Victory Volleyball & Adult Sports: SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

It’s the middle of May and the sun is shining! What better time than to talk about some of the upcoming summer sports! Of course the first sport that pops into my mind is beach volleyball but for the willing adventurer there are hundreds of fun sports and activities that allow you to enjoy the sun.

Sorry, the sun is getting me all excited... let me introduce myself. I’m Darryl, one of the two new interns here at Victory Volleyball. I’ve spent the last 3 years in Sudbury working on my Sports Administration degree (SPAD for short) and after this summer I only have 4 months of school left!!! For those of you that have not been to Sudbury, here is a Coles notes version of the city. Sudbury sits in a giant crater (scientist actually believe the crater is from the meteorite that killed the dinosaurs) and its nick named the nickel city because of a MASSIVE nickel mine. To help with pollution the mine has the "SuperStack" which is a big smoke stack that isn’t much smaller than the CN tower! The city has its ups and downs just like any city, but to be honest I’m glad to be back home in Mississauga.

Getting back on topic, I want to briefly talk about some of the alternative sports and activities that may be worth looking into in the next couple months. One of my passions is Motocross/Dirt Biking. I have 2 bikes, and try to get out every weekend. Similar to ATVs and Snowmobiles, trail ridding on Dirt bikes allow you to get to places that few people have been before. You get a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the some peaceful alone time. I can’t count how many deer, foxes or other wildlife I’ve seen while out on the trail. From peaceful trail ridding to Motocross, Dirt Bikes are very versatile. load up the bikes and take them to a track you get a whole different kind of fun and experience. Ridding full speed going of jumps that send you 30 feet into the air is an experience that cannot be compared to anything else. Plus, you may not think about it, but Dirt Biking is a GREAT workout. Imagine doing squats and push ups at the same time on a vibrating platform while going 50 km/h, sound fun or exciting?

Some other great sports are water sports. Skiing, barefooting, slaloming, wakeboarding, knee boarding, and tubing (just to name a few) are some of the best things to do in the summer. I mean, how can you go wrong if your out on the water, with friends having a blast – I can’t wait! Again, like Dirt Biking water sports can be a great work out. Slalom skiing for example, you fight against the pull of the boat as you whip across the wake at upwards of 80 km/h, you don’t feel it at the time but afterwards your arms are on fire. Wakeboarding can be classified as an extreme sport after enough practice and bravery. The trick library is endless, and almost anyone can learn and have fun right from the start. Tubing is another sport that anyone can learn and have fun, it’s a true all ages activity. The boat driver has complete control and the tube rider has none. Kids get a mild ride, where as teenagers and dare devils get a wild ride that gets the adrenalin flowing.

On a more relaxed level, hiking, or climbing are social sports that get you outside enjoying the sun and great summer weather. Bring your dog with you into the forest and he/she will be waging his/her tails for days! Make your own trail and eat lunch somewhere where no human has ever stepped before. I can’t think of a better way to relax after a long work week, and a fun exciting Saturday Volleyball tournament.

Summer Volleyball leagues and tournaments are starting up now, why not plan out a weekend with your friends and family and get outside, play some volleyball, and try out some of the alternative sports this summer!