Watersports to Engage in While in Sydney

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Summer is a time that people have fun. It’s a time to get wet and when in Sydney, this is a perfect chance to engage in watersports. The beauty of being in Sydney is that there are varieties of watersports and spots to choose from. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or parasailing, you will be spoilt for choice.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Also a great way to explore Sydney from a different angle, stand-up paddle boarding is an amazing watersport in Sydney. It does not matter whether you have done it before or you are a beginner, you can rent a paddle board. The best place to do this is at Sydney Harbor.

Parasailing

This is a sport that will get you to see the spectacular Sydney from a different perspective. Parasailing gives you an aerial view of the famous Sydney Harbor, the city and its surrounding. This is of course if you are not afraid of heights. Do not worry if you are not a pilot since you can book a tandem flight. Manly Wharf is a great point to start.

Swim and Sunbathe

The fun of going to a beach is swimming, sunbathing and building sand castles. Walking is also great. When you are in Sydney and you want to do this, you should head to the famous Bondi Beach that has a breathtaking coastline. This is actually one of the most iconic beaches in the country that is home to one of the oldest swimming clubs in the country. In the Bondi baths, you get a rare chance to swim laps with icebergs.

Go Surfing

Surfing is fun but it requires training. While in Sydney, you can easily learn how to surf in a surfing school. This is not a sport that you wake up and decide that you are an expert. It’s surprising that you can see surfers at the beach at any time including at dawn. Bondi beach is a popular surfing spot and this can be attested by the fact that one of the world’s oldest surf lifesaving clubs is located here.

Scuba Diving

The underwater world of Sydney is amazing and rich in living reefs and colorful marine life. To see what the area has to offer, you can go scuba diving. If you have time, you can get trained on this thus you do not have to worry about how experienced you are.

Why You Should be Playing Games

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Games are a way of life for both a huge number of adults and kids. Games are entertaining and educative at the same time. While some indulge in games to earn money, others will do the same for entertainment and keeping fit. There are varieties of benefits that come with engaging in games. 

 

  • It’s a Good Way to Reduce Stress

 

Different people are faced with different stress levels in the modern world. If stress is not reduced or managed, it can lead to worse scenarios. Playing a different kind of games helps players reduce their stress levels.

 

  • Stimulates Skills

 

Problem-solving and decision making skills are of vital importance in life and in games. Since one is required to overcome challenges while playing games, these kinds of skills are enhanced and this is an advantage in the real world. 

  • Your Social Skills are Boosted

 

Staying in sync with other people is a good thing in life. You never know when you will need them. When you play games together and have fun, you improve your social skills. 

 

  • You Learn to Pay Attention

 

In any competition whether in life or in games, you need to pay attention to detail if you are to emerge the best. As you focus on beating your opponent while playing games you improve your attention power. 

  • Boosts Overall Health

 

For you to have a happy life, good health is of vital importance. When you engage in games regularly, you exercise your entire body which boosts your overall health. Inactive joints and body in general increases risk of diseases such as osteoporosis, lower back pain, muscle mass loss and cardiovascular issues among others. 

  • You Learn to Follow Instructions 

 

In every game, there are a set of rules that must be followed. Whether it’s kids or adult games, instructions must be followed to have a fair competition. With this, every participant learns to follow instructions which instill good habits in the outside world. 

  • A Competitive Spirit is Stimulated

 

We live in a highly competitive world where most people are doing their best to be the best. Engaging in different games is a great way to stimulate a competitive spirit.

 

No matter your age, there is always a game that you can engage in. Playing a game is a good way to learn how to deal with life challenges and defeat. It is also a great way to hone various life skills. 

Highest paying sports in the world

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A lot of people have the notion that the entertainment industry is the highest paying on the planet. But that is not entirely true. Today, there are certain sports that pay very well. Sports stars are among the richest people on the planet.

Basically, every sport has different leagues. There are some leagues that pay an insane amount of money to grow their industry and lure players. Every sport has its stars. These man and women are paid very well.

In this article, we are going to be looking at some of the highest paying sports in the world.

Basketball

This is one of the most popular sports in the world. It was first played in spring field and is presently governed by the NBA-(National Basketball Association). The salaries of basketball players are insane. Some earn more than a million dollars. The average salary of a basketball player is more than 4million dollars.

Boxing

Boxing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. But it pays very well. Most boxing championships enable boxer to bag a large amount of money at the end of the contest. The loser of most boxing match often walks away with more money than an average athlete.

Auto racing

Auto racing is one of the most popular and high paying sport in the world. A lot of major bands endorse these race drivers. The risk involved in this sport is very high, one single mistake could cost the lives of a lot of divers or could lead to serious injuries. But the risk of this sport is offset by the prize money that comes with a win.

Michel Schumacher became one of the richest sportsmen in the world after winning a major race.

American football

American football is basically one of the highest paying sports in the world. The reason why it is high paying is that it has a very large audience. An average player is paid more than two million dollars.

Soccer

Soccer is the most watched sport. Soccer star, Christiano Ronaldo is the highest paid athlete in the world. The soccer team that plays in major leagues are paid very well.

