Sportstech & Member News

Bioniq hits $US 82 m valuation with Cristiano Ronaldo’s backing in its AI-driven supplements

Bioniq

Date: 7-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

London-based Bioniq, which provides personalised nutritional support based on blood biomarker data, has announced that the global soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has financed an undisclosed investment amount in the company. With this investment, the total valuation of the company has reached $US 82 million. The company uses an AI-powered algorithm to assess an individual’s needs and creates a unique formula with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to address deficiencies. 

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FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations establish joint venture to further develop football technologies

Hawk-Eye Innovations and FIFA

Date: 7-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations have joined forces to establish the 'Football Technology Centre', a joint venture that will explore and develop emerging technologies in football with a focus on the generation of algorithms to automate the detection of on-pitch events for optimal decision-making. Besides the automated collection of event data, the link-up will involve the development of automated offside technology that instantly provides match officials with consistent and accurate information

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UEFA integrates Catapult's MatchTracker solution to enhance in-game analytics

Catapult and UEFA

Date: 7-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Catapult’s MatchTracker is now being used to support UEFA's analysis workflow for this season’s club competitions, especially the UEFA Champions League. MatchTracker has been key in enhancing the analysis process by delivering live event and tracking data alongside video insights. This data serves as a foundation for UEFA’s technical analysts and observer group, helping them objectively frame and identify trends within each match while complementing their expert analysis.

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Wellness Industry worth $US 6.3 trillion according to Global Wellness Institute

Global Wellness Institute

Date: 7-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

According to the latest Global Wellness Institute figures, the wellness industry is now worth $US 6.3 trillion. Not slowing down, the sector is expected to top $US 9 trillion by 2028. Established markets like beauty, healthy eating, weight loss, and physical activity are worth $US 1 trillion each. Consumers now view well-being through a broad lens, with health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep, and mindfulness being the focus. People are investing in longevity, wearables, recovery, community, alternative medicine, experiences, and more.

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ASICS launches new sneaker crafted from recycled materials

ASICS

Date: 6-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

ASICS has announced the launch of a new sneaker designed from recycled materials. The ASICS SportStyle NEOCURVE™ is crafted from a blend of discarded, unused, and newly reclaimed materials: grinded-up footwear, deadstock, and defective shoes. It’s a shoe designed to encourage future recycling and promote the process of product circularity, with every step from collection and disassembly to design and manufacturing, taking place within Europe.

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Komo partners with Flowcode's cutting-edge QR tech to build stronger fan relationships

Komo Technologies and Flowcode

Date: 6-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Komo Technologies, a leading customer engagement platform, has partnered with Flowcode, one of the world's leading enterprise QR platforms. Flowcode’s cutting-edge QR tech and Komo’s suite of gamification, incentivization, and personalized content instantly connects the physical and digital worlds, keeping customers engaged well beyond the first scan. The solution can enhance event experiences, drive in-store engagement, or elevate digital marketing campaigns, with no coding required.

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Woods, McIlroy backed TMRW Sports invests in scheduling platform Fastbreak.ai

TMRW Sports

Date: 6-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

TMRW Sports and Fastbreak.ai, a leader in AI-driven scheduling solutions for the sports industry, have announced a partnership, which will see Fastbreak.ai manage the scheduling needs of  'TGL presented by SoFi' and future league properties. As part of this partnership, TMRW Sports also will make a strategic investment in Fastbreak.ai, further strengthening the strategic collaboration between the two innovative companies. Other investors in Fastbreak.ai include the NBA, NHL, Larry Fitzgerald, and Greycroft. Currently, leagues across the sports landscape use Fastbreak.ai for their scheduling needs, including the NBA, WNBA, NHL, and MLS.

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AI health and fitness platform Healthify raises $US 45 m for US expansion

Healthify

Date: 5-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Healthify, an AI-driven health and fitness platform, has raised $US 45 million in its latest financing round, leveraging advanced AI to personalize health guidance. With a firm foundation in India, where it boasts a user base of 40 million, Healthify is set to launch its offerings in the US market. The emphasis on low-cost yet high-impact health solutions through tailored nutrition and fitness recommendations. The investment round included participation from notable backers, including Khosla Ventures and LeapFrog Investments, alongside new supporter Claypond Capital.

