LiveBarn and the Mississauga Hockey League Announce New Video Streaming Partnership

– Hockey Families Never Need to Miss a Moment –

MISSISSAUGA, ON (March 11, 2024) – LiveBarn, the leading provider of live and on-demand streaming for amateur sports, and the Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) today announced a new five-year partnership.

Under the terms of the agreement, LiveBarn will be the exclusive Live Streaming partner of the MHL, ensuring families and fans can watch all league games live and on-demand from anywhere they choose. Subscribers to LiveBarn will also be able to utilize a growing suite of additional technology. LiveBarn features such as live tagging and player analysis were designed with player development and advancement in mind.

“Partnering with LiveBarn represents a significant milestone for us and a tremendous benefit for hockey families in our league,” said Ted Varty, Executive Director of the MHL. “With LiveBarn, families can now enjoy the convenience of streaming games and accessing on-demand content, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action. This partnership not only enhances the overall experience for players and their families but also fosters greater community engagement and support for our league.”

“We’re excited about our collaboration with the MHL to introduce LiveBarn’s technology to their players and families,” said Ray Giroux, LiveBarn’s Chief Operating Officer. “Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach within the MHL community, LiveBarn offers immense value. Our platform provides a range of tools and features designed to keep everyone connected and deeply engaged with the game they love.”

LiveBarn subscribers can sign up to watch MHL events via monthly or annual plans and watch games on any device, including IOS and Android apps. MHL players will have access to LiveBarn’s new player analysis feature, which in partnership with Sportlogiq, brings the same AI and computer vision technology provided to NHL teams. Coaches and parents will be able to live tag and bookmark events while at games, saving time and capturing teaching moments by creating an auto generated video of all live tags. 

About LiveBarn

LiveBarn is the industry leader in youth and amateur sports broadcasting. Livestreaming from over 4,000 playing surfaces across the U.S. and Canada, LiveBarn offers live and on-demand replays of hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, swimming, and gymnastics events. LiveBarn’s features include unlimited downloads & highlight sharing, as well as Live Tagging and Hockey Player Analysis. LiveBarn was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Montreal. For more information, visit livebarn.com.

About the Mississauga Hockey League  

The Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) operates autonomously under the jurisdiction of the City of Mississauga’s Community Services Department, specifically within the Recreation and Parks division. Comprising six Area Hockey Associations, namely the Applewood Hockey Association, Erindale Hockey Association, Heartland Hockey Association, Lorne Park Clarkson Hockey Association, Meadowvale Hockey Association, and Port Credit Hockey Association, the MHL serves as a hub for hockey enthusiasts in Mississauga. Additionally, the MHL maintains affiliation with the Mississauga Crusaders, facilitating special-needs hockey. Oversight for the MHL is provided by the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), which, in turn, falls under the governance of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), with the overarching authority resting with Hockey Canada. To learn more, visit: https://hockey.on.ca

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For more information, please contact:

Andrew Findlater

SELECT Public Relations for LiveBarn

afindlater@selectpr.ca

(647) 444-1197

LiveBarn and GTHL Announce New Video Streaming Partnership

TORONTO, ON (February 12, 2024) – LiveBarn, the leading provider of live and on-demand streaming for amateur sports, and the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), the largest minor hockey organization in the world, today announced a new five-year partnership that will bring LiveBarn’s technology to facilities across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Under the terms of the agreement, LiveBarn will be the exclusive Live Streaming partner of the GTHL, ensuring families and fans can watch all league games live and on–demand from anywhere in the world. Subscribers to LiveBarn will also be able to utilize a growing suite of additional technology. LiveBarn features such as live tagging and player analysis were designed with player development and advancement in mind. 

“The GTHL is very excited about our new partnership with LiveBarn and all that it will bring to our participant experience,” said Scott Oakman, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the GTHL. “LiveBarn’s platform provides an enhanced user experience and wider coverage of games, including games played outside of the Greater Toronto Area which will ultimately provide parents and families with the opportunity to watch their favourite teams more often.”  

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the GTHL to bring LiveBarn’s technology to their players and families,” said Ray Giroux, Chief Operating Officer of LiveBarn. “Whether you are directly or indirectly connected to the GTHL, LiveBarn will be a huge value add for all those involved. We have tools and features for parents, coaches, and players alike, helping them stay connected and more engaged than ever to the game they love.” 

LiveBarn subscribers can sign up to watch GTHL events via monthly or annual plans and watch games on any device, including IOS and Android apps. GTHL players will have access to LiveBarn’s new player analysis feature, which in partnership with Sportlogiq, brings the same AI and computer vision technology provided to NHL teams. Coaches and parents will be able to live tag and bookmark events while at games, saving time and capturing teaching moments by creating an auto generated video of all live tags.   