Golf

Golf has a different paying system. The amount of money a player is going to make is dependent on the number of tournaments he wins. Not too long ago Golf legend Tigerwood was the highest paid athlete in the world.

Tired? Relax in Your Newly Decorated Bathroom

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[dropcap]B[/dropcap]y means of this article, I will show you how to decorate bathrooms with poor money and thus achieve an elegant bathroom with a cozy atmosphere. This is perfect for retreating after a long and hard sports session.

For that I want you to take note is these interesting Tips for decorating the bathroom with little money and so you can start decorating your bathroom. Of course if you want to go all out you can always request a Sydney bathroom renovation from the experts.

We all know that the bathroom is the most important space in a home and that is why decoration should be mandatory. Because you must show your personal stamp on the decoration.

Before you start decorating the bathroom, you should talk with all the members of your family and agree on color and furniture.

For that, you must know if your bathroom is small or large, for small bathrooms it is recommended to paint them in light colors, while in large ones other colors can be used.

The important thing is to choose a color that the whole family likes, the color is not very feminine and not very masculine, but it should be refreshing and relaxing.

If your bathroom has walls covered with tiles that you no longer like, do not worry. What you should do is change them or you can simply paint them with a special enamel.

On the walls you should also put two types of towel racks; for bath towels, you must put a large hanger and for the hand towels place a small hanger.

You should also put deposits where you can place the toothbrushes and to put the hygiene products you must place shelves.

In the window, you must install a beautiful curtain that harmonizes with all the decoration of your bathroom. The idea is that you put a curtain of soft color and that it is not transparent.

You should also give life to your mirror and for that, you should use a molding. For example; if your mirror is simple you must put a painted wooden molding and you can add elegance to it.

The shelves are really ideal for bathrooms and you can put them on the walls. On the shelves, you can place aromatic candles, a plant, wipes or some other adornment.

Currently, there are many people who have a shower in their bathroom and that is why it is very important that they use glass doors, so you can create an amplitude effect.

The glass doors are ideal because they give your bathroom a good lighting and avoid splashing water when you are bathing.

For you to structure and order your bathroom you must buy or place thin shelves that are made of aluminum.

To finish I will mention below some very important points that you should know to have an elegant bathroom

  • To paint your bathroom you must choose colors that bring light and freshness.
  • To gain storage space in the bathroom you must place shelves.
  • To give style and elegance to your bathroom you must put a large mirror
  • You must put a pretty shade of light tones that enhance the decoration.
  • Accessories such as candles, bath salts or soap petals cannot be missing in your bathroom.

Top 5 Golf Courses in Sydney

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Whether you’re a budding golfer or a certified pro, make sure to visit these excellent golf courses in Sydney.

Mona Vale Golf Club

With an equal combination of hilled and flat terrain for a relatively cheap $50 a round, this is the perfect place to go to for the young golfers in training. This course regularly hosts the NSW Amateur Championship as well, so you might want to consider joining that to further hone your skills.

Bankstown Golf Club

Located in the West of Sydney, Banks town Golf Club promises serene and peaceful playing. Despite its initial unassuming quality (it’s not so different from the other golf courses you’ll find in suburban Sydney), this course boasts breathtaking scenery, an upper-crust golfing experience, and none of the pesky ocean winds to deal with.

Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club

Go further down West, and you’ll find this hidden gem of a golf course. It’s around the untouched places of Eastern Creeks, which gives it its unusual layout. With bunkers and water features, this is not for the casual golfer, but for the golfer that wants to be challenged.

The Coast Golf Club

What makes this golf club stick out from the rest is its location. While you play your 18 holes, you can also admire the beauty that is Botany Bay and all of its surroundings. This is best for golfers whose sole purpose is to get their minds off of things and just relax.

Royal Sydney Golf Club

You may have heard of this golf course, and that’s because it’s served as host for the Australian Open a number of times already. Another reason you may have heard of it is that this is where John Daly famously broke a spectator’s camera back in 2008. Other than its role in golfing history, Royal Sydney Golf Club is a no frills course that offers 18 holes of challenging the play. It might not be innovative, but it will challenge your skills and make you a better player. Good luck getting in though: the membership has an incredibly long waiting list (and understandably so!). if you do finally get yourself a membership, rest assured that you won’t regret it

Who Likes Sports?

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Hey and welcome to the blog!

First off I wanted to open with a real no brainer of a question: Da da dah dahhhhh!

Who likes Sports?….

Well there should be no silence after that one. But when I asked this question out a loud I was reminded of a great comedy skit from the great artists: The Lonely Island.

In case your head was not where mine was here is an update:

Hope you liked that little side note. Now back to the point of this all. I don’t just like I love sports.

I welcome you to come back here where I will be talking sports in the Sydney, Australia area and other general good stuff to keep you entertained

Top 5 All-Time Legendary Sports Personalities

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Over the years, the world has had the opportunity to witness some of the best sports athletes of all time. The following sports figure names have earned themselves legendary status over time.

