The History of the Game of Darts

It has been jokingly suggested that the idea of darts goes back to the times of cavemen. When hunters threw spears at their prey, the caveman with the most accurate throw “won” by getting to eat a nice bison steak for dinner that night. Although the sport may not actually be that old, the concept […]

Five Obscure but Great Sports Upsets

No matter the sport, we all love a good upset. When the underdog finds victory despite adversity and unfavorable odds, it never fails to bring joy to neutrals and partisans alike. Throughout the years, upsets have kept us all entertained and been the bane of bookmakers at the same time. 5. Wimbledon v Liverpool – […]

Bowling Scoring for Beginners - Hotels4Teams

Bowling Scoring for Beginners

Sure, when you go to most bowling alleys nowadays the bowling scoring is done for you. Just plug in your name and try not to bowl in the wrong order. Computers keep track of everything. They tell you what pins you have up, whether you split or bowled a turkey, and of course, what your […]

The Fascinating History of the Bobblehead Doll

You might think that the bobblehead doll is a recent invention, but this favorite baseball stadium giveaway item actually dates back more than a century. In truth, no one really knows when the first bobblehead was created, but the history of this iconic toy goes back at least 150 years. That is when Russian author […]

How Sports Drinks Affect Exercise Performance

Whether you’re a casual gym user or a regular endurance athlete, sports drinks are designed to help you exercise. Three things can reduce your performance: dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and carbohydrate depletion. Although all sports drinks contain water to combat dehydration, various brands contain different amounts of electrolytes and carbohydrate. In addition, exercise regimes vary: a […]

What to Do If an Airline Loses Your Luggage - Hotels4Teams

What to Do If an Airline Loses Your Luggage

Although lost luggage is rare; less than 0.05 percent of checked bags are actually lost; when it happens to you, it is inconvenient to say the least.

The History of the Modern Olympic Games

The modern Olympic Games is an international sporting event that has been subdivided into Summer and Winter Games that take place every four years. Up through 1992, the Summer and Winter Games occurred in the same year. After that, the Summer and Winter Games have been separated by a two year gap. In 1994, the […]

6 Tips to Successfully Manage Your Child's Travel Team - Hotels4Teams

6 Tips to Successfully Manage Your Child’s Travel Team

Your child made the travel team and you’ve offered to be the team’s manager. Now what? Here are six tips on how to successfully manage travel teams.

Mental and Physical Preparation for Travel Team Tryouts

When it comes to the world of sports, especially travel sports, tryouts are almost a daily activity. Everybody everywhere is always looking to better their program or club and are constantly on the lookout for someone bigger, stronger, faster. There are folks out there who believe the tryout is just the few hour process of […]

Top Sports Venues In Dallas/Fort Worth

There is a certain special quality to Dallas. Home of “America’s Team” and in the heart of Texas, the city is one of the most popular destinations in the entire country. Several college football teams, three professional sports teams from top-four leagues and numerous entertainment outlets all call the city home. The venues are almost […]