Shorts: Surrey 89ers, National Badminton League, Surf London
- HereS a summary of the sports industry news from the provided text:
- * The Surrey 89ers basketball club has partnered with Nike, facilitated by KitKing.
- * the NBL is relaunching in November with a redesigned format and new identity.
sport Industry News Roundup:
HereS a summary of the sports industry news from the provided text:
1. Surrey 89ers & Nike Partnership:
* The Surrey 89ers basketball club has partnered with Nike, facilitated by KitKing.
* Nike will supply game kits, training wear, and off-court apparel.
* A retail offering with Nike-branded merchandise will be launched for fans.
* Dan Clark (Surrey 89ers Co-founder & GM) highlighted the connection between Nike and basketball.
2. National Badminton League (NBL) Revival:
* the NBL is relaunching in November with a redesigned format and new identity.
* Six teams will compete: Loughborough University, Team Skyfall, Bristol Bullets, The Saxons, Manchester Badminton, and the University of Nottingham.
* The league will feature a faster format, new rules, modern venues, and live coverage.
* The slogan is “Every Point Matters,” emphasizing that each point contributes to standings.
* A YouTube video is available showcasing the league (link embedded in the text).
3. Surf London funding Success:
* Surf London, an active leisure destination with a planned surf lake, has surpassed its initial £750k funding target.
* The campaign is now open to the public, aiming for £2m in investment.
* Funds will be used for final design stages and construction on a 104-acre parkland site.
* The project is operated by Crest Experiences.
* Hazel Geary (CEO,Crest Experiences) is quoted (though the quote is incomplete in the provided text).
* An aerial image of the planned Surf London site is included.