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“Report shows Outdoor Industry has work to do on its online ADA compliance” by OSI (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Aug 2, 2021 | Industry, News, Outdoor, Resources, Statistics

Image of Jon Comer, pioneer of adaptive skateboarding (courtesy of ESPN) Outdoor Sports Insurance evaluated industry sites for compliance EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Last Monday marked the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....

“What the delta variant already means for retail” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Jul 31, 2021 | Corona Virus, News, Retail Strategy

Rapid development and distribution of vaccines promised to halt the pandemic, but new surges brought on by viral mutations threaten progress. A change in mask-wearing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tuesday — urging even vaccinated people...

“Teenagers Win All 3 Medals In Women’s Street Skateboarding Event” by Leila Fadel via NPR

by admin | Jul 26, 2021 | Competitions, Industry, News, Olympics, Skateboard

Momiji Nishiya of Team Japan celebrates during the Women’s Street Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Monday at Ariake Urban Sports Park. Patrick Smith/Getty Images TOKYO — Thirteen-year-old Momiji Nishiya dazzled during the Olympic...

“NRF: Back-to-School Shopping to Reach Record Levels in 2021” by Melissa Campanelli via Total Retail

by admin | Jul 22, 2021 | News, Retail Strategy, Statistics

Credit: Getty Images by Max Riesgo Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail...

“Gui Khury outshines Tony Hawk, lands 1080 to win X Games gold” via ESPN and USA Today

by admin | Jul 19, 2021 | Competitions, News, Skateboard

Push play to view the 1080 degree spinning that earned 12 year old Gui Khury X-Games Gold ESPN Article: Twenty-two years after Tony Hawk became the first skateboarder to land a 900 on a vert ramp at the X Games, Gui Khury made history of his own Friday night on Day 3...

“#PassTheHandle is this Sunday, July 18th!” via WSIA Newsletter

by admin | Jul 16, 2021 | News, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard

The purpose of #PassTheHandle is to introduce new people to towed water sports. Participants leave feeling energized and eager to get back out on the water.The #PassTheHandle project is a national awareness-driven initiative created by legendary wakeboarders...