Archive for September, 2007

Canoe Polo

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Have you ever tried canoe polo? All you need to do is to grab a few friends with canoes and find some water.

There are two groups in this game, each should contain of five players and the object is to get the ball into the opponent’s goal to score goals. The team scoring the most goals in a set time is the winner. It is a combination of water polo, basketball and kayaking.

End Of Ski Season

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Did you know that this Sunday the ski season is ending in… Australia? Snow is predicted for this weekend and record visitor numbers are taking advance bookings for next year!

Jessica Rose from the Mount Hotham Resort says it’s been one of the best season ever because of the record snow fall. Which is very unusual, skiers started the first day on a natural snow. Jessica adds, they haven’t done it since year 2000!

Enjoy The Thrill Of Water Skiing - Play It Safely!

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Water skiing is one of the most popular water sports in the world. It gives a thrilling experience, lot of fun and excitement. But to play it safely, you need to know some technical rules. Because even a slight negligence can result in a massacre!

This sport has two risky zones: water and speed. In order to avoid accidents, some rules and safety measures have to be followed.

Safety rules in water skiing:

Get Ready For Fun Weekend

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

The annual Whiteout Weekend is kicking off this Saturday, 29 September, at Midlothian Snowsports Centre. It’s a family friendly event for all skiing and snowboarding fans.

If you’re a complete beginner, you’ll have a chance to try those snow activities for free. There will also be an opportunity to try the latest craze of tubing: a ride down the nursery slopes in an inflatable rubber ring.

Skateboarding Is Cool

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Some skateboarders don’t think skateboarding is a dangerous sport. Liam, 12, loves it and can’t undertand why some children are scared to learn it. He admits it is quite difficult to learn but when you can do it properly, it gives you a lot of joy.

Liam says he found skateboarding hard at the beginning. Once, he even broke his collarbone. As he says, he did tkink about stopping, he just liked it too much! Besides, injuries are quite common with this sport.

Surfing on Wood with Grain Surfboards

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Northern White Cedar and Western Red Cedar is a combination used in Grain Surfboards - unique and attractive wooden surfboards. Those surfboards seem to be a great option not only for eco-conscious surfers.

According to Grain “You’ll discover that wooden surfboards ride with more energy and carry more momentum down the wave. And while they may seem slightly heavier on land, in water, they feel much lighter due to the inherent buoyancy of wood”.

Skates In-Line Marathons At The Young Age Of 63!

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Bob Bidon isn’t an average 63-year-old. He took up inline skating a year ago and skates in marathons!

His love to the skates started when his daughter-in-low sent him an information about the St. Paul In-line Marathon. And as Bob has always been very active, he decided to have a go.

Puma Eyewear Presents the Motor Sport Collection 2007

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

If you like combination of contemporary lifestyle, fashion and influences from the world of sports, this sunglass collection is definitely for you. It is made of good-quality high-tech materials, features aerodynamic construction and trendy design details. PUMA Motor Sport Sunwear is an ideal accessory for fans of sporty lifestyle.

These are some models of the above collection:

Fins (PU15018) are for all those who have passion for power. With this model you'’l find a subtle logo application and the air rips on the bridge. Available in a variety of colours.