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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.
The most famous and longest running event on Banderas Bay is the Annual Sailfish and Marlin Tournament, which celebrates its success each November.
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
Puerto Vallarta is also host to 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 competitive half-marathons. 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. Regular boxing matches are also available.
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Sayulita Hosts "Kids Only" Surf Contest
 Alyssa Glaspie
Check out this weekend's beach clean up and first annual "Kids Only Surf Contest / Expression Session" in Sayulita, happening Sunday January 2nd. Kids of all ages (5-75 yrs) and skill levels, as well as boards of all kinds are welcome.
 San Pancho Pro Attracts Great Surfers to Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Diego Cadena, Philip 'Bodoque' Hernández, with the addition of brothers Travis and Dylan Southworth, will be among the contenders to win the surfing trophy of Riviera Nayarit in the San Pancho Pro 2011, January 14-16. This is a competition exhibiting the finest surfers on the short board.
Water Temps Fluctuate, Late Bites Frustrate Early Anglers, Fish are Biting!
 Stan Gabruk
The way things have been happening around here in Puerto Vallarta’s world famous fishing grounds it´s enough to make you pull your hair out. One day the water temps are down-right frigid, the next day they´re much warmer in the same area.
Top Seed Cesar Ramirez Wins 5th Annual Copa Pacifico at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
As a large crowd of tennis fans gathered Sunday at Canto Del Sol for the singles final, top seed and Mexico's #1 most promising professional tennis player, Cesar Ramirez, faced 2nd seed veteran Victor Romero, ranked 6th in Mexico.
Transcontinental Cyclist Tours Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Jesse Steiner, who departed from Montreal aboard his bike across the American continent, says he has been delighted with the treasures of the Mexican Pacific.
Winter Has Come to Puerto Vallarta Fishing Grounds, Bait Becomes an Issue
Stan Gabruk
Everyone in the world has heard of global warming and all the problems that come along with it - the entire United States is an icebox! Mexico is feeling the cold as well, right now we are seeing dropping water temperatures in the 72 to 76 degree range which is about what we would be expecting in late January. So we are about a month ahead of schedule.
Toys for Tots Scores Big with Hole-In-One
 Jerry Lafferty
The 12th Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament held this past Saturday at the Vista Vallarta Weiskopf course generated not only $150,000 pesos for this year's toy distribution, but the first ever Hole-In-One that earned the lucky and skillful player a brand new Toyota.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 5
 Iñaki Uribarri
They could not let it happen… Mexico could not let the hundreds and hundreds of passionate souls that packed the Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras down. And they did not.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 4
Iñaki Uribarri
The Unidad Deportiva Agustín Flores Contreras exploded into a great party after México secured their place in next summer’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, something they managed after a penalty shootout victory in today’s CONCACAF Qualifier semifinals against the USA.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 2
Iñaki Uribarri
The USA National team will also be one of those to bet it all on the turn of a card next Saturday, after securing their presence in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 – CONCACAF Qualifier semifinals.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 - CONCACAF Qualifier - Matchday 1
Iñaki Uribarri
Current runner-ups Costa Rica have earned their first three points in this FIFA World Cup Qualifier 2011 – CONCACAF Qualifier Puerto Vallarta with a solid victory against Bahamas.
Riviera Nayarit Adds Another Success Story with the Touristic Half Marathon
 RivieraNayarit.com
The 2nd Annual Riviera Nayarit Touristic Half Marathon, which took place on November 13, 2010, fulfilled all attendance expectations with 310 registered competitors and a great atmosphere that combined camaraderie and sportsmanship.
Canto Del Sol Tennis Club to Host Two Big Tournaments
 Bob Cohen
Director of Tennis Martin Parra of the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club announced two tournaments will be played at the resort consecutively beginning December 10th - December 19th.
El Salvador Draws Host Mexico in Beach Soccer Championship
 BoxScoreNews.com
A December 3 marquee match-up between 2009 champion El Salvador and 2008 champion Mexico was the highlight of a draw held earlier this week that revealed the groups for the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, December 1-5.
 Vallarta to Host FIFA’s Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers
 RentalsInVallarta.com
Canada, United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Bahamas, Jamaica and the host Mexico will compete in Puerto Vallarta Mexico for two tickets to FIFA's 2011 Beach Soccer World Cup.
Changing Seasons, Changing Currents, Experienced Captains A Must!
 Stan Gabruk
The Marietta Islands and El Morro are full of fish. This area has been packed full of large Sailfish recently, as is normal for this time of year. Dorado in the 30 lb range, Rooster fish in the 30 lb range, Jack Crevalls, Bonito, Needle fish, Snapper and more are waiting for you in Puerto Vallarta.
Kenji Murayama Wins The Eighth Round Of The Negra Modelo Tour
 RivieraNayarit.com
Kenji Murayama became a professional champion for the first time after conquering last month's eighth round of the Negra Modelo Tour and defeating Cesar Coello at the playoff hole.
Canada Basketball Alumnus Howard Kelsey Appointed Executive Vice-President
 Bob Cohen
Howard Kelsey, who is well known in Puerto Vallarta as the founder of the International Sports Classic that is coming up on its 18th year invited me to a live international teleconference to announce his appointment and acceptance as the new Executive Vice President of Canada Basketball.
Puerto Vallarta Annual Half Marathon and 5K
 Laura Gelezunas
The 8th Annual Half Marathon and 5K, held in Puerto Vallarta, attracted over 720 runners from Mexico, the United States and Canada. It was perfect weather for a run.
A Hole in One at the Club Corp Becas Golf Classic
 Polly G. Vicars
November 5th was a beautiful fall day with the grounds of the Marina Vallarta Golf Course impeccably groomed for the first ever Becas Vallarta Golf Tournament. I think I can safely say it was a rousing success without even mentioning the money raised for Becas and Club Corp’s charities.
BBCC Hero to Run Vallarta Half Marathon
 Denise Fiske-Chow
Let's hear it for Dana, our Marathon Man! At last year's Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon, he raised a cool $1000 USD for the Bucerías Bilingual Community Center. This year, our hero will be running for the BBCC again at the 8th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5K Competition on November 7th.
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