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Refbook and Touch Football Australia join forces to improve officials’ management

Refbook and Touch Football Australia

Date: 5-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Refbook has signed an agreement with Touch Football Australia (TFA) to collaborate on modernising and steamlining tournament match officials administration. The project will deliver specialist functionality for TFA’s complex requirements when managing referees and coaching educators across all stages of large-scale national carnivals. A non-contact alternative to rugby league played in every continent, touch football is Australia’s largest social sport with 550,000 participants.

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Sports data leader Sportradar launches Futures Hub startup piloting program

Sportradar

Date: 5-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

One of the world's leading sports data companies, Sportradar, has announced the launch of their Futures Hub, a new program designed to identify, assess, and support the work being done by cutting-edge start-ups. The piloting scheme opens high-potential startups to some of the biggest names in the sports ecosystem - such as UEFA, NBA, ATP, Fan Duel, Bet365 and Entain. The program will help startups validate and selling solutions with Sportradar's clients and partners, scale solutions with market leaders and positions for potential acquisition.


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World Rowing and Concept2 embark on a joint mission to take indoor, ‘connected’ rowing to new frontiers

World Rowing and Concept2

Date: 5-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

World Rowing, the international governing body of the Olympic sport of Rowing, and Concept2, renowned pioneers in Rowing equipment and creators of the modern Indoor Rowing machine, have announced a significant extension of their longstanding partnership to support the growth of Indoor, ‘Connected’ Rowing globally. It will see the forming of a year-round calendar of different types of Indoor Rowing events, the development and establishment of new competition formats, and the evolution of data generation and display. The spotlight will also be on the introduction of community-building tools and platforms, and the delivery of a cutting-edge gamified offering to the Esports realm.

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Linius partners with Fujitsu on video analysis solutions

Linius Technologies

Date: 4-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Australian software vendor Linius Technologies has partnered with Fujitsu to combine AI video analysis with the software vendor’s patented video technology. The partnership is focused on providing a suite of solutions to search, analyse and assemble video streams from multiple sources. The suite revolves around Fujitsu’s expertise in systems integration and “advanced AI-powered video analysis” via its Fujitsu Kozuchi for Vision product with Linius’s virtualised video and data-driven video assembly tech. Key verticals for the suite include security and surveillance, site and asset inspections and maintenance and consumer behaviour.

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Morgan Stanley launches new investment portfolio tied to sports leagues

Morgan Stanley

Date: 4-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Morgan Stanley is introducing a new portfolio for investors tied to the most prominent sports leagues. The investment bank’s wealth management division on Thursday announced the launch of what it is calling Parametric Custom Core Sports League strategy. The portfolio, aimed at high net worth sports fans, will allow them to invest in a curated index of companies with strong sponsorship, media and advertisement ties to the most prominent sports leagues. It will target high net worth sports fans and will carry a minimum investment of $US 250,000. Sports have proven to be an attractive and growing asset class as valuations have skyrocketed over the past decade.

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Sport computer visioning company VueMotion wins People’s Choice at InnovationAus 2024 Awards

VueMotion

Date: 4-Nov-2024 | Category: Member News

Sydney tech firm VueMotion has been voted the People’s Choice winner at the InnovationAus 2024 Awards for Excellence for its platform that brings the tech used by elite athletes to a smartphone. The People’s Choice award was sponsored by the Australian Computer Society. VueMotion has created an artificial intelligence-driven movement analysis tool that can aid coaches, athletes and staff to optimise movement and improve injury outcomes from anywhere, not just from a specialist lab.

