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Darts: 2023 Cazoo Premier League schedule and venues confirmed by PDC
6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Darts: 2023 Cazoo Premier League schedule and venues confirmed by PDC

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has confirmed the event schedule and venues for the 2023 Cazoo Premier League season. There will be 17 venues on the calendar, with events taking place on Thursday nights from February to May. The new season will start at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Thursday 2 February and the play-offs will be held at The O2 in London, England on Thursday 25 May.  In a news release, the PDC also confirmed that the 2023 Cazoo Premier League season will retain the same format as introduced in 2022. Eight players compete each night in a knockout format before the top four players from the final league table progress to the play-offs.  As well as the opener in Belfast, February will also feature league nights in Cardiff, Glasgow and Du...
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Ski Club of Great Britain announces 2022-2023 Freshtracks holiday schedule
6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Ski Club of Great Britain announces 2022-2023 Freshtracks holiday schedule

The Ski Club of Great Britain’s Freshtracks holiday programme has fully re-launched for the 2022-2023 season with more than 150 different weeks throughout the winter, starting on 25 November 2022 and running until 1 May 2023. All Freshtracks holidays are designed to bring like-minded skiers together of similar ability levels and many trips are led by qualified mountain guides and ski instructors. Holidays are popular with solo travellers with many trips sold on a single occupancy basis. There’s a programme dedicated to those skiers over the age of 60 – Peak Experience – that attracts enthusiasts well into their 70s and sometimes beyond, plus one of the largest choices of off-piste and ski touring holidays on the UK market. But there’s also opportunities for skiers to improve their techn...
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Skiing in Austria: 11 reasons to hit the slopes this winter 
6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Skiing in Austria: 11 reasons to hit the slopes this winter 

From snow-sure slopes to the world-famous Kaiserschmarren, Austria is one of the best places to ski. Here the team from the Austrian National Tourist Office pick out 11 reasons why you should visit Austria for skiing this winter. 1. Plenty of snow-sure pistes  Snow-guarantee is a crucial factor when choosing a winter destination. And, luckily, the Austrian Alps are blessed with it. Widely recognized as one of the world's most reliable skiing destinations, Austria's top resorts ensure perfectly groomed pistes throughout the classic winter season – and way beyond. Tirol alone has five glaciers, including Zillertal's Hintertux, where you can ski 365 days a year. In Zell am See-Kaprun skiing is on from October to June thanks to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. And if everything goes wrong, Aus...
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Ice hockey: 2023 NHL Winter Classic

Fenway Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, will host the NHL Winter Classic on Monday 2 January 2023. The NHL regular-season outdoor game will see the Boston Bruins take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.  “The game continues the tradition the League established in 2008 of hosting a regular-season outdoor game at the onset of the new year, with the 2023 edition marking the 15-year anniversary of the first NHL Winter Classic in Buffalo,” NHL.com said. “The game will mark the fifth NHL regular-season outdoor game for the Bruins and the second time the game has been hosted at Fenway Park. Boston defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in OT in the 2010 NHL Winter Classic.” Image: NHL.com
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2025 TCS London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon will be held on the streets of the UK’s capital city on Sunday 27 April 2025. Renowned for its scenic route through the heart of London, the marathon attracts elite athletes, enthusiastic amateurs, and charity fundraisers from around the globe. The marathon's 26.2-mile (42.195km) course remains largely unchanged, offering participants a tour of London's iconic landmarks:  Start: Runners commence in Greenwich Park, with three distinct starting points that merge by the three-mile marker.  Mile 6: Participants pass the historic Cutty Sark in Greenwich.  Mile 12: The route crosses the emblematic Tower Bridge, a highlight for many runners.  Mile 18: The towering skyscrapers of Canary Wharf come into view.  Mile 22: Runners navigate past the historic T...
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Football: Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand

