2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics is Coming
October 15, 2009 by Kimberly Edwards · Leave a Comment
If you’re a skier, then I know you are getting in the skiing mood, maybe even looking up ski holidays for the Christmas season…
As this ski season is close at hand, it also has Canadians especially excited…
We are so very excited, as Canadians, that we’ll be hosting such an amazing line-up for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
My very favorite sports of the Winter Olympics are the skiing events…There’s really no other time that these sports are aired for us to view on television.
This 2010 Winter Olympics boasts alpine skiing, ski jumping, biathalon, nordic combined, freestyle skiing, cross-country skiing, and I even love watching the snowboarding events.
We would absolutely love to make it out to see some of the events in person in Vancouver. If you’re going, have a blast! Also, I know you’ll fall in love with Vancouver – so, be prepared to start looking for vacation homes in Vancouver…You’ll want to stay or visit it again often! It’s so beautiful there.
It’s funny that even thought I’m from Canada, I’ve never actually skied before! LOL…People think that’s so crazy!
However, I certainly would like to learn to ski now and was looking up some ski holiday information for my hubby and I – he’s a newbie too…I found Fast Track Ski to be a good reference site for ski deals.
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I hope you enjoyed this Skiing Information on Championship Circle! Until next time…
Ski Like a Champion,
Kimberly Edwards 
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The Fastest and The Furthest: F1 Circuit Racing
October 14, 2009 by Kimberly Edwards · Leave a Comment
Shell fuel helps Ferrari drive 320 km/h on an F1 circuit. But can Shell help a car drive over 3300 km across Europe on just one litre of fuel?
What do you think? Check out this video:
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I hope you enjoyed this Car Racing post on Championship Circle! Until next time…
Play Like a Champion,
Kimberly Edwards
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Be Prepared for the Mixed Martial Arts Craze
June 19, 2008 by Kimberly Edwards · 2 Comments
Ever since MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighting has become popular, fighting leagues have been skyrocketing in popularity all over the world.
These include leagues such as Pride FC, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Ultimate Fighter, WEC, EliteXC and numerous others on cable TV and pay-per-view.
MMA is also referred to as Ultimate Fighting, No-Holds-Barred (NHB), or Vale-Tudo, meaning “Anything Goes”. It is full contact and can be extremely vicious at times.
However, not just professionals take part in the sport, and neither were they always a professional…
Thinking of getting involved with the MMA craze? Make sure you are prepared…
Do a little research on what martial art you would like to take part in. There are numerous clubs popping up all over that actually specialize in mixed martial arts, believe it or not…
No matter what discipline you are interested in focusing on, you will need to have MMA Gear to protect yourself, especially when you and your peers are learning and practicing with each other.
Being that I did Jiu-Jitsu, I know about some of the gear you will need…You need “Real Gear For Real Fighters” like I came across on GroundAndPound.com.
I suggest at least investing in MMA Gloves and a Mouth Guard for sure, if you’re interested in pursuing mixed martial arts.
There is a wide variety of the apparel you could wear for this type of fighting…Of course, there are the traditional Gis (karate/Jiu Jitsu outfit), like I wore when I did Jiu Jitsu. However, nowadays, people are getting stylish with sports shirts (like “Underarmors”) and snazzy fighting shorts.
I found this site while I was “stumbling” around online and wanted to share it with you…They sell the exact stuff you see people wearing and using when they’re fighting on cable TV and pay-per-view, so you’ll be looking like a million bucks…LOL
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Play Like a Champion,
Kimberly Edwards
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Extreme Body Blading Video
June 18, 2008 by Kimberly Edwards · 3 Comments
I’ve never seen a roller suit before…Wow! That’s crazy! What a rush it must be…Unbelievable…You have to be really brave!
A guy named Jean-Yves Blondeau invented a 31 wheeled rollerblading suit which is like rollerblading and street luge. It allows the person to rollerblade no matter what position they are in.
Check out this amazing video!
For more information on the Buggy Rollin’ Suit, go to Buggy-Rollin.com.
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Are you as wowed as me?
I hope you enjoyed this Extreme Sports post on Championship Circle! Until next time…
Play Like a Champion,
Kimberly Edwards
P.S. Interested in Street Luge? Make sure you are educated about it before you start:
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Catamaraning At Sunset
August 24, 2007 by Kimberly Edwards · Leave a Comment
Water sports like sailing are great for your health, physically and mentally. Not only are you exerting yourself, and having fun, but you are de-stressing and getting closer to nature. Nature has a way of relaxing us all.
I hope you enjoy this article!
