http://local.InterSports.co.uk/ Complete resource to sports featuring extensive guides and information on every sport on the planet 120 en-gb Articles@DirectoryM.com Articles@DirectoryM.com http://local.InterSports.co.uk/ Complete resource to sports featuring extensive guides and information on every sport on the planet http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Images/Image.aspx?Site=customDarkBlueWAdSense_en-GB This page provides relevant content and local businesses that can help with your search for information on Golf Courses. You will find the following informative article, which is titled "Social Aspects of Golf". Below you will also find local businesses that may provide the products or services you are looking for. 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You will find helpful, informative articles about Golf Tours, including "Professional Golf". You will also find local businesses that provide the products or services that you are looking for. Please scroll down to find the local resources in London that will answer all of your questions about Golf Tours. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Golf_Tours_London-p1576712-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Golf_Tours_London-p1576712-London_EN.html Originally, to practice kung fu did not just mean to practice Chinese martial arts. Instead, it referred to the process of one's training - the strengthening of the body and the mind, the learning and the perfection of one's skills - rather than to what was being trained. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Kung_Fu_Translation_Usage_London-r1377618-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Kung_Fu_Translation_Usage_London-r1377618-London_EN.html Through the availability of specialised equipment and wider knowledge of techniques, it is safer today than in the early days, though the occasional fatalities and injuries do still occur. Some deaths are through ground impact in freefall or object strike , however, most incidents are due to hazardous landing sites or other problems which develop after the parachute has opened. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/BASE_Jumping_Today_London-r1377617-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/BASE_Jumping_Today_London-r1377617-London_EN.html Despite the inherent danger of jumping from a great height, several million successful jumps have taken place since 1980. This is attributable to bungee operators rigorously conforming to standards and guidelines governing jumps, such as double checking calculations and fittings for every jump. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Bungee_Jumping_London-r1377616-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Bungee_Jumping_London-r1377616-London_EN.html At the moment, rhythmic gymnastics is a sport for women and girls, however, there is a movement to officially create rhythmic gymnastics for men. The Japanese's version of Men's rhythmic gymnastics includes tumbling and is performed on a spring floor. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Rhythmic_Gymnastics_London-r1377615-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Rhythmic_Gymnastics_London-r1377615-London_EN.html At first there was no generally accepted format for trampoline competitions but this became standardised as the sport became more organised and international with the setting up of the International Trampoline Federation. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Trampolining_Competitions_London-r1377614-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Trampolining_Competitions_London-r1377614-London_EN.html Demolition derby can be very dangerous, but serious injuries are rare. To make the event safer, all glass is removed from the vehicle, and deliberately ramming the driver's-side door area is usually forbidden. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Demolition_Derby_London-r1377613-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Demolition_Derby_London-r1377613-London_EN.html Many tracks have other special events. They may have a "trophy dash" during each program, between the heats and the features, to allow the heat winners to compete for a trophy. If the reward is monetary, the race may be called a "dash for the cash" or a "run for the money". http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_The_Race_Program_London-r1377612-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_The_Race_Program_London-r1377612-London_EN.html In the common Eliminator racing format, the losing car and driver are removed from the contest, while the winner goes on to race other winners, until only one is left. There are some instances where there are 3 cars remaining, and in this case one car, either chosen at random or the car with the fastest elapsed time thus far, gets a "bye run" where his or her car goes down the track by itself (in order to at least partially eliminate the advantage that would otherwise come from the engine having one less run on it), and then awaits the winner of the other two for the title. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_Organisation_London-r1377611-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_Organisation_London-r1377611-London_EN.html The faster categories of drag racing are an impressive spectacle, with engines of over 6000 horsepower (4.5 MW) and noise outputs to match, cars that look like bizarre parodies of standard street cars (funny cars), and the ritual of burnouts where, prior to the actual timed run, the competitors cause their wheels to spin while stationary or moving slowly, thus heating up the tyres and laying down a sticky coat of rubber on the track surface ( which may have been coated with VHT Trackbite or similar to increase traction) to get optimum grip on the all-important initial launch. