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Baltimore Running
Festival
(local interest)
Official site
containing information about the Baltimore Marathon, team relay and Kids
Fun Run, which benefits children's
charities in Baltimore.
Baltimore Sports.NET
(local interest)
Find camps, tryouts, and leagues at recreational level, links to high
school, college, and recreation council websites as well as links to sports
organizations in Baltimore metropolitan area.
Central
Maryland Soccer Association
(local interest)
An organization made up of the recreation and club travel teams in the
Baltimore metropolitan area.
Greater Baltimore
Lacrosse (local interest)
Connect with youth, high school, collegiate, and post-collegiate
clubs.
Maryland Archery Association
(local interest)
Local archery clubs,
shooter's schools, events, championships, and related links.
Maryland
Ravens, Inc. (local interest)
Promoting disability
awareness through athletics.
Maryland Scholastic Hockey League
(local interest)
Resources and notices
provided by a volunteer-staffed youth ice hockey organization.
Maryland Senior Olympics
(local interest)
Maryland Senior Olympics
accommodate over two thousand active senior athletes annually and is considered to
be one of the finest senior competitions in the United States.
Maryland State Youth Soccer Association
(local interest)
For the young soccer
player, with upcoming events and tournaments, plus information for referees
and coaches.
Reisterstown Sportsplex
(local interest)
Baltimore
County’s premier sports facility, providing indoor recreation leagues,
lessons and open skating for family entertainment. It is located at
the end of I-795 in the
Reisterstown Regional Park. This
facility houses a 200 x 85 foot NHL ice rink and a 180 x 80 foot
indoor soccer/lacrosse field with
state of the art artificial turf. Offers public and private indoor ice
skating, ice hockey leagues, indoor soccer leagues, karate, field
hockey, drop-in dodgeball, and more.
Special
Olympics Maryland
(local interest)
A statewide year-round
sports program for Maryland's children and adults with mental retardation
and/or closely related developmental disabilities.
Special
Olympics Maryland: Baltimore County (local interest)
Offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety
of Olympic-type sports.
College Fight Songs
Alphabetized list of colleges
with entire lyrics to all of your favorite fight songs.
N C A A
The official website for National Collegiate Athletic Association sports, this site provides links to both
men's and women's collegiate sports teams, scores, statistics,
eligibility and recruiting information, and
other related college sports information.
N C A A sports.com
For the collegiate sports fan, the latest news, statistics and
standings for all National Collegiate Athletic Association sports.
About.com: Hobbies and Games
Topics include arts/ crafts, collecting, games and other pastimes.
Antiques and
Collectibles Club Directory
by TIAS.com
Includes club's contact information and home page if available.
Antiques Reference
Database (local interest)
provided by Baltimore County Public Library
Information in database is drawn from leading regional auction houses located
throughout the United States plus other selected specialist auctions, and can be
used to estimate the value of similar items for sale, for purchase or for
insurance purposes, to substantiate a formal appraisal, to assist in a family
division of property, or to learn what was paid for a specific item listed in
the database.
Arts and Entertainment
InfoCenter (local interest)
by Baltimore County Public Library
Your link to local festivals, performing arts, movies, museums and galleries.
Automobile and
Small Engine Repair Databases (local interest)
provided by Baltimore County Public Library
Repair information on most major automobile manufacturers of domestic and
imported vehicles, including most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. As
well as a full set of Clymer small engine repair manuals, which includes concise
step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engines
and their components, including motorcycles, A T Vs, personal water craft,
snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more.
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks (local
interest)
Provides quality recreational programs, including individual and team
sports, parks, cultural events, arts and crafts, throughout the
County.
Baltimore County Office of Therapeutic Recreation
Services (local interest)
by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Provides a wide
variety of recreation opportunities and services for individuals with
disabilities countywide.
Offering programs designed specifically
for individuals with disabilities, as well as inclusion into general recreation
programs, the office provides reasonable accommodations for full participation
in all of the department programs. Distributed twice a year (Fall/Winter
and Spring/Summer), the Leisure Resources newsletter in PDF format lists program
opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Baltimore County Sailing
Center
(local interest)
Offers a full range of sailing opportunities, sailboat
racing and learn-to-sail activities.
