New to sports

Finding the right sport for your kid is one thing, now it's time to get up to speed on the rules, terms, techniques, and equipment.

Sport Guide: Inside Equestrian 

January 12, 2021

Riders compete in eventing, dressage and jumping in the only Olympic sport in which men and women compete on equal terms. 

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Sport Guide: Fencing Explained 

January 12, 2021

Fencers spar in bouts, scoring hits with the blades three different types of swords. The goal is to hit without being hit. 

The History of Girls Hockey in Minnesota 

December 12, 2017

In 1918 approximately 30 women tried out for the first-ever University of Minnesota women’s hockey team 

US Lacrosse First Stick Program: 22,000 Kids and Counting  

November 09, 2018

What is Splash Ball? 

April 24, 2020

Splashball™ is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children 5-11 years old. The intent is to provide basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational format. 

Sport Guide: Watch Running Relays 

January 11, 2021

Tensions run high as teams of the world's top sprinters sprint to pass the baton to the next runner without dropping it. 

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Water Polo Drills for Beginners 

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Sport Guide: Understanding Track Cycling  

January 12, 2021

Track Cycling, which includes five different events on a 250-metre track, became an Olympic sport during the first modern Games in 1896. 

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Sport Guide: Understanding Hockey 

January 12, 2021

Hockey players pass, push, flick and dribble the ball with the edges, head or handle of the hockey stick to score goals. 

Fundamentals of Soccer 

March 14, 2020

Get an understanding of the basics fundamentals of soccer before your child takes to the field for the first time. 

The beginner's guide to canoeing: Basic strokes for paddling folks and everything you need to get started 

February 02, 2018

You too, can canoe! Here's how to embark on this great Canadian tradition. 

Sport Guide: The Rules of Handball 

January 12, 2021

Teams of seven players compete in a fast-flowing, high-scoring and tactical contact sport. 

Lacrosse’s Basic Rules 

Following these six guidelines will help your child as he or she gets ready to play lacrosse. 

Sport Guide: Understanding Judo  

January 12, 2021

This Japanese sport tests strength, flexibility, agility, speed, balance, power and endurance. 

Five ways to practice Gymnastics at home! 

March 18, 2020

Maintaining your gymnastics skills is key when taking a hiatus from the gym. Check out these five ways to practice gymnastics, all from your own living room. 
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