18 Apr 2012

Pheasants Forever Hires New Iowa State Coordinator

By Rehan Nana

Iowa's Tom Fuller is selected to lead Pheasants Forever's operations in the Hawkeye State

Oxford, Iowa - April 18, 2012 - Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Tom Fuller, formerly Pheasants Forever's Regional Representative in eastern Iowa, as the organization's new Iowa State Coordinator. In his new position, Fuller will be responsible for the long-term strategic implementation of Pheasants Forever's conservation mission in Iowa.

"Tom brings a skill set and local knowledge to a new position within Iowa that is designed to lead the Pheasants Forever team to even greater accomplishments for Iowa pheasants, quail and other wildlife," says Rick Young, Pheasants Forever Vice President of Field Operations, "This position will open new opportunities for Pheasants Forever as we implement a structure that allows us to better pursue new and expanded partnerships, habitat programs, development opportunities and team growth."

"In my new role as State Coordinator, I plan to capitalize on the incredible chapter and partner support Pheasants Forever and our quail division, Quail Forever, have in Iowa and leverage dollars towards specific results for Iowa's wildlife and landscape," said Tom Fuller, "We cannot have a haphazard approach to Iowa's conservation future if we are to increase our wildlife populations. To see major results, we will need a direct and focused plan. I know that with our unbelievable chapter support, this goal is possible, and I hope all Iowans support us in keeping Iowa's outdoors wild and landscape healthy."

A native of Springville, Iowa, Fuller grew up in an upland hunting family. His father, Roy Fuller, was a champion dog trainer, which accounts for Fuller's own passion for bird dogs. Since 2001, he has owned and operated Covey Rise Kennels, which specializes in breeding and training American Brittanys. Fuller began his employment with Pheasants Forever in August 2006 as a Regional Representative for eastern Iowa. Since that time, he has been a leader on Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's field team with innovative ideas, a passion for the organization's mission and an unlimited vision for how to improve future conservation efforts.

"As an Iowan, I am proud of the welcoming outdoor culture our state is known for," said Fuller, "In a time when doors are being closed off to hunters, Iowa landowners still accept those people who knock on their doors, looking for somewhere to experience the outdoors. We treasure our wildlife and miss the bird numbers that we once had, and collectively, we are working hard to get back to where we once were. That is what fuels my passion for implementing Pheasants Forever's mission in Iowa."

Iowa is home to 20,000 Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever members and 104 combined PF/QF chapters. Fuller lives in rural Oxford, Iowa, with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children, McKenzie, Taylor, and Ty. For more information on "The Habitat Organization" in Iowa, please contact Tom Fuller at (319) 321-9775 or Email Tom.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are the nation's largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to upland habitat conservation. Combined, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 130,000 members and 700 local chapters across the United States and Canada. Chapters are empowered to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds are spent, the only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure.

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17 Apr 2012

PRINGLES® RENEWS FLW SPONSORSHIP FOR 2012 SEASON

By Joe Opager
MINNEAPOLIS (April 16, 2012) - FLW, the world's premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it will continue its partnership with Pringles® for the upcoming 2012 season.
Professional angler Vic Vatalaro will once again represent Pringles® on the Walmart FLW Tour. Vatalaro has more than $800,000 in career tournament winnings, has 18 career top-10 tournament finishes and has qualified for the Forrest Wood Cup four times.
Through its sponsorship agreement, Pringles® will receive exposure across all of FLW's platforms, including its tournaments and Expos, multiple websites, FLW Bass Fishing and FLW Walleye Fishing magazines and the "FLW" television show on NBC Sports Network. "FLW" is broadcast Sundays in high-definition (HD) to more than 559 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world.
"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Pringles®," said Trisha Blake, President of FLW Marketing Division. "Their line of snack products are enjoyed by people around the world, and are a great fit with the FLW family of sponsors."
Pringles® offers consumers a variety of snacking options including Original Pringles®, Pringles® Multigrain, Pringles® Xtreme, and Pringles® Stix.

