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Racing competitions
of all types are common throughout the area. Numerous
road races, bicycle races, triathlon events, swimming,
canoe/kayak races and marathons, including the Florida
Gulf Beaches Marathon are held
throughout the year. International yacht racing is common
in Clearwater's coast with the Clearwater Cup Regatta
and the South Ocean Racing Conference. The Clearwater
Sailing Center
is the site of many competitions.
Use your skills at picking winners, as well as winning
money. Greyhounds race year-round on a rotating basis
in three locations - St. Petersburg's Derby
Lane, Tampa and Sarasota. Tampa
Bay Downs, in Oldsmar hosts some of the finest horses
in the country during its season. Cruise lines offer multi-hour
cruises into the Gulf of Mexico where guests can enjoy
casino gaming including blackjack, roulette and slot machines.
If tennis is your game, Clearwater is the place to play.
The USTA, the national governing body of tennis, has named
the McMullen Tennis Complex
one of the top three facilities in the country. The Long
Center boasts the only 50-meter indoor
aquatic facility on the west coast of Florida and was
an official 1996 Summer Olympic training facility for
the Atlanta games.
The best in beach volleyball can be found on Clearwater
Beach, from pro to amateur at all levels. Clearwater Beach
is so highly regarded for its sand it was one of only
two United States sites for the FIVB World Beach Championships,
the series that determined who played in the 1996 Summer
Olympics held in Atlanta. Not surprisingly, Clearwater
is hosts more tournaments than any other city in the state.
Clearwater is home to both the National and International
Shuffleboard Halls of Fame. The Clearwater Shuffleboard
Club has hosted the International Shuffleboard Association
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