How to See Vert Competitions

Vert competitions showcase extreme sports and are very exciting to watch. Skaters, boarders and bikers alike compete in different vert events. There are a variety of ways you can see a vert competition--both live and via broadcast. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet connection

See Television Broadcasts of Vert Competitions

1. Check your local television programming for vert competitions. Look for the keywords "extreme sports," "BMX," and "skating" paired with "vert."

2. Log on to the Internet and visit sports websites, such as ESPN, to check scheduled programming.

3. Tune in the television at the scheduled time, sit back and enjoy!

See Internet Broadcasts of Vert Competitions

4. Log on to the Internet.

5. Go directly to websites that offer video streams of extreme sports, including: Extreme Sports Channel, ESPN, EXPN, AOL Video, YouTube and Crave Online.

6. Select the vert competition you wish to view by clicking on it. Enjoy the show!

See Live Vert Competitions

7. Check your local newspaper and community calendar of events.

8. Log on to the Internet. Go to Google and search for vert competitions by your region (for example, search "Colorado vert competitions." Or, more specifically, "Denver Colorado vert competitions").

9. Search by specific discipline (for example, "Denver Colorado BMX competitions").

10. Note date, time, place and whether or not tickets are required.

11. Purchase tickets (if necessary) and plan trip accordingly.

Tips & Warnings

• You may need to search individual disciplines, including motocross, BMX, in-line skating, skateboarding and snowboarding rather than just "vert competitions."
• Podcasts are also available at most extreme sports websites.
• Talk to friends with interests in vert competitions. They might know about good competitions to see and can provide some fun company!
• You may need broadband or high speed Internet, as well as a flash player, to view vert competitions online.
• Vert competitions are fun and exciting, but, should you decide to actively pursue participation in vert sports, please be aware they are also very dangerous. Competitors are well practiced and follow safety rules accordingly, and so should you.

Resources

• Search action sports at Expn.go.com.
• Link to extreme sport videos at Craveonline.com.
• Look for vert videos on YouTube.
• Enjoy extreme sports at Extreme.com.

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