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- Business Upturn
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $387,000 in Q1
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 11, 2025, 21:42 IST MARIETTA, Ga., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, awarded more than $387,000 in grants through its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) in the first quarter of 2025, supporting efforts to protect and improve off-highway vehicle (OHV) opportunities across the country, with a particular focus on large-scale projects in Oregon and Georgia. 'Yamaha continues to support a range of projects that address challenges to outdoor recreation, and we're eager to partner with those who share our passion for building and protecting access to the spaces we all enjoy,' said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. 'It's gratifying to see these collaborative efforts evolve into large-scale projects that help make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone.' This quarter's Yamaha OAI grants supported 12 projects, including major investments in OHV riding areas and trail systems in Oregon: The Great Outdoors Fund (supported by Florence Motorsports) was awarded funding for Phase Two of an OHV educational signage project across the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, promoting messages of safety, stewardship, regulations, and recreation opportunities. (supported by Florence Motorsports) was awarded funding for Phase Two of an OHV educational signage project across the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, promoting messages of safety, stewardship, regulations, and recreation opportunities. The Rogue Valley SxS Club (supported by Waterworld Boat and Powersport) will use its grant to support trail clearing and maintenance on the 270-mile Prospect OHV trail system, with a focus on removing downed trees to keep riders on designated trails. (supported by Waterworld Boat and Powersport) will use its grant to support trail clearing and maintenance on the 270-mile Prospect OHV trail system, with a focus on removing downed trees to keep riders on designated trails. OHV Construction and Conservation (supported by Power Motorsports) will develop a loop trail around the outer edge of the Tillamook State Forest OHV area. The 'Tour of the Tillamook Powered by Yamaha' project encompasses 49 trails, comprising 17 double-track, 13 4×4, and 19 single-track routes, and includes trail development, restoration, maintenance, tree removal, and trail signage. In Georgia, the Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (supported by Cycle Specialty) will use its grant to maintain more than six motorized trails and riding areas throughout the state. Work will include bridge repair, culvert installation, and signage. Yamaha OAI grant funds also will protect California's historic Perris Raceway (supported by Langston Motorsports) and continue supporting the All Kids Bike program, which teaches kindergarteners nationwide to ride bicycles as part of their physical education curriculum. Additionally, Yamaha OAI provided grants to the following organizations in Q1 2025: Burbank Police Department Everything Outdoor Fest – D2 Powersports (Spartanburg, SC) Ft. Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation – Brooks Yamaha Inc. (Manhattan, KS) Stewards of the Sierra National Forest Inc – Clawson Motorsports (Fresno, CA) Truckee Dirt Riders – Michael's Reno Powersports (Reno, NV) The Yamaha OAI continues to accept grant applications on a quarterly basis, providing timely resources to address urgent access issues and land rehabilitation efforts. While project types vary, Yamaha OAI prioritizes initiatives that promote safe and responsible OHV use, perform essential trail and land maintenance, and protect, restore, and expand sustainable access to public lands. The application deadline for the second quarter of 2025 is June 30. Yamaha invites public land managers, riding clubs, and stewardship organizations to apply. Submission guidelines and applications are available at Follow Yamaha Outdoors on social media @YamahaOutdoors and tag your adventures with #Yamaha, #YamahaOAI, #REALizeYourAdventure, #ProvenOffRoad, and #AssembledInUSA. About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation's public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $6 million contributed to over 470 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams, helped children learn to ride bicycles, and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding and cycling clubs and associations, national, state and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use. For updated guidelines, the application form, and the latest Outdoor Access Initiative news, please visit If you have specific inquiries about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, you can reach the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected], or send correspondence to: Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100 Marietta, GA 30066 About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA Yamaha Motor Corp., USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company's ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States. YMUS has a corporate office in California, three corporate offices in Georgia, as well as facilities in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Florida. YMUS subsidiaries Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC), based in Georgia, and Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA (YJBM) based in Tennessee, each assemble and manufacture selected Yamaha brand products. YMUS owns Skeeter Boats [Texas] with its division G3 Boats [Missouri]. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) with subsidiary Siren Marine [Rhode Island] and divisions Bennett Marine [Florida], Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders [Wisconsin] and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. [Indiana]. Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (Yamaha Financial Services), an affiliate of YMUS, offers financing solutions to support Yamaha Dealers and loyal Yamaha Customers nationwide. Yamaha Financial Services provides retail and commercial financing for the diverse line of Yamaha brand motor products based out of Cypress, CA and Marietta, GA. MEDIA CONTACT:Scott NewbyYamaha Motor Corp., USA770-420-6078 [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $387,000 in Q1
