Publication: Inside Costa Rica

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Nosara’s First Mini-Golf Competition Created by a Ten Year Old Boy

Sunday May 14, over 50 Nosareños witnessed the town’s first ever mini-golf tournament, thanks to the effort of one very talented ten-year old. And like many ten-year olds, he doesn’t mince words.“I like trophies,” said Mael Von der Weid and said this ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Witness

First Reported May 09 2012 - Updated May 09 2012 - 1 Documents

Costa Rica's Irazú In Aid Of Olympic Dream

Chasing the Olympic dream can take athletes to many unique places. For Manuel “Manny” Huerta, an American triathlete hoping to qualify for the London 2012 Games, it put him on Irazu, an active volcano in Costa Rica.Manny Huerta at his unique training ... [ Published May 09 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: San Diego (California, United States), Altitude, United States, Costa Rica

First Reported Apr 29 2012 - Updated Apr 29 2012 - 1 Documents

Extreme Sports

Central Americans Share Extreme Sports in Nicaragua

Extreme sport players in Central America will show their skills in Nicaragua during the Festival Urbanica 2012, project driven by the Sandinista Youth 19th July organization.About 120 competitors in the region will participate this Saturday and Sunday ... [ Published Apr 29 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Extreme Sports, Nicaragua, Milton Ruiz, Alexis Argüello, Rosario Murillo

First Reported Apr 26 2012 - Updated Apr 26 2012 - 1 Documents

Urban Golf, A New Sport That Is Catching On. Is Costa Rica Next?

One of the most exclusive sports now comes in a version for everyone. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, those who cannot afford golf clubs, the option for the "ordinary" is: urban golf.As its name implies, this new type of sport of kings can be practiced in ... [ Published Apr 26 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Costa Rica, Organic, Environment, Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Irving Saladino

Panama: Special Central American and Caribbean Olympics Begin

With the presence of 566 athletes from 14 countries the 11th Central American and Caribbean Special Olympics Games began on Monday and will conclude on Friday.Representatives from Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, United States, Guatemala, Honduras, ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Panama, Irving Saladino, Rommel Fernández, World Boxing Association, Special Olympics

First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Fédération Internationale de Volleyball

Setters in Costa Rica Turns Out To Be Great Success

The Costa Rica National Volleyball Federation in collaboration with NORCECA and International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) recently organized a technical course on Setting, which completed its run from April 11-14.A total of 42 coaches from seven countries ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, Costa Rica, Setter, Regional Development, Dominican Republic

First Reported Apr 09 2012 - Updated Apr 09 2012 - 1 Documents

Small Waves Big Crowds at Triple Crown Finale

The Triple Crown Surf contest wrapped up a successful third and final round at Playa Guiones on Saturday April 7. Despite poor conditions a few hundred people gathered throughout the day to watch the conclusion.Battling small, 4-5ft with waves breaking ... [ Published Apr 09 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Cali, Surfing, Transportation

First Reported Apr 01 2012 - Updated Apr 01 2012 - 1 Documents

Jaco Beach To Host the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

At an official ceremony held last week in Jaco Beach in the Garabito canton, Province of Puntarenas, the coastal resort town was confirmed as one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Jaco Beach is the second host location selected ... [ Published Apr 01 2012 by Inside Costa Rica ]

Entities: Jaco (Costa Rica), Fédération Internationale de Football Association, Jaime Lopez, Costa Rica, Alajuela (Costa Rica)