It’s one thing to look at the sports on TV and quite another to see them live. The most important thing that you might miss sitting in the room is to feel the tension of the fans, and sometimes even hear the breathing of the athletes. Hopefully we will be able to destroy some myths, and to convince you to visit the most spectacular, exciting and adrenaline tournaments.
Football
The championship of football is traditionally gathering huge number of fans. They are dressing in their team colors and even painting their entire face, body and hair, “arming” flags, banners, various pipes – sometimes stands considered to be not less curious than watching the match itself. Unfortunately, the fans of the sport are “famous” as the most intolerant and aggressive, but knowing about this fact the city authorities usually try to take special safety measures. Any real fan wants to visit the World Cup. However, this competition is not often – once every four years, and the next will be held in 2014 in Brazil. Those who do not want to wait can go to the UEFA European Football Championship, which tend to perform the same every four years, but the next will take place in 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
Do only fans go to these championships?
Any race is a fascinating spectacle. It is not necessary to be a fan of a team that was interested in the stadium. Sometimes, people attracted by the atmosphere itself, it is curious to observe not only for the athletes but also the reaction of fans at the sporting events. Sometimes, tourists accidentally discover that being close to a tournament is not something “just for fun” and become enthusiastic fans of this specific sport.
Formula 1
The annual world championship ring of racing traditionally attracts thousands of fans. They can not only see the main event, but see the qualifications, which take place the day before. This year the interest in some of the countries grew. Unlike football fans, the fans of various “stables” relate to each other calmly, the typical for the football bad relationship exchange usually does not take place. You can visit any stage of the Grand Prix, usually taking place approximately every 2 weeks from March to October.
Are the prices high for the visit to the championship ?
Yes, some employers are certainly not opposed to cash in on the crowds of fans athletes, but many realize that is not profitable to sell more and more, and in the days of pandemonium they have such an opportunity. Not all fans are rich; many cannot follow your favorite team and spend a little: you can always find a hotel which is simpler and cheaper, or exchange the expensive flight to a bus. And if, for example, your dream is to go to F1, then instead of expensive Bahrain, you can choose cheap and affordable Turkey.
Races
An integral part of this sports is the gambling in a form of the betting. The system of betting on horse races is quite complex for the beginner. You can start with a “single,” – try to guess the winner in one race. More complex combinations – a triple single- is required to determine the leader in three races in a row. “Pair” rate for those who want to put on two horses, it will play, if selection by the animals comes first, receiving no matter who for whom. There are other more complex variants of rates, implying a greater risk, but you can win a substantial sum. The most famous race is the most important event of secular life of the planet, “Royal Ascot”. They are held since 1807 in a small town in the county of Berkshire. If you do not aspire to see people and show yourself, you can try your luck at any racetrack: put a certain amount, and the adrenalin is guaranteed!
Are the supporters dangerous?
Fans of each team are selling seats in their own sector; it avoids fights during the match .Remember that the rostrum at the stadiums and racetracks are divided into sectors. Ticket price depends on finding a seat. At the most expensive places it is even more catering. If you want absolute safety and comfort, take the expensive tickets.
Boxing
Which type of boxing do you prefer more: a humane amateur or a professional hard one? Amateur one mainly consists of 4 rounds of 2 minutes each. The one who gets more time in the face of an opponent is the winner. The professional fights are spectacular and dangerous: they usually last for 10-12 rounds, while helmets are prohibited. Of course, it is very interesting to visit the World Cup or European Championship Boxing. The most important amateur boxing fights take place during the Olympic Games. Fighting for the title of the professional versions of the various organizations are all over the planet, we need only to follow the calendar of events.
Should you go only to the world competitions?
Fans of certain teams are trying to visit almost all of its matches. However, if you’re new, then, to look, to understand the rules, perhaps you should start with the less popular events, so that the noise and crowds of fans do not interfere calmly watch of what happens. Although passionate level of skill is required, of course, the world championships cannot be compared to anything else.
Regatta
Very pretty and spectacular event – the regatta is the race for all vessels up to radio-controlled models. The competition can be conducted on a small local race, but sometimes the trail is laid across the entire globe. Naturally, fans are not able to follow the athletes around the world, so for such large-scale events, they come at the start or finish of the regatta, as well as the intermediate start and finish, because the longer races are usually divided into stages. Among the most prestigious races – Volvo Ocean Race, team round the world race, is held at the sailing yacht of a certain class (“Volvo 70”) every 3 years; Cup “America” – the international competition for the various yachts, whose parameters are limited by a special tonnage of formula or held annually in the Mediterranean Sea -Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Does it need to be planned ahead?
If you purchase tickets in advance for a year and a half, sometimes you can get a significant discount. You can also buy tickets ahead of time and pre-order budget hotels. Although, if you decide to go to the competition of the planetary scale, the closer to the cherished date may appear cheaper in charter of flights, and local hoteliers will offer additional space, so if you woke up late, you should not despair.
