BattleFrog to Offer Personal HD Highlight Videos for Open Championship Battlers Via iRewind

Orlando Race Shaping Up as Closest Competition of the Year with $60,000 Cash Prizes Up for Grabs
 
iRewind is a Swiss technology firm that makes YOU the star of your video memory.
iRewind is a Swiss technology firm that makes YOU the star of your video memory.
MIAMI - Dec. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- BattleFrog, North America's leading Outdoor Fitness Event / Obstacle Race Organizer, announces that it will offer personalized video highlights to participants in the December 12 Open Championship in Orlando in collaboration with Switzerland-based media company iRewind. This will be the first demonstration of the technology in the OCR space in North America and BattleFrog has optioned the technology for implementation at all its races throughout North America in 2016.

BattleFrog's CEO Ramiro Ortiz lauded the company's commitment to technology and the overall race experience. "Personal HD videos highlighting the athlete are the next big thing in Obstacle Course Racing," said Ortiz. "These 1-2 minute videos capture the individual's unique experience and present them in an engaging, easy to share format. They will be high definition, shareable with friends on social media, and will be included in the price of your race admission. We are always investing in the best race experience for our Battlers. You Gotta Live It.™"

The video memories are anticipated to be a part of a long-term collaboration between BattleFrog and outdoor video pioneer iRewind. David de Picciotto, iRewind's co-founder, was enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with BattleFrog and enhance the particpant experience. Said Mr. de Picciotto: "BattleFrog is a leader in outdoor fitness events and we couldn't be more excited to partner for the first time at their Open Championship. iRewind offers personalized videos, highlighting the joyous moments and accomplishments for participants to remember and share their story. We look forward to growing our relationship to all forty-four of BattleFrog’s races in North America in 2016.”

In addition to the personal highlight videos, the BattleFrog Open Championship in Orlando is shaping up as one of the most anticipated and hotly contested OCR events of the year. BattleFrog stars Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster and KK Paul (Webster and Paul tied for first in the Elite Female Division) will be defending their regular season points victories with $60,000.00 in cash prizes at stake. Prizes will be paid out to the top podium finishers in various athletic divisions. BattleFrog Open Championship Race Director Ben Killary said: "All of the top names in OCR have registered for the Open Championship and the elite (prize eligible) waves are filling fast. We have planned one of the most beautiful courses you can imagine on the Wekiva River shoreline near beautiful Orlando. Whether you are a professional, an aficionado, or a first-timer, this will be an amazing race experience. Come join us on December 12 and join the fun."

Participants of all skill levels can register by visiting www.battlefrogseries.com.

ABOUT BATTLEFROG:

The BattleFrog Obstacle Race Series is the nation’s fastest growing OCR event. BattleFrog is heralded as one of the top OCR companies by industry publications and is widely considered the most challenging Elite Points Series events in OCR. At every event BattleFrog offers its namesake BattleFrog Open Course, the “BattleFrog Extreme,” challenging racers to achieve the longest overall distance, the “BullFrog Mile” and the 400-meter “Tadpole Dash” for families with young children. For more information about BattleFrog, visit www.BattleFrogSeries.com or follow BattleFrog on Facebook. BattleFrog – Battling is Believing.™

ABOUT iREWIND:

iRewind delivers personalized video memories people want to share. iRewind is a Swiss tech start-up whose technology matches camera meta-data with user positioning information to identify and make you the star of your video memory. We disrupt the memories market by eliminating the need to carry a camera and edit videos. For more information about iRewind, visit www.irewind.com or follow iRewind on Facebook. Rewind your moment, share your story!

Accolades received:


·      1st place winner Swiss ICT "Newcomer" (2014)
·      1st place winner Grand Prix Geneva International Inventions Salon (2014)
·      "Top 17 Disruptors" at START Global Web Summit (Oct 2014)
·      "Top 8 Recommended" promising Swiss start-ups (Bilan, Feb 2015)
·      1st place winner "Creative Integration of Technology" (Axis Communication, 2015)

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