The ninth edition of the Fifa Women’s World Cup will be held from Thursday 20 July to Sunday 20 August in Australia and New Zealand. The opening match and opening ceremony will take place at New Zealand’s Eden Park in Auckland and the final will be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia.  A tournament of firsts, the event is Australia’s biggest sporting event since the Rugby World Cup in 2003, with 32 nations playing 64 matches across nine host cities in Australia and New Zealand. It also marks the first time in Women's World Cup history that the matches have been held in the Asia-Pacific region. The nine cities and ten venues hosting matches are:  Adelaide, Australia: Hindmarsh Stadium Auckland, New Zealand: Eden Park Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane Stadium Dun...
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Qatar World Cup new openings: hotels, resorts and attractions
1Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Qatar World Cup new openings: hotels, resorts and attractions

With just weeks until the start of the 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar Tourism has revealed new tourism attractions, hotels and resorts that will be open for fans to enjoy during the tournament. Here we take a look at some of the upcoming new openings ahead of the football festival… Related articles 2022 Fifa World Cup Qatar: fixtures and groupsHotel review: InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa Pictures: Qatar Airways aircraft with Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 livery Al Maha Island (Image: Qatar Tourism) Al Maha Island Set to launch in November, Al Maha Island will feature high-end restaurants including Zuma, LPM, Billionaire and Carbone, as well as other eateries and attractions such as Nammos Qatar beach club. The island also features Al Maha Drive, a unique driveway experience r...
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Cricket: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022

Australia will be the focus of the cricketing world when it hosts the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Taking place from 16 October to 13 November, the world’s best players from 16 teams will play 45 matches in what will be the biggest global sporting event to be hosted in Australia in 2022. Matches will be played in Adelaide (Adelaide Oval), Brisbane (The Gabba), Geelong (Kardinia Park Stadium), Hobart (Bellerive Oval), Melbourne (MCG), Perth (Perth Stadium) and Sydney (SCG). Australia will go into the eighth edition of the men’s event as defending champions after winning their maiden ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021, defeating New Zealand in the final.  The opening fixture of the tournament will see Sri Lanka take on Namibia on Sunday 16 October at Kardinia Park in Geelong. The f...
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2022 Aqua Rugby Festival

With “big hits” and even “bigger splashes”, Aqua Rugby has been described as Australia’s newest “sporting phenomenon”. Taking place at Manly Cove in Sydney, Australia from 10-12 November 2022, the three-day Aqua Rugby Festival will see matches played on a 30m x 30m floating pontoon pitch with tries scored by jumping into the ocean. Think of it as rugby’s full contact and fast pace combined with Olympic-style dives and NFL-inspired celebrations.    The teams, professional and amateur, feature five players plus reserves and games are played for ten minutes – five-minute halves with two minutes for half time. Over the weekend there will be men’s and women’s knockout competitions as well as a number of exhibition matches. Fans will be able to watch the matches from the Manly Shorelin...
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Aqua Rugby Festival: a ‘sporting phenomenon’ in Sydney, Australia 
28Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Aqua Rugby Festival: a ‘sporting phenomenon’ in Sydney, Australia 

With “big hits” and even “bigger splashes”, Aqua Rugby has been described as Australia’s newest “sporting phenomenon”. Taking place at Manly Cove in Sydney, Australia from 10-12 November 2022, the three-day Aqua Rugby Festival will see matches played on a 30m x 30m floating pontoon pitch with tries scored by jumping into the ocean. Think of it as rugby’s full contact and fast pace combined with Olympic-style dives and NFL-inspired celebrations.    The teams, professional and amateur, feature five players plus reserves and games are played for ten minutes – five-minute halves with two minutes for half time. Over the weekend there will be men’s and women’s knockout competitions as well as a number of exhibition matches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_QNk0NRI2o Fans will be able...
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‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes: a sports adventurer’s guide to Scotland’s wild waters
28Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes: a sports adventurer’s guide to Scotland’s wild waters

