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KJCT8.com – Grand Junction, Montrose – Weather, News, Sports | Salazar promotes new outdoor initiative in Colo.

KJCT8.com – Grand Junction, Montrose – Weather, News, Sports | Salazar promotes new outdoor initiative in Colo.
Salazar promotes new outdoor initiative in Colo. MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) – Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is encouraging people to participate in a new initiative to conserve outdoor spaces and enjoy the outdoors.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - April 25, 2010 at 7:42 pm

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What is the highest temp allowed for outdoor sports and tryouts?

I just wanted to know if it gets like 100F will sports be cancled?

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - April 15, 2010 at 11:22 pm

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Wulf Outdoor Sports sponsors wild hog roundup

Wulf Outdoor Sports sponsors wild hog roundup
In an effort to promote control of the East Texas wild hog population, Wulf Outdoor Sports, the premier outdoor sports store in East Texas, along with Laser Genetics is proud to present Wulf Outdoor Sports “Wild Hog Roundup”. 

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - April 5, 2010 at 1:21 am

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Safety for Outdoor Sports and Adventure Holidays in the UK

Now UK residents and overseas visitors can take advantage of the geographical, topographical, climatic and social variations throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with peace of mind. For adventurers, these differences mean a vast range of outdoor activities. Tailored Adventure Holiday Insurance With everything from winter skiing in Scottish Highlands to surfing in the coastal areas of Wales, the UK offers the gamut of adventure sports and activities.

Land, air and water sports are extremely popular in the UK and enjoyed by a large number of organisations including private clubs and local groups as well as larger facilitators. These groups can help you in the pursuit of outdoor activities, with tailor-made trips to suit your needs.

Travel companies specialising in holidays based around outdoor and adventure sports are commonly found, making it easy for complete novices to try their hand at something new or for those already initiated to appreciate an entire vacation dedicated to their favourite pastime.

Among the activities you could expect to find available on a typical organized adventure holiday are mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking and fell walking. Adventure holiday companies provide both equipment and the necessary knowledge and experience to make sure trips run smoothly and without incident.

Alongside those activities that are considered staples of the outdoor activity scene in the UK are some new additions. These new sports tend to attract a younger crowd and are often organised for social functions such as stag and hen parties as well as company get-togethers. Paint-balling is one of the most popular in this category with pursuits such as go-karting and bungee jumping also ranking highly.

Danger is an inherent aspect of many outdoor sports and activities. Insurance for Extreme Sports Enthusiasts While some people pursue adventure sports for this very reason, other participants do their best to minimise their exposure to any risks. Independent precautions should be taken, as should precautions by the outdoor sport company you are using.

Despite some of the tightest safety standards in the world, certain aspects of outdoor sports can cause accidents and individuals can be left injured and in need of medical attention. Whether pursuing an outdoor sport independently or under the expertise of a certified company, it’s a sensible course of action to arrange comprehensive insurance cover prior to beginning any sporting activity.

A good travel insurance policy will reimburse you for any expenses incurred for medical treatment as well as for the replacement of any lost or damaged pieces of equipment.

If you’ve previously dismissed taking out travel insurance on the basis that it is too expensive, we recommend you take a look at www.travel-insurance-discounts.com/adventure_travel_insurance.htm, where you’ll get a good idea of just how cheaply and easily you can protect yourself with complete coverage against incidents resulting from outdoor pursuits.

Alternatively, www.vayago.com offers similar policies with an emphasis on adventure holidaymakers. With policies offering as little as a day’s cover right up to year-long protection, you’ll see it makes good sense to provide yourself with this essential safety net.

Andy Burrows is an experienced outdoor traveller and is familiar with the best UK adventurous destinations.


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 14, 2010 at 12:02 am

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Outdoor Sporting Facilities for the Community

There was a time when sports outdoors meant running off to the nearest playing field with friends for a game of footie, or to the local cricket club for matches with neighbouring clubs in the long and lazy summer months. 

Sadly, over the years many playing fields have been swallowed up by the need for housing. 
It is now a government priority to encourage and increase participation in sport by providing both indoor and outdoor sports facilities that are accessible to more and more people.  Local authorities, as well as schools can apply for funding to add to or upgrade their sports facilities. 
And what an amazing range of sports equipment and facilities is there to choose from.

With the aim to providing an all-weather facility for year round use, popular choices for outdoor sports surfaces include synthetic grass, bitumen macadam and polymeric surfaces.  Such surfaces are particularly suited for Multi Use Games Areas where a variety of sports such as tennis, netball, basketball, 5-a-side football, and hockey etc can be played.  Artificial or synthetic surfaces are available in a choice of colours and allow court markings to be made in different colours for different sports on the same pitch.  MUGAs also require a protective fencing as well as floodlights so that they can be used in poor light conditions. 

Of all the outdoor sports, hockey in particular, is suited to the use of synthetic grass.  As a result the game has changed and become faster.  Synthetic hockey pitches have traditionally been water based with its own irrigation system.  However latest products include sand dressed synthetic pitches, which are more eco-friendly.

‘Third generation’ synthetic grass has been developed to the exacting standards of the Football Association and has been found to be safe and suitable for sports such as football and rugby at training as well as championship levels.  

Similarly, complete synthetic cricket pitches are available for practice or training purposes that closely resemble the playing characteristics of natural turf. These may be of the permanent kind, that are resistant to damage by the elements, or the roll-up, roll out variety that may also be used indoors.  Such wickets are popular with cricket clubs, schools and colleges, allowing greater use with minimum of maintenance.

