Summer+Sports

Amateur Rowing Association
 * "The ARA is the governing body for the sport of rowing in Great Britain, responsible for representing GB's interests to FISA." Links are provided to information about clubs, coaching, safety, and other topics related to rowing. The "Young People" link yields subcategories pertaining to the National Junior Rowing Program, sculling camp, and other information for youths interested in rowing. Links are also provided to web sites of rowing associations and federations, rowing resources, events, sports funding, and others.
 * URL: http://www.britishrowing.org

Archery Basics
 * This illustrated guide will be helpful those who are learning about the sport of archery. The guide begins with the basics and describes the responsibilities of the archer. Find out about various archery equipment including the bow and arrow. Learn the differences between the compound bow and recurve bow and the crossbow and see how to handle each type. There is information about what the archer should do in the field and a quiz to take.
 * URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Baseball Hitting
 * If you're looking for an abundance of information on baseball hitting, you've come to the right place. Search through article titles related to hitting and read a description that includes the length and the author of the article. If you decide to explore the article further, click on the title and find the article in its entirety. Links to other baseball topics are located along the side of the page.
 * URL: http://infosports.net

Bike Safety
 * Log on to this web site and learn all about bicycle safety. Learn how to avoid becoming one of the 176,000 kids s year that go to the hospital due to bicycle related accidents. Learn why bike helmets are so important and learn about how to ensure a proper fit. You will also learn the importance of riding a bike that fits! That's right, even your bike has to have the proper fit! There are lots more important facts for you to learn about bike riding safety when you visit this site.
 * URL: http://kidshealth.org

Enjoying Water Sports with Your Boat: Water Skiing
 * The sport of water skiing is a recreational activity that is popular in many countries around the world. The sport includes these items: water should be unaffected by wave motion, a boat to pull the person, and skis. The job of towing others on skis requires the boat operator to have additional knowledge and skills. The laws and requirements for water skiing in your state are available. The hand signals for water skiers are illustrated.
 * URL: http://www.boat-ed.com

Gymnastics
 * Learn about all the different events in gymnastics including the rings, parallel bars, and the balance beam. Gymnastics is a unique sport that combines over a dozen events and different pieces of equipment. It is a sport that allows you to compete both as an individual and as a team member. Discover the traditional men's and women's events here and find out what other kids are saying about this sport. There are links to gymnastic classes and organizations if you decide that you want to become involved in the sport.
 * URL: http://pbskids.org

How Baseball Works
 * Understand the complex game of baseball and review the rules from the How Stuff Works web site. See how a baseball game is structured and get basic baseball terms defined. The player's positions are explained and there is a drawing of a baseball field. You will also learn why hitting the ball is a very difficult task. Once you learn the basics, study the some of the rules that make the game even more complicated. Watch a video to get the whole ballpark experience.
 * URL: http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com

Team Sports: Beach Volleyball
 * Enjoy the sun with your feet sinking in the sand as you play beach volleyball. With a smaller court than indoor volleyball, teams are usually smaller and teamwork is very important. If you get bored just laying out in the sun at the beach, this may be the sport for you. Speed, agility, and coordination are necessary to serve, set, spike, and score. You must hit the ball over the net before it hits the sand.
 * URL: http://pbskids.org

Team Sports: Beyond the Big Four
 * Baseball, soccer, basketball, and football are among the most popular school sports. There are many other options for contributing to a team besides scoring a touchdown or hitting a home run. Your school may have a volleyball or lacrosse team. If you join the track team, you may compete in individual events but everyone still works together by practicing their own part for the meet. Find out what others kids and teens have to say about why it's important to be a part of a team.
 * URL: http://pbskids.org

Tennis
 * This site is dedicated to providing information on the sport of tennis. Click onto "Court Dimensions" for a description of the overall size of a tennis court and net dimensions. There is also a printable tennis dimension diagram provided here for you. Read the history section to learn about the different names that were given to the game before it was finally called, tennis. The Basic Rules of Tennis are also here, if you want to learn how to play the game.
 * URL: http://www.sportsknowhow.com

Tennis, Anyone? Wimbledon Fun Facts
 * Participate in a quiz to test your knowledge about Wimbledon and the sport of tennis. Do you know the names of some of the champions associated with Wimbledon? Do you know what kind of surface tennis is played on there? Do you know when the first Wimbledon competition occurred and who won? Who was the first black player to win at Wimbledon? Who was the youngest champion? Learn about Wimbledon trivia with these little-known facts.
 * URL: http://www.factmonster.com

The Science of Surfing
 * The Science Wire series "Hanging Ten" features a collection of Websites that explore the science behind surfing. There are page sections about waves, tides, weather forecasting and how rain can create safety hazards for surfers, and this one describing the hydrodynamics of surfing. "The Science of Surfing" explains how buoyancy and gravity work together to allow surfboards to ride the crest of waves. The color photographs and diagrams of surfers demonstrate the different moves, from waiting for a wave to slowing down for an exit. A Quick-Time player is needed to for the video presentation on how long boards work.
 * URL: http://www.exploratorium.edu

Why Does a Golf Ball Have Dimples?
 * Golfers are able to drive a golf ball far because of the strength in their swing and the aerodynamic forces that affect the ball. When a golf ball is flying through the air it encounters two types of drags - friction and "pressure drag due to separation." Also, the lift of a golf ball is another aerodynamic force that affects its flight. This site explains in detail: the history of golf, dimples, lift, effects of gravity, and experiments you can recreate at home to test the aerodynamic forces behind a golf ball's flight.
 * URL: http://wings.avkids.com