About LiveBarn 
LiveBarn is the industry leader in youth and amateur sports broadcasting. Livestreaming from over 4,000 playing surfaces across the U.S. and Canada, LiveBarn offers live and on-demand replays of hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, swimming and gymnastics events. LiveBarn’s features include unlimited downloads & highlight sharing, as well as Live Tagging and Hockey Player Analysis. LiveBarn was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Montreal. For more information, visit livebarn.com.  

About the Greater Toronto Hockey League   
Founded in 1911, the GTHL is a non-profit organization and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 40,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan. The purpose of the GTHL is to govern organized hockey for youth within its jurisdiction, and to foster participation that reflects the cultural demographic of the League’s territory while promoting an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all participants.

For more information, please contact: 

Andrew Findlater 
SELECT Public Relations for LiveBarn 
afindlater@selectpr.ca  
(647) 444-1197 

Stephanie Coratti
Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing
Greater Toronto Hockey League
scoratti@gthlcanada.com 

LiveBarn and PLAY Hockey Announce New Multi-Year Partnership

Winnipeg, MB – PLAY Hockey announced today a new multi-year streaming partnership that will make LiveBarn the official streaming partner of PLAY Hockey.

The partnership will strengthen the digital experience at PLAY Hockey events and will provide enhanced access to content including;

  • New content segments showcasing the top plays from PLAY Hockey events. 
  • Providing all guests with the opportunity to create and share memorable moments from all PLAY Hockey events.
  • Enabling increased broadcast capability at select events.
  • Advanced analytics and viewer options for coaches, parents and participants.
  • Unique on site experiences with the LiveBarn promotional team at select events.

“PLAY Hockey is committed to finding new ways to improve the experience for all participants, their families and their friends as well as growing the game of hockey,” said PLAY Hockey Vice President of Marketing, Product & Growth, Drew Wilkinson.  “Our new relationship with LiveBarn offers a premium streaming solution to the facilities that serve our North American events, and we are excited about offering a consistent product to the parents, friends and extended families.”

“We are very proud to be partnering with PLAY Hockey as their official streaming partner,” said Ray Giroux, Chief Operating Officer of LiveBarn. “Together, our goal is to ensure that our offering serves the best interests of PLAY Hockey and its guests. We look forward to bringing our technology to all of the parents, coaches and athletes affiliated with PLAY Hockey so that they never miss a moment.”

PLAY Hockey kicks off the 2024 season this weekend at the MLK Freeze and MLK Mite Classic taking place in Massachusetts with LiveBarn coverage at Worcester Ice Center, Skate 3 Ice Arena, The Edge Sports Center, Essex Sports Center, and Burlington Ice Palace.

Click Here to sign up today to start streaming games on LiveBarn.

About PLAY Hockey:

PLAY Hockey is a global leader in youth hockey providing memorable experiences to over 100,000 youth hockey players at 105 events.  Event management solutions are also available to associations, teams and hockey organizations.  PLAY Hockey is focused on providing best in class experiences for players, families and our partners to build friendships, have fun, and create memories that last a lifetime. Learn more at www.playhockey.com

About LiveBarn

LiveBarn is the world’s largest streaming provider of youth and amateur sports.  LiveBarn is installed in over 1,800 venues broadcasting over 3,700 streams with – new facilities added weekly. As a global company, they provide live streaming from the US, Canada, Sweden and Israel, broadcasting ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming,  baseball, soccer and gymnastics. To learn more, please visit livebarn.com.

USA Swimming Announces Partnership with LiveBarn

LiveBarn named Official Supplier of live and on-demand streaming services for pools utilized by USA Swimming member clubs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — USA Swimming today announced a three-year partnership with LiveBarn, the global leader in live streaming of amateur and youth sporting events. LiveBarn will become the official supplier of live and on-demand video streaming services for swimming pools utilized by USA Swimming member clubs. As an exclusive partner, LiveBarn will work directly with USA Swimming clubs to install their Live Streaming technology in pools across the country.

“Our new relationship with LiveBarn offers a no-cost streaming solution to the facilities that serve our member clubs and we are excited about the benefits to those pool operators,” USA Swimming Chief Commercial Officer Shana Ferguson said. “Our athletes deserve world-class aquatics facilities in which to train and compete, and this is a major step in providing better services to them.”

“We are very proud to be partnering with USA Swimming as their official streaming supplier,” said Ray Giroux, Chief Operating Officer of LiveBarn. “Together, our goal is to ensure that our offering serves the best interests of USA Swimming and its member organizations. We look forward to bringing our technology to all of the parents, coaches and athletes affiliated with USA Swimming so that they never miss a moment.”

Through this partnership, LiveBarn will serve as the presenting sponsor of the USA Swimming Workshop in 2022, 2023 and 2024. They will also engage with USA Swimming members, coaches and facilities via a presence on the USA Swimming website, email campaigns and will display the USA Swimming logo and the official supplier designation on related marketing initiatives.

