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British Olympic Superstars -
Mark Bartley (413)   
British Olympic performances go back to the beginning of the modern Games in 1896 in Athens. Every year over 13,000 athletes from around the globe compete in over 400 events during the summer games so the likelihood of a British winner is fairly high. At the Beijing Games in 2008 Great Britain... ( added 12 days 12 hours ago.) |
Olympic Games On The Horizon -
Mark Bartley (413)
Being reminded that the next summer Olympics are just 1000 days away will have been a welcome wake-up call for many athletes. Potential spectators too would have realised that if they are hoping to be present at their favourite Olympic competitions in just less than three years time, then they... ( added 20 days 9 hours ago.) |
A Guide to Snowboarding in Tignes -
John Blackett (220)
(by a man with Brevieres in his heart and a snowboard on his feet) Ancient history tells us of a place where skiing was encouraged as soon as it was born. Way back in the 1920s the area welcomed the first pioneer skiers with open arms. The same warm welcome has been extended to Tignes... ( added 1 year 182 days ago.) |
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Skiing Safely in tignes -
John Blackett (220)
My number one tip is to wear a helmet. Many people would not dream of riding a bike through a park without a helmet but would ski down an icy black run wearing only a woolly hat on their heads. As more and more skiers start to wear helmets it is even more urgent for you to do so. If you ever... ( added 355 days 9 hours ago.) |
Choosing a Snowboard. Dont be Hasty. Be Thorough and Reap the Rewards -
 - Joe Mac Millan (166)   
When choosing a snowboard you need to know what to look for. Why does one brand work better than another. Why do prices differ from one board shop than another? Should I let price matter? What if I buy and not like the board?
Unless you have money to burn your best bet is to find a shop that... ( added 1 year 47 days ago.) |
Paralympics Biathlon. Disabled Skiing and Shooting. A Most Demanding Sport -
- Joe Mac Millan (166)
Paralympics Biathlon. The sport of cross-country skiing is a tough aerobic workout. Step into the boots, slip the boots into the bindings and take off skiing. Ahhh. It sounds so easy to do.
In real life, after a few pushes and slides your heart rate soars, your lungs desperately try to... ( added 1 year 47 days ago.) |
Wheelchair curling. Amazing Disabled Players Make it Look Easy -
- Joe Mac Millan (166)
Wheelchair curling is a sport for paraplegics. It is a sport that combines a lot of skill and it takes a ton of strategy to be a winner.
Wheelchair curling is the only Paralympics sport that comprises teams made up of both men and women on the same team. The Torino Paralympic Winter Games saw... ( added 1 year 47 days ago.) |
Advice On Buying Your Ski Boots -
John Blackett (220)
The most difficult ski challenge you'll probably ever face is not the toughest black run in resort, but finding a comfortable fitting boot that also performs well. Remember before you buy your skis, it is important to get the right boots. Ski boots are the first piece of ski equipment that you... ( added 1 year 158 days ago.) |
Snow Skiing, My Heart And Soul! -
Roger Bourne (10) 
It’s so cold, it’s so wet, and it’s so dangerous?
Please let me share why you and I are not Crazy!
For Everyone.
Snow skiing is one of the really exciting sports that combine exhilaration, fellowship, ambience and adventure, for all levels of participants.
In Europe, children... ( added 2 years 106 days ago.) |
Exercises for Wrestling -
Dickie White (522) 
Here are the top 4 exercises for wrestling that I have found to be most effective for building strength.
