The Sports Archives – CenturyLink Field: Home Of The Seattle Seahawks!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by thesportsarchives

CenturyLink Field

As the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Washington is a must-visit destination for domestic tourists. You have likely heard about the Pike Place Market, the world-renowned fish market just off the Pacific Ocean. The SODO (South of Downtown) district is renowned for local attractions. Or you may find yourself in Pioneer Square with its vast selection of restaurants and hotels.

But no trip to Seattle is complete without making a visit at the huge dome structure just south of downtown. CenturyLink Field, home of the NFL Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders mens’ and womens’ soccer teams, is the major sports attraction in the region.

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The Sports Archives – Preparing To Go Whitewater Rafting In 2014!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by thesportsarchives

White Water Kayaking and RaftingThe path of least resistance offers little in return for navigating it successfully. It is for that reason we steer purposely into the roughest waters possible. As that’s the only place to find anything of value, that being simply a challenge. –Damien S. Wilhelmi

Winter is upon us and like most other outdoor enthusiasts generally do this time of year, I am enjoying the cold weather as best I can. Snowboarding, snowshoeing, and making the oh-so infamous snow angel wherever the imprint seems suitable. However, no matter how much I am able to enjoy the snow my mind always wanders toward the coming spring. When the snow melts, the rivers rage, and I can set my raft in to huck a little rubber over their rolling and rambunctious rapids.

But as year after year has taught me, not everyone shares this rafting enthusiasm and it seems to be due to the sole reason that most people don’t know where to start. Yes it can be dangerous and there are a number of points you must cover to ensure the trip has a chance of being completed successfully. But every danger in this world can be mitigated through proper understanding, planning, and preparation. It is with those points in mind that every outdoor trip should be conjured up.

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The Sports Archives – Charter Fishing: It’s Not Just For The Boys Anymore!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Since the age of dinosaurs man has divided his time up into two activities:

  1. Fishing.
  2. Convincing his wife or girlfriend to let him go fishing.

But modern times have brought about a new reality for the fisherman who just can’t stay out of the water. Instead of fighting with your better half, why not employ a more intelligent approach. Get her hooked! I can hear the objections popping up like mole hills in my front yard: she won’t like it, fishing is my “boys” time, I tried to take her fishing but she hated it…the list goes on and on.

Let me squash some of these outdated excuses.

1.  She won’t like it. Really? How do you know? Have you ever offered to take her fishing with you? The truth is that more and more women not only enjoy fishing but are falling as deeply and madly in love with it as you have.

Woman with dolphin catch

Think about it…there was a time that women supposedly didn’t like football either, but come Sunday your wife is screaming at the television and smashing beer cans on her head just like the rest of your barbarian friends. So give her a chance before you unjustly assume that she won’t catch the fishing bug. Now, if you want to up your chances that she’ll enjoy herself on the first go, don’t invite her to join you in Bubba’s Bass Derby on Lake Stinky. Show her the crème de la crème of fishing experiences and take her to someplace like Key West for a true deep sea boat adventure. Check out the photos from Charter Boat Row or any other saltwater charter online and you’ll find lots of photos of women holding up their trophies for display. And we’re talking girlie girls, too!

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The Sports Archives – History Of Curling!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Overall view of the Tim Hortons Brier venue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Curling, sometimes referred to as the ‘roaring game’, which comes from the noise a curling rock makes when moving on the ice. It’s not clear where the game originates from but it’s known for being one of the oldest team sports. A 16th-century painting by a Flemish artist shows a game which looks a lot like curling. It’s considered that perhaps curling used to be a simple time-killer and people threw stones on ice, making use of the cold winter. But then it developed to being the oldest and one of the most appreciated team sports. These days there is a World Curling Championship which has many followers and attracts a big audience of viewers.

Rules

The rules of this sport were officially drawn in 1804 and strangely, they haven’t quite changed ever since. There are only a few small exceptions. In curling, there are two teams of four players. Each team slides a curling rock on ice towards a target at the other end of the ice field. Every team aims to get more stones as close as they can to the centre of the target. Once 16 stones have been played, the score is counted, according to the location of the rocks. Every stone that is closer to the centre than the one of the other team, brings one point.

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The Sports Archives – 3 Popular Sports Bettered By Artificial Grass!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Aspmyra stadium

Originally introduced in 1966, artificial grass has changed the lives of many sports players across the globe, which is not bad for a product less than fifty years old. By being used to create high performance artificial sports surfaces for a variety of sports, artificial grass has helped prevent outdoor pitches from becoming unplayable soggy mud baths, ultimately allowing more players to practice and become better at their sport.

There are 3 key sports however where artificial grass was considered completely revolutionary. Read on to discover more about the ground-breaking benefits artificial grass has had and promises to have in the future of baseball, British football and field hockey.

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The Sports Archives – Finishing Strong: Las Vegas Golf Courses With Challenging Final Holes!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Las Vegas from Frenchman

Whether you’re an amateur golfer or you can hang with the pros, you know that sometimes you’re golfing for the sake of a leisurely afternoon, and sometimes you’re golfing because you crave the challenge. When you fall into the latter category, you know that Las Vegas golf courses, in all their infamous glory, can put you to the test. After all, it isn’t just the slot machines, betting arenas and poker tables that want to test your pride — it’s the city’s favorite sport, too.

The great thing about golfing in Vegas is that there are so many different types of golf courses, it’s sometimes difficult to narrow it down to where to go. Here’s a category for you: games that go out with a bang. These are some of the city’s most well-loved courses, and their final holes are out to get you.

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The Sports Archives – UFC Fighters With The Most Twitter Followers!

Posted on December 2, 2013 by thesportsarchives

anderson silva twitter page

Twitter isn’t just a new fad or the latest trend, it is one of the best ways fans of all kind can stay in touch with athletes and celebrities alike. UFC fans are sure to have their fighters and are probably already following their favorites on Twitter. If you’re not already, here are five UFC champions you should definitely be following on Twitter.

Anderson SilvaAnderson Silva has over 4 million Twitter followers. Born April 14, 1975, this Brazilian mixed martial arts and former UFC middleweight champion had the longest defense streak in UFC history. Anderson’s only loss was to Chris Weidman at UFC 162; however, the two are set to fight again, which Twitter users are certainly anticipating. Silva may well be known as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.

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The Sports Archives – What to Buy Your Golfer this Holiday Season!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Golf Club and Golf Ball

Thinking of what presents to buy for the holidays can be just as stressful as the actual purchasing process. One of the best things to get someone, though, is new golf gear. If they aren’t much of a golfer, it’s a great chance for them to start. If they are a casual golfer, this will help get them back on the course and enjoy their free time.

There are plenty of great gifts to buy your golfer that can help him/her improve his/her game. Getting them something involved with golf will help increase their motivation to get out on the course and practice as well. Here are some gifts that your golfer will love to receive this holiday season.

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The Sports Archives – Canada’s Best Snowboard Resorts!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by thesportsarchives

SnowBoarding

Canada is one of the world’s best places to snowboard. Excellent resorts cater to all levels, offering a wide range of runs, beautiful back-country options and some challenging snowboard parks. Annual average snowfall is excellent and the exceptional services available make Canada a top destination for anyone that loves the mountains.

Whistler-Blackcomb

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