Blog - Tag: World Championships

Soccer Fever!

If there is one event that is capturing the world's attention right now it is the Euro2012 Soccer Championships! Fast, furious and very-very action packed, this game has it all. While watching these elite athletes on the field, it's easy to forget that they were children once, testing out their mettle on their hometown field. What are Small-Sided Games? Small-sided games (SSG) are any games...Read more

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Beyond the Finish Line: A Walk Through the Mixed Zone

Photo courtesy Polakoff Communications Once an athlete gets to a certain level, there become many more obligations and expectations of them beyond their performance on the field of play. Walking through the Media Mixed Zone at a major sporting competition is just one of those responsibilities. The Mixed Zone is designed to permit the broadcast and print media to “mix” with athletes for the...Read more

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Track World Continues to Run with State-of-the-art Technology

The 2011 IAAF World Championships in Athletics start this weekend in Daegu, South Korea, and Team Canada is sending 32 athletes, 13 of which are making their first appearance at a World Championships. The venue, Daegu Stadium, previously hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2003 Universiade. Sport and technology continue to join forces, as this major sporting event on the global calendar will...Read more

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In the World Class Swim of Things

The 2011 FINA World Championships starts this weekend in Shanghai, China. With 2220 athletes participating, there will be a record numbers of countries entered at 181, up from the 172 countries that competed in Rome in 2009. Team Canada is sending 18 men and 21 women, joined by a coaching staff of 12. The 16 days of aquatic competition includes 40 finals in Swimming (24-31 July), 10 in Diving (16...Read more

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