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Sports in Puerto Vallarta
Sports in Puerto Vallarta are plentiful, to both the spectator as well as the participant. Due to our popularity as a tourist destination, many international and national competitions are held in the Banderas Bay area.
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The most famous and longest running event on Banderas Bay is the Annual Sailfish and Marlin Tournament, which will celebrate its 50th year next November. The 12th Annual Sports Classic will be held May 20 - 22 this year and again will draw even more athletes from around the globe. The event, which started as a pick up game of basketball has grown in geometric proportions due to the efforts of event director Howard Kelsey, working out of Guadalajara. The grand finale of the multi-sports classic is generally the championship basketball game between a Mexican team facing an American/Canadian team made up of ex professional and Olympic players. Kelsey is also instrumental in the efforts for Puerto Vallarta to finally build a world class convention facility.
The Canto Del Sol Tennis Club hosts a variety of tennis tournaments, utilizing play on both its clay and hard court surfaces. The biggest tournament hosted by tennis director Martin Parra is a pro/amateur tournament held in the late spring. Golf is a reason many tourists visit Vallarta, and there is no shortage of golf tournaments. The biggest might just be the annual Nation's Cup, played at the Paradise Villages El Tigre golf course. This past year 18 countries competed in the event which sends the top three teams to compete for the big money in the World Cup. The Vallarta Cup is another traditional event, a competition which offers huge prizes to both amateurs and professionals. Many new tournaments are being added and always draw strong fields.
Puerto Vallarta is also host to two international softball tournaments, played at the sports stadium across from the Sheraton. National and international soccer tournaments are aplenty, as well as local tournaments. We have professional beach volleyball events, as well as a competitive half marathon. The "bloodless" bullfights start in mid-December and allow one to take in the Mexican culture.
One of the hottest sports here is Muy Thai and kick boxing. At least once a month, a professional card is held for the public to attend. Just last month, El Torito owner Felix Perez held an international championship event, with well over a thousand in attendance. The success and popularity has prompted Felix to hold another championship, rumored to be in late February. Regular boxing matches are also available.
The sports stadium is a fully functional facility with ex-Chiva star Demetrio Madero holding the position of Director of Sports in Puerto Vallarta. The facility has recently placed a brand new tartan turf track in, allowing any track events to be that of Olympic standards. There are three full sized soccer field, two baseball fields, a basketball court, as well as a gym. There is a skateboarding park, weightlifting available and a number of racquetball, handball or fronton courts.
The events are plentiful for participants, however sadly very few English speaking folks utilize the wonderful complex. One only needs to walk into the office and look on the walls at the flyers for upcoming events. Lesley Bodkin heads up girls' softball leagues. In the mornings a large class of aerobics is held for a small charge and martial arts classes are available. The phone number at the facility is 222-0640, but be ready to speak Spanish when calling.
 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009
Follow the competition from Durban, to Puerto Vallarta, Buenos Aires, Dubai, and Benidorm on the road leading up to the final championship matches in Marseille, France, the host country for the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
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Juan Pablo's Vallarta Fishing Report
 PVNN
What more can I say the fishing is great. It’s the typical end of a great Puerto Vallarta summer, a lot of tuna, a lot of marlin, a lot of most species, and most importantly a lot of action.
2009 Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5k
 PVNN
As part of the 2009 Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5k, which is schedule to take place at the Agustín Flores Contreras Municipal Stadium on Sunday, November 8th at 6:50 am, there will be a special Run for Kids from 9 to 11 am.
Puerto Vallarta Little League Partnerships - 2009-2010 Season
 Jeff Davis
When the first pitch is thrown out the first Saturday of December to open the season, we expect to field 10-12 teams with 150+ kids. Here's your chance to be part of this season's activities.
 Puerto Vallarta Little League Second Season Opens December 5th
 Bob Cohen
The second season of the Puerto Vallarta Little League will officially start on Saturday, December 5th and will run well into May or June, depending on how many teams are in the league this year - and the number of locals and visitors who sponsor and support the kids this season.
On the Water with Vallarta Fishing Experience
 Stan Gabruk
Another week passes and everything changes when it comes to currents and fishing conditions. The big surprise this week is the continued fishing explosion in the bay. Around Yelapa to Los Animas, just a few miles off shore, the Dorado are running large and Sailfish are here as well.
IV Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol November 9th-14th
 Bob Cohen
After three successful years, the Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament will return to the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta from November 9th-14th, offering hot and heavy competition and a $10,000 USD prize to professional tennis players from around the world.
Mexico Earns Tie, Places Second in Qualifying Pool
 PVNN
Mexico completed its World Cup qualifying campaign with an entertaining, but meaningless, 2-2 draw against Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday.
MEX, US Qualify for World Cup with Wins
 Agence France-Presse
Mexico and the United States qualified for the 2010 World Cup with impressive triumphs on Saturday while Costa Rica and Honduras will carry their quest for South Africa to Wednesday's final matches.
Lorena Ochoa Takes Lead in Navistar LPGA Classic
 Associated Press
Defending champion Lorena Ochoa shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead in the Navistar LPGA Classic, leaving 14-year-old Alexis Thompson eight strokes behind.
Puerto Vallarta Little League Heads Towards 2nd Season
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Little League will begin its second year of play at the end of November. For the past two weeks, League President Miguel Vargas has been holding tryouts each Saturday and has had a good turnout of youngsters.
Mexicans Abroad Return to Action
 Andrea Martinez
The Sept. 19-20 weekend will go down as a weekend in which many of the Mexicans abroad made a return to action. Whether it was a comeback from a short layoff or a long time away due to injury, players such as Rafa Márquez and Claudio Suárez hit the field this week after each had missed a large portion of the last several months.
MLS' Crew, Mexico's Pachuca get CONCACAF Champions Wins
 Sports Illustrated
The defending MLS champion Columbus Crew accomplished what the U.S. national team has never been able to do and won at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa in Costa Rica on Wednesday night.
Ochoa Gets Grilling at Home in Mexico
 CBSSports.com
Lorena Ochoa usually basks in adulation at home in Mexico. Not on Thursday. In the Mexican capital to promote a charity event, the world No. 1 was hit with unfriendly queries about her so-so play this season.
 Serena Williams' Meltdown Leads to Odd Ending Against Clijsters
 Andy McCullough
They gathered on the center court of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the U.S. Open head referee, the aggrieved lineswoman and a fuming Serena Williams. The lineswoman leaned toward the head referee, Brian Earley, and spoke. Williams erupted.
United States and Mexico March on to 2010
 CNN
Mexico and the United States both secured narrow 1-0 victories in their North and Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF) zone games to maintain their momentum towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Mexico's Ochoa: World Cup Berth Anything But Secure
 Joel Aceves
After four games in the Hexagonal, Mexico sat on three points. Three games later, Mexico have 12 points and have moved into third place in the Hexagonal table. However, El Tri cannot relax now, players cautioned.
Female Bullfighter Gored by Bull
 Metro UK
Lupita Lopez, from Mexico, is one of only five female Matadors in the world and has been given the nickname The Grand Lady.
World Wide Fishing With Phil - La Cruz Fishing Tournament
 Precision Productions
This year's tournament provided some rigorous competition as anglers from around the world vied for the $100,000 peso purse, given to the person who breaks the Tournament Marlin record.
Canada Routs Mexico 95-40 in Opener at FIBA Americas Basketball Tournament
 Canadian Press
Andy Rautins scored 18 points and Carl English added 17 of his own as Canada trounced Mexico 95-40 in its opening game Thursday at the FIBA Americas basketball tournament.
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