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Centr breaks into cardio category with premium treadmills

Centr

Date: 1-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Centr, the brand founded by Chris Hemsworth that brings together state-of-the-art fitness equipment with expert-led programs in fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, has announced its entry into the cardio category with the launch of nine premium treadmills. Each treadmill purchase includes a free membership to the Centr app, offering personalized training from Hemsworth’s team of expert coaches. The Centr Runr and Runr-S, tailored for urban runners, are the first treadmills available for purchase. As part of a continuation of Centr’s pivotal partnership with HYROX, they will introduce the new motorless Centr x HYROX Perform Treadmill.

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Coach Welly partners with Aspen Medical Technology to enhance employee wellbeing

Coach Welly

Date: 1-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Wellness and member retention platform Coach Welly has announced its newest customer, Aspen Medical Technology, part of the Aspen Medical Group, a global leader in healthcare solutions and services. The strategic partnership between Aspen Medical Technology and Coach Welly, a leading innovator in health and wellness technology, join forces to enhance employee wellbeing through Coach Welly’s innovative rewards software platform and Aspen Medical Technology’s new occupational health and wellbeing platform, Vitaport.


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Michele Kang's Kynisca leads $US 2 million investment in female football boot maker IDA Sports

IDA Sports

Date: 1-Nov-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Michele Kang’s organization, Kynisca, is leading a $US 2 million investment in footwear brand IDA Sports. IDA Sports is the lone company in the soccer cleat space that designs and manufactures footwear exclusively for female athletes. The investment in IDA Sports further solidifies Kang and Kynisca’s hold in women’s soccer and their commitment to elevating female athletes. Elysian Park Ventures, Firebird Ventures Ltd and Tipt Ventures also participated in the round of funding.

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Smart ring marker Oura acquires movement health platform Sparta Science

Oura and Sparta Science

Date: 1-Nov-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Oura, the smart ring maker is buying Sparta Science, a performance analytics company, to enhance its enterprise data platform. Sparta’s Trinsic software translates movement data into population-level health insights, including strength, injury risk, and recovery status. Integrating the tech, Oura will level up its B2B Teams dashboard for corporate wellness, healthcare, and government clients, including the US Department of Defense. Oura has sold more than 2.5 million devices.

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Catapult partners with England's Rugby Football Union

Catapult

Date: 31-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Catapult has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) that will provide England’s national rugby teams, Premiership Rugby, and Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) with advanced performance-tracking technology. These include the Catapult Vector System, MatchTracker, and Focus.

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'Technology' tops health and fitness trends according to American College of Sports Medicine Survey

American College of Sports Medicine

Date: 31-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

According to the 2025 American College for Sports Medicine survey in Health and Fitness trends, 'technology' takes three of the top seven spots. With wearable technology (no. 1), mobile exercise apps (no. 2), and data-driven training technology (no. 7) peaking in the top 10 trends, this year's survey results point to digital technologies making a significant impact on the fitness industry.

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YouTube creators disrupting sports content

Will Ventures

Date: 31-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

The modern pro sports business has historically hinged on one revenue source: TV deals. The NFL and NBA respectively drive 67% and 54% of revenue from selling rights to broadcast live games. However, sports fans are increasingly watching highlights on YouTube instead of watching live games on ESPN. Younger sports fans in particular are increasingly watching new types of sports content that look nothing like live games or highlights (eg trick shots, skills challenges). There are a number of key trends: i.YouTubers are redefining who is a sports star, and what sports content looks like, ii. New sports leagues are emerging around these YouTube creators and iii. New business models are emerging from YouTube sports content.

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Alignment Growth Management invests in Australian sportstech leader PMY Group

PMY Group

Date: 30-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

Alignment Growth Management (Alignment Growth), an investment firm focused on growth-stage, privately-held media and entertainment companies, announced an investment in PMY Group (PMY), a premier international venue, events, and infrastructure technology solutions firm. PMY is a full-service technology solutions company that supports venues and major events to enhance their infrastructure, experience, and intelligence. Founded in 2009 with a focus on stadiums, the company has diversified to service more than 1,000 clients across 15 countries. The investment in PMY marks Alignment Growth’s eighth investment out of its inaugural fund. 

