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January 2016 10 www.sportseventsmagazine.com t SPORTS Talk center will include signif- cant structural, design and technological upgrades to the interior and exterior of the building. Another new sports venue, the D1 Sports Facility, which opened in 2015, was the result of a partnership between Chris Paul, point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers and Winston-Salem native, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. This 45,000-square-foot space features two NBA basketball courts with 12 goals, two volleyball nets, a state-of-the- art weight room, synthetic turf feld and sports therapy and rehabilitation area. Also, at Wake Forest University's Sutton Center, construction is underway on a $45 million renovation and expansion of the W.N. Reynolds Gymnasium. The project will add 45,000 square feet of recreation space, including a two-level climbing wall and additional basketball courts. Additionally in 2015, The Patriot Disc Golf Course at Triad Park opened an 18-hole Championship Level course, which registers 7,100 feet in distance, making it one of the longest disc golf courses in North Carolina. "Thanks to our great year- round mild temperatures, Winston-Salem is an ideal place to get your adrenaline pumping," said Richard Geiger, Visit Winston-Salem president. "These new offer- ings complement our collec- tion of award-winning facili- ties and will allow even more sports enthusiasts to enjoy the area." Events Spartan Race Adds New 'Agoge' and 'Hurricane' Heats BOSTON, MA— Spartan Race, an obstacle racing events company, is intro- ducing The 'Agoge' and 'Hurricane' Heats to its 2016 schedule. According to Spartan Race Founder Joe De Sena, the aim is to take rac- ers to the brink of their phys- ical and mental capabilities and teach valuable lessons as part of the journey. "The ancient Spartans lived their lives in the daily pursuit of physical, mental and spiritual perfection," he said. "And the people who compete in our races are nothing short of modern Spartans. We are excited to reward them with the Agoge and Hurricane Heat events -- the ultimate physical and mental challenges available on the planet that also pro- vides a payoff in personal development unlike any other experience." The Agoge dates back to 7th century BC, when Spartans wanted to produce the strongest and most men- tally tough citizens on earth. In Spartan Race events, Agoge participants will com- mit to 60 hours of physical, tactical, mental, and team- based training and testing, with an option to complete their training at 24- and 48-hour marks. Entrance into the Agoge is designed for those who have overcome major obstacles, achieved self-mastery, and embody the Spartan Code, De Sena said. The Spartan Agoge will be held in Pittsfeld, Vermont, on the "farm," twice a year, once in summer and once in winter, with special sessions for U.S. military units. The Hurricane Heat, or HH is a 12-hour team-based event designed to push racers to greater personal distances. Participants learn the value of accomplishing mutual objectives through collabora- tion. According to De Sena, the foundation of the HH is based on the military code known as "The Warrior's Ethos," comprising four main principles with centuries of meaning behind them. 2016 NCAA Women's College Cup Returns to North Carolina CARY, N.C.--- The 2016 Women's College Cup is returning to Cary, North Carolina, December 2-4, 2016. Originally slated to take place in Orlando, Fla., the NCAA Women's Soccer Committee decided to move this year's women's soccer championship due to the recently announced stadium completion date of 2017 at the Orlando City Soccer Club Stadium.The 35th annual RAPID CITY, S.D.—Strider Bikes, a manufacturer and marketer of children's no-pedal balance bikes, recently announced three locations for its 2016 Strider Cup, a national STRIDER Bike racing series for toddlers and children. These family-friendly races for the tiniest competitors will give small children a chance to put their STRIDER Balance Bike skills to the test at several stops across the country this spring and summer, as well as the fnal worldwide event in July, the Strider Cup World Championship event. The series caters directly to children between 2 and 5 years old who want to show off their riding skills and compete in a friendly atmosphere against other STRIDER riders. Children of all sizes and skill levels are welcome to participate. STRIDER No-Pedal Balance Bikes are developed for both learning the ropes of riding and honing advanced skills in racing. n Tiny STRIDER ® Bike Riders to Compete on Custom-Designed Tracks YOUTH