On January 17-18th, over 300 players will compete at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora, IL (40 miles outside of downtown Chicago) for $8000 of prize money at the 2nd annual Butterfly Aurora Cup. A resounding success in its inaugural year, the four-star USATT sanctioned tournament has been hotly... - January 15, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Pleased to Announce Ontario Table Tennis Association Sponsorship
Butterfly is pleased to announce sponsorship of the Ontario Table Tennis Association. As the governing provincial body for Table Tennis in Ontario, the Ontario Table Tennis Association’s (OTTA) goal is to promote and develop Table Tennis in Canada from the grass roots to the podium. OTTA is... - January 11, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor the $12k 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge tournament. The 2015 Arnold Table Tennis Challenge is a four-star USATT sanctioned tournament with over $12,000 in prizes to be held March 6th to March 8th in conjunction with the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival... - January 10, 2015 - Butterfly North America
Pacific Solution Marketing Trademarks Fire Department to Produce Related Knives and Tools
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of knives, swords and other high-end cutlery products, has announced a new line of knives and tools in relation to their Fire Department trademark. Pacific Solution will produce and market a series of knives and firefighting equipment bearing... - December 17, 2014 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors My Table Tennis Club in Markham
Butterfly is pleased to announce sponsorship of My Table Tennis Club in Markham. The My Table Tennis Club (MyTTC) is located at Unit 6 to 9, 80E Centurian Drive in Markham, Ontario. MyTTC is a group of energetic and passionate people for the sport of Table Tennis. They are established in catering... - December 10, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Authentic Butterfly Table Tennis Products
As the sole North American distributor for Butterfly table tennis products, Butterfly North America at ButterflyOnline.com would like to announce that counterfeit products are on the rise due to the increasing number of online shopping sites. The issue is a growing concern, because both the... - December 09, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Tournament Director Danny Seemiller Has High Hopes for Future of Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Event
The 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams event concluded without a hitch on Saturday evening. Participants, families and spectators, exhausted by their matches, were thankful for the shortened event timeline and ample time to travel home. Throughout the weekend, the tournament team received no... - December 03, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Top Seeds Prevail to Clinch Championship Prizes at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams
In Division A at the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Championship, top seeds maintained form to take championship prizes. Top seeded “SBTTC” (South Bend Table Tennis Club), comprising of tournament director/coach Danny Seemiller Sr. (2499), his son Dan Seemiller Jr (2206) and student... - December 02, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Leading Names Take Control on First Day of Play at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams
The top 4 teams easily maintained their form on the first day of play at the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams event. In Division A, hometown favorites and top seeds “SBTTC” (South Bend Table Tennis Club), comprising of tournament director/coach Danny Seemiller Sr. (2499), his son Dan... - December 01, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Teams Ready to Battle for $1,500 Top Prize at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament
While most of America spent Thanksgiving cooking up a family meal that would leave friends and family stuffed, the participants of the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament were busy mentally and physically preparing for the competition. Many participants in the event will travel from around... - November 30, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Midwest Juniors Come Together to Compete at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament
Camaraderie, friendship and competition are critical to keeping young table tennis enthusiasts engaged in the sport. Junior table tennis players often enjoy nothing more than competing with other people their age. Training centers on the east and west coasts have grown to include a multitude of... - November 28, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Ring in the New Year with Butterfly - January Begins the 2015 Butterfly North America Tour
Butterfly is pleased to announce the 2015 Butterfly North America Tour is officially underway beginning in January. Ring in the New Year, by joining Butterfly on the first of six table tennis tournament stops. All 2015 tournament stops are 4-Star USATT sanctioned tournaments. Tournament directors,... - November 26, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Lindenwood College Friends Seek Redemption at 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Tournament
For most college students, Thanksgiving weekend offers an opportunity to relax, visit family and reconnect with hometown friends. However, 3 Lindenwood University teammates will be forgoing their time at home for a chance to gain redemption at the 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams event. - November 12, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor Han-In Table Tennis Club
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the Han-In Table Tennis Club. Han-In Table Tennis Club is a “We Are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We Are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis will assist in promoting Han-In Table Tennis Club and will work... - November 08, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Proudly Features e4Hats Table Tennis Club
Butterfly is proud to feature the e4Hats Table Tennis Club in Fullerton, California. e4Hats Table Tennis Club is a “We Are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We Are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis and e4Hats Table Tennis Club will work... - November 08, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup
Butterfly is proud to sponsor and announce the upcoming 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup table tennis tournament. The 2015 Butterfly Aurora Cup is a four-star USATT sanctioned tournament that will be held January 17 & 18 in Aurora, Illinois. For the second year, the venue for the annual Aurora Cup is... - November 06, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Decades of Friendship Draw Team “Arnold’s Avengers” to 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams
Jef Savage, team leader of “Arnold’s Avengers,” still remembers the first time he met 2014 Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams tournament director Danny Seemiller more than a decade and a half ago. Savage, originally from England, had recently moved to the United States and had traveled... - November 02, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly is Proud to Sponsor Zhou Xin Table Tennis Academy
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the Zhou Xin Table Tennis Academy, ZXTTA. ZXTTA is a “We are Butterfly” club sponsored by Butterfly North America. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis will assist in promoting ZXTTA and will work together with ZXTTA to promote... - October 26, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Northwest Indiana Welcomes Second Butterfly Thanksgiving Teams Event
The American Midwest has long been recognized for its vast spaces and friendly residents, but for many years it was also known as the location of the yearly US Open Table Tennis Teams event. Held in Detroit until 1997, the US Open Teams tournament became a yearly tradition for table tennis... - October 22, 2014 - Butterfly North America
Involve Youth Players to Grow Table Tennis in the Midwest
Administrators, parents, players, coaches and many others involved with the sport know that the future of American table tennis relies heavily on the participation and growth of its youth programs. Recently, great strides have been made in this area, including dedicated junior training programs,... - September 27, 2014 - Butterfly North America
2014 Butterfly Badger Open: Gateway to Growing Midwest Table Tennis
As competition wrapped up and players started their journeys home, tournament director Linda Leaf and her team of volunteers have already identified improvements for next year’s Badger Open. Those improvements include reducing player match conflicts and increasing the number of entries. - September 27, 2014 - Butterfly North America