Sports Backers Blog
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Powell, Armentrout Earn Top Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards
Tuesday, June 6th
The Richmond Region’s finest high school scholar-athletes were rewarded for their hard work last night at the Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner at The Jefferson Hotel. 2017 celebrates the 26th anniversary of the program that honors area scholar-athletes for their athletic, academic, and extracurricular achievements. Since the program’s inception in 1992, over $1 million in…
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Marathon Training Team Participants Excited to Get Moving
Thursday, June 1st
“I found out that the training I received wasn’t just about running, but a whole lot more.” This is how Rosalind Hines-High described her first experience with the Sports Backers’ Marathon Training Team in 2016 and helps explain why she’ll be back again in 2017, along with many other…
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Finalists Announced for Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award
Wednesday, May 24th
Richmond, VA – The Richmond Region’s finest high school scholar-athletes will be on display and rewarded for their hard work on Monday night, June 5, when the 26th annual Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner takes place at The Jefferson Hotel. This year the program is awarding over $65,000 in college scholarships to 20 outstanding high…
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Active RVA Awards Recognizes Over 150 Active RVA Certified Organizations
Thursday, May 18th
RICHMOND, VA – Active RVA, a program of Sports Backers, hosted the fourth-annual Active RVA Awards presented by Cigna on Wednesday, May 17th at the Omni Richmond Hotel. The Active RVA Certification and Awards program recognizes organizations throughout the Richmond region that create a culture of daily physical activity and encourage active lifestyles. This year’s…
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Sports Backers, Whole Foods Market Announce Partnership for Whole Foods Marathon Jr.
Wednesday, May 17th
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers today announced a new partnership with Whole Foods Market, making the grocery retailer the new title sponsor of the Whole Foods Marathon Jr. The kids-only running event, a past winner of Running USA’s ‘Youth Running Event of the Year,’ is set for October 28 at Byrd Park and offers two…
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Active RVA Announces New Development Certification for Planned Commercial, Residential, or Multi-Use Communities
Thursday, May 11th
RICHMOND, VA – Active RVA, a program of Sports Backers, today announced the addition of a Development Certification to the Active RVA Awards. The Active RVA Certification and Awards program highlights and recognizes organizations throughout the Richmond region that create a culture of daily physical activity and encourage active lifestyles. Certifications for Development and Early Childhood…
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Movement Makers Attendees Look Forward to Active Learning at Summit
Wednesday, May 10th
The Movement Makers National Active Living Summit presented by VCU Health takes place May 17-19 in Richmond and there’s no better way to illustrate what you’ll learn at the Summit than to hear it directly from the attendees who are visiting from all over the country to take part--so read on below to see what they…
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Bike Safety Trainings for RVA Bike Month
Monday, May 8th
For RVA Bike Month, Bike Walk RVA is pleased to host three one-hour conversations on safe and enjoyable biking, including practical advice on riding comfortably, safely, and legally. Additional tips about how to commute to work effectively, how to drive safely around people biking and walking, basics on gear choices, and other information about the benefits…
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Uncorked Half Will Help All RVA Residents 'Keep It Moving'
Wednesday, May 3rd
The Keep It Moving community fitness initiative is the official event charity of the Uncorked Half on May 6, and helps hundreds of area residents get active and prepare for events throughout the year through income-based training programs. Check out this Q&A with Candace Benn, who will lead pre-race yoga sessions at the Uncorked Half. Candace is a…
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Fitness Warriors Program Now Accepting Applications for Next Class of Community Leaders
Thursday, April 27th
By: Ricky Martin, Fitness Warriors Lead Instructor The next class of Fitness Warriors is about to get started and it is an exciting time for the program as its positive impact continues to grow. Since its inception in 2014, the program has trained 74 fitness instructors, otherwise known as ‘Warriors.' After completing the program, these…