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AQUAME partners with Hess Women's Cycling Team on data-driven hydration solution

AQUAME

Date: 30-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

AQUAME has announced a partnership with Hess Cycling Team, a UCI Women's Continental Cycling Team. Commencing 2025 AQUAME will provide their innovative, data-driven hydration solution to support the Hess Cycling Team athletes. This partnership will allow the Hess team to prepare personalized hydration plans for training, racing and optimize post-ride recovery through AQUAME's detailed fluid intake tracking and hydration insights. With AQUAME, the Hess Cycling Team will gain a deeper understanding of hydration patterns and the impacts on their athlete’s performance and recovery.

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etrainu partner with Auckland Rugby League to build skills of volunteer coaches through online content

etrainu and Auckland Rugby League

Date: 30-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

etrainu has announced a new partnership with Sir Graham Lowe, marking the launch of "Kick for the Seagulls - Community Coaching", a comprehensive library of 12 online courses aimed at inspiring and developing the next generation of community coaches. The course series focuses on fostering essential skills, promoting teamwork and empowering volunteer community coaches to create a positive impact. The Kick for the Seagulls program is set to roll out later this year through Auckland Rugby League, providing accessible training resources for coaches.

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TwinLabs.ai introduces digital twin for gym and fitness centre management

TwinLabs.ai

Date: 30-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

TwinLabs.ai a leader in sports digital twin applications has launched a digital twin for the gym and fitness centre management industry. TwinLabs.ai has been working with the Tour De France to assist them manage the event through TwinLabs event management solution. TwinLabs has now expanded its market application to include gyms and fitness centres. The Gym Twin provides gym owners and managers with 'spacial intelligence'. Gym Twin uses all the tech that gyms already have including CCVT cameras and membership systems, and turn it into a 3D digital version of the gym complete with real-time data. Pilots are already running and have helped identify when the gym is busiest, spotted patterns in member usage, equipment configuration and help fine-tune everything from marketing and staff rosters to the playlist.

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TGL presented by SoFi announces schedule for tech-infused golf league

TMRW Sports, PGA and TGL

Date: 29-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-infused, team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA TOUR, has announced its inaugural season schedule. SoFi Center features 1,500 fans wrapped tightly around TGL’s field of play and creates a “greenside” fan experience similar to sitting courtside at an NBA game or on the glass at an NHL game.

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Two Circles expands into media rights, live production and streaming with agreement to acquire Spring Media Group

Two Circles and Spring Media

Date: 29-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Two Circles, a data-driven sports and entertainment business, has announced the agreement to acquire Spring Media Group. Spring Media’s media rights, live production and streaming capabilities will bolster Two Circles’ existing fan engagement services. The combined business will provide Two Circles with market-leading remote live production capabilities, a popular streaming platform and relationships with over 500 broadcasters globally, to provide over 950 rights holders and rights owners with global scale in managing fan relationships. This is Two Circles’ second significant acquisition agreement in recent weeks after the acquisition of KORE. 



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Winners of 2024 ANZSTA Awards announced during Australia Sports Tech Week in Melbourne

Olly Timing, Nobody's Princess, Areto Labs, VADR, Rookie Me, Bar TV, Gravity Fit and SportsBlock

Date: 29-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

The winners of the 2024 Australia & New Zealand Sports Technology Awards were announced during the Australian Sports Tech Week in Melbourne on 23rd November. The awards were presented in partnership with the Australian Sports Technologies Network and the Sports Tech World Series, organisers of the STWS Conference. Winners included Olly Timing, Nobody's Princess, Areto Labs, VADR, Rookie Me, Bar TV, Gravity Fit and SportsBlock. Founder of Sponserve (now part of KORE Software), Mark Thompson and Co-Founder of Australian Sports Technologies Network, James Demetriou were awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards.

