All Inclusive Collection and Camp Woodward Announce Partnership

Unique Collaboration to Debut in 2016 at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

MIAMI, June 3, 2015 -- All Inclusive Collection, the brand that is reinventing the all-inclusive resort experience, and Camp Woodward, a world renowned leader in lifestyle and action sports, have partnered to launch a completely new and unique concept in experiential travel with Woodward Riviera Maya and Woodward Punta Cana.

Both Woodward facilities will debut in 2016 at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, where guests will be able to learn many of the disciplines offered at the original Camp Woodward, as well as the one-of-a-kind chance to snowboard and snowski indoors in the Caribbean and Mexico. These two progressive brands continue to revolutionize their industries through groundbreaking concepts that tap into the desire for authentic experiences and adventure.

Woodward Riviera Maya and Woodward Punta Cana will offer a variety of programs to kids and teens catering to all skill levels, as well as endless opportunities for adult guests and teambuilding activities within groups or meetings. Raising the standard of any all-inclusive resort, this dedicated area invites guests to participate in the first-ever snowboarding and snow skiing experience in the Caribbean and Mexico, delivering a twist on traditional vacations. In addition, the facilities will feature Skateboarding and BMX, Parkour, Cheer and Hip Hop dance programs and amenities, trampoline program, dry land Snowboarding and Snowskiing and a Digital Media program. The programs will be instructor based and available to hotel guests with Resort Credit, while non-guests will be invited to participate for a fee.

Plans for each facility include over 20,000 square feet of top-of-the-line equipment and Skateboarding/BMX parks, tumbling floor and foam pit, cafe and snack bar, second floor viewing promenade where family and friends can gather to watch all the action and a DJ booth on the top level. Guests will be fully immersed in an authentic and original environment that is custom designed to incorporate Hard Rock's signature vibe.

"We are thrilled to partner with Camp Woodward to deliver a first-of-its kind experience in the Caribbean and Mexico," says Frank Maduro, VP of Marketing for All Inclusive Collection. "Woodward is a renowned destination for both ambitious youth and professional athletes, and we look forward to a successful and long-lasting partnership with the Woodward family."

"Woodward brings together the progressive worlds of creative arts and lifestyle sports, paring The Woodward Experience with the premier all-inclusive resort destinations is an awesome opportunity," says Gary Ream Founder and President of Camp Woodward. "We are excited to be a part of the All Inclusive Collection family and the incredible environments of Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana."

Once completed, this world-class resort project at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will present travellers with the first action-sport, purpose-built facility in Mexico and the Caribbean and an unmatched vacation experience.

About All Inclusive Collection

The All Inclusive Collection spearheads sales and marketing efforts for luxury resort properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic (the world's first all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel) and five Mexico properties including Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos (set to open in 2018), and Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Cancun (set to open in late 2018). These six properties are owned and operated by RCD Resorts under licensing agreements from Hard Rock International. RCD Resorts exclusively contracts the All Inclusive Collection for the sales and marketing of its all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels. The All Inclusive Collection offers a one-of-a-kind, "all day, all night, all-inclusive" vacation experience, and has expanded its portfolio into Mexico and the Caribbean with new luxury properties that continue to shift the sands of all-inclusive.

For additional information, visit www.hrhallinclusive.com.

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 200 venues in 64 countries, including 154 cafes, 21 hotels and 10 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company's two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Chicago, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, Macau and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include San Juan, Lagos and Busan, South Korea. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Daytona Beach, Dubai, Los Cabos, Tenerife, Abu Dhabi, and Shenzhen and Haikou in China.

For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.

About Woodward

For over forty years Woodward has been the leader in lifestyle and action sports progression. Offering innovative facilities and the ultimate summer camp experience, Woodward is a world-class destination for both aspiring youth and professional athletes. Woodward is a community where skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, freeskiing, gymnastics, cheer, digital media and more are all given the tools necessary to reach new heights in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and passion. Woodward currently has four unique locations, open to all ages and ability levels, in the United States including the original Camp Woodward in Woodward, Pennsylvania; Woodward West in Tehachapi, California; Woodward Tahoe at Boreal Resort in California; and Woodward Copper in Summit County, Colorado, with more locations on the horizon.

To find out more information, please visit, www.campwoodward.com .

For More Media Information: Mackenzie Monteiro / Kerry Anne Watson / The Zimmerman Agency/ 850.668.2222/ mmonteiro@zimmerman.com




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adidas Unveils Plans To Launch Urban Football Centre In Berlin

Ahead of this weekend's UEFA Champions League Final, adidas has teased young footballers everywhere with a glimpse of the brand's first urban football centre; to be located in Berlin, Germany.

THE BASE BERLIN is a semi-permanent footballing location and will become a focal point of grassroots football for the world's leading football brand. Working with a group of 35 young footballers from Berlin – known as the Club of 35 – adidas has listened to their valuable input and has designed a facility based around the needs of the modern footballer. Football has changed, and THE BASE will redefine the modern game.

The venue, located in Uferhallen, Berlin, will be officially revealed during an opening party tomorrow night (Friday 5th June) where adidas Football VIPs and young footballers from around Berlin will assemble to take part in a 2 v 2 tournament like no other. Guests will also be invited to take part in small sided football matches and watch a screening of the UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday evening. The venue itself will then be open full time to the general public and young footballers from Saturday 13th June onwards.