Funding Dedicated to Building and Protecting Motorized Access Across the U.S., With Focus on Oregon and Georgia Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $387,000 in Q1 Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $387,000 in Q1 MARIETTA, Ga., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, awarded more than $387,000 in grants through its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) in the first quarter of 2025, supporting efforts to protect and improve off-highway vehicle (OHV) opportunities across the country, with a particular focus on large-scale projects in Oregon and Georgia. "Yamaha continues to support a range of projects that address challenges to outdoor recreation, and we're eager to partner with those who share our passion for building and protecting access to the spaces we all enjoy," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. "It's gratifying to see these collaborative efforts evolve into large-scale projects that help make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone." This quarter's Yamaha OAI grants supported 12 projects, including major investments in OHV riding areas and trail systems in Oregon: The Great Outdoors Fund (supported by Florence Motorsports) was awarded funding for Phase Two of an OHV educational signage project across the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, promoting messages of safety, stewardship, regulations, and recreation opportunities. The Rogue Valley SxS Club (supported by Waterworld Boat and Powersport) will use its grant to support trail clearing and maintenance on the 270-mile Prospect OHV trail system, with a focus on removing downed trees to keep riders on designated trails. OHV Construction and Conservation (supported by Power Motorsports) will develop a loop trail around the outer edge of the Tillamook State Forest OHV area. The "Tour of the Tillamook Powered by Yamaha" project encompasses 49 trails, comprising 17 double-track, 13 4x4, and 19 single-track routes, and includes trail development, restoration, maintenance, tree removal, and trail signage. In Georgia, the Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (supported by Cycle Specialty) will use its grant to maintain more than six motorized trails and riding areas throughout the state. Work will include bridge repair, culvert installation, and signage. Yamaha OAI grant funds also will protect California's historic Perris Raceway (supported by Langston Motorsports) and continue supporting the All Kids Bike program, which teaches kindergarteners nationwide to ride bicycles as part of their physical education curriculum. Additionally, Yamaha OAI provided grants to the following organizations in Q1 2025: Burbank Police Department Everything Outdoor Fest - D2 Powersports (Spartanburg, SC) Ft. Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation - Brooks Yamaha Inc. (Manhattan, KS) Stewards of the Sierra National Forest Inc - Clawson Motorsports (Fresno, CA) Truckee Dirt Riders - Michael's Reno Powersports (Reno, NV) The Yamaha OAI continues to accept grant applications on a quarterly basis, providing timely resources to address urgent access issues and land rehabilitation efforts. While project types vary, Yamaha OAI prioritizes initiatives that promote safe and responsible OHV use, perform essential trail and land maintenance, and protect, restore, and expand sustainable access to public lands. The application deadline for the second quarter of 2025 is June 30. Yamaha invites public land managers, riding clubs, and stewardship organizations to apply. Submission guidelines and applications are available at Follow Yamaha Outdoors on social media @YamahaOutdoors and tag your adventures with #Yamaha, #YamahaOAI, #REALizeYourAdventure, #ProvenOffRoad, and #AssembledInUSA. About the Yamaha Outdoor Access InitiativeSince 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation's public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $6 million contributed to over 470 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams, helped children learn to ride bicycles, and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding and cycling clubs and associations, national, state and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use. For updated guidelines, the application form, and the latest Outdoor Access Initiative news, please visit If you have specific inquiries about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, you can reach the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@ or send correspondence to: Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100Marietta, GA 30066 About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USAYamaha Motor Corp., USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company's ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States. YMUS has a corporate office in California, three corporate offices in Georgia, as well as facilities in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Florida. YMUS subsidiaries Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC), based in Georgia, and Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA (YJBM) based in Tennessee, each assemble and manufacture selected Yamaha brand products. YMUS owns Skeeter Boats [Texas] with its division G3 Boats [Missouri]. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) with subsidiary Siren Marine [Rhode Island] and divisions Bennett Marine [Florida], Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders [Wisconsin] and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. [Indiana]. Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (Yamaha Financial Services), an affiliate of YMUS, offers financing solutions to support Yamaha Dealers and loyal Yamaha Customers nationwide. Yamaha Financial Services provides retail and commercial financing for the diverse line of Yamaha brand motor products based out of Cypress, CA and Marietta, GA. MEDIA CONTACT:Scott NewbyYamaha Motor Corp., USA770-420-6078Scott_Newby@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cranston kindergarteners learn to ride bikes through new program