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Cerebro Sports to launch game-changing basketball AI-powered chatbot on Google Cloud

Cerebro Sports and Google Cloud

Date: 28-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Cerebro Sports, a leader in basketball analytics and performance metrics, announced an innovative collaboration with Google Cloud to launch a new basketball AI chatbot available on 15th November. Combining Cerebro’s proprietary player statistics database with Google Cloud’s AI technology, the new chatbot will deliver real-time, stats-driven insights to basketball players, fans, and decision-makers at all levels of the sport across youth, college, and pro alike. The chatbot is designed to improve the way players, coaches, and fans interact with basketball data, offering unprecedented access to performance insights that can shape in-game strategies, training, scouting, and fan engagement. 

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LA Clippers’ Intuit Dome sets new standard with AI-driven fan experience and sustainability

Intuit Dome and LA Clippers

Date: 28-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

The LA Clippers’ $US 2 billion Intuit Dome is reshaping the NBA fan experience with advanced AI technology and sustainability initiatives. AI-powered biometric concessions streamline purchases, allowing fans to skip long waits, while the arena’s 270-degree Halo board provides an immersive viewing experience from every seat. In addition to AI, the venue is designed to be the first climate-positive arena in the U.S., featuring solar power and other eco-friendly initiatives.

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Noom introduces in-app body scan tech to monitor muscle-mass retention during GLP-1 treatment

Noom and Prism Labs

Date: 28-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Noom, a leading digital healthcare company committed to chronic disease prevention announced that it is expanding its in-app capabilities to include a revolutionary body scan feature. In partnership with Prism Labs, a cutting-edge AI and machine learning company, the body scan technology will provide Noom users with a new level of personalized health insights. Members can now complete a body scan by simply recording a 10-second video of themselves using the Noom app. The AI technology will analyze the footage to determine precise body composition measurements of the user’s body and provide a personalized 3D body avatar. 

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ASTN's women-led sportstech design masterclass showcases Aussie female founders

GravityFit, Cool Beans Underwear, CoachMate, Nola, Nobody's Princess, Boob Armour, Project Flock and Own Your Health Collective

Date: 25-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

As part of Sportstech Week in Melbourne, the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) facilitated a Women-Led Sportstech Design Masterclass. Leading female founders shared their journey and passion in building their sport-related startups. Founders included Kirsty Richardson - GravityFit, Saara Jamieson - Cool Beans Underwear, Michelle Walshe - CoachMate, Victoria Zorin - Nola, Maria Baker - Nobody’s Princess, Suzie Betts – Boob Armour, Marie Penny – Project Flock and Natalie Moore – Own Your Health Collective / MenoVest.

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Australian Open offer opportunities for sportstech startups in 5th AO Startups cohort

Australian Open (AO Startups)

Date: 25-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

AO Startups accelerates elite founders through priority access to the AO and professional and community sport. It provides a unique opportunity for startups solving large problems in sport, health and entertainment to build, test or pilot on the world stage with Tennis Australia and the Australian Open. Applications for the 5th AO Startup close on 8 Nov 2024.

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Spalding announces partnership with SportIQ to launch next generation smart basketball

SportIQ and Spalding

Date: 25-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Russell Brands has announced a new partnership between SPALDING®, one of the leading basketball equipment brand in the world, and SportIQ (SIQ) Basketball, creator of the world's first official size and weight smart basketball. The partnership will combine SIQ's patented technology and mobile application with both the existing and upcoming lineup of SPALDING® basketballs, for an immersive, data-driven, and gamified experience for basketball players of all ages and skill levels.

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Sportlight signs with Saudi Pro League as player tracking and performance insights provider

Sportlight and Saudi Pro League

Date: 25-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Sportlight, a leading LiDAR and AI sports technology company, has announced a multi-year agreement with the Saudi Pro League (SPL) to become the league’s exclusive provider of player tracking and performance insights. The partnership will focus on early injury risk prediction, player development, and next-generation performance data analytics. Sportlight is already a leading performance insights provider for the majority of English Premier League clubs and is engaged in pilot projects with major teams across the NBA, the NHL and MLB. 

