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Whatever the activity, there are many choices in Antigua, if you want to play sport or indulge in any kind of fitness exercising. Antigua has great facilities and shops for the sporting enthusiast, with tennis, squash, golf, sailing, water sports, wind surfing, horse riding and fitness facilities throughout the island. |
Golf
There are only 2 golf courses at Antigua. A professional 18-hole 70-par course at Cedar Valley Golf Club is near St. John's (T 4620161). Another 18-hole course is in Jolly Beach.
Cricket
The national game is cricket. The island has historically been a very strong contributor to West Indian & International cricket, and the Antiguan Recreation Ground is one of the finest places in the Caribbean to take in a local, regional, or international match. Matches can be found almost anywhere on the island, at almost anytime. In Viv Richards, Antigua produced one of the finest cricketers the game has ever seen. Apart from him, Andy Roberts, Richie Richardson, & Curtly Ambrose are the other stars in the world of cricket from Antigua. The cricketing season is from January to July.
Netball, volleyball & Water Sports
January marks the start of Netball and Volleyball seasons. Football, basketball & water-skiing have also been picked up with fervor on the island. Windsurfing activities are centered on Dickenson Bay and an annual event is held here in January & July. Royal Antiguan Hotel (T 4623733) at Deep Bay, Hodges Bay Club (T 4622300) & Falmouth Harbour Beach Apartments offer these facilities. Moreover, Temo Sportsat English Harbour and Jolly Harbour Development Authority offer excellent infrastructure for these sporting activities.
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Horse riding Horse riding can be organized through hotels and there is a well-equipped riding club with international standard competition facilities. Spring Hill Riding Club, on the road to Rendezvous Bay organizes coaching daily for show jumping, cross-country course, beach rides, and forest rides. (T 4638041). St. James' Club also offers the same (T 4605000). |
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Tennis & Squash
Tennis & Squash also get a lot of attention on the island. There are several tennis courts & the "International Tennis Weeks", in January for men & in April for women, attract numerous professionals and visitors. Most of the hotels have excellent tennis/squash facilities.
Fitness Centers
Antigua offers various avenues for the bodybuilding enthusiasts or the keep-fit conscious. Fitness centers have sprung up in many places for the ones who believe in little bit of daily exercise. Massage parlors also add spice to these Spas, and are a getaway for a relaxed body and mind.
Yoga and Activity
Holiday in Antigua 19th - 26th November 2005
Challenge your mind, body and spirit by combining a week of Yoga, Meditation, Kayaking, Hiking and Snorkeling while discovering the beauty of Antigua.
Only US$1,200.
