Enjoy all Top Sports Events of 2011

Here is list of Top Sports Events of 2011:

1 The Australian Open

Melbourne, Australia from Jan 17 - 30

Kick off the sporting year at the Australian Open, Asia Pacific's Grand Slam, at Melbourne Park. Between sets, travellers can explore Melbourne and be tempted by some of the best food and shopping experiences in Australia, visit the Eureka Tower for a 360 degree view of the city, or take a dip at St Kilda beach.

2. Super Bowl XLV

Arlington, Texas, USA on Feb 6

One of the most watched games in the world, a quarter of a million fans are expected to visit the Dallas-Fort Worth area for next year's Super Bowl. The game is at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, so after the celebrations head to Dallas for some Texan cuisine and explore the history of JFK's murder.

3. Cricket World Cup

Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka from Feb 19 - April 22

The cricket world's premiere event will be held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, allowing fans watch some great cricket matches and between innings visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawella, Sri Lanka, Old Dhaka in Bangladesh where they can learn about the country's history, or take a day trip from Mumbai, India to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Elephanta Island, to explore 9th century caves and rock architecture.

4. IRB Sevens

Hong Kong from March 25 - 27

This will be the 12th season for the Sevens Series with eight tournaments held between December 2010 and May 2011 with Hong Kong being the city to draw the biggest crowds. After the final whistle, the best way to explore the sights and sounds of Hong Kong is to hop on the 'Ding Ding' tram which runs from Kennedy Town in the island's west to Shau Kei Wan in the east.

5. FA Cup Final

London, England on May 14

This tournament takes close to a year to complete, culminating on May 14 at London's Wembley Stadium. Take in the iconic sights of Big Ben and the Tower of London before joining the masses catching the train to Wembley to watch the match.

6. Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

Monaco from May 26 - 29

The most anticipated event on the Formula 1 racing calendar, the action never ceases as fans mingle with the rich and famous, gamble at the famous Monte Carlo casino and dine at luxurious restaurants when they are not watching the track. The racing is held over three days so plenty of time to explore this city and visit places such as Lavartto Beach or the Exotic Garden.

7. The British Open Championship

Kent, England from July 14 - 17

For four days, the town of Sandwich will be transformed into a hub for the world's golfing enthusiasts as they eagerly await the next champion to raise the Claret Jug. While visiting Kent, history buffs will be able to visit some of England's most spectacular castles, gardens and historical houses.

8. FINA World Championships

Shanghai, China from July 16 - 31

All water sports are on display including swimming, water polo and diving, so the pool deck will be busy. Typically there is a break between the day and evening competitions, which leaves plenty of time to visit the best of Shanghai, including the People's Square, the Bund and the Yu Yuan Gardens.

9. IAAF Athletic Championships

Daegu, South Korea from Aug 27 - Sept 4

Catch a glimpse of some of the fastest athletes in the world and take the opportunity during the day to climb Palgongsan Mountain for a bird's-eye view of Daegu. At night, head to Daegu stadium to watch the world's best cross the line in the finals before heading out to try traditional Korean cuisine.

10. Rugby World Cup

New Zealand from Sept 9 - October 23

Rugby powerhouse New Zealand will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup with 12 cities hosting games. Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland will play host to the final rounds but many regional cities and towns on both the North and South islands such as Whangarei and Rotorua will also host matches, providing endless opportunities to experience some of New Zealand's natural wonders.

 

2011 Super Bowl Fun and Interesting Facts

The Super Bowl is probably one of the most important sporting events in a calendar year in the United States.

1. It is the championship game between the champions of the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).

2. Super Bowl games are represented by Roman numerals and not the year that the game is played in. Therefore, Super Bowl 2011 is denoted as Super Bowl XLV.

3. The scheduled Super Bowl 2011 date is the 6th of Feb, 2011

4. Super Bowl 2011 is scheduled for the 6th of February, 2011 and the selected venue for the game is the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

5. Super Bowl 2011 is the first instance for the championship game to be played in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

6. Super Bowl history shows that the first ever championship game was played between the National Football League (NFL) and its rival American Football League (AFL) on 15th of January, 1967 as per their merger agreement. According to this agreement, the champions of the two teams would play a world championship game until the merger was finalized and put into effect in 1970. Once the merger was finalized, the two leagues were designated as conferences under the National Football League.

7. The Super Bowl 2011 location is the Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas. The stadium has a seating capacity of almost 80,000 and it is the fourth largest stadium in the National Football League.

8. Super Bowl tickets, as mentioned, are not easy to come by. The majority of the tickets are first distributed amongst the participating teams, the other NFL teams and the tam hosting the event. The National Football League teams participating in the Super Bowl get about 75 percent of the Super Bowl Tickets. The hosting team gets around 9 percent of the tickets. Other NFL teams, who are not participating in the Super Bowl, are given around 1 percent of the tickets. The National Football League gives the remaining 25 percent of tickets to season ticket holders, VIPs, sponsors, media, charities, companies affiliated with the NFL, and the Host Committee.

9. The National Football League sells tickets to the general public only through the Super Bowl Random Drawing process. You cannot get Super Bowl tickets any other way. Keep in mind that the National Football League does not sell tickets to ticket vendors or agents, so if you find anyone offering you any they're probably out to stiff you. Only about 500 pairs of Super Bowl tickets are available through the Random Drawing and practically every single American Football fan out there will be scrambling for them, so be prepared for a very stiff competition. Each ticket costs around $400.

10. The Super Bowl Random Drawing may seem like a lottery, but actually there is no fee for participation. You can send in only one request per household; if you send in more than requests, they will simply discard them.

11. In order to participate, you must write – or better yet, type out - a letter requesting tickets to the NFL and send it either by certified postal mail or registered postal mail to -

Super Bowl Random Drawing

P.O. Box 49140

Strongsville, OH 44149-0140