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A nonprofit with a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bicycle has brought its program to Cranston. All Kids Bike launched its kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Program at Gladstone Street Elementary School on Wednesday. Several attended the kickoff event, including Gov. Dan McKee, school leaders and representatives from the nonprofit. Lisa Weyer, executive director of All Kids Bike, called the event a significant step forward for Rhode Island, as it only has two programs currently active in the state. The physical education initiative includes: Teacher training and certification A full curriculum with lesson plans, games and activities 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes Pedal conversion kits Adjustable helmets An instructor bike with a conversion kit and helmet Two rolling storage racks 'Learning how to ride a bike is such an exciting moment for young people,' said Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. 'This new program at Gladstone Street will keep students engaged in learning, both in and out of the classroom.' According to All Kids Bike, the program will reach around 75 kindergarten students each year at Gladstone Street Elementary by teaching them to ride in physical education class. Since the equipment is expected to last seven to 10 years, roughly 750 students will benefit over the next decade. 'Every child deserves the chance to learn how to ride a bike. All Kids Bike is doing that and more—they're building community and safe opportunities to learn for our students,' McKee said. Principal Amy Vachon said the program will have a lasting impact on students' physical and emotional growth. 'Not only are we teaching a lifelong skill, but we're also giving students the confidence to try something new and succeed. Having Governor McKee join us for the big reveal made this moment even more special for our students and community,' Vachon said. CALLING ALL CYCLISTS: 'Elliot's Ride for Everyone' to be held Saturday in Newport Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Activity carts help classrooms celebrate
SARANAC LAKE — Classrooms at Petrova and Bloomingdale elementary schools are using new activity carts to celebrate special occasions, thanks to support from a Franklin County program that promotes nutrition and physical activity. The carts were purchased by The Heart Network's Creating Healthy Schools & Communities program, which is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. The carts are equipped with a variety of games and activities that can be used for birthdays and other parties, including dice sets, floor and dance mats, chalk kits, charades for kids and more. 'These carts are bringing joy and happiness to our students,' Bloomingdale Elementary School Principal Katie Laba said. 'The materials on the carts are active items and replace the old traditions of bringing cupcakes or treats in, and have replaced it with active, fun and collaborative games and physical activities.' 'Activity carts are becoming more popular in classrooms, not just for celebrations but also to help teachers to keep students engaged throughout the school day,' sArriana Patraw, The Heart Network's community health improvement coordinator, said. 'These mobile carts are signed out by teachers, who use them to get kids out of their seats and moving. Short, in-classroom breaks are effective in stimulating learning, especially when the activities promote movement and teamwork.' The Heart Network's CHSC program works with schools across Franklin County to support initiatives that bolster physical activity, nutrition and wellness. In Saranac Lake, CHSC recently helped the Farm to School program complete upgrades to its greenhouses and school gardens. In Tupper Lake, CHSC funding helped set up the All Kids Bike program and equip LP Quinn with Strider bikes. For more information about the CHSC program at The Heart Network, visit or contact Arriana Patraw at apatraw@
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kindergarten students receive donation of 24 bicycles
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kindergarten students at Queen Kaʻahumanu Elementary received a donation of 24 balance-to-pedal bicycles, helmets, storage racks and other equipment courtesy of the HDR Foundation for the school's PE Learn-to-Ride program. The HDR Foundation donated these bikes on April 4 in partnership with All Kids Bike, a national nonprofit. 14 facts: Zuckerberg's secret +$270M Hawaiʻi compound According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, the PE Learn-to-Ride program teaches keiki to become 'safe, proficient cyclists, develop the confidence to take risks and persevere and enjoy the sport as a lifelong skill.' Former Rep. Gene Ward passes away at 82 HDR engineers and staff members volunteered to build the bikes and storage racks for the keiki, providing students with an outlet to improve physical and mental well-being, which in turn benefits their classroom performance. Biking is an engaging, screen-free activity that can build foundational PE Learn-to-Ride program also includes teacher training and certification, on top of a lesson plan filled with lesson plans, games and more. Queen Kaʻahumanu Elementary is the third school in the islands to receive bikes through this program. 'So our students, we live in an urban community and a lot of them live in apartments and condos and they don't have a home where you have a driveway to actually learn how to ride up and down your driveway,' said Kaʻahumanu Principal Tanya Hall. 'So this gives us the opportunity to teach them how to ride a bike, being that most of them live in a dwelling that doesn't allow that. So we get to provide that opportunity for them.' The bikes, while engaging and enriching for the students, are also a big hit with the keiki. 'It feels really good, even though I don't know how to ride a bike,' said kindergartener Soran Burns. 'When they opened the curtains, I felt surprised.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
