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Gymnastics Tips: Six Moves for Beginners 

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View our guides for beginners and learn the basics of some of the world's most popular sports.

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Terms to Know

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Canoe & Kayak: Terms to Know 

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Learn more on the terminology used in Olympic canoe/kayak 

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Learn the ins and outs of ice hockey. 

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Sport Guide: Understanding Marathon Swimming 

June 10, 2021

Swimmers leave the safety of the pool to race over 10 kilometres in fiercely competitive open water where positioning becomes vital. 
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Sailing: Terms to Know 

March 27, 2021

Learn more on the terminology of sailing 

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Breaking into the Game: Introduction 

May 31, 2021

Looking to get into golf? Join Martin Hall as he teaches the basics you'll need to get out on the course for the first time. 
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Golf Short Game Beginners Guide – Chipping 

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Two-Day Hockey Tryout Plan for Bantams 

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Receiving Drills for Catchers 

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Ten Great Reasons to Love Volleyball 

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Learn More About Triathlon 

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Learn more about triathlon 

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Archery: Terms to Know 

March 29, 2021

Terms to know about archery 

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A Jack-Of-All-Trades is a Master of None, but Oftentimes Better Than a Master of One 

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Discover the benefits kids can have with early sports specialization. 

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Learn More About Tennis 

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Learn more about tennis. 

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How to Play Soccer, Rules and Basics about the Game 

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Sport Guide: Behind the Triple Jump 

June 10, 2021

The three-stage hop, step and jump springboards athletes to lengths that sometimes reach 10-times their body's height. 
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