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Water Sports for Physical and Mental Health
By Dakota Caudilla
Sailing or boating may seem a little overwhelming, what with the high level of technical elements involved in the sport. For
example, there are things like “charts”, “mainsails” and “tillers” to learn about. Whether you choose a small boat or a catamaran, whether you choose lake or ocean sailing, there are a number of things you need to master before you can start enjoying the pure pleasure of being on the water.
Getting the sailing skills you need to start sailing your own boat is easy if you just sign up with a sailing school. You can learn to sail at any age. There are no restrictions. The best schools and instructors will teach you all you need to know about sailing in a friendly and non-threatening manner.
As with all sports, sailing will get you into contact with new friends. There’s a closeness that develops out at sea, however, that not many other sports have. You really get the feel of being one against the awesome power of the natural world and being with friends and family out there on the water serves to strengthen bonds.
Being on the water in any capacity demands a healthy outlook and way of life. Sailing and boating are two sports that demand all our senses to be at their peak. Sailing calls upon physical strength, intelligence and intuition. It is one sport that allows you to leave all your daily concerns and habits back on the land and to be off with only your bare self.
Dakota Caudilla, journalist, and website builder Dakota Caudilla lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://www.water-sports-world.com on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.
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By the time I was finished enjoying watching the cat-sailors skimming the shoreline of Lake Huron, I was so fascinated and absolutely hooked! What a sense of freedom it must be. Needless to say, we will be picking up this recreational sport in the near future. Now, I have to get back down to the beach today to see if I can get a ride on one!
Play Like A Champion,
Kimberly Edwards 
P.S. Kenney & I have been looking at catamarans online, for ourselves, and here’s the best deal we found:
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Extreme Snorkeling: Whale Shark-ing Wow-ness!
August 6, 2007 by Kenney · Leave a Comment
Hello, I’m Kimberly Edwards, Kenneth’s wife. And…Yes, that’s me! This photo is about 12 yrs old now, but whenever I think of my experience diving with whale sharks…I am just awestruck!
These gentle beasts are the size of a bus, and are majestic giants in the ocean. They are the biggest fish in the oceans, and the biggest shark! They are actually sharks, not whales, but they call them whale sharks because they look more like whales, and such a gigantic size that people mistook them for whales.
I lived in Australia in 1994-1995, and enjoyed every single minute of it…I almost didn’t come home…LOL
Before I traveled back to my native Canada, I had the amazing opportunity to backpack around that great country for 1 month. My family and friends put their input into what they thought I should go see, etc., but I already had my plan…
I lived in Perth, Western Australia, and instead of visiting the big tourist cities such as Sydney and Brisbane, I revealed my greatest desire…To go straight into the outback and see what Australia is all about. I traveled from Perth, WA to Alice Springs & Ayers Rock in Central Australia, then up to Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, and I followed the coast all the way back down to Perth, stopping in fabulous little nooks and cities along the way!
On this trip, I had a stop in Exmouth, Western Australia, near the end of my wondrous journey…And, yes, I decided to go all out and go diving (well, snorkeling really) with whale sharks for 1 day. I contacted a diving company/outfitter that takes experts and newbies alike (such as myself) out on tours between March & May to spot whale sharks and swim with them.
It is a huge operation really. We went out on a great boat into the ocean (pretty far off shore…I mean, I couldn’t see any land in sight), and they have planes and/or helicopters spotting whale sharks, and directing the boats. The boats go in that direction and are told where to let off the snorkelers. There were about 12 of us on-board. We were never guaranteed to actually see these rare creatures who grace us with their presence in very few parts of the globe. Much of their lives is not extensively researched and unknown.
Well, before we knew it, we had found ourself a whale shark. Wow, I thought! The guides tell us to jump off the left side of the boat (we have wet suits and fins, equipped with snorkels and masks). I was a little frightened as I had never snorkeled or dove before. I excitedly plunged in, and when the bubbles fizzled up and cleared, boom, there was an enormous whale shark, mouth open whilst feeding, about 2 meters in front of me, coming straight for me. I just happened to just right in front of it…
As I hurriedly and, I must admit, with a little bit of panic, I started kicking to back up and off to the side of the shark. It’s mouth was bigger than me in both directions, and it was a huge, gaping hole. Well, I happened to slightly kick the shark with my fin as I tried to swim out of the way. I by no means hurt the animal; on the contrary, I think it just was curious as to what I was. So, now, I have the whale shark turning to follow me to figure out what exactly I am. Now, I am a little scared; okay, quite a bit…
All of the other snorkelers were thinking this show was fantastic and were taking underwater video and photos of the whole thing. I’m thinking, ok, someone help me!!! Well, the estimated 15 ton whale shark caught up, and turned it’s eye, which is on the side of it’s head, and had a good look at me. It was satisfied with that, turned the other way, and allowed us to swim and follow it for a good 30 more minutes before it sped up and dove into the depths away from us. The whale sharks typically swim around 3 mph…a pretty good clip if you ask me, when you are a newbie “marathon” swimmer. Great exercise though!