ABOUT PRINGLES®
Over the last 40 years, consumers are "loud in love" for Pringles® ... the can, its unique shape that cradles the mouth, that crunch, and the crisps' unique taste and texture.  Over the years, the love of Pringles® has spread around the world and it is now available in over 140 countries.  For more information on Pringles, visit www.Pringles.com.
ABOUT FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing organization, providing unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our sponsors, fans and host communities. FLW is offering anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2012 over the course of 191 tournaments across five tournament circuits, each providing an avenue to the sport's richest payday and most coveted championship trophy - the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the "Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water," through a variety of platforms including tournaments, outdoor expos and the world's richest fantasy sports game - FLW Fantasy Fishing. For more information about FLW and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter and Facebook.
17 Apr 2012

Iowa Corn CyHawk Trophy Voting Begins

By Mindy Williamson
New Cy-Hawk Football Trophy Vote Opens

April 14, 2012 - Johnston, Iowa - The University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Iowa State University Athletics, Learfield Sports, and Iowa Corn announce today that the voting for the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Trophy presented to the winner of the annual football game between the UI and ISU will start on Saturday, April 14, at the spring football exhibitions of the Hawkeyes and the Cyclones and will continue through midnight on April 30.

In August and September of last year, fans of the two teams submitted nearly 500 trophy ideas. Reoccurring themes and top ideas were presented to a panel of former players and coaches from the universities as well as 2 representatives from Iowa Corn. Fans are invited to submit their vote online at www.iowacorncyhawkseries.com. Voting will be tracked in real time and votes will be tracked by fan base.

The winning trophy design will be officially announced during the first week of May. Then the finished trophy will be on the sidelines at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, when the Cyclones and Hawkeyes meet in this year's kickoff event to the 2012-13 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.

Rules for Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series Trophy - 2012

In August 2011, Iowa State University Athletics, University of Iowa Athletics, Learfield Sports, and Iowa Corn unveiled a new Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series trophy. After a less than enthusiastic response, the trophy was pulled and an "interim" trophy was used for the 2011 Iowa vs. Iowa State football game. Shortly after the game, Iowa Corn opened the trophy design up to the fans of the two teams. After more than 500 designs and ideas were collected, a trophy company transformed the fan's ideas into trophy concepts.
03 Apr 2012

Orthopaedic Surgeons Empower Young Athletes, Parents, Coaches to Protect Growing Bodies

By Lisa Weisenberger
New PSA Offers Tips for Avoiding Childhood
Overuse Injuries

Rosemont, IL -- More than five million kids under the age of 18 suffer a sports-related injury each year with approximately half of these due to overuse, according to the CDC.  April is Youth Sports Safety Month and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the STOP Sports Injuries campaign are teamed up with the release of a new radio and print public service announcement (PSA) on overuse sports injury prevention in kids.

Highlighted in the PSA is a common youth sport story:  A nine-year-old boy participates in baseball games and practices 12 months of the year.  He then plays on travel teams, on the local park's little league team, trains with a pitching coach and then throws balls in his own backyard.  The games become increasingly competitive and result in strain to his young, still-developing body.  Then due to too much use, an arm injury sidelines him from the game he loves, and he instead sits watching his friends play.

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"The escalation of injuries in kids, especially as they relate to overuse is alarming," said orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, past president of AOSSM and STOP Sports Injuries Campaign Co-Chair.  "Sports participation teaches kids priceless lessons about life, health and sportsmanship, but they need to be playing various sports, switching up their routines and armed with the correct information and tools to stay on the field and out of my operating room."

AOSSM, AAOS and the STOP Sports Injuries campaign have several tips to share with all parents, coaches and young athletes to help prevent injuries:

  1. Schedule an appointment for your child to receive a pre-participation physical to determine any pre-existing conditions or injuries

  2. Encourage your child to properly warm up and cool down before and after an activity

  3. Obtain instruction on proper training and technique 

  4. Develop skills that are age appropriate, and increase training gradually. Recent research has shown that specializing in one sport at an early age can actually be detrimental to skill development.

  5. Encourage your child or player to rest and take a break, and to speak up if they are in pain or think they are hurt

"Young athletes want to be the best they can be, and they believe intense training and competition can help them achieve their goals.  Sometimes, however, this approach can have the opposite effect.  Frequent and repeated duplication of the same movement - whether in swimming, pitching, tumbling, jumping or serving - can produce an overuse injury that may jeopardize a child or teenager's sports career.  With a few adjustments, parents and coaches can help make sports fun - and safe - again for young people," said Frederick Azar, MD, second vice president of the AAOS.

