Retail Industry
Industry: Email Alert RSS FeedGoing to Extremes - extreme sports on the rise - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included
American Demographics, June 1, 2001
Forget team spirit. Participation in group sports is on the decline as extreme sports gain momentum among individual thrill-seekers. According to American Sports Data, snowboarding skyrocketed to 7 million participants last year, expanding by 51 percent between 1999 and 2000. Skateboarding increased by 49 percent to 12 million enthusiasts, far outpacing tackle football, which grew by only 15 percent to 6 million players in 2000.
Most RecentRetail Articles
Gen Y males are driving much of the growth in extreme sports, which appeal to individualists with a need for speed, according to the report. In addition, a kinder, gentler attitude toward sports is shrinking the ranks of pistol packers who engage in traditional "blood" sports, including clay pigeon shooting (down 24 percent), target shooting (down 14 percent), and bow hunting (down 11 percent).
Brought to you by Oracle
- Selling Through a Slump - An Industry-by-Industry Playbook to Help You Prepare for the Recovery
- Create Enduring Customer Relationships
- Self-Service That Really Serves
- Retailers' Response to the Global Economy Downturn - Enabling Immersive Shopping Experiences
Most Recent Business Articles
- How do I determine my retainer fee?
- Why fly solo when an executive assistant can accelerate your CLNC® business?
- The CLNC® mentors held the key to my first case and to my CLNC® success
- Atlanta CLNC® 6-day certification seminar photo galleryplus sign up today for spring 2009 to save $100.00
- Speak to a full-time practicing CLNC® consultant
Most Recent Business Publications
Most Popular Business Articles
- Using object-oriented analysis and design over traditional structured analysis and design
- Big Fish Games Migrates Upstream to Fisher Plaza; High Growth Online Gaming Firm Vaults Fisher Plaza Occupancy Rate Above 90%
- Top of the line: some of the world's most well-respected doctors practice in South Florida. A guide to choosing the best physician specialists - Top Doctors in South Florida
- Sand filter basics: high-rate sand filters can be confusing for those new to the business. Understanding valve modes is the key
- BEHR Paints Introduces a Colorful New Way to Paint and Prime All in One with BEHR Premium Plus Ultra™ Interior
Most Popular Business Publications
Content provided in partnership with http://findarticles.com/source//

