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Sports and Recreation InfoCenter
indicates local interest
Amateur Sports
Baltimore Running
Festival
Official site
containing information about the Baltimore Marathon, team relay and Kids
Fun Run, which benefits children's
charities in Baltimore.
Baltimore Sports.NET
Find camps, tryouts, and leagues at recreational level, links to high
school, college, and recreation council websites as well as links to sports
organizations in Baltimore metropolitan area.
Central
Maryland Soccer Association
An organization made up of the recreation and club travel teams in the
Baltimore metropolitan area.
Greater
Baltimore Lacrosse
Connect with youth, high school, collegiate, and post-collegiate clubs.
Maryland Archery Association
Local archery clubs,
shooter's schools, events, championships, and related links.
Maryland
Ravens, Inc.
Promoting disability
awareness through athletics.
Maryland Scholastic Hockey League
Resources and notices
provided by a volunteer-staffed youth ice hockey organization.
Maryland
Senior Olympics
Maryland Senior Olympics
accommodate over 2000 active senior athletes annually and is considered to
be one of the finest senior competitions in the United States.
Maryland State Youth Soccer Association
For the young soccer
player, with upcoming events and tournaments, plus information for referees
and coaches.
Special
Olympics Maryland
A statewide year-round
sports program for Maryland’s children and adults with mental retardation
and/or closely related developmental disabilities.
Special
Olympics Maryland: Baltimore County
Offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of
Olympic-type sports.
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College Sports
College Fight Songs
Alphabetized list of colleges
with entire lyrics to all of your favorite fight songs.
NCAA
The official website for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, this site provides links to both
men's and women's collegiate sports teams, scores, statistics,
eligibility and recruiting information and
other related college sports information.
NCAAsports.com
For the collegiate sports fan, the latest news, statistics and
standings for all NCAA sports.
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Hobbies and Other Recreations
About.com: Hobbies and Games
Topics include arts/ crafts, collecting, games and other pastimes.
Antiques and Collectibles Club
Directory
by TIAS.com
Includes club's contact information and home page if available.
Antiques Reference
Database
provided by Baltimore County Public Library
Information in database is drawn
from leading regional auction houses located throughout the United States
plus other selected specialist auctions, and can be used to estimate the
value of similar items for sale, for purchase or for insurance purposes, to
substantiate a formal appraisal, to assist in a family division of property,
or to learn what was paid for a specific item listed in the database.
Arts and Entertainment InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Your link to local festivals, performing arts, movies, museums and
galleries.
Automobile and
Small Engine Repair Databases
provided by Baltimore County Public Library
Repair information on most major automobile manufacturers of domestic and
imported vehicles, including most vintage makes starting as far back as
1945. As well as a full set of Clymer small engine repair manuals, which
includes concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for
hundreds of small engines and their components, including motorcycles, A T
Vs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers,
generators, and more.
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Provides quality recreational programs, including individual and team
sports, parks, cultural events, arts and crafts, for all ages
throughout the County.
Baltimore County Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services
by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Provides a wide variety
of recreation opportunities and services for individuals with disabilities
countywide.
Offering programs designed specifically for individuals with disabilities,
as well as inclusion into general recreation programs, the office provides
reasonable accommodations for full participation in all of the
department programs. Distributed twice a year (Fall/Winter and
Spring/Summer), the Leisure Resources newsletter in PDF format lists program
opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Baltimore County Sailing
Center
Offers a full range of sailing
opportunities, sailboat racing and learn-to-sail activities.
Baltimore County Senior Center Information and Activities
Located throughout Baltimore County, the senior
centers offer programs, a wide variety of activities and services for county
residents age 60 and older and their spouses. Here one can learn to line
dance, to use a computer, paint a picture, cycle with other seniors, discuss
contemporary issues, travel or attend other special events.
Baltimore Horse Country
Equestrian clubs, organizations and information with an emphasis on Maryland
and the Eastern United States.
Central
Maryland Outfitters and Guides
Guided nature tourism
experiences for the novice and the experienced, available through commercial
guides and outfitters.
Fishing and
Crabbing in Maryland
by Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Valuable information
and
licensing
requirements for
both recreational and
commercial fishing.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Enjoy the toys and comic characters from your childhood.
Golf in Baltimore County
Information about County administered golf courses.
Guide
to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland
from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Hunting licenses, regulations, seasons, limits, and other resources.
Hobbies
and Crafts
by Knowledge Hound: The How-To Hunter
How-to tutorials and tips covering a variety of hobbies, crafts,
sports, and many other subjects.
Home and Garden InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Resources on cooking, gardening, landscaping and home improvement.
Loch Raven Fishing Center
Bait your fishing
rod and test your skills against a variety of fish. The fishing center
offers boat rentals, freshwater fishing licenses, bait and launching
permits.
Maryland
Department of Natural Resources
Official portal for information on fishing, hunting and trapping,
boating, canoeing and kayaking trails, camping, and biking trails in
Maryland.
Maryland Geocaching Society
Devoted to the treasure-hunting game in which
the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS). Provides details about the sport
in Maryland, membership and local
activities.
Maryland Running Guide
Information for the
Maryland runner, including lists of clubs, places to run, upcoming marathons
and upcoming races.
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Covering over 100 acres, the
Maryland State Fair is held in late August in Timonium Maryland
and features concerts, 4H events, home
and garden shows, a midway filled with rides and games, and hosts more
than a half-million visitors each year. Check their Events Calendar
for year round activities such as craft and antique shows, motorcycle
races, horse sales.
