Waterpolo on the net 
'Don't the horses drown?'... an amusing quote on the subject of water polo?! But wait a minute! The fact is ... 400 years ago, water polo WAS played using horses. Furthermore ... Because so many WERE drowning, the players took to the moderately deep seawater themselves ... 
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Sports Shops
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Big Game Hunters Climbing Frame Shop
• www.climbingframes.com
Headers: garden & outdoors, climbing frames, outdoor games, recreation, garden games, toys, wooden toys
Big Game Hunters Climbing Frame shop is home to the highest quality wooden climbing frames on the market. The Action frames they sell are all modular – so you can effectively design and create your own climbing frame. The software Action 3D allows you to do this in a more technical way but there are always experts at the end of the phone to make sure you get the right climbing frame for your child. They also have a whole range of accessories and separate parts so you could even add to your frame at a later date.
• 10 Year Guarantee of rot and infestation of the wood on all Action products
• Free delivery on all climbing frames – in stock ready for despatch today (order before 12pm)
Big Wednesday Surf
• www.bigwednesdaysurf.com
Headers: Mens, Womens, Kids, Accessories, Bargain Pit, Wetsuits, Surfboards & Hardware, Bodyboards & Hardware, Innovative Products
Large range of surfing equipment, wetsuits and accessories plus a wide range of surf inspired clothing including T-shirts, shirts, hoodies, jackeets, trousers, footwear and more. Establised in 1989, Big Wenesday Surf has a retail outlet in Falmouth, Cornwall.
• Special Features: Lots of surfing advice available on the website.
Boardsport
• www.boardsportwarehouse.com
Headers: Sports and Leisure Clothing
Boardsport is now the internet brand for Hargreaves. The website offers a large range of branded leisure clothing, including footwear, sunglasses and watches for men, women and youths. Brands include Quiksilver, Animal, Roxy, Vans, O'Neill, Duffs, Nike, Adidas and Umbro. With head office in Portsmouth, Hargreaves (owned by South Coast Investments Ltd) has over 60 stores throughout England.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy
• Free Delivery on orders >£70
• International Delivery Available
Click Sports
• www.clicksports.co.uk
Headers: Sports Equipment
Click Sports is an internet retailer based in Ely, Cambridgeshire and sells professional, high quality sports equipment for professional or home use. Products cover a wide range of sports including rugby, football, tennis, cricket plus many more and also includes general sports accessories, grounds maintenaince and fitness training products. No fuss, easy to navigate website
Evans Cycles
• www.evanscycles.com
Headers: Bicycles, Bicycle Accessories, Bicycle Clothing, Buying Guides
Evans Cycles is the UK's largest specialist cycle retailer so don't be surprised to see a huge range of bikes, cycling equipment and cycle clothing on the webiste. The range covers mountain biking, BMX, road cycling, commuting, folding bikes and kids bikes and most major brands. Visit the website to get details of the Evans Cycles Trail Rides which are held throughout the country. Evans Cycles has over 20 retail stores throughout England and Scotland with head office in Camino Park, James Watt Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TZ. Buy online or order a catalogue.
• Special Features: Real time interactive cycle assistant. Competitions plus sign up to the newsletter to be entered in their £250 prize draw. Finance available to customers spending over £250.
• Free UK Delivery on orders >£500 for bikes
Free UK Mainalnd Delivery on orders >£50 for accessories
• International Delivery Available
Extreme Pie
• www.extremepie.com
Headers: Clothing, Watches, Accessories, Swimwear, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Bodyboarding, Wetsuits, Sunglasses, DVD & Video, Books, Magazines
Official shop of the Extreme Sports Channel, specialising in selling high demand 'brand-name' gear for extreme sports. Large range of clothing and footwear for both men and women plus hardware and accessories.
• Special Features: Price match guarantee. If you find the same product for a lower price (in the same size, colour and specification) they will refund the difference.
• Special Offers: 10% discount if you create an account or amend your existing account.
Field and Trek
• www.fieldandtrek.co.uk
Headers: Clothing, Equipment, Footwear, Technical Guide, Gift Vouchers
Outdoor clothing and equipment, supplying everything you would need for walking trips, camping holidays, backpacking and trekking expeditions, mountaineering & climbing, adventure racing and travel. There are also substantial discounts available for organisations buying in bulk. Founded in 1973, Field and Trek is an established mail order retailer based in Laindon, Essex, with 11 stores throughout England. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• International Deliveries Available. Contact for delivery details.