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TKO buys IMG, PBR and On Location in $US 3.25 billion deal

TKO, IMG, PBR and On Location

Date: 25-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Endeavor Group Holdings is sending three business lines—events arm On Location, media rights division IMG and the Professional Bull Riders circuit—to subsidiary TKO Group Holdings in a $US 3.25 billion deal. TKO was formed a little over a year ago when Endeavor acquired WWE and spun it off into TKO Group with its UFC division. 

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Concept2 rowing to launch StrengthErg in early 2025

Concept2

Date: 23-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Concept2 is going beyond cardio. The rowing equipment maker unveiled StrengthErg, a machine using air resistance for strength training exercises, with units set to ship Q1’25. Delivering up to 1,500lbs of force in a rower-like frame, users train seated leg presses, chest presses, and rows while tracking progress through a synced app. Considered the gold standard in cardio-endurance, Concept2, spent two years developing StrengthErg, with the founders citing personal interest in strength training for longevity.

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NFL launches 7th edition of Big Data Bowl with AWS

NFL and AWS

Date: 23-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

The NFL's Big Data Bowl is the annual sports analytics contest from NFL Football Operations with challenges members of the analytics community (from college students to professionals) to contribute to the NFL’s continuing evolution of the use of advanced analytics. The crowd-sourced competition uses data and technology to spur innovation that results in creating new insights, making the game more exciting for fans and protecting players from unnecessary risk. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), contestants use traditional football data and Next Gen Stats to analyze and rethink trends and player performance.

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Sony acquires KinaTrax to expand its sports data business into player performance

Sony and KinaTrax

Date: 23-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Sony has welcomed KinaTrax, a leader in research-grade markerless motion capture technology for sports that collects in-game biomechanical performance data on athletes, into Sony's sports businesses through a recent acquisition. Joining forces with Hawk-Eye, a Sony group company that forms an integral part of Sony's sports businesses, KinaTrax will bring its biomechanical and analytical expertise, as well as its markerless motion capture technology to Sony's portfolio. It is expected to further create synergy to maximize the use of sports data for athletes, teams, leagues and fans alike.

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Basketball New Zealand and Refbook partner for officiating technology

Refbook and Basketball NZ

Date: 21-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Refbook has signed as a technology partner for Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ), providing a specialist platform for officials across the federation’s high performance pathway and competition network. The online solution will provide the flexibility and functionality needed across all of New Zealand’s representative basketball, including the national mens/womens leagues and all junior championships. The partnership is a key part of the national body’s strategy for improving the development and tracking of technical officials nationwide.

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DECKEE appointed primary boating app for Victoria with Safe Transport Victoria partnership

DECKEE and Safe Transport Victoria

Date: 21-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Safe Transport Victoria has partnered with DECKEE to enhance the way Victorian recreational boaters can receive boating safety information. DECKEE is used by boaters all over Australia and tailors waterway rules and information on safety equipment to suit the user’s location. DECKEE is a free boating app packed with the maps, tools, alerts, and safety information needed for a safe and enjoyable day on the water.

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East Asia Super League names Tradable Bits as Official Fan Engagement Partner

Tradeable Bits and East Asia Super League

Date: 21-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

East Asia Super League (EASL), East Asia’s premier basketball league and entertainment experience has announced that global leader in fan tech Tradable Bits will be the league’s official fan engagement partner. As part of the long-term and exclusive agreement, Tradable Bits will expand the league’s growing base of new fans while deepening engagement with existing fans.

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Australian Sports Foundation partners with RevolutioniseSPORT to enhance sports management

revolutioniseSPORT

Date: 18-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) has announced a new partnership with leading online management platform revolutioniseSPORT (revSPORT) to expand fundraising opportunities and streamline operations for grassroots organisations. The partnership allows clubs using revSPORT to seamlessly accept tax-deductible donations from members during the registration process, through to the release of the membership donation add-on. From December, ASF’s fundraising platform will integrate directly with revolutioniseSPORT’s whole-of-sport system where its members manage operational data such as schedules, payments and registrations through one user-friendly interface.

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Rosterfy co-founders take out two Young Entrepreneur Awards in one night!