1. Muhammad Ali

Perhaps one of the most celebrated sports personality of all times, Muhammad Ali set high standards for would-be boxers. His greatest quote that resonates throughout the world says “I’m not the greatest; I’m the double greatest.

Not only do I knock ’em out, I pick the round.” Ali was the greatest boxer of his time. An Olympic winner and a seasoned heavyweight boxer, Ali’s prowess in boxing remained one of the most formidable personality in the 20th century.

Ali won his first boxing championship title in 1964 in what was the start of endless wins and greatness. He was named Sportsman of the Century in 1999 by Sports Illustrated followed by “Personality of the Year” by BBC. He was bestowed “Fighter of the Year” title by Ring Magazine cementing his place in history books.

2. Pele

His full name was Edison Arantes do Nascimento or simply Pele. Pele is arguably the best soccer player the world has seen. Pele is the only football player to be part of three winning World Cup teams playing for Brazil. He scored well over a thousand goals, 1281, to be specific in his illustrious careers. His world cup winning medals were won in 1958, 1962 and 1966.

His trophy collection and accomplishments include the best young player in the World Cup, Silver boot and ball in the 1958 FIFA World Cup and much more. Pele had a goal per game ratio and is the all-time Brazilian goal scorer, a feat that is still unmatched and probably won’t be broken.

3. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin remains the greatest batsmen the world has seen. He was part of the Indian Cricket team that won the 2011 world cup held in India. He is the only cricket player to have scored thirty thousand runs in his career and has participated in 200 test matches. He retired from cricket in 2013.

Early in his life, Sachin took on cricket at the age of 11 and went onto have a successful 24 year run in cricket. Among his achievements is the Bharat Ratna awards which are Indian’s highest civilian awards for his great sports career. He is the only player to score 100 international centuries and is still the only cricketer to score a double century in an international.

4. Michael Schumacher

The German is one of the greatest Formula One driver of all time. In 1995, Schumacher becomes the youngest world champion for the double formula one race. He was a Formula One champion for seven good years dating back to 1994 where he started off with Benetton and won two consecutive championships.

He would later move to Ferrari and won back to back titles from 2000-20014. For eleven years with Ferrari, Schumacher won an unprecedented five times. His honors included the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2002 and 2004 and the FIA Gold Medal for Motor Sports in 2006.

5. Usain Bolt – “Lightning Bolt”

Bolt has been called the fastest man on earth after clocking a world record time of 9.69 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Olympics. The Jamaican has had an illustrious career winning numerous medals in all international stages in a short span of time. He has been awarded World Athlete of the Year by IAAF, Overseas Sports Personality of the Year by BBC, World Sportsman of the Year by Laureus among much more.

Rugby in Australia

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Everywhere around the world, the word Rugby is used to describe the sport of Rugby Union. However in Australia Rugby League is so much more prominent, especially in Sydney.

The sport of Rugby League in Australia currently has 16 teams and they are spread around the country as follows:

  • NSW: 10 teams
  • QLD: 3 teams
  • VIC: 1 Team
  • ACT: 1 team
  • NZ: 1 Team

As you can see the teams are heavily weighted on the east coast of Australia, so much so that the sport has branched off to New Zealand to incorporate a team from this neighboring country into the competition.

Even out of the 10 teams from NSW, 9 come from Sydney, with one from Newcastle just a couple hours North. This is mainly due to the fact that Australian Rugby League was professionally born in Sydney back around 1907.

From then many teams have come and gone and the sport has gone many changes. Branching out of Sydney the sport introduced teams from WA, SA, VIC, North and South QLD and NZ. Since then only the QLD, VIC and NZ teams survived. The main reason I believe that the SA and WA teams could not make it is due to the largely popular sport of AFL in these cities and states.

AFL it huge in VIC and other states in Australia. After all its hard not to be patriot about a sport that has Australia in it name! Australian Football League stands strong Australia wide however it only has one team in Sydney as Sydney is dominated by Rugby League.

We often find leading sportsmen of the game looking for bigger and better things and these top players of the sport are often poached by international sports by the lure of more money. We have seen this time and time again where leading sport stars of Rugby League try the hand at Gridiron or even Rugby Union. However the most common occurrence when this happens is that the players find the new sport too unnatural for them. They need to learn new strategies and develop new instincts in this foreign game play.

Going from the top of their field to a complete newbie in a higher paid sport can be very intimidating and often sends the money hungry sportsmen back to their original location. Welcomed back by their fans who often forgive them when they come back they hopefully have some more money in their pocket  for the trial and the greater understanding that this is where they and their skill belong.

A great example of this was with internationally famous basketballer – Michael Jordan. At the peak of his career he was looking for a new challenge and undoubtedly a larger paycheck. Changing sports from Basketball to Baseball may be a hard decision to understand. For me the only similarities are they both start with the letter B! Well he went for it anyway and to no-one’s surprise came crawling back to his original successful position on the Chicago Bulls.

Of course his fans loved him even more and he was praised for trying something new however we all knew that his real talent was with B-Ball.