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drag_Racing_Performance_Facts_London-r1377610-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drag_Racing_Performance_Facts_London-r1377610-London_EN.html Some common enhancements include the use of slicks (smooth, soft tyres that grip the track), methods for introducing more air into the motor such as turbos, superchargers, and nitrous oxide, specialised fuels (higher octane gas, methanol and alcohol), improved suspensions, and a multitude of others. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drag_Racing_Strategies_Methods_London-r1377609-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drag_Racing_Strategies_Methods_London-r1377609-London_EN.html There are two reasons to try to arrive just as the track is opening. First, the "pit area", where all cars that will race initially congregate, offers better spots (closer to the track) early on. Secondly, there is a greater opportunity to get more practise runs in. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/An_Amateur_Day_at_the_Races_London-r1377608-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/An_Amateur_Day_at_the_Races_London-r1377608-London_EN.html Drag racing originated in the United States and is still the most popular there. The most common distance is one quarter of a mile (402 m), although one-eighth of a mile (201 m) tracks are also popular. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drag_Racing_London-r1377607-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drag_Racing_London-r1377607-London_EN.html Drifting competitions are judged based not on the time it takes to complete a course, but it is based on line, angle, speed, and show factor. Line involves taking the correct line, which is usually announced by judges. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drifting_Today_London-r1377606-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drifting_Today_London-r1377606-London_EN.html There is some debate over whether or not front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles can drift. By the technical definition (rear wheels slipping at a greater angle than front wheels), they are indeed able to drift. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Cars_London-r1377605-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Cars_London-r1377605-London_EN.html It should be noted that ABS (to allow the wheels to lock) and TCS (to allow the tyres to spin) should be turned off before attempting to drift. These systems are not made to take into account a driver wanting the car to slide. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drifting_Techniques_London-r1377604-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Drifting_Techniques_London-r1377604-London_EN.html The differentials (diff) are clutch-type or viscous type Limited-Slip Differentials (LSD), not the standard open differential. On an open differential, the automatic transfer of power to the spinning wheel causes the car to the inside wheel spinning out of control, and the other spinning at the actual speed of the car. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Setting_Up_the_Car_London-r1377603-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Setting_Up_the_Car_London-r1377603-London_EN.html A very different kind of hillclimbing is done with offroad motorcycles going straight up extremely steep hills. The winner is the one which could climb the highest, or in case more than one made it to the top, the fastest. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Hillclimbing_London-r1377601-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Hillclimbing_London-r1377601-London_EN.html Ice racing usually involves subcategories for full-rubber and studded tyres. These classes are applied to cars and motorcycles, although a greater percentage of motorcycles use studded tyres. Studs on motorcycles for ice racing may be as long as 2.5 inches with as many as 500 per tyre. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Ice_Racing_London-r1377600-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Ice_Racing_London-r1377600-London_EN.html Kart chassis are also classified as 'open' or 'caged'. Caged karts have a roll cage surrounding the driver, and open karts have no roll cage. Caged karts are not used in Europe. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Karting_Components_London-r1377599-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Karting_Components_London-r1377599-London_EN.html The sprint format is a series of short-duration races, normally for a small number of laps, that qualify for a final, with a variety of point scoring calculations to determine the event's overall winner. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Kart_Racing_London-r1377598-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Kart_Racing_London-r1377598-London_EN.html As well as "serious" competitive kart racing, many commercial enterprises offer casual hire of karts. Such karts are usually powered by small, detuned four-stroke engines and are far slower than the fully-fledged competitive versions. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Karting_as_a_Learning_Tool_London-r1377597-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Karting_as_a_Learning_Tool_London-r1377597-London_EN.html By definition a kart must have no suspension, (relying on chassis flex), and no differential, (solid back axle). They are usually raced on scaled-down tracks, but are sometimes driven as entertainment or as a hobby by non-professionals. