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USATF named one of 15 Most Influential Sports Education ‘’Teams'’ by I.I.S.

Posted October 18th, 2007 at 5:16 PM by Martha Jones

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Columns, Drugs In Sports, SPOTLIGHT

USA Track & Field LogoUSA Track & Field has been named one of the 15 Most Influential Sports Education “Teams” by the Institute for International Sport. USATF was cited by the Institute for administering “major educational programs” such as Zero Tolerance and Be a Champion, which USATF will soon relaunch under a new brand name.

USATF was joined on the list by the Blauner Books Literary Agency, ESPN “Outside the Lines”, NPR’s “Only a Game”, the NBA’s “Read to Achieve” program, New York Times sports writers/columnists, Prevention Magazine, HBO “Real Sports”, Springfield College, The First Tee, the Department of Physical Education Competitive Sports Team at the United States Military Academy, National Senior Games Association, US Lacrosse, USA Swimming, and USA Today sports columnists/writers.

The Institute also named the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America, a list on which National Track & Field Hall of Famers Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Dr. Leroy Walker were joined by some of the highest-profile and most powerful people in sport.
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West Coast Bank to sponsor Portland Marathon

Posted September 14th, 2007 at 12:24 PM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results, Marathons

portland marathon logoWest Coast Bank (Nasdaq: WCBO) is the exclusive bank sponsor of the 36th Annual Portland Marathon on October 7, 2007. West Coast Bank employees, as volunteers, will also provide support for runners and walkers in the event, heading up the West Coast Bank Aid Station located near mile 25 of the course.

President and CEO Robert D. Sznewajs said, “The renowned Portland Marathon draws runners from all over the world. West Coast Bank is pleased to support the Portland-Vancouver community for the third consecutive year through our monetary and volunteer support of this exciting event.”

The Portland Marathon has been dubbed the “best organized marathon in North America” by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons and “the marathon to walk in 2006″ by Prevention magazine. Behind its success is founder and organizer Les Smith.
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