As well as a main 5-a-side arena, THE BASE features a variety of unique features made to match the way the game is played today. Selected features include 2-a-side pitches, a trick shot studio, alley pitch, boot room, a warm up area and a dedicated skills area, making this the most exciting venue for football's next generation to come and hone their skills. As well as world class facilities, THE BASE contains hangout zones for the kids of Berlin to relax in-between matches. In one of the world's coolest cities, THE BASE is set to become the next must-visit spot for the kids of Berlin. Additionally, adidas will utilise the venue as an "open source" location for youngsters to get involved in projects such as the testing and development of unreleased product.

THE BASE, located in the heart of Berlin, comes in at a 3,500 square meters, the equivalent length of 520 full sized goals. It represents a huge investment from adidas into the future of football, with over 100,000 visitors expected over its initial 16 month life time. More than 100,000kg of Steel has been used, the equivalent weight of over 430,000 pairs of the new MESSI15 boot.

The facility contains 1,800 square meters of fencing, enough to cover two thirds of the path around the Berlin Olympic Stadium. An estimated 15,000 construction hours went into producing the base, equivalent to 167 games of football. The result is a facility designed to match the needs of the next generation of footballers:

- 1,000 SQUARE METERS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TURF
- 1,500 SQUARE METERS OF PLAYGROUND DEVIDED IN 7 STATIONS
- 12 INTERACTIVE STATIONS TO EXPLORE

For further information please visit adidas.com/bethedifference or go to facebook.com/adidasfootball or follow @adidasfootball #BETHEDIFFERENCE on twitter or instagram to join the conversation.



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Georgetown University Introduces Sports Industry Management Master’s Program in New Online Format

Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) will launch its third online graduate program in fall 2015 with the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Sports Industry Management (SIM). 

 

Washington, DC June 03, 2015- Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) will launch its third online graduate program in fall 2015 with the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Sports Industry Management (SIM).

While the industry-leading program is currently offered at the SCS downtown campus, this new online modality provides a flexible learning model that is accessible to a wider audience.

“We are pleased to extend this prominent program to professionals across the country and to expand our online program availability,” said Kelly Otter, Ph.D., Dean of SCS. “This new online graduate curriculum helps us deliver a world-class education to a community of leaders who are moving the global sports industry forward.”

Recognized as one of the top sports programs in the world, Georgetown’s Master of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management offers a flexible, hands-on curriculum that emphasizes the expanding and ever-changing dynamics within the global sports industry.

“We will incorporate the stimulating, in-depth content and unparalleled faculty expertise that are the hallmarks of our on-campus curriculum into our online courses,” said Bobby Goldwater, Interim Associate Dean of the SIM program. “We look forward to offering an outstanding Georgetown education to engage, inform and inspire sports management students wherever they are.”

Featuring a faculty of prominent industry practitioners who bring noteworthy experience and knowledge directly into the classroom, the program delivers a practical and experiential learning model immersed in a global perspective. All students enrolled in both modalities of the program will take the same core courses, including Applied Ethics in Sports and Sports Leadership and Management.

For more information on this program or how to apply, please visit landing.scsonline.georgetown.edu.

Georgetown University has partnered with Wiley for the creation of this online program, with the goal of building upon the current success of the on-campus program to expand to new markets. Through this partnership, Georgetown aims to advance higher education by providing convenient, easily accessible learning options for professionals across the country and around the world.

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) fulfills the University’s educational mission by offering a wide range of degree programs and applied learning experiences to a broad and inclusive community of students and professionals. The educational programs found within Georgetown SCS combine theory with practice through rigorous curricula led by expert practitioners. In keeping with Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit heritage and values, SCS educates women and men to be self-reflective, critical thinkers who are committed to serve in greater society.


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Converse Announced Next Three Artists. One Song Track

New Original Track “Hero” Featuring Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Frank Ocean and Diplo Will Be Available For Free Download on March 10.

Converse Inc. announced the next innovative track from the Three Artists. One Song series featuring legendary musicians Mick Jones (The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite) and Paul Simonon (The Clash, The Good, The Bad & The Queen), award winning recording artist Frank Ocean and internationally acclaimed producer Diplo. “Hero” will be available to music fans globally via free download on March 10 at Conversemusic.Tumblr.com.

“Working with Mick and Paul was a dream come true, add in Frank, it got even better,” said Diplo. “The experience was just totally awesome.”

As with the previous Three Artists. One Song releases, “Hero” is a uniquely individual single that brings together the creative elements of each artist into one extraordinary track. “Hero” was recorded partly at Studio 13 in London, England and remotely on the road in Hawaii and Los Angeles. The end result is the lyrical and musical ingenuity of Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, Diplo and Frank Ocean all seamlessly incorporated into an original body of creative work.

“The core of the Converse brand is creativity and continuing our commitment to support it and the result of this collaboration has been nothing short of boundary-breaking and thus, set the bar even higher,” said Geoff Cottrill, VP/GM of Brand & Segments at Converse. “Each of these artists are masters at what they do and we could not be more excited to share such an innovative track for fans worldwide to enjoy.”

With a rich heritage and long history rooted in championing artistic creativity, “Hero” is the ninth track in a prestigious line of singles released in the Three Artists. One Song series. Previous tracks include 2012’s “DoYaThing” by one half of award winning duo Outkast, Andre 3000; James Murphy, the mastermind behind LCD Soundsystem and the world’s most successful animated group Gorillaz; and the innovative track “Warrior” by Mark Foster of Foster the People, pop-singer Kimbra and trendsetting DJ A-Trak; among other collaborations.

ABOUT CONVERSE

Converse Inc., based in N. Andover, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary sneaker such as the Chuck Taylor® All Star® sneaker, the Jack Purcell® sneaker and the One Star® sneaker. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including men's, women's and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories. Converse product is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries and through 79 company-owned retail locations in the U.S. For more information, visit Converse on the web at media.converse.com.

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