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Karting_London-r1377596-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Karting_London-r1377596-London_EN.html Rallycross is an inexpensive, entry level type of rallycross is the Swedish folkrace or its Norwegian counterpart, the so-called bilcross. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Rallycross_London-r1377595-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Rallycross_London-r1377595-London_EN.html A typical rally course consists of a sequence of relatively short (up to about 50 kilometres) timed "special stages" where the actual competition takes place, and untimed "transport stages" where the rally cars must be driven under their own power to the next competitive stage within a generous time limit. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Rally_Courses_London-r1377594-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Rally_Courses_London-r1377594-London_EN.html In these reconnaissance drives, the co-drivers, who sit next to the drivers, write down shorthand notes on how to best drive the stage. Usually the drivers call out the turns and road conditions for the co-drivers to write down. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Reconnaissance_Drives_London-r1377593-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Reconnaissance_Drives_London-r1377593-London_EN.html Many traditional fans and purists still see short track racing as the "real" NASCAR, because the lower speeds make "paint swapping", where the bodies of the cars actually rub against one another, practical without a very high likelihood of serious accidents. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Short_Track_Motor_Racing_London-r1377592-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Short_Track_Motor_Racing_London-r1377592-London_EN.html Single-seater (open-wheel) racing is perhaps the most well-known form of motorsport, with cars designed specifically for high-speed racing. The wheels are not covered, and the cars often have aerofoil wings front and rear to produce downforce and enhance adhesion to the track. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Single_Seater_Racing_London-r1377591-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Single_Seater_Racing_London-r1377591-London_EN.html Solo (also known as slalom) originated in the US. In 2002, it was pioneered in the UK by Bristol Motor Club. The second event was run again by Bristol Motor Club in May 2003, which started a landslide of other motorclubs running Solo events. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Solo_Motorcar_Racing_London-r1377590-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Solo_Motorcar_Racing_London-r1377590-London_EN.html There are many kinds of sports car racing that can be broadly broken down into two categories: Prototype racing and Grand Touring (GT) racing. These two categories are often mixed together in a single race. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Types_of_Sports_Car_Racing_London-r1377589-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Types_of_Sports_Car_Racing_London-r1377589-London_EN.html In North America, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series maintains its own interpretation of sports car racing, dividing its races into two classes: Grand-Am GT cars and DPs. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_Other_Divisions_London-r1377588-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_Other_Divisions_London-r1377588-London_EN.html Sports car racing is a form of circuit racing, with purpose-built cars that nevertheless have enclosed wheel wells and often have closed cockpits. Read and find out more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Sports_Car_Racing_London-r1377587-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Sports_Car_Racing_London-r1377587-London_EN.html A stock car in the original sense of the word is an automobile which has not been modified from its original factory configuration. This term was used to differentiate such a car from a race car, a special, custom-built car designed only for racing purposes with no intent of its ever being used as regular transportation. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Stock_Cars_London-r1377586-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Stock_Cars_London-r1377586-London_EN.html Street racing is a form of auto racing taking place on public roads, either during normal traffic or during empty hours of traffic, often within the city area. It is the only form of illegal auto racing since all traffic regulations forbid the type of driving involved in such racing. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Street_Racing_London-r1377585-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Street_Racing_London-r1377585-London_EN.html While rules vary from country to country, most series require that the competitors start with a standard bodyshell, but virtually every other component is allowed to be heavily modified for racing, including engines, suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/What_Constitutes_a_Touring_Car_London-r1377584-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/What_Constitutes_a_Touring_Car_London-r1377584-London_EN.html Motor racing (also known as automobile racing, autosport or auto racing) is a sport involving racing automobiles. It is one of the world's most popular spectator sports and perhaps the most thoroughly commercialised. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_London-r1377583-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcar_Racing_London-r1377583-London_EN.html Sidecar racing, known as Sidecarcross has been around since the 50's but has declined in popularity since the 90's. This variant is common in Europe, with a few followers in USA, New Zealand and Australia. Read and find out. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Sidecars_London-r1377582-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Sidecars_London-r1377582-London_EN.html Motocross is form of motorcycle or ATV racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. Motocross is derived from the French, and was originally called Scrambling when the sport was "invented" in the UK. The name "motocross" is a contraction derived from the words "Motorcycle" and "Cross Country". Motocross is often abbreviated to MX. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motocross_London-r1377581-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motocross_London-r1377581-London_EN.html Motorcycle Trials or ("observed trials" or "observed motorcycle trials") is a non-speed event on specialised motorcycles. The sport is most popular in the UK and Spain, though there are participants around the globe. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcycle_Trials_London-r1377580-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Motorcycle_Trials_London-r1377580-London_EN.html Road racing can be of two types. True road races are run over what are, in fact, actual public roads that have been temporarily closed off to the public for the purpose of conducting a race. Alternatively, road races can be conducted on purpose-built racetracks that, due to their irregular shapes and many turns and curves, resemble true road courses. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Road_Racing_London-r1377579-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Road_Racing_London-r1377579-London_EN.html Soon after aircraft were invented, pilots realised that they could be used as part of a flying circus to entertain people or impress others in what was termed aerobatics. Manoeuvres that had no practical purpose were flown for artistic reasons or to draw gasps from onlookers. In due course, some of these manoeuvres were found to allow aircraft to gain tactical advantage during aerial combat or "dogfights" between two or more fighter aircraft. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Aerobatics_London-r1377578-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Aerobatics_London-r1377578-London_EN.html Helmets are worn to protect the head from bumps and falling rocks. The caver's primary light source is usually mounted on the helmet in order to keep the hands free. Electric lights are most common, with halogen lamps being standard and white LEDs as the new competing technology. Many cavers wear two sources of light on their helmet - one as primary and the other as a backup light in case the first fails. Carbide-based systems are still popular, especially on expeditions. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Caving_Practice_Equipment_London-r1377577-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Caving_Practice_Equipment_London-r1377577-London_EN.html Caving is the recreational sport of exploring caves. The challenges of the sport depend on the cave being visited, but often include the negotiation of pitches, squeezes, and water. Climbing or crawling is often necessary, and ropes are used extensively. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Caving_London-r1377576-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Caving_London-r1377576-London_EN.html Canyoning (also known as Canyoneering) is the sport of travelling down canyons using a variety of techniques including walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, swimming and "li-loing" (using an inflatable air mattress). It requires navigational skills, ropework, and other skills required for wilderness travel. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Canyoning_London-r1377575-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Canyoning_London-r1377575-London_EN.html Fell running, also known as mountain running and hill running, is the sport of running and racing, off road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Fell_Running_London-r1377573-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Fell_Running_London-r1377573-London_EN.html While the word Frisbee is a registered trademark of the Wham-O toy company, the term is often used generically to describe flying discs similar to those made by the company. They are generally plastic, roughly 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) in diameter, with a lip. They are designed to fly aerodynamically when thrown with rotation and can be caught by hand. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Flying_Disc_Frisbee_London-r1377572-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Flying_Disc_Frisbee_London-r1377572-London_EN.html Tennis polo is conducted under a code that governs all players of the game. Originating from tennis, the sport is governed by a series of etiquette rules that all players must follow. This "Code of Play" removes the need for field officials during non-championship matches. The Code of Play relies on good sportsmanship, fairness and above all - love of the game. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Tennis_Polo_The_Code_of_Play_London-r1377571-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Tennis_Polo_The_Code_of_Play_London-r1377571-London_EN.html Tennis Polo (or Toccer) is a unique field sport played with racquets similar to those used in tennis - hence its name. It is the first known racquet sport played on a field, rather than a court. Read more. http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Tennis_Polo_London-r1377570-London_EN.html http://local.InterSports.co.uk/Tennis_Polo_London-r1377570-London_EN.html