Sports in Delaware

January 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment

While most states have dozens of professional sports teams, Delaware does not have any professional sports teams. Instead, many residents of the state of Delaware will follow the Philadelphia teams or the teams in the Baltimore, Maryland area. While there may not be any professional sports teams that does not mean that Delaware is without any sports events. Here is a look at some of the sporting events the people of Delaware follow.  

 

Minor League Baseball. The Wilmington Blue Rocks call Delaware home. The Blue Rocks are a single A minor league baseball team that play out of Wilmington, Delaware. They are the affiliate team for Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals.

 

Women’s Professional Football. Women’s pro football has started to make its mark on the United States. The professional women’s football team for Delaware is the Delaware Griffins.

 

Soccer. Soccer has a major influencing factor on Delaware. While there are no major male soccer teams Delaware is home to the Central Delaware SA Future, which is a Women’s Premier Soccer League and the Delaware Dynasty which is a USL Premier Soccer League.

 

NASCAR. The Dover International Speedway and Dover Downs host two major NASCAR races every year. The Dover Downs is also known for its horse racing facility.

 

College Football. College football is a major part of the sports events in the Delaware area. Residents of Delaware will rally around the football teams for the University of Delaware as well as the teams for Delaware State University and Wesley College.

 

Olympic Style Events. Delaware has a huge amateur Olympic style arena. This arena hosts Olympic events from swimming, gymnastics, baseball, track and field and tennis all in one facility. Every year there are amateur evens held in 12 sports that cover a wide range of age groups.

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Delaware State University Fires Head Football Coach

December 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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When it comes to football, losing is a part of the game.  Just like finding apartment for rent in Atlanta, failure is not an option since he could be quite cold with no place to live. But apartments for rent in Atlanta are so affordable and close to potential teams needing football coaches, he will have a new job and great apartment.

No team can win every single game for years on end. While losing might be a part of the game, having a losing season three straight years in a row can spell disaster for the head coach of the team and that is exactly what happened at Delaware State University. 
Al Lavan was the head coach of the Delaware State University football team. The team was last in a conference championship in 2007 but has yet to even come close to making any type of championship in the past three years. 

While a competitive college such as Delaware State University might look the other way for one losing season, it doesn’t look the other way after three straight years of losing. After Delaware State University failed to make it to a conference championship in 2010, the athletic department was forced to make a tough decision. They had to decide to give Al Lavan another chance as there were some successful periods with him as head football coach, or to let him go and find a new head football coach. 

On Dec. 2, 2010 the decision was made by athletic director Derek Carter. A press release was sent out to all the major media outlets announcing the decision. That decision was to send Al Lavan packing and name Rayford Petty, currently the team’s defensive coordinator, as interim head football coach. 

The University of Delaware wishes Al Lavan all the success in the world but realizes that after three years of not having a successful football season, it’s time to possibly send him packing and looking for apartments for rent in Atlanta. With one championship under his belt this won’t be the last football fans see of Al Lavan.

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A Surfer’s Guide to Delaware

September 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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A surfing vacation in….Delaware? Yes! There are enough surf spots along Delaware’s coastline to challenge surfers of all abilities. Because it is easy to access Maryland’s surf spots, many surfers who come to surf Delaware also check out neighboring breaks.

Surfing is one of the more popular summer sports on Delaware and Maryland’s Atlantic shorelines. Hot and humid summer weather draw residents and tourists alike to the water, so during peak season, some beaches can get crowded. Both Maryland and Delaware have a few beaches designated solely for surfing, which can alleviate user conflict issues.

There are surf shops scattered along the coast; many are open year round, and offer rentals and surf lessons for aspiring surfers. Boogie boarding is also very popular with tourists, and boards can be rented at surf shops and other retailers. Boogie boarding is appealing to many visitors because they can be used at most beaches, while surfers must stay in areas reserved for surfing.

When conditions are good, these surf spots shouldn’t be missed:

Rehoboth, during south swells. Jetties can create fun waves, and close by Dewey Beach can also get good surf.

Lewes, during strong south swells with west to southwest winds. Long rides can be had, and this wave can be great for beginners.

Indian River Inlet, north and south sides. The north side waves can be long and mushy, making it a good place to learn. Big swells from the south can produce excellent waves for the experienced surfer. The south side is typically best for boogie boarding, but when conditions are perfect, big hollow tube rides may form. These waves can be on par with the best waves in Hawaii! Another great destination for surfing is Florida. Florida vacation rentals are perfect for anyone that wants to surf or even learn to surf.

Fenwick Island, on any swell angle when the winds are right. The waves can vary from being perfect for beginners and challenging for advanced surfers.
Ocean City, Maryland has ten miles of beach, and often has good waves but the break can be crowded so follow proper etiquette.

Assateague Island, Maryland, with twenty miles of beach. It is a great place to learn, but when the swell gets huge (during hurricane season), Assateague attracts serious surfers.

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