Sports Resource Page
General - Amateur Organizations & Resources
- NCAA -- Info on all college sports.
- Amateur Athletic Union -- A nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of sports and fitness; organizer of the Junior Olympics, among other events.
- Craigslist -- In major cities in the US and, increasingly, the world, athletes organize events through the activities section of the community classifieds.
- Campuschamps.com -- A resource for high school students looking to participate in college sports; tips on finding a school, getting aid, balancing school and sport.
- The National Alliance for Youth Sports partners with YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and other organizations to promote youth fitness activities outside of school.
Archery- International Archery Foundation -- Lots of event info, links to training centers, archer bios, rankings, stats. The equipment section is bare bones.
- Archery -- Wikipedia article on archery, its history and modern competitive rules.
- ArcheryTalk -- The largest archers' community site has equipment reviews and forums and tips on becoming a better archer.
- Famous Archers -- The individuals who popularized archery, from Robin Hood (Errol Flynn, Fox,
and Prince of Thieves) to Geena Davis.
- Bowman -- Digital crack. An archery game with stick figures. So simple. And so addictive. Play at your own risk.
Badminton
Baseball- Blogs
- Baseball Blogs -- Blogs, in most cases, are a matter of preference. Except Deadspin. You have to like Deadspin. Anyway, browse through the weblogs here. These are two popular choices:
Basketball
Boxing
Cheerleading
Climbing- About.com -- Here are some basics if you just want a rough guide of what the sport is about, gear, terms glossary, training, festivals, and competitions, as well as some locations to climb.
- Climbing Magazine -- Awesome site with gear reviews, training tips, galleries, and many more articles.
- Mountain Zone -- A great site with information about training, videos, trips, and more.
- Indoor Climbing -- Cyberclimber, training tips and resources, information about gear, competitions, trips, guides, and much much more.
- Acadia Mountain Guides -- Acadia offers training, but their resource page also has a climbing FAQ, tips, and information about professional development.
- Climbing Archive of Moves -- Lots of information for climbers here.
- Climbing Books Library -- Find out about the best climbing books.
- Backcountry.com -- Everything to do with the backcountry from climbing to skiing to hiking.
- NOLS Outdoor Leadership School
Equestrian
Fencing
Football (American)
Golf
Hockey
Ice Skating- Resources
- News & Analysis
- Blogs
- History
- Glossaries
- Skate Canada -- Singles and pairs glossary of basic terms.
- US Figure Skating -- This site has an alphabetized listing of terms about skating and judging.
Lacrosse - Leagues & Tournaments
- News & Analysis
- History
- Rules & Technique
Martial Arts- Resources
- News & Analysis
- History
- Glossaries
Racquetball- Leagues & Tournaments
- News & Analysis
- History
- Glossaries
Rugby
Running - Race Resources
- News & Analysis
- Online Magazines
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Skateboarding
Skiing & Snowboarding- Leagues & Tournaments
- News & Analysis
- Blogs & Forums
- General
- Snowboarding
Soccer - Leagues & Tournaments
- Country Specific League Information
- News & Analysis
Squash & Racquetball- Basic rules for the beginner.
- Official world play rules via an easy to navigate table of contents.
- Squash rules and regulations in Spanish.
- Tips for training and playing.
- Colorful, interactive lesson guide to playing squash with pictures.
- See the guide by the U.S. Racquetball Association for the official rules on amateur and competition play.
Surfing and Bodyboarding- 662 Mob Bodyboards -- This is a website dedicated to bodyboarding with a plethora of professional grade bodyboards as well as accessories such as fins, wax, and wetsuits.
- Bodyboarding Magazine -- This website has an article for beginner's on bodyboarding basics and safety. There is also more information on beach and surf conditions in the UK.
- NY Bodyboarding -- Get info on weather and surf conditions in NY and along the east coast.
Table Tennis
Waterskiing and Wakeboarding - Leagues & Tournaments
- Major Manufacturers
- Wakeboarder.com -- Reviews of wakeboard equipment.
- WakeboardingMag.com -- Search for wakeboard reviews, classifieds, learn about the sport, and more.
- Waterski Online -- User reviews on popular water skis.
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