Whale sharks don’t eat a people (don’t worry), although their name suggests something completely different. These sharks actually eat plankton, etc. When we were snorkeling with the whale sharks, it happened to be jellyfish mating season, and the water was decorated with pink confetti-like eggs (as you may see the pink flecks in my photos)…It really was a site to see! Wet suits were absolutely necessary, as a few of us even got stung on the tops of our feet that were exposed outside of the flippers…But, needless to say, the whale sharks love jellyfish season because there is literally tons to eat!
All in all, we had a great whale sharking day! We got to swim with 4 whale sharks, and this occupied us for most of the day.
While waiting in between whale shark sightings, we also got to swim with a school of huge tuna, and a group of rays…
We even had the chance to catch up with some dolphins, but they tried to evade us, and we just puttered around inside of the reef for a while, where I actually got stung in the face by a jellyfish. I didn’t even see it coming. I was coming up for air, and there it was right at the top of the water. And there I was with a huge, fat lip…Very attractive. Yes, it hurt, but I went on like a trooper to continue my snorkeling.
What an absolute blast! This was probably thee most amazing thing I have ever had the privilege to do. I would do it again in a heart beat. Who knows, maybe I’ll see the same whale shark I saw 12 yrs ago, since they live 100-150 yrs!
This is Extreme Snorkeling!
The whale sharks are a rare and wonderful beauty.
Whale Shark Classification:
| Kingdom Animalia (animals) Phylum Chordata SubPhylum Vertebrata (vertebrates) Class Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish) Subclass Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) Order Orectolobiformes Family Rhincodontidae Genus Rhincodon Species typus References: |
I hope you enjoyed my story and photos. Come back soon and explore!
Kimberly Edwards
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P.S.: I have since fallen in love with snorkeling, and will definitely have to get my diving endorsements! If you are interested in snorkeling, just do it! You’ll have so much fun, but be safe out there! Just click on the picture below to find out more information about this “all inclusive” set. Have fun!
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Aiming For The Kill – Finding The Perfect Paintball Gun
July 10, 2007 by Kenney · Leave a Comment
So you’ve joined a few paintball games and now the adrenaline rush is in your blood. You want to be more than just a casual gamer, and so that brings up the question of what you should buy for equipment. The first obvious piece is the paintball gun. But how can you know which gun is right for you?
Purchasing the right paintball gun is a big step, and can be a pretty steep financial price depending on how expensive or advanced a weapon you want to buy. One of the things you should do is play with as many rented guns or borrowed guns as possible. There is a very wide variety of paintball guns from expensive to cheap, and some very good cheap ones, and you want to find the ones that you are comfortable with. This is also the right time to figure out your budget. There is no point in finding the perfect $700 gun if you aren’t willing to spend more than $200.
Don’t forget to ask the experts around you about what they think as far as paintball guns. Find out what fellow paintball enthusiasts at paintball fields, stores, and clubs think. Don’t only find out which guns they like and dislike, but find out the reasons for each individual’s opinions. Some may like their gun overall, but not like certain features. Decide the size and type of paintball loader you want. A bigger loader holds more balls, but is heavier. Are you a sniper, or a “spray and pray” type? This makes a difference as to which guns, models, and accessories are best for you.
A major decision to make involving paintball guns is how long a barrel you want on your paintball gun. A longer barrel is generally slightly more accurate, but this is only true to a certain extent. A barrel is more accurate to about 14 inches. There are several ones around 21, but these are showy, and are not a good idea. Most experts agree that after 14 inches the extra length doesn’t help at all, and it leaves a much larger target for other players to hit.
Once your order a paintball gun, be sure to learn everything about it. You should learn how to completely take apart the gun, and then put it back together. You should know how to clean it, load it, fire it, and repeat. It is always good to know this before extensive use. There are some great cheap paintball guns, but there are many more that are junk, so be sure to do your homework before making a purchase.
Buying a paintball gun can be a great experience, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a cheap piece of crap, and likewise you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a gun that just doesn’t fit your style. Do your research, take your time to figure out what type of paintball gun best fits your personality, then buy it. The perfect model paintball gun will make you a far happier player than a mismatch. http://www.paintballexcursion.com brings you the latest on paintball. Paintball is gaining in popularity, and we want to bring you the most up to date information online! Be sure to check out our latest information page on paintball guns.
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