Box Squat
The squat is by far the mother of all exercises. Although it sometimes gets a bad rap, when performed correctly you are able to use about 70% of the total muscle in your... ( added 102 days 3 hours ago.) |
Weight Lifting for Wrestling -
Dickie White (522)
The term "weight lifting" specifically refers to the lifts contested in an Olympic lifting competition- the clean and jerk and the snatch. Although these happen to be two great ways to increase a wrestlers' power, I have observed that the wrestlers that I train struggle to learn the proper... ( added 102 days 3 hours ago.) |
Cheap Snowboarding Gear -
- Eric Clemmer (143)  
Eric Clemmer
What's the deal with cheap snowboarding gear? Is it even worth
buying cheap snowboarding gear? These are some questions that you might
be asking yourself when shopping for new equipment. Nobody wants to
spend a fortune shopping, but snowboarding in general is an expensive
sport. You have to... ( added 1 year 42 days ago.) |
Best Beginner Snowboard -
- Eric Clemmer (143)
Eric Clemmer
Is it possible to determine what is the best beginner snowboard? Yes,
it is actually very easy. There are several qualities that beginners
snowboards should have. If you are just starting out and don't know
what qualities to look for in a snowboard here are some tips.
Soft Flex Snowboard:... ( added 1 year 317 days ago.) |
All About Artificial Snow -
Roger Moss (9)  
Roger Moss
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, top resorts now need to offer a lot more than good snow conditions. Without them, though, there’s no skiing, so investment in new and upgraded snowmaking infrastructure is steadily increasing. To find out how it works in a major ski resort I visited... ( added 2 years 105 days ago.) |
Breathable Waterproof Ski Jackets -
christopher aggie (51)
If you ever wondered how to sort through the maze of different ski jackets, cut through the hype, brand names, this article may help. We will condense attributes of ski jackets into components, namely breathibility and water resistance. We will try to help demystify the two terms. Lets start with... ( added 3 years 46 days ago.) |
A Ski School At Home -
Mark Bartley (413)
Prices everywhere are high, to say the least and many are starting to use phrases such as exorbitant, crazy, ridiculous; even unaffordable. All that does not bode well for travel companies, who have enjoyed affluent customers and favourable exchange rates for several years. Both of these factors... ( added 28 days 9 hours ago.) |
Get Ready To Ski -
Mark Bartley (413)
Preparation is key to getting the most out of a snowsports holiday, both in terms of selecting which resort and accommodation to choose and also in getting yourself ready physically so that you can enjoy your time on the slopes. As far as ski location is concerned, a number of factors play a part... ( added 34 days 7 hours ago.) |
Cross-country Skiing -
Mark Bartley (413)
You may be amazed by the amount of energy a cross-country skier can expend. In terms of the effort required, the skills levels and the duration of some competitive races, there is little to compare with an international cross-country skiing event, and when combined with rifle shooting, as in the... ( added 66 days 8 hours ago.) |
Sports For Older Generations -
Mark Bartley (413)
Not so long ago middle-aged people would be quite happy to join their local golf club, perhaps sign up for an aerobics or pilates class and, when older, perhaps try a little bowling. But for many years that was about the sum total of sports that encouraged the participation of the older members... ( added 66 days 9 hours ago.) |
Board Sports Stay in Vogue -
Mark Bartley (413)
Young people are quickly influenced by the latest fashions. The desire to move with the times, keep up with their peers and perhaps disassociate themselves from old fashioned activities, means that any popular mainstream leisure activity has a limited lifecycle. That may be true for many fads... ( added 66 days 9 hours ago.) |
Going Skiing? Picking the Clothes to Make Your Ski Day Enjoyable -
Andrew Bicknell (6,540)  
No matter your level of skiing experience wearing the proper ski clothing is important to your overall enjoyment. Being wet, cold, and miserable will take the fun out of what can be a very fun recreational sport. You want to stay warm and dry while being comfortable at the same time. Fortunately... ( added 88 days 5 hours ago.) |
Reviving Sporting Interest -
Mark Bartley (413)
Do you remember the middle of last summer? Strawberries were ripening and the two Red Bull cars were dominating the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new roof on Wimbledon's centre court was ready for action as the organisers of Britain's premier tennis tournament promised competitors that... ( added 34 days 8 hours ago.) |
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New Sports Centres Indoors -
Mark Bartley (413)
New and more ambitious indoor sport complexes are being planned all the time and even some of the world's newest and largest sports stadia are being built with the option of turning them into indoor facilities. The new Wembley Stadium in London, the most expensive ever built, does have a sliding... ( added 40 days 12 hours ago.) |
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