FirstAid4Sport
• www.firstaid4sport.co.uk
Headers: Kits & Bags, Hot & Cold Therapy, Exercise & Fitness, Footcare, Support Braces & Protection, Strapping & Taping Supplies, Wounds - Care & Protection, Pharmaceuticals, Sports Accessories, Magnetic Therapy, Equipment, Publications
As their banner says, this is a site for the prevention, treatment and on-going care of sports injuries, so you will find everything from first aid equipment to insect repellent amongst the large range of products on offer. You will also find a list of first aid training centres on the site. The site is owned by Medicircle Ltd of Lincoln.
Fishtec Coarse
• www.fishtec-coarse.co.uk
Headers: Fishing Tackle, Fishing Accesories
Huge selection of over 10,000 premium products from the biggest names in fishing at competitive prices. Fishtec holds high stock levels of all products ensuring that 98% of all orders are dispatched on the same day. Buy online or visit Fishtec's large factory outlet at Brecon. You can also order a catalogue online.
• Special Features: Active fishing forums. Credit facilities available. 14 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
Gadget Hub
• www.gadgethub.com
Headers: Air Hockey / Football Tables, Clocks & Calendars, Cool Technology, Drinking, Enticing Puzzles & Games, Football, Games Tables, Gifts / Gadgets / Gizmos, Inspirational Lighting, MP3 Players, Photography, Pool Tables, Remote Control Toys, Romantic Ideas, Snooker Tables, Sound and Vision, Tools, USB Gadgets
GadgetHub is an online retailer offering a wide range of products from trendy and quirky items for the home and office, to gadgets (including remote controlled), to a very good selection of football, pool, snooker and air hockey tables. Gadgethub is part of the IBG Trading Network, a subsidiary of Internet Business Group PLC, which also owns Sweatband, SimplyPicnic and MP3PlayerDeals.
Get Geared
• www.getgeared.co.uk
Headers: Helmets, Gloves, Textile Gear, Rain Gear, Leathers, Base Layers, Boots, Luggage, Bike Covers, Security, Bike Care
GetGeared specialise in all aspects of motorcycle and scooter clothing and accessories from brands such as Probiker, Vanucci, Highway and many more. Excellent choice in all categories plus a fast and easy to use website. GetGeared is a trading name of e-Channel Partners Ltd and is based in Brentford, Middlesex.
• Free Delivery on orders >£100
Golf Direct
• www.golf-direct.co.uk
Headers: Accessories, Clothing/Shoes, DVD/CD/Video, Golf Bags, Golf Balls, Golf Complete Sets, Golf Irons, Golf Woods & Drivers, Hybrid & Utility Clubs, Junior Equipment, Ladies Golf Clubs, Putters, Trolleys, Wedges & Lob Wedges, Gift Vouchers
Large range of golfing equipment, for all ages and abilities, at discounted prices. The people at Golf Direct do not just sell golfing related products, they also own and manage two golfing centres which provide facilities for players of all levels to improve their golf. Established in the late 1990s, Golf Direct is PGA approved, with golf centres in Bourne Hill, Ipswich and in Stonham Barns, also in Suffolk. It is part of a large UK golf buying group which currently includes around 250 golfing stores.
• Free UK Delivery on orders >£150
Gym World Ltd
• www.gymworld.co.uk
Headers: Treadmills, Elliptical Cross trainers, Exercise Bikes, Rowing Machines, Multi Gyms, Weight Training, Weights & Bars, Boxing Equipment, Equipment for schools & colleges, Equipment for offices & hotels, Refurbished Equipment, Accessories, Food Supplements, Heart Rate Monitors, Table Tennis, Outdoor Play Equipment, Games Tables, Basketball, Trampolines, Netball
Home fitness and exercise machines from brand names such as Tunturi, Kettler, Trimline, Bremshey, Marcy, York, Pro-Form, Reebok, Gold`s Gym, Concept 2, WaterRower and more, plus a supplier of the Pacemaster range of running machines, the Keys Power Systems and the IronMan Fitness brands of strength training equipment and multigyms. In addition, Gymworld has just secured an exclusive partnership with Kettler, one of the world leaders in the maufacture and distribution of table tennis tables, to promote one of their brand new ranges. Gym World is based in Oldham, Lancashire.
