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i am insulted that competitive eating made this list but not poker
What would you remove to allow poker entry into this tournament? (I think I'm going to replace Squash).

I personally believe that poker isn't a sport, but since some people do feel the other way I wouldn't mind adding it to the competition.

EDIT: Updated List by removing squash, replacing it with Poker, and moving some matches around to given the second division some more variety and more challenge to Baseball. Tell me what you think.
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What would you remove to allow poker entry into this tournament? (I think I'm going to replace Squash).

I personally believe that poker isn't a sport, but since some people do feel the other way I wouldn't mind adding it to the competition.

EDIT: Updated List by removing squash, replacing it with Poker, and moving some matches around to given the second division some more variety and more challenge to Baseball. Tell me what you think.
competitive eating.

no offense to hundley
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competitive eating.

no offense to hundley
In Hundley's defense at least competitive eating requires some physical prowess, so it fits the definition of sport a little better than poker. But who cares, they're both in now, so we'll see how they'll both do.
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The layout is much more even now, imo.  It's pretty crazy that Rugby and American football are head to head right off the bat (lol baseball joke) but it's an interesting matchup nonetheless.

But Competitive Eating?  SRLSY?  I'd take that out and put in Canadian Football.  Or Lacrosse.

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wait lacrosse isn't in there? add that shit



also, no reason to have BOTH ice and inline hockeys.
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wait lacrosse isn't in there? add that shit



also, no reason to have BOTH ice and inline hockeys.
You're right, I'll replace inline hockey with lacrosse.

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But Competitive Eating?  SRLSY?  I'd take that out and put in Canadian Football.  Or Lacrosse.
When I put in "American Football" I meant football in general. I only put in "American" so that no one would confuse it with soccer. Are American & Canadian football that different though to warrant separate entries? They're pretty much the same sport with different changes, so I'd just classify them both together in the tournament. I'll tell you what, I'll remove the word American from the name, and just leave it as Football.
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The tournament begins its first match by pitting two similar sports against one another. Which one will ride the waves to the next round and which one will be wiped out? It's your decision and you can vote based on any criteria you desire. The following is some basic info on the two sports in case you're not familiar with them.

Surfing:
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Surfing is a recreational activity in which individuals paddle into a wave on a surfboard, jump to their feet, and are propelled across the water by the force of the wave. Surfing's appeal probably derives from an unusual confluence of elements: adrenaline, skill, and high paced maneuvering are set against a naturally unpredictable backdrop—an organic environment that is, by turns, graceful and serene, violent and formidable.

Derivatives of surfing make use of other elements, such as the wind, these include kitesurfing and windsurfing. Other surfing derivatives when their are not any waves include paddleboarding and sea kayaking. Divisions reflect differences in surfboard design, such as long-boards and short-boards. Additional Tow-in surfing to tow the surfer onto the wave, this is associated with big wave surfing, where standard paddling is unwise due to the waves rapid forward motion.

Water Skiing:
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Waterskiing evolved out of the desire to go fast on water, but not in a boat. While most people are content to be towed behind a boat, skimming the water on one ski or two, more advanced skiers like to test themselves on slalom courses and by performing tricks (flips, turns, etc.) either on ramps or simply on the wake of the towing watercraft. Others like to skim on the soles of their feet, without the aid of any water-skis, though this requires boats to be moving at 50-60 km per hour.

Types of waterskiing & water ski competitions:

  • Classic Water Skiing - competition involves three different events: slalom, tricks and jump
  • Wakeboarding - evolved from different sports including surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.
  • Barefoot no skis, board…
  • Adapted - Water skis modified for individuals with a disability, and typically with the same events as water skiing - slalom, tricks and jump.
  • Marathon - athletes either travel a given distance or number of laps around a circuit as quickly as possible. It is also known as water ski racing
  • Hydrofoiling - incorporates the principles of aerodynamics, using underwater wings to lift the skier and reduce drag, helping experienced riders do flips and rolls 25' above the water.

The round ends in 24 hours.
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Match 2 sees two very different sports facing off against each other. Which one of the two will be found on par with the rest of GW and which one will be given a fault?

You may vote based on any criteria you come up with personally. The following is some brief info about the two sports in case you're unfamiliar with them:

Volleyball:
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Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six active players, separated by a high net, each try to score points against one another by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.

The complete rules of volleyball are extensive, but in general, play proceeds as follows. Points are scored by grounding the ball on the opponents' court, or when the opponent commits a fault. The first team to reach 25 points wins the set and the first team to win three sets wins the match. Teams can contact the ball no more than three times before the ball crosses the net, and consecutive contacts must be made by different players. The ball is usually played with the hands or arms, but players can legally strike or push (short contact) the ball with any part of the body.

Variations of volleyball include beach volleyball, which is played on sand and generally in teams of two.

Golf:
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Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams of players strike a ball into a hole using several types of clubs. Golf is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed, standardised playing field or area. Golf is played in an area of land designated a golf course. A course consists of a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing area, fairway, rough and other hazards, and the green with the pin and cup.

Every game of golf is based on playing a number of holes in a given order. A round typically consists of 18 holes that are played in the order determined by the course layout. On a nine-hole course, a standard round consists of two successive nine-hole rounds. A hole of golf consists of hitting a ball from a tee on the teeing box (a marked area designated for the first shot of a hole, a tee shot), and once the ball comes to rest, striking it again. This process is repeated until the ball is in the cup. In every form of play, the goal is to play as few strokes per round as possible.

Variations of golf include playing in teams of two players each, with partners alternating playing the golfball, or with both players getting their own ball and the lower score being counted on each hole.

This match will last 24 hours.
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volleyball bi-atch!


I like team sports better because (even though you can have teams in golf, its still not really a team sport) they usually require more stategy. Not to rag on golf, but volleyball is also much more exciting to watch and play. I have done golf a few times, and while it is a nice way to pass the fun, it doesn't compare.
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Can't do either well, but I enjoy watching surfing more than watching the other ones. I'm not big on either so I can't say more.


ps: this sports forum is actually pretty great. i can't believe no one thought of having it sooner.
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Cricket definitely and then basketball.
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My vote goes to Billiards.
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Probably chess

Pfft... chess is not a sport :P

I'm going to have to say hockey, played it all my life and still love it.

Also respect to Evil Bob for saying Frisbee Golf
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Golf is awesome.
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I don't want to be the person voting for this.
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B-dump. Well Sunderland's defenders were absolutely disgusting. 5 penalty-worthy incidents? Jesus.

Derby played terribly and Spurs did well.

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Golf is a lot of fun. My dad plays it, it is really the only fun thing he can find time for, and he brings me along every once in awhile. It is really difficult and a game about being consistent so it takes a little more than just great skill in one area. I also enjoy watching golf, though i don't know many pro golfers by name.

Volleyball is fun to play and easier to get into. Though it is much more physical than golf, I don't think it requires as much skill. It is however more team oriented, in fact, team work is probably the most important skill you need for volleyball.

Still I like golf a lot and it get my vote because it is a game I'll never really be able to master and I have a lot of respect for the players who do.
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Surfing for sure. Water skiing is a fun pastime but I imagine it isn't all that exciting competitively. Surfing is fun to watch when it is on but it also fun to do so it is an easy vote for the better sport.
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