Baltimore County Senior Center Information and Activities
(local interest)
Located
throughout Baltimore County, the senior centers offer programs, a wide variety
of activities and services for county residents age 60 and older and their
spouses. Here one can learn to line dance, to use a computer, paint a picture,
cycle with other seniors, discuss contemporary issues, travel or attend other
special events.
Baltimore County Skate Parks (local
interest)
Hannah More, Cockeysville, Southeast Regional Recreation Center and Sandy Hills
park all have street course facilities featuring a variety of ramps, jumps, and
grinding rails, enclosed within a fenced court for skateboarders and roller
bladers. Registration form,
rules and regulations available online.
Central
Maryland Outfitters and Guides
(local interest)
Guided nature tourism
experiences for the novice and the experienced, available through commercial
guides and outfitters.
Fishing and
Crabbing in Maryland (local interest)
by Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Valuable information and
licensing
requirements for both recreational and
commercial fishing.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum (local interest)
Enjoy the toys and comic characters from your childhood.
Golf in Baltimore County
(local interest)
Information about County administered golf courses.
Guide
to Hunting and Trapping in Maryland
(local interest)
from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Hunting licenses, regulations, seasons, limits, and other resources.
Hobbies
and Crafts
by Knowledge Hound: The How-To Hunter
How-to tutorials and tips covering a variety of hobbies, crafts,
sports, and many other subjects.
Home and Garden
InfoCenter (local interest)
by Baltimore County Public Library
Resources on cooking, gardening, landscaping and home improvement.
Loch Raven Fishing Center (local interest)
Bait your
fishing rod and test your skills against a variety of fish. The fishing center
offers boat rentals, freshwater fishing licenses, bait and launching permits.
Maryland
Department of Natural Resources (local interest)
Official portal for information on fishing, hunting and trapping,
boating, canoeing and kayaking trails, camping, and biking trails in
Maryland.
Maryland Geocaching Society
(local interest)
Devoted to the treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a
Global Positioning System or G P S. Provides details about the sport
in Maryland, membership and local
activities.
Maryland Horse Country
(local interest)
Equestrian clubs, organizations and information with an emphasis on Maryland
and the Eastern United States.
Maryland Running Guide
(local interest)
Information for the
Maryland runner, including lists of clubs, places to run, upcoming marathons
and upcoming races.
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Year Round Events
(local interest)
Covering over 100 acres, the
Maryland State Fair is held in late August in Timonium Maryland
and features concerts, 4H events, home
and garden shows, a midway filled with rides and games, and hosts more
than a half-million visitors each year. Check their Calendar
for year round activities such as craft and antique shows, motorcycle
races, horse sales.
Maryland State Golf Association
(local interest)
News, schedules of
upcoming events, and history of the organization.
Mountain Club of Maryland
(local interest)
Local events, trail
regulations, hiker alerts and past news letters.
Recreation.gov
Search a database of government-owned or affiliated recreation sites
for information about auto touring, biking, boating, camping, fishing,
hiking, hunting, water sports, and more. Searchable by state.
Torrey
C. Brown Rail Trail (local interest)
Also called the Northern Central Railroad Trail or N C R T, this twenty mile trail
is used for hiking, jogging, bicycle riding and
horseback riding. It extends from Hunt Valley in Baltimore County to
the Pennsylvania state line. Access to fishing is available.
Travel
InfoCenter (local interest)
by Baltimore County Public Library
Whether traveling locally or throughout the state, this site provides
a wealth of information on what you can see and do and how to get
there.
Maryland
Jockey Club
(local interest)
Home of the Preakness Stakes,
the middle race of the Triple Crown. Links to Laurel Park and Pimlico, the second oldest racetrack
in the United States.
Maryland
Racing Commission
(local interest)
Oversees and regulates both the
harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland. Find listing
of Maryland race tracks, satellite simulcast betting facilities, breeding
statistics and more.
Maryland Steeplechasing
(local interest)
The first recognized steeplechase race was run at Pimlico in 1873, and the
racing tradition continues with events such as My Lady's Manor, the
Marlborough Hunt Races, the Grand National Steeplechase, the Maryland Hunt
Cup, the Junior Hunt Cup, and the Potomac Hunt Races, among others.
