Creator: Greg Strosaker blogs at Predawn Runner. He’s a husband to a paediatrician, father to three boys, product management professional and an age-group competitive marathon runner in Cleveland, Ohio. He runs predawn to fit it into his full life. Purpose: For those who have a full life and want to make your running a bigger…
Category Archives: Sport
Royal Yachting Association: Guiding Principles Manifesto
Creator: The Royal Yachting Association are the UKs national body for dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, powerboat racing, windsurfing and personal watercraft. They are also a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising. Purpose: In answer to calls from clubs and members the Association has articulated it’s guiding principle…
Mat Robar: The Wanna Be Surf Bum Manifesto
Creator: Mat Robar is a former Inc. 100 corporate finance manager turned Adventure Capitalist, Mat now travels the world in search of warm water, big waves and powder snow. Purpose: To chase an ideal – to chase passion. The Wanna be Surf Bum Manifesto (edited) I chase an ideal, I choose to chase passion. …For…
Dave Gilmore: Summer Softball Manifesto
Creator: Dave Gilmore lives in Baltimore, works for a sports-oriented non-profit, and writes “The Win Column” for BaltimoreSportsReport.com Purpose: Principles to keep summer softball “fun for everyone”. The Summer Softball Manifesto (edited) “I’m just lobbing it in.”?* You have to remember, once the dust settles, an out-of-shape dude is going to take a step and…
Michael Tunison: The Football Fan’s Manifesto
Creator: Michael Tunison, football blogger at KissingSuzyKolber.com. His book, The Football Fan’s Manifesto was published by Harper Collins in 2009. Purpose: The essential rules and ten commandments that every football fan should know. The Football Fan’s Ten Commandments 1. You Must Choose Your Team by the Age of Eight. 2. Value That Team Above All…
Nick Legan: The Cycling Mechanics Manifesto
Creator: Nick Legan, Pro Cycle Teams Mechanic. Purpose: For those of you aspiring to join the pro ranks as a bicycle mechanic… The Cycling Mechanic’s Manifesto • Focus on the things you can control and do them well. For the rest, go with the flow. • Pay attention and learn to listen. You’ll earn respect…
Cycle Sports Magazine: Challenge to Team Owners
Creator: Lionel Birnie, Cycle Sports Magazine Purpose: A response to Jonathan Vaughter’s 10 point plan to reinvigorate cycling: 11 things the cycling teams could do to create a better deal for all those interested in pro road racing. Manifesto Cycle Sport’s Manifesto: A Challenge to the team owners 1. Talk to major broadcasters and mainstream…
Cycle Sports Manifesto: Vaughters 10 Point Plan
Creator: Jonathan Vaughters, President of the Association of Pro Tour and Pro Continental Cycling Teams Purpose: Revamp Cycling, make it more successful and put it on a par with other major sports like Premier Football. Manifesto Vaughters 10 Point Plan 1. More races of the highest level outside of Europe. 2. Consistent, understandable formats for…
Nike: Not Without a Fight
Creator: Nike – print advertisement Purpose: To inspire the England rugby team for the 2007 World Cup. Manifesto Not Without a Fight Come all challengers from all four corners Those who covet our crown Those who have written us off will feel our wrath in every bone-crunching tackle with every deft pass and harrying run…
Manifesto for Competitive Sport
Creator: Tennis Coach Dan Travis Purpose: Competition is a valuable and rewarding experience for children and competitive sport should be re-introduced into schools. Manifesto Manifesto for Competitive Sport 1. Bring back competitive matches and races 2. Stop pushing away parents 3. Play sport for sport’s sake – not for ‘health’ 4. Reinvigorate community sport by…