For more information on LiveBarn, please visit livebarn.com.

Keep up with all the latest USA Swimming news by following @usaswimming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About USA Swimming
As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events, and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition, including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: build the base; promote the sport; achieve competitive success. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org.

About LiveBarn
LiveBarn provides Live Streaming and On Demand replay of amateur and youth sports events. LiveBarn is installed in over 1,200 venues broadcasting over 2,200 streams with additional partners added weekly. As a global company, they provide live streaming from US, Canada, Sweden and Israel, broadcasting swimming, ice hockey, baseball, basketball/volleyball and soccer. To learn more, please visit livebarn.com.

LiveBarn is a Proud Sponsor of USA Hockey

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USA Hockey Announces Partnership with LiveBarn

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced today a partnership with LiveBarn, a leader in streaming youth and amateur sports in North America.

LiveBarn will have designation as an official partner of USA Hockey and help to promote the game of hockey and highlight various USA Hockey initiatives.

“We’re pleased to add LiveBarn to our USA Hockey partner family,” said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. “They’re passionate about hockey and we most certainly appreciate their support.”

“We are very excited to be partnering with USA Hockey. While we broadcast many sports, hockey is in our blood and this partnership is a natural extension of our brand. Our technology is installed in hockey rinks in the U.S., Canada and Sweden. We have a product that can benefit every member of the USA Hockey family from parents to players to coaches, and we look forward to collaborating with them on our current and future initiatives“ said Ray Giroux, chief operating officer of LiveBarn. 

About USA Hockey

USA Hockey, established on October 29, 1937, and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, sometimes Olympic or Paralympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of the sport. USA Hockey is more than a million strong, including players, coaches, officials and volunteers that span all 50 states. The National Governing Body for the sport in the United States, USA Hockey has important partnerships with the NHL, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation. For more information, visit usahockey.com.

About LiveBarn

LiveBarn provides Live Streaming and On Demand replay of amateur and youth sports events. LiveBarn is installed in 815 ice hockey venues – broadcasting from over 1,250 rink surfaces – from 45 states with additional partners added weekly. As a global company, they provide live streaming from Canada, Sweden and Israel, broadcasting baseball, basketball/volleyball and soccer/turf sports in addition to Ice Hockey. LiveBarn is available on a subscription service with streams accessible via a desktop or mobile browser, the LiveBarn iOS App or the LiveBarn AppleTV App. Members can download game content, save 30 second highlights, Live Tag highlights from within a venue. LiveBarn was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. To learn more, please visit livebarn.com.

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LiveBarn Ranked #11 In Deloitte Canada Technology Fast 50

LiveBarn received the honor of being ranked #11 in Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50™ as well as #80 in the Deloitte North American Fast 500.

 Launched 23 years ago, the Technology Fast 50™ program celebrates the world-class achievements and the tremendous evolution of the Canadian technology sector. 

The Technology Fast 50™ awards and rankings are presented in distinct categories that characterize and define the unique strengths of Canadian innovation. Deloitte knows first-hand that these awards are an important opportunity not just to celebrate, but to recognize the passion, integrity and vision that has propelled the Canadian technology sector. 

Combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth, Technology Fast 50™ companies—small, large, public, private—span a variety of industry sectors and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, digital media and emerging areas such as clean technology. Technology Fast 50™ companies are making a difference in Canada’s technology community. 

Deloitte –Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is the leading technology awards program
in North America (US and Canada)

Now in its 26th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is the leading technology awards program in North America (US and Canada). Combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and rapid growth, Fast 500 companies—large, small, public, and private—span a variety of industry sectors and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, semiconductors, life sciences, and emerging areas, such as energy technology. These companies are on the cutting edge and are transforming the way we do business today.

Deloitte – Technology Fast 500 North America

LiveBarn : la Soirée du hockey amateur

[Originally published by La Press/PME innovation]

PHOTO FOURNIE PAR LIVEBARN
LiveBarn a développé un système automatisé de diffusion en ligne d’évènements sportifs amateurs, accessible par abonnement, qui peut notamment être utile aux parents qui n’ont plus accès aux matchs en raison des règles sanitaires

JEAN-FRANÇOIS CODÈRE – LA PRESSE

L’innovation

Un système automatisé de diffusion en ligne d’évènements sportifs amateurs, accessible par abonnement, qui peut notamment être utile aux parents qui n’ont plus accès aux matchs en raison des règles sanitaires.

Qui ?

Farrel Miller a fondé LiveBarn en 2014. Ancien propriétaire du Junior de Montréal de la LHJMQ et de la plateforme de diffusion en continu JumpTV, il se trouvait un soir forcé de manquer les matchs de hockey de ses enfants, à Montréal, parce qu’il était à New York. L’entreprise établie au centre-ville de Montréal compte 18 employés. Le Globe and Mail l’a tout récemment classée au 40e rang des entreprises à la plus forte croissance au Canada, avec des revenus de 5 à 10 millions de dollars.

