University Hospitals has recently entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Pacific Sports, to be the official medical sponsor of the Cleveland Triathlon.
Pacific Sports is an Orange, California, event management business specializing in organizing marathons and triathlons for adults and children. The company’s mission is to ‘Bring Life to Your Lifestyle and provide you with a fun, safe, competitive environment to satisfy your endurance needs.’
University Hospitals James Voos, MD, Director of Sports Medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center is looking forward to the opportunity of becoming more involved with community athletes. “Our Sports Medicine team at UH is honoured to support the dedicated athletes participating in the Cleveland Triathlon,” Dr Voos said. “We are prepared to serve athletes of all levels before, during and after this exciting event.”
Pacific Sports President Jack Caress noted the new partnership will yield positive experiences for all athletes involved with the event. “We are excited to work with such an innovative and dynamic brand that is fully engaged in the sport of triathlon,” Jack said.
He added, “University Hospitals’ commitment to sports medicine will enhance the quality and participant experience for the Cleveland Triathlon. We are also proud to celebrate in 2016 the 150th anniversary of University Hospitals with the 30th anniversary of the Cleveland Triathlon.”
University Hospitals, the second largest employer in Northeast Ohio with 25,000 employees, serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 15 hospitals, 28 outpatient health centers and primary care physician offices in 15 counties.
At the core of a US$3.5 billion health system is University Hospitals Case Medical Center, ranked among America’s 50 best hospitals by US News & World Report in all 12 methodology-ranked specialties. The primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, UH Case Medical Center is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research centers of excellence in the US.
Pacific Sports is a premier sports consultation firm, specializing in event production, management, and corporate sports marketing development. It has produced over 300 sport events in the United States, including the 1996 Triathlon World Championships in Cleveland, Ohio and 12 US Championships.
Pacific Sports is dedicated to the creation, development and management of participant and endurance sports including those of running, swimming and cycling. Pacific Sports was a co-founder of the LifeTime Fitness Series comprising the major championships at the Olympic Distance in the United States. The firm produces events including the Herbalife Triathlon (14 years), Cleveland Triathlon (28 years) and the Newport Beach Triathlon (37 years). Pacific Sports is a Delaware based Limited Liability Company with offices in Orange, California. The firm was founded in 1983.
www.PacificSportsLLC.com
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