Sports Backers Blog
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Novak, Kerr Earn Top Scholar-Athlete Awards
Tuesday, June 2nd
The Richmond Region’s finest high school scholar-athletes were rewarded for their hard work last night at the 24th annual Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner at The Jefferson Hotel. Top honors and $7,500 scholarships went to Matthew Novak of Deep Run High School and MacKenzie Kerr of Douglas Freeman High School. The $5,000 runner’s up scholarships…
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Sports Backers Announce Two New Additions to Staff
Monday, June 1st
RICHMOND, VA – The Sports Backers, a non-profit sports commission dedicated to making Richmond the most physically active community in the nation, are pleased to welcome Jeff McIntyre and Shihan Wijeyeratne. Jeff will serve as Active RVA Director and begin on July 13, while Shihan will serve as Community Engagement Coordinator for Bike Walk RVA…
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Employee Health, Wellness, and Fun Are All Part of Corporate 4-Miler
Thursday, May 28th
On Thursday, June 4th, thousands of people will descend on Innsbrook for one of Richmond’s most exciting events. But they aren’t coming for ZZ Top or the Beach Boys; no, they’re turning out in their running shoes and team shirts for the sixth-annual Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4-Miler (also known as Richmond’s Biggest Office…
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Marathon Training Team Provides Support Network
Thursday, May 21st
by Jon Lugbill The thought of running a marathon can be daunting. I sat in on a Sports Backers Marathon Training Team information session to learn what first time participants are thinking about before they start our program. Sean Cusack, Assistant Head Coach of the Marathon Training Team, provided information about the program to 20…
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Commuter Stations back for Bike to Work Day '15
Tuesday, May 12th
Bike Commuter Aid Stations are back! Stop by one of our five (5) pit stops on your way to work the morning of Bike to Work Day (Friday May 15) from between 7 and 9 AM to grab a coffee and snack, chat with our amazing volunteers, pick up some of the latest bike-related information,…
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'Dance Your Way to Fitness' Program Off to Successful Start
Friday, May 8th
By: Shihan Wijeyeratne Since its launch on April 13th, the ‘Dance Your Way to Fitness Program’ in the Gilpin Court Community of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) has enjoyed a successful first three weeks. The program is a partnership between RRHA, the YMCA of Greater Richmond, and Sports Backers, with support from the…
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Southern Track Classic Brings Local, National Talent to RVA
Thursday, May 7th
By: Shihan Wijeyeratne Between 600 and 700 of Virginia’s elite high school track and field athletes, many of whom attend Richmond schools, will be competing on Friday, May 8th at Sports Backers Stadium in the Southern Track Classic beginning at 4:45 p.m. In the 16 years since its inception, the Southern Track Classic has produced…
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Second Class of Active RVA Fitness Warriors Program Announced
Wednesday, May 6th
Sports Backers, the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, and the Richmond City Health District announced the launch of the second class of the Active RVA Fitness Warriors Program. The application period for those interested in joining the program opens on May 11 and the deadline to apply is June 12. With support from…
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The Three Bs - Bellevue Bike-Friendly Business District
Tuesday, May 5th
Bikes mean business. It's a message carried successfully in cities across the country. If your business is accessible by bike and accommodating to those who arrive by bike, people simply will ride there. And they'll buy your stuff, eat your food, and keep coming back. And building for and accommodating people on bikes is cheaper…
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Everything you need to know about Bike Month 2015
Tuesday, April 28th
Bike Month 2015 is just about underway! Click on the calendar below for a full list of events. VCU Alumni Ride Slave Trail Ride Bike Walk RVA Bike Month Kickoff Party Northside Family Fun Ride May the Force Bike With You Star Wars Ride Cinco De Mayo Taco Crawl Craft Brewery Cruise Bike Train Group…