L’idée était d’avoir une technologie qui suit le cours du jeu comme à la télé. On a développé des algorithmes, parce que ça aurait bien sûr été trop dispendieux d’avoir des caméramans dans chaque aréna. – Ray Giroux, ancien joueur professionnel et chef des opérations de LiveBarn

Le produit

• Les caméras automatisées de LiveBarn sont maintenant présentes autour de 1500 surfaces de jeu en Amérique du Nord. Des arénas, beaucoup, mais aussi des terrains de basketball, de baseball ou de soccer. Des projets pilotes ont lieu en Suisse et en Suède.

• La technologie employée a évolué avec le temps. Les caméras les plus récentes sont à grand-angle et saisissent l’ensemble de la surface de jeu. L’utilisateur peut lui-même centrer l’image sur l’endroit de son choix.

• Les abonnés peuvent écouter les diffusions en direct ou en reprise, les télécharger ou découper de courts extraits qu’ils peuvent partager.

• La clientèle est composée de parents, de grands-parents et de joueurs eux-mêmes, quand ils sont plus vieux.

• La pandémie a créé un nouvel usage pour le produit. L’accès aux surfaces de jeu est maintenant parfois interdit aux parents, ou limité à un seul parent.

• Les abonnés qui regardent un match en direct sur place pourront bientôt, lorsqu’ils sont témoins d’un évènement notable, appuyer rapidement sur un bouton qui isolera automatiquement les dernières secondes d’action et les leur transmettra.

• LiveBarn installe ses équipements gratuitement dans les plateaux sportifs et reverse aux propriétaires de ceux-ci un pourcentage des abonnements qu’ils génèrent.

L’avenir

Dans la prochaine année, l’entreprise veut continuer d’élargir son bassin de surfaces couvertes, principalement pour les sports extérieurs. Quelques améliorations sont aussi au programme, dont des comptes partagés.

LiveBarn Ranked 40th of 400 Fastest Growing Companies

LiveBarn places No. 40 out of 400 on The Globe and Mail’s second-annual ranking on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. LiveBarn earned its spot with growth of 1,283%. 

Launched in 2015, LiveBarn is the leader in amateur sports broadcasting in North America, servicing tens of thousands of customers through partnerships with over 700 venues across North America, encompassing over 1,200 playing surfaces. LiveBarn’s cutting-edge technology uses a proprietary tracking system that automatically follows the flow of the game. Our 180º technology provides viewers with even more options than a traditional television broadcast.  Broadcasts are available via desktop and mobile browsers as well as the LiveBarn iOS app.  

Users can download 30-second highlight clips or 30-minute video segments. All subscribers can now take advantage of My Highlights – a live tagging feature that allows users to automatically save highlights while watching live, in venue.  

LiveBarn’s venue partners include private and public facilities, as well as both NHL, AHL, NCAA and LHJAAAQ affiliated arenas. This includes 16 NHL partners (Penguins, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Stars, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Wild, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Predators, Jets, Ducks, Panthers & Blues), the NSC Super Rink (the largest rink facility in North America with 8 sheets of ice), and the Lou Berliner Sports Park (the largest US baseball/softball diamond complex).

Launched in 2019, the Canada’s Top Growing Companies editorial ranking aims to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement in Canada by identifying and amplifying the success of growth-minded, independent businesses in Canada. It is a voluntary program; companies had to complete an in-depth application process in order to qualify. In total, 400 companies earned a spot on this year’s ranking.  

The full list of 2020 winners, and accompanying editorial coverage, is published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine—out now—and online at tgam.ca/TopGrowing. 

“The stories of Canada’s Top Growing Companies are worth telling at any time, but are especially relevant in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic,” says James Cowan, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “As businesses work to rebuild the economy, their resilience and innovation make for essential reading.”

“Any business leader seeking inspiration should look no further than the 400 businesses on this year’s Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies,” says Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail. “Their growth helps to make Canada a better place, and we are proud to bring their stories to our readers.” 

About The Globe and Mail 

The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 5.9 million readers every week in print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.1 million readers in print and digital every issue. The Globe and Mail’s investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family. 

About LiveBarn 

Launched in 2015, LiveBarn provides Live & On Demand broadcasting of amateur and youth sporting events. Our patented technology and camera system automatically follow the flow of the game – similar to a traditional television broadcast. LiveBarn currently broadcasts from over 1,000 facilities, including hockey, baseball, soccer and basketball venues. We are constantly adding new venues and features, further cementing our status as the largest amateur sports broadcaster in the world.  For more information, please contact Ray Giroux, COO at ray@livebarn.com