Rosterfy

Date: 18-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Rosterfy's co founders, Bennett Merriman, Christopher Grant and Shannan Gove taking out both the Melbourne Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Technology) and Geelong Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Rosterfy is a workforce management platform mainly targeting major sports events and community groups, and particularly focussed on volunteer workforces. 

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TNT Sports to air new women’s basketball league Unrivaled

Unrivaled and TNT Sports

Date: 18-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Unrivaled, the new pro women’s basketball league, signed an exclusive multiyear media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports. The new three-on-three league, which was founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will begin its inaugural season in January. Games will air on cable networks TNT and truTV, as well as streaming platform Max. TNT Sports will also invest an undisclosed amount in the league as part of the media rights deal.

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Australian Sports Commission welcomes Australian Government's 10-year National Sport Strategy, Sport Horizon

Australian Sports Commission

Date: 17-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

The Australian Sports Commission has welcomed the release of the Australian Government's National Sport Strategy, Sport Horizon. 
Bringing together the work of the sport sector, Sport Horizon provides a framework to focus our efforts and resources to drive improvement and better outcomes for sport over the next decade. The priorities will align with Australia’s National Sport Participation Strategy – Play Well, and Australia’s 2032+ High Performance Sport Strategy – Win Well. Sport Horizon sets a shared vision for the 'green and gold decade' highlighting six priority areas: Inclusion, Participation, Safety, High Performance, International Engagement, and Economy and Environment.

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How Vanderbilt baseball leverages Catapult to enhance athletic performance

Catapult

Date: 17-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

With an illustrious history, Vanderbilt’s baseball program has consistently been a force to reckon with in the NCAA. Known for their competitive edge, the Commodores are always seeking innovative ways to maintain their momentum. Recently Vanderbilt has integrated Catapult’s state-of-the-art athlete monitoring technology. This integration with Catapult aligns with three key themes: the use of technology in sync with S&C principles, harnessing data and analytics in baseball, and the introduction of Pitch Metrics to objectify the performance of athletes in baseball’s most influential position.

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Two Circles acquires KORE to support data-driven approach to sports market intelligence

Two Circles and KORE

Date: 17-Oct-2024 | Category: International Sportstech News

Two Circles, the data-driven sports and entertainment business, has announced an agreement to acquire KORE, a market-leading intelligence platform for fans and partnerships. The acquisition will enhance the company’s proprietary technologies and support its unique data-driven approach to growing the value of sports and entertainment for fans and rightsholders. Two Circles will serve more than 700 organizations active in sports and entertainment with the agreed acquisition.

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Golf Australia launches new coaching and learning app in partnership with CoachMate

Coachmate and Golf Australia

Date: 16-Oct-2024 | Category: Member News

Golf Australia has announced that they are partnering with CoachMate to help deliver the ‘MyGolf’, ‘Get Into Golf’ and ‘MyGolf Schools’ programs digitally to ensure that new golfers have the best experience possible. CoachMate is an app designed to save time and help deliver great coaching sessions on or off the course. This is done through easy-to-follow game based video content, group management and micro learning tips and tricks. Golf in Australia has enjoyed huge growth in participation numbers over the last few years highlighted by the 2022/2023 Golf Participation Report showing 3.5 million Australians played golf, representing 17.6% of adult Australians. In the same period, ‘MyGolf’ participation rose 22% year-on-year and ‘Get Into Golf’ increased 39% year-on-year.

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Greenroom Digital partner with TaylorMade Golf to launch 'Build your dream Bag' competition

Greenroom Digital and TaylorMade Golf

Date: 16-Oct-2024 | Category: Australian Sportstech News

Greenroom Digital has launched one of their most popular and successful fan engagement campaigns, the "Build your Dream Bag" with TaylorMade Golf Company. The campaign allows golfers to build their own dream TaylorMade Golf bag and win it. Greenroom's custom-built platform allows golfers to select products from their dream driver all the way down to their golf ball, generating a dynamic image for them to share across social to build awareness of the TaylorMade range. The campaign will not only grow their existing golfing database, but also deliver unique consumer insights into product preferences.

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