Parents, coaches, athletes and healthcare providers also can help to increase awareness in April and throughout the year by getting involved with the STOP Sports Injuries campaign at www.STOPSportsInjuries.org, which is focused on educating the public about the rapid increase in youth sports injuries, the necessary steps to help reverse the trend and the need to keep young athletes healthy.

April Events
Help us spread the word about youth sports safety and injury prevention this April by joining in one or more of our events:

  • Webcast - Preventing Injuries in Youth Sports - April 17th, 2012
    • Our first-ever webcast, made possible by the generous support of DePuy Mitek, will be free and open to the public! It will feature renowned sports medicine professionals, including James Andrews, MD, Peter Indelicato, MD, Christopher Harner, MD, Lyle Micheli, MD and William Levine, MD presenting injury prevention strategies as well as an opportunity for attendees to interact through a question and answer session. Click here to register.
  • Twitter Tweet Chats - Youth Sports Safety - April 4, 2012 at 8 p.m. ET &  April 25, 2012 at noon ET
    • Have a Twitter account? Log-in or set one up and join us for two, hour-long Tweet Chats hosted by Dr. David Geier. On April 4th, we will be discussing youth sports safety and injury prevention, and on April 25th we will be focusing on concussions in youth sports. Follow us on Twitter or e-mail Joe Siebelts at joe@aossm.org to find out more! Follow the Conversation at #SportsSafety.

April also is the perfect time to host a community event to help promote youth sports safety. Register your event online and receive a free STOP Sports Injuries campaign starter kit, including 50 copies of each of our printed tip sheets, posters, stickers, tattoos, folders and more. To learn more or participate in these events, visit www.STOPSportsInjuries.org

21 Mar 2012

Mallards Ink 10-Year Agreement with CHL

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (March 21, 2012) - The Quad City Mallards and Club 9 Sports- the Mallards' ownership group- have entered into a 10-year license agreement with the Central Hockey League, making the Mallards a CHL member for the next decade, the Mallards announced today in conjunction with the CHL.

"We are delighted to have entered into this long-term agreement with the CHL.  After years of uncertainty about league affiliation, it is nice for our fans to know we have a long-term home in a well-managed league," said John Prutch, managing partner of Prometheus Capital Partners, parent company of Club 9 Sports.  "We appreciate the support of the i wireless Center, the Quad Cities community and especially the season ticket holders and corporate sponsors who have remained committed to seeing the Mallards survive and revitalize."

The Mallards are closing in on the finish of their second CHL season, competing in the league under the terms of a joint agreement between the CHL and the International Hockey League that was put in place in the summer of 2010 for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons.  The Mallards and three other clubs- the Dayton Gems, Fort Wayne Komets and the Evansville IceMen- are currently operating in the CHL under that agreement.

"This is truly exciting news for our fans.  We're happy to be committed to the CHL," said Mallards executive vice president Ryan Simmons.  "It's another exciting development for us as an organization after the successes we've seen on and off the ice this season- attendance has increased by 14 percent and last weekend we reached 3.5 million in all-time attendance for Mallards hockey.  On top of that, of course, is the success the team has enjoyed on the ice this season."

The Mallards already this season have won more games (35) and totaled more standings points (72) than they have in any season since 2006-07.  The Mallards have used an aggressive, attacking style of play to become the second highest scoring team in the league.  The team's high-powered offense has been keyed by Brandon Marino, a finalist for the CHL Most Valuable Player award and a member of the All-CHL Team.  Marino scored in the Mallards' game last night in Dayton to become the first player in the league this season- and the first Mallard since 2006-07- to reach 40 goals.  In addition to leading the league in goals, Marino also ranks second in points (87) and has recorded more points this year than any Mallard has since 2004-05.

"This is a very good day for the Mallards organization, the team's fans and the CHL," said CHL commissioner Duane Lewis.  "The steps taken to reinvigorate the market in the Quad Cities by Club 9 Sports have brought back the excitement of years past for the Mallards and their following.  We are excited for the future of the team and their place within the CHL."