Shawan Downs
(local interest)
An equestrian center and steeplechase course and home of the Legacy
Chase is located in northern
Baltimore County.
Baltimore County
Parks and Facilities (local interest)
provided by the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Official listing of parks and facilities
and events in the County. Sites offer a diversity of recreation and leisure time amenities and
activities such as athletic fields and ball diamonds, fishing or
boating facilities, swimming beaches, historic sites, nature centers,
skate parks, farms, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Irvine Nature
Center (local interest)
Located in the Greenspring Valley region of
Baltimore County, Irvine provides programs for Baltimore-area schools
and the public about the environment, ecology and natural history of
Maryland. Plan a visit.
Maryland Association of Campgrounds
(local interest)
Information for campers with an interactive map of the state that leads to lists of campgrounds.
Maryland State
Forest and Park Service
(local interest)
Recreational activities
and camp and cabin rental information, as well as maps. Check out
Baltimore County's Gunpowder State Park, Gwynnbrook Wildlife
Management Area, Hart-Miller Island State Park, Liberty Reservoir,
North Point State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Prettyboy
Reservoir, and Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
Maryland's National Parks
(local interest)
Rand McNally's listing of all national parks in Maryland, with a link to more information, including directions.
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
(local interest)
Located at Babe Ruth's birthplace, the museum has artifacts, photos
and videos dedicated to the life of George Herman "Babe" Ruth.
Baltimore Blast
(local interest)
Major Indoor Soccer League's official site for the Baltimore Blast.
Baltimore Burn (local interest)
Women's professional tackle football league.
Baltimore Mariners (local interest)
Baltimore professional indoor football league's official site.
Baltimore Orioles
(local interest)
Major League Baseball's site for the Baltimore Orioles.
W H F S 105.7 F M, is the
flagship radio station of the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Ravens
(local interest)
The official National Football League web site for the Baltimore
Ravens. Radio home for Baltimore Ravens football is
W B A L 1090 A M and
Baltimore's W I Y Y 97.9 FM known as
98 Rock.
Minor League Baseball
An official site for all the teams, their schedules, standings and
statistics.
National Basketball Association
Official site for information on N B A teams, players, schedules and
statistics.
Sports Legends at Camden Yards (local interest)
Artifacts and interactive exhibits devoted to Johnny Unitas, the
Baltimore Orioles and Colts, and Baltimore's Negro Leagues, as well as
the Maryland Terrapins and college athletics transform Camden Station
into a spectacular sports museum.
Women's
National Basketball Association
Official site for information on W N B A teams, players, schedules and
statistics.
Sports Facts
at Your Fingertips
Ballparks
Facts and seating charts for
stadiums for baseball, basketball, football and hockey.
Baseball-Reference.com
Find statistics from 1871
to the present for major league players, teams and leagues. Complete
post-season data as well.
Beijing
2008: The Summer Olympics
Official site of the Beijing Summer Olympic Games to be held August 8 to
24, 2008, in Beijing, China.
DatabaseSports.com
Comprehensive source for current and historic sports
statistics as well as historical and other data for all players, leagues
and teams.
Gball
Girls who love basketball will enjoy this online magazine that features
news about high school to professional female players. Camp information
and skill-building advice add interest.
Olympic Games
by the International Olympic Committee
Presents the history of the games, highlights on the athletes, current and
past sporting events, medal winners since the start of the Modern Olympics
in 1896. Discover each sport through its competition format, equipment,
glossary and history. Includes photos and multimedia.
PressBox (local interest)
An online weekly sports newspaper covering Baltimore sports from high
school level to pro.
The
Sports Network
Covers most sports with
the latest scores,
statistics, news, standings, schedules, team information and much, much
more.
United States Olympic Team
Biographies of the Olympians, how to get started in the Olympic sports,
the latest news and results of recent competitions.
Women's Sports Net.com
Covers women's sports at professional and collegiate level, Title IX news
and health and diet information for the woman athlete.
Entertainment
and Leisure
by Internet Public Library
Provides links to all types of recreational diversions, hobbies and sports.
Recreation
by Librarians' Internet Index
Offers links to a variety of recreational activities, including games and
puzzles, amusement parks, crafts and more.
This page is provided by the Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, Maryland USA.
The text version of this page was last revised on
26 August 2008.
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26 August 2008.
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