Many British suppliers provide a range of sports equipment too, such as fixed or movable tennis posts and nets, basketball and netball goals, hockey goals, as well the protective netting and floodlights.  Care should be taken to choose equipment and materials that conform to British Standards.

Of all the outdoor sports, hockey in particular, is suited to the use of synthetic grass. Learn more on Multi Use Game Area& All Weather Pitch.


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 6, 2010 at 2:50 pm

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Outdoor Sports Surfaces: High in performance, low in maintenance

Artificial outdoor sports surfaces are becoming quite a trend at sports facilities – be it at club school or professional level. With international sports associations like FIFA and UEFA approving artificial sports pitches, the sports facilities – both big and small around the world are opting for artificial or synthetic surfaces for playing a wide range of sports.

Outdoor sports surfaces could include football, rugby or hockey pitches, athletics tracks, tennis, basketball or netball courts etc. In some cases, the same surface could be used for a variety of sports. Such a sports pitch is known as a Multi-use Games Area (MUGA). These are quite common in clubs and schools.

Artificial turf, is being increasingly used as outdoor sports surface for a variety of sports, including football or soccer, basketball, netball, hockey, and many more. Also known as synthetic turf, these are man-made surfaces that are made to give the same look and feel as that of natural grass. Artificial turf is made of synthetic fibres with varying pile height. There are usually three varieties- unfilled, sand-dressed and sand-filled, available. And any one of these can be chosen depending on the requirements of the games to be played on them and of course, the cost involved. For instance, unfilled pitches are ideal for hockey, as they are not filled with sand or rubber, and hence protect players from injury by minimising the abrasive effect caused by sand. These artificial outdoor sports surfaces are also known as water-based pitches, as they require wetting at regular intervals.

Many sports facilities install artificial turf that is sand-dressed. These surfaces are not only cost-effective, but also give the same look as that of an unfilled pitch. In this case, the turf pile is filled with fine sand, but only up to 5-8mm from the tips of the fibres. Sand-filled outdoor sports surfaces are rough and harder compared to the other two types. The pile, in this case, is completely filled with sand.

The length of the fibres and the degree of sand-fill can be altered to meet the specifications and requirements of different sports. For instance, hockey pitches are made up of shorter fibres when compared to football pitches. Shorter pitches with lesser sand-fill offer more speed to the movement of the ball.

Whatever be the type of the artificial turf chosen, it offers the best playing conditions for the players. Besides offering firm grip, it may feature a “shock pad” that protects the players from serious injuries when they fall. Low in maintenance, these artificial outdoor sports surfaces can be used in all weather conditions. So, no more worries in long dry summers, frozen winters, or heavy rainfall. The pitch will be ready for the play as well as practice sessions all year round.

Many sports facilities install Artificial Turf that is sand-dressed. These surfaces are not only cost-effective, but also give the same look as that of an unfilled pitch.Learn More on Multi Use Games Area & All Weather Pitch.


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1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 5, 2010 at 10:41 pm

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Artificial Outdoor Sports Surfaces

The popularity of synthetic sports surfaces in the 1970s all across the USA and Canada prompted many sports facilities around the world to opt for them.  Artificial sports surfaces could be used for football and hockey pitches, tennis courts or for synthetic athletics tracks.  They have also found prominence in Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs) where a variety of games can be played on the same surface.

Manufactured from synthetic materials, polypropylene and sometimes, polyethylene, an artificial sports surface offers the same playing characteristics as natural grass surfaces. However, there are many advantages that they enjoy over natural grass. First, an artificial sports surface is usable all year round. This means whatever be the weather, you can always enjoy the scheduled football or hockey match.  Wet or frozen winters cannot stop you from enjoying your favourite game.

Another advantage of opting for artificial sports surfaces is their low maintenance costs. In fact, it is one of the main reasons for the artificial sports pitches being favoured by sports clubs and other sports facilities providers. By installing a synthetic sports surface, they can do away with many activities like regular watering, draining, mowing, applying fertilizers, weeding, and so on of grass pitches. This could considerably bring down their annual outlay on maintenance, which can be used for other productive activities.  

An artificial sports surface, be it a synthetic football pitch or an athletics track, can be so designed as to minimise the risk of injury to players when they slide or fall on the surface. This is possible because such an artificial turf is usually equipped with a “shock absorbent layer” just beneath the top layer. Also, water-based or unfilled artificial sports surfaces, a variant of synthetic sports pitches and used for playing hockey, protect players by minimising the abrasive effect caused by sand in-fill. Similarly, the artificial athletics surfaces are specially built to offer the benefit of slip-resistance to the players.

Artificial sports surfaces are also available in a choice of colours. This allows court markings to be made in different colours for different sports on the same surface. This is particularly true in the case of MUGAs. Synthetic athletics tracks also allow the use of multi-coloured striping and event markings. This allows the same track to be used for multiple events besides enhancing the look of the tracks.

Synthetic athletic surfaces are made to tolerate the use of spikes, besides offering protection to players from falls and injuries. Learn More on Sports Field & Athletics Tracks.

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iBex, Official selection Nissan Outdoor Games 2008


The best of extreme sports in a 5 minutes film.

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25 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 2, 2010 at 6:27 pm

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