• Free UK Mainland Delivery on most items
Holdall
• www.holdall.co.uk
Headers: Aquashoes, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Croquet, Fitness, Football, Footwear, Garden Games, Golf Gifts, Handball, Hockey, Indoor Games, Medical Items, Netball, Replica Kits, Rugby, Running, Skates & Boards, Snooker/Pool, Socks, Squash, Sunglasses, Table Tennis, Tennis, Toboggans, TP Outdoor Activities, Trampolines, Volleyball, Watches
Holdall sells a large and diverse range of sports equipment, including clothing, footwear, sunglasses and accessories, for most sports. In addition, they also sell a nice range of indoor games including all the usuals like chess sets, roulette, etc. and also some more unusual ones such as carpets bowls and step quoits plus they have a great selection of garden games and outdoor accessories such as swings, sand pits and trampolines. Holdall is based in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.
• Free Delivery on orders >£120
Just Sport and Leisure
• www.justsportandleisure.com
Headers: Office and Travel, Games & Entertainment, Sport & Fitness
Just Sport and Leisure sells a wide range of luggage and travel accessories from Delsey and TravelPro, plus they have just about all Filofax products and a range of Daler Rowney art cases. Check out the range of Oregon Scientific products, including digital cameras, MP3 players, clocks, weather stations and health monitors. Great range of Mookie Toys. And if that's not enough, you can also get pool tables plus pool and snooker accessories, sports equipment and now their new range of Intex pools. Not to mention garden games, toys, aquashoes and gadgets. Just Sport and Leisure is based in Basildon and is part of the Just Sport group. Note that all products have a 12 month warranty.
• Free UK Mainland Delivery on orders >£75
Kitbag Ltd
• www.kitbag.com
Headers: Football, Rugby, Leisure, NFL, Equipment, Footwear, Boot Room, Kids Boots, Kids, Womens
All the latest national & international replica football and rugby shirts, leisure clothing plus a large selection of bags, balls, headwear, shins & gloves and gym accessories. Kitbag is based in Derbyshire.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy
• Free UK Delivery on orders >£75
• International Deliveries Available
Loose Fit Surfboards
• www.loose-fit.co.uk
Headers: Surfboards, Fins, Surf Gear, Clothing, DVD, Surf Art
This site is dedicated to surfing, with boards form McTavish, Gordon & Smith, Tyler, South Coast and Geraghty; fins, wetsuits and accessories plus surf art from David Puu and Hilton Posters. In addition, there is also a range of T-shirts and hoodys. Contact them for details of custom built boards. Loose Fit Surfboards is based in Towcester.
Lovell Rugby
• www.lovell-rugby.co.uk
Headers: Rugby Shirts, Rugby Boots, Accessories, Protection, Rugby Balls, Training/Leisure, Rugby Shorts, Ladies Wear, Children's Wear, Training Equipment, Base Layer.
Lovell Rugby is one of the UK's leading online rugby retailers, with a massive range of official replica rugby shirts, rugby boots, training wear, team kits and accessories from all major brands including Nike, Adidas, Kooga, Under Armour and Puma. Lovell Rugby Ltd is based in Paignton, Devon.
• Special Features: 28 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
M&M Direct
• www.mandmdirect.com
Headers: Mens, Womens, Boys, Girls, Gifts
Large range of sports and casual clothing from M&M Direct which has been trading since the 1980s All the major labels are available. All M&M Direct products are genuine and authentic, and they offer a no quibble guarantee. M&M Direct is based in Clinton Road, Leominster, Herefordshire. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Free Delivery on orders >£100
Newitts
• www.newitts.com
Headers: Sports Brands, Sports Equipment, Fitness and Lifestyle, Sports Clothing, Sports Footwear, Sports Bags, Outdoors n Adventure, Toys n Games
Online Sports equipment, toys and games superstore. Equipment for almost every sport you can think of from Aerobics to Weightlifting. Run and owned by Newitts who although they have only been trading on the net since 1998 are in their centenary year of trading. They also sell toys for all ages from toddler upwards and most of the well known games like Scrabble, Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. Easy to navigate site with an efficient site search facility and easy to use menu system
Online Golf
• www.onlinegolf.co.uk
Headers: Golf Clubs, Golf Balls, Golf Clothes, Golf Bags, Golf Trolleys, Golf Footwear, Golf Gloves, Gadgets, Gift Selector, Gift Certificates
Online Golf carries a very wide range of golf products from clubs to clothes to training aids, from over a hundred well known brands. Prices are very competitive, with many items heavily discounted. Launched in 1999, Online Golf is one of the biggest online golf outlets in Europe and is owned by SW Golf Ltd based in Harlow, Essex.
• Special Features: Loyalty points with every purchase.
• Free Delivery on orders >£50
• International Delivery Available (excluding USA)
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