In her new book – Blue Scotland: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland’s Wild Waters – sports adventurer Mollie Hughes picks out her favourite places across Scotland to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf.  Mixing world-class surfing breaks with kayaking adventures on the west coast, and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde with invigorating swims in the lochs of the Cairngorms National Park, the book shows how to access and enjoy these varied blue spaces.  Hughes includes her own personal experiences and tips, enabling wild water sports fans of all levels to make the most of the amazing opportunities Scotland has to offer. Here’s her pick of the off-the-beaten track places to visit in Scotland.   North Uist, Outer Hebrides  “The Island of North Uist in the Outer Heb...
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Sports travel bucket list: Everest Base Camp 70th anniversary trek with Mountain Kingdoms
27Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports travel bucket list: Everest Base Camp 70th anniversary trek with Mountain Kingdoms

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay famously stepped foot on the summit of Everest on 29 May 1953 receiving worldwide acclaim and a lifetime of mountaineering superstardom. To mark their historic achievement, British tour operator Mountain Kingdoms has arranged a special Everest Base Camp Trek to arrive at Base Camp exactly 70 years later. This platinum anniversary trek will be led by Pertemba Sherpa – a celebrated three-time Everest summiteer who made his first ascent alongside mountaineering legend Chris Bonington. Pertemba's exceptional experience, Himalayan knowledge and years spent accumulating a treasure trove of mountaineering tales will add an extra dimension to the trek and give a unique insight into life on Everest. During the day at base camp there will be the chance to ...
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Golf in Italy: eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna
27Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Golf in Italy: eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna

With more than 20 courses, the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna is an ideal destination for both beginner and professional golfers alike. It also provides a rich cultural background to enjoy in-between rounds, meaning golfers can combine spa holidays, food and wine, and art on their trip. Here we take a look at eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna, Italy.  Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, Ravenna This charming 27-hole golf club (top picture) is located amongst pine forests and salt lakes, a setting of natural beauty just a short distance from the sea. Enjoy water obstacles and innovative design that guarantees enjoyment for golfer across all levels. Previously, the Italian PGA Championships have been held here on several occasions, the latest being held in 2019. The co...
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Football: 2023 English FA Cup Final 

The 2023 English FA Cup final will be held on Saturday 3 June 2023. It will be a Manchester derby at Wembley Stadium in London, with Manchester City taking on rivals Manchester United. Kick-off is at 3pm (BST).  
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Football: 2023 Uefa Europa League final 

The 2023 Uefa Europa League final will be held on Wednesday 31 May 2023 at Puskás Aréna Park in Budapest, Hungary. Spanish club Sevilla will take on Italian club Roma in the final in Budapest. Image: Uefa.com  
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Darts: PDC Cazoo Masters 2023

The PDC Cazoo Masters, the annual season-opener of the Professional Darts Corporation, will be held at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes from 27-29 January 2023. The three-day event will feature the world’s top 24 darts players. Embed from Getty Images
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Dates confirmed for 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games 
22Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Dates confirmed for 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games 

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed that the 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games will be held in El Sunzal / La Bocana from 30 May to 7 June 2023.  The games will serve as the second event in the Olympic Qualification process, with four slots up for grabs for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (to be held in Tahiti). In El Salvador, the four top ranked surfers by continent for each gender will qualify one place each by name. Fernando Aguerre, ISA president, said: “El Salvador continues to solidify itself as an essential part of the pathway to Olympic Surfing. We are grateful to President Bukele and Minister Valdez for their understanding of the ISA’s mission, but also for their strong commitment to surfing. We are happy to continue to expand and st...
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2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games 

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed that the 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games will be held in El Sunzal / La Bocana from 30 May to 7 June 2023.  The games will serve as the second event in the Olympic Qualification process, with four slots up for grabs for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (to be held in Tahiti). In El Salvador, the four top ranked surfers by continent for each gender will qualify one place each by name. Fernando Aguerre, ISA president, said: “El Salvador continues to solidify itself as an essential part of the pathway to Olympic Surfing. We are grateful to President Bukele and Minister Valdez for their understanding of the ISA’s mission, but also for their strong commitment to surfing. We are happy to continue to expand and strengt...
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