FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gretchen Hydo
Chatterbox Public Relations, Ink
Tel: 818/203-6060
2nd
Annual 2012 WOD Gear Team Series Announces its Call for Crossfit Competitors
The
event will identify the best-of-breed athletes in the CrossFit community. First
place winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize.
Pasadena, CA (May 21, 2012) – WOD (Work out of the day) Gear
Clothing company today announced its call for (https://mywodtime.com/wgts) entrants for the 2012, 2nd
annual, Team Series competition
taking place on July 28th on the field at the Rose Bowl stadium in
Pasadena. Over 3,000 spectators are
expected to fill the stands of the Rose Bowl to watch 72 teams of crossfitters
compete in a one-of-a-kind crossfitting event that will raise funds for
Barbells for Boobs and Soldiers Angels.
“We are very excited
about our 2nd annual Team WOD Gear Series competition,” Gabriel Pelino, owner
and co-creator of WOD Gear Clothing and WOD Gear Team Series said. “We chose
the Rose Bowl as our venue to give the Crossfit community the opportunity to
compete in an arena where champions are made. Very few can say that they
have competed in the Rose Bowl!”
The competition consists of 4 WOD’s. Athletes will compete
in a Crossfit event that will include challenging workouts as well as some
elements of surprise. Gold, silver, and
bronze winners will be named. Cash prizes will be awarded in the amounts of $5,000
for the first place winner, $2,500 for the second place winner, and $1,250 for the third place winner. Winners will be profiled at
www.WODGear.net and included in post event media outreach.
Sponsored by ASICS, Functional Equipment, and Vita CoCo, the
Wod Gear Team Series is comprised of 72 teams of four consisting of 2 men and 2
women. Registration will open May 21st (https://mywodtime.com/wgts) and will close when the 72nd team registers and
qualifies. The cost of registration is $400. Admission to view the competition
is free.
ASICS will donate shoes and performance T-shirts to the
first 30 teams who register. Vita
CoCo will be providing products to competitors and spectators. Functional
Equipment is providing all field and sports equipment.
Now in it’s second year, the WOD Gear Team Series
competition was designed to
bring the CrossFit community, of all levels, together to share in an amazing
experience of competition and camaraderie. Both competitors and spectators will
be treated to one of the most amazing, high caliber Crossfit competitions held
to date, from start to finish. The WOD Gear team is committed to making the
event an unforgettable experience for all.
To register for the event please visit:
https://mywodtime.com/wgts. For updates on WOD Gear, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/WODGear
To register for press credentials please contact, Gretchen
Hydo at (818) 203-6060 or by email at Gretchen@ChatterboxInk.com.
For sponsorship and vendor opportunities please contact info@wodgear.net or go to www.wodgearclothing.com “Team Series” for
information.
About
Wod Gear Clothing:
Founded in 2010 WOD Gear Clothing creates comfortable,
functional fitness apparel with origins in CrossFit. Beyond apparel, WOD Gear
celebrates athletes of all kinds, supports the community, and promotes relevant
social issues. For more information
about Wod Gear Clothing and Wod Gear Team Series please contact WOD Gear
Clothing at www.WodGearClothing.com
or visit its retail store located at 956 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030.
Phone: (310) 809-7703; info@WodGear.net.
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They certainly lived up to that wild and crazy
self-description in a recent Soldiers' Angels interview with three of the band
members (Singer Greg Francescon, Guitarist Chase Carpini, Drummer Andrae
Blissett, and Bassist Mat Allen), but there's no doubt they're deadly serious
when it comes to supporting the troops. All proceeds from select merchandise at
their May 26 and 27 San Antonio shows will be donated to Soldiers' Angels and
they are mentioning SA at all the shows on their 