Maryland State Golf Association
News, schedules of
upcoming events, and history of the organization.
Mountain Club of Maryland
Local events, trail
regulations, hiker alerts and past news letters.
Recreation.gov
Search a database of government-owned or affiliated recreation sites
for information about auto touring, biking, boating, camping, fishing,
hiking, hunting, water sports, and more. Searchable by state.
Torrey
C. Brown Rail Trail
Also called the Northern Central Railroad Trail (NCRT), this 20 mile trail
is used for hiking, jogging, bicycle riding and
horseback riding. It extends from Hunt Valley in Baltimore County to
the Pennsylvania state line. Access to fishing is available.
Travel InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Whether traveling locally or throughout the state, this site provides
a wealth of information on what you can see and do and how to get
there.
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Horse Racing
Maryland
Jockey Club
Home of the Preakness Stakes,
the middle race of the Triple Crown. Links to Laurel Park and Pimlico, the second oldest racetrack
in the United States.
Maryland
Racing Commission
Oversees and regulates both the
harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland. Find listing
of Maryland race tracks, satellite simulcast betting facilities, breeding
statistics and more.
Maryland Steeplechasing
The first recognized steeplechase race was run at Pimlico in 1873, and the
racing tradition continues with events such as My Lady's Manor, the
Marlborough Hunt Races, the Grand National Steeplechase, the Maryland Hunt
Cup, the Junior Hunt Cup, and the Potomac Hunt Races, among others.
Shawan Downs
An equestrian center and steeplechase course and home of the Legacy
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Parks and
Campgrounds
Baltimore County
Parks and Facilities
provided by the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Official listing of parks and facilities
and events in the County. Sites offer a diversity of recreation and leisure time amenities and
activities such as athletic fields and ball diamonds, fishing or
boating facilities, swimming beaches, historic sites, nature centers,
skate parks, farms, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Irvine Nature
Center
Located in the Greenspring
Valley region of Baltimore County, Irvine provides programs for
Baltimore-area schools and the public about the environment, ecology
and natural history of Maryland. Plan a visit.
Maryland Association of Campgrounds
Information for campers with a clickable map of the state that leads to lists of campgrounds.
Maryland State
Forest and Park Service
Recreational activities
and camp and cabin rental information, as well as maps. Check out
Baltimore County's Gunpowder State Park, Gwynnbrook Wildlife
Management Area, Hart-Miller Island State Park, Liberty Reservoir,
North Point State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Prettyboy
Reservoir, and Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
Maryland's National Parks
Rand McNally's listing of all national parks in Maryland, with a link to more information, including directions.
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Professional Sports
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Located at Babe Ruth's birthplace, the museum has artifacts, photos
and videos dedicated to the life of George Herman "Babe" Ruth.
Baltimore Blast
Major Indoor Soccer League's official site for the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Burn
Women's professional tackle football league.
Baltimore Mariners
Baltimore professional indoor football league's official site.
Baltimore Orioles
Major League Baseball's site for the Baltimore Orioles.
WHFS 105.7 FM,
is the flagship radio station of the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Ravens
The official National Football League web site for the Baltimore
Ravens. Radio home for Baltimore Ravens football
is WBAL 1090 A M and
Baltimore's
98 Rock.
Minor
League Baseball
An official site for all the teams, their schedules, standings and
statistics.
National Basketball
Association
Official site for information on NBA teams, players, schedules and
statistics.
Sports Legends at Camden Yards
Artifacts and interactive exhibits devoted to Johnny Unitas, the
Baltimore Orioles and Colts, and Baltimore's Negro Leagues, as well as
the Maryland Terrapins and college athletics transform Camden Station
into a spectacular sports museum.
Women's
National Basketball Association
Official site for information on WNBA teams, players, schedules
and statistics.
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Sports Facts
at Your Fingertips
Ballparks
Facts and seating charts for
stadiums for baseball, basketball, football and hockey.
Baseball-Reference.com
Find statistics from 1871
to the present for major league players, teams and leagues. Complete
post-season data as well.
Beijing
2008: The Summer Olympics
Official site of the Beijing Summer Olympic Games to be held August 8-24,
2008, in Beijing, China.
DatabaseSports.com
Comprehensive source for
current and historic sports statistics as well as historical and other
data for all players, leagues and teams.
Gball
Girls who love basketball will enjoy this online magazine that features
news about high school to professional female players. Camp information
and skill-building advice add interest.
Olympic Games
by the International Olympic Committee
Presents the history of the games, highlights on the athletes, current and
past sporting events, medal winners since the start of the Modern Olympics
in 1896. Discover each sport through its competition format, equipment,
glossary and history. Includes photos and multimedia.
PressBox
An online weekly sports newspaper covering Baltimore sports from high
school level to pro.
The
Sports Network
Covers most sports with
the latest scores,
statistics, news, standings, schedules, team information and much, much
more.
United States Olympic Team
Biographies of the Olympians, how to get started in the Olympic sports,
the latest news and results of recent competitions.
Women's Sports Net.com
Covers women's sports at professional and collegiate level, Title IX news
and health and diet information for the woman athlete.
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General Resources
Entertainment
and Leisure
by Internet Public Library
Provides links to all types of recreational diversions, hobbies and sports.
Recreation
by Librarians' Internet Index
Offers links to a variety of recreational activities, including games and
puzzles, amusement parks, crafts and more.
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