The CHL is nearing the conclusion of its twentieth anniversary season.  The league's regular season ends next Sunday, March 25, with the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup playoffs to follow beginning next week.  Before transitioning to the CHL in 2010, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the IHL in 2009-10.

The Mallards play their final regular season game Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Bloomington Blaze at the i wireless Center.  The first 1,000 fans through the doors for Saturday's regular season finale will receive free 2011-12 Mallards player card sets.  An auction of game-worn Mallards jerseys will immediately follow Saturday evening's game.

Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or tickets@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets for Saturday night's game.

Tickets are also available at the i wireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.  Individual game tickets are available for $13 in the upper level and $18 in the lower level and $25 for the first row along the glass for adults.  Tickets for kids 12 and under are available for $5 off adult rates.  In addition, tickets are available to military personnel for $2 off the regular adult rate.  

About the Quad City Mallards
The Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their second "AA" Central Hockey League (CHL) season.   This season is the Mallards' first under the leadership of head coach and general manager David Bell.  Bell joined the Mallards after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach in the junior and professional ranks.  Prior to moving behind the bench Bell enjoyed a seven-year pro playing career.  His considerable leadership skills were already evident during his playing days- never more so than when he captained the Greenville Grrrowl to the 2002 ECHL Kelly Cup title.  All Mallards home games are played at the i wireless Center.  The Mallards competed in the United Hockey League (UHL) from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League (IHL) in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The Mallards are owned by CLUB 9 SPORTS.  CLUB 9 SPORTS advises, invests and operates in the sports entertainment and media industries.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or to get tickets for unprecedented family fun at affordable prices, fans should visit www.MyQCMallards.com.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards.  More information on CLUB 9 SPORTS can be found at CLUB9SPORTS.com.

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19 Mar 2012

Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center open

By Kenneth Asta
Red Hawk will opened Friday, March 16 for regular play. The driving range at Red Hawk is also open as well but with mats only. Concessions and the Par 3 course will not open until April 1. Red Hawk is located at 6364 Northwest Blvd and their phone number is 563-386-0348.
This means all 3 courses, Duck Creek, Emeis and Red Hawk will be open for regular play for the season tomorrow. Emeis and Red Hawk ranges will be open as well.
Don't forget for those rainy days we still have an indoor driving range at the River's Edge, 700 W River Drive. It's open 7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday and this Saturday from 7am - 2pm. For other Saturdays, call the River's Edge at 563-328-7275 or see the Turf Schedule at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks for details.

Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr
Davenport, Iowa 52803
19 Mar 2012

Emeis Driving Range is open!

By Kenneth Asta
The driving range at Emeis is now open, and Emeis is open for regular play. Duck Creek Golf course is open for regular play, but the range is not quite ready yet. The course at Red Hawk and the range will open soon.
Duck Creek Golf Course is located at 3000 W Locust Street. Their phone number is 563-326-7824. Emeis Golf Course is located at 4500 W Central Park and their number is 563-326-7825. These clubhouses are open, so call for more information or questions.
Don't forget for those rainy days we still have an indoor driving range at the River's Edge, 700 W River Drive. It's open 7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday and this Saturday from 7am - 2pm. For other Saturdays, call the River's Edge at 563-328-7275 or see the Turf Schedule at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks for details.
19 Mar 2012

Duck Creek and Emeis open for the season!

By Kenneth Asta
Duck Creek and Emeis open for the season!


Both Duck Creek and Emeis golf courses will officially open for the season starting Wednesday, March 14. Carts may be used on both courses, and concessions will also be available.
The best news is that there is no fee increase for 2012. That's right, prices are the same as last year. So get out and enjoy this beautiful summer-like weather and extended daylight.
Duck Creek Golf Course is located at 3000 W Locust Street. Their phone number is 563-326-7824. Emeis Golf Course is located at 4500 W Central Park and their number is 563-326-7825.
Don't forget for those rainy days we still have an indoor driving range at the River's Edge, 700 W River Drive. It's open 7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday and some Saturday mornings. Call the River's Edge at 563-328-7275 or check the Turf Schedule at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks for details. While at the River's Edge, you can also purchase our new Player Card. This re-loadable card is good for green fees, cart fees and range fees at any city owned golf course, and includes a 10% bonus.

Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr
Davenport, Iowa 52803
14 Mar 2012

Cedar Rapids & RAGBRAI® Announce "Celebrating 40 Years of Iowa" Event on July 26

By Jennifer Pickar

Cedar Rapids, IA- On Thursday, July 26, 2012, the community of Cedar Rapids and the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™ will host a celebration event to commemorate the 40 years of the oldest, largest and longest touring bicycle ride in the world.

Registered RAGBRAI riders and residents of Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities are invited to attend this special evening, "Celebrating 40 Years of Iowa".

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett said, "We are honored to host RAGBRAI's 40th Anniversary celebration in Cedar Rapids. As proud Iowans, it is a privilege to show thousands of visitors our Midwestern hospitality and community spirit."

T.J. Juskiewicz, RAGBRAI Director said, "We are excited to celebrate 40 years with Iowans and the communities of Iowa who are the true backbone of this ride. Every year Iowans work to make 10,000 plus people feel at home and understand what life in Iowa is all about. We look forward to the working with the community of Cedar Rapids to host this event on July 26."

Des Moines Register Media owns and produces RAGBRAI, a trek across Iowa that's the world's oldest, largest and longest annual bicycle ride. RAGBRAI riders will overnight in Sioux Center, Cherokee, Lake View, Webster City, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa and Clinton this year.
14 Mar 2012

New Pheasants Forever Shooting Sports Coordinator's Aim is True

By Rick Martin

Iowa's John Linquist selected to introduce new generation of youth to shooting sports

Sibley, Iowa - March 1, 2012 - Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announce John Linquist, formerly Pheasants Forever's Regional Representative in western Iowa, as the organization's new FOREVER Shooting Sports National Coordinator. This position, made possible by a generous donation from Larry and Brenda Potterfield, founders of MidwayUSA, is aimed at introducing young people to shooting sports and increasing youth outdoor participation.

In 2011, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever launched its FOREVER Shooting Sports Program, which was made possible by a five-year pledge from the Potterfields. The program's intention is to develop a sustainable comprehensive shooting sports program that works closely with chapters and partners. In year one, the program doubled its initial goal and provided 17,000 youth participants the opportunity to experience the thrill of shooting sports.

Born and raised in Cherokee, Iowa, Linquist has served as Pheasants Forever's Regional Representative in western Iowa since 2006. He's been a shooting instructor for more than 30 years and began teaching hunter education when he was just 16 years old. "Pheasants Forever has always been a strong advocate for youth education, shooting sports and hunter retention," said Linquist, "I am confident we can dramatically increase the number of youth who are currently involved with shooting sports and continue the outdoor heritage that makes this country unique. Forever Shooting Sports programs are designed to instill an affinity with the outdoors and keep our youth excited about conservation well into the future."

"John's experience with the shooting sports and his passion to get kids outdoors makes him the perfect fit for this position," said Cheryl Riley, Pheasants Forever Vice President of Education & Outreach, "John knows our volunteers, and he will build a national network of community shooting programs supported by our chapters. We are so excited to have this opportunity to promote shooting sports as part of our No Child Left Indoors® initiative."

Besides the shooting sports, Linquist enjoys hunting upland and big game, fishing and archery. He lives in Sibley, Iowa, with his wife of 25 years, Darla, their two children Matthew and Suzanne, and Jake the Wonder Dog (his Gordon Setter). "I'm blessed to have my family's support in my career at Pheasants Forever," said Linquist, "Success is so much more obtainable when your family and friends are helping you reach your goals."

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have spent more than $10 million on youth conservation education since 1982. This has allowed the organization to host 45,530 youngsters in its youth mentor hunts, 58,575 in outdoor skills events and another 10,000 in youth conservation camps across the country.

For more information regarding Pheasants Forever's FOREVER Shooting Sports Program, please contact John Linquist, at (712) 754-3221 / Email John. For all other inquiries, please contact Rehan Nana, Pheasants Forever Public Relations Specialist at 651-209-4973 / Email Rehan.

Pheasants Forever, including its quail conservation division, Quail Forever, is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 130,000 members and 700 local chapters across the United States and Canada. Chapters are empowered to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds are spent, the only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure.

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