Category: Sports and Fitness

NFL Pro Bowl: January 26

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The NFL Pro Bowl is basically two dream teams of the best players from the two NFL conferences, the NFC and AFC, playing against each other to determine a winner. The first Pro Bowl was held January 15,...

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NHL Winter Classic: January 1

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The NHL Winter Classic is an annual ice hockey competition held by the National Hockey League (NHL). The first Winter Classic was held in 2008 at the venue then known as Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard...

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Orange Bowl: January 1

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First played in January 1935, the Orange Bowl continues as a football tradition. It's the annual college football bowl game played at New Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It's a part of the Coll...

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Outback Bowl: January 1

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One of several college football bowls, the Outback Bowl pits the winners of the SEC and Big Ten conferences against each other.

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Personal Self-defense Awareness Month, Ntl...

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A promotion of the SAFE program for women and teenage girls, National Personal Self-defense Awareness Month focuses on teaching awareness and risk avoidance in addition to defensive tactics that can save...

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day: January 2

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Personal Trainer Awareness Day coincides with the majority of us making New Year's resolutions to get in shape and exercise. From their 2005 press release on the day: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA (PRWEB)...

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Pet, Walk Your Pet Month: January

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Walk Your Pet Month encourages pet owners to incorporate pet exercise into their New Years resolutions. Just like people, domestic pets are struggling increasingly with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle....

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Polka Month, Ntl.: January

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This Bohemian dance, the polka, originated in the early nineteenth century in today’s Czech Republic. It is rumored a teenager by the name of Anna Slezak invented it in 1834. The simple, vivacious dance...

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Preschool Fitness Day, Ntl.: January 31

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National Preschool Fitness Day in the U.S. is observed on the last Friday of January. It's a day that promotes physical fitness and education, as well as healthy eating amongst children. The early chi...

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Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day:...

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Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day promotes healthy lifestyle and educates people on the dangers of supplements, gimmicks and diet drugs in the battle of the bulge. Rid the World of Fad diets and...

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Rising Star Month, Worldwide: January

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Worldwide Rising Star Month takes advantage of New Year's Resolutions and encourages each person to create a life plan and reach for the stars.

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Rose Bowl & Parade (US-CA): January 1

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The Rose Bowl is an annual collegiate championship game that is played at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The first Rose Bowl occurred on January 1, 1902 and saw California’s Stanford Unive...

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Santos Down Under, (AU-SA): January 21-26

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The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia's greatest cycling race, with a rich history as the highest-regarded and most popular bike race in the southern hemisphere. The event was first staged in 1999 wit...

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Saranac Lake Winter Carnival (US-NY): Janu...

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The oldest winter carnival in the eastern United States, New York state’s Saranac Lake Winter Carnival first ran in 1897. The event features an ice castle, winter sports, food, music, parades, performance...

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Self-Defense Awareness Month, Ntl. Persona...

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National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month in the United States kicks off the year, when people are most enthusiastic about training. It aims to encourage men and women to invest in themselves and acq...

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Shape Up US Month: January

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January is the Shape Up United States Month. Organized and promoted by Shape Up United States, this month's goal is to build a healthy future for America. It encourages children to gain knowledge and he...

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Skating Month, Ntl.: January

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During National Skating Month in the United States, a series of organized on-ice and off-ice activities are held throughout the country. It's an opportunity to learn to ice skate, get some exercise and sp...

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Ski & Snowboard Month, Ntl.: January

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National Ski & Snowboard Month in the United States encourages people to go out, learn to snowboard or ski, and have some fun! See local resorts and shops for discounts on skiing and snowboarding items.

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Snow Plow Mailbox Hockey Day: January 23

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Snow Plow Mailbox Hockey Day is created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays & Herbs. The day is meant to show appreciation for snowplow drivers who spend the entire winter plowing streets and avoid...

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Snowmobile Safety & Awareness Week: Januar...

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Snowmobile Safety & Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness about snowmobile safety. Promoted by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), there are over 1.2 million registe...

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