by The Roving Sportsman

Canada Kicks Ass - Well, kind of........ Lord Stanley's Cup comes to Playa del Carmen

The Stanley Cup finals were celebrated across Playa del Carmen and especially at the Canada friendly Cabalova Sports and Sushi Bar.

The Calgary Flames fought a galant battle against the talented Lightinng of Tampa Bay to no avail.

The lone Tampa Fan, Chucky was in true form displaying his support for Tampa Bay as he galloped gracously carrying the faux paux cup that was made in honor of the event.

Calgarians were disappointed with the outcome but were gracious in defeat as the beer and fun continued into the night.

“There is always next year right? " said Willie from Regina Saskatchewan and now a Mayan Palace sales executive.

by Jorge Spelvin

Loud Noise, Machines Flying, Dirt Doing Dirty Deeds, and Daredevil Riders turning huge back flips while flipping head over heels for Corona Beer Girls named Maria and Dolores.

This is Motocross and it’s now in Playa Del Carmen. It's raw, sexy, aggressive, dangerous, and it's all real!

Raul Mendez, the Executive Director of Motocross Marlins Racing Club of Playa del Carmen presides over one of the planet's most electrifying sports where riders are willing to take just about any risk and break almost any bone in their body to create magic on a motorcycle.

“Our sport has riders like Carey Hart from the U.S. who have made names for themselves in the sport. Here in Mexico, our sport is gaining popularity. It’s getting big just like our Playa del Carmen community” Mendez says.

By JP the Editor

The Cozumel Marlins showed us why they are the best team in the Riviera Maya by defeating the upstart Playa del Carmen Los Chicos in the finals of the Tournament of Families.

The tournament was organized and sponsored by Desarroyo Integral de la Familia ( Organization for the Family Integration).

“DIF is dedicated to help the disabled, children, unwed mothers, and any family member with problems. DIF is promoting sports so that the children have something better to occupy their time with rather then finding their way into the streets where drugs, graffiti, or joining gangs may be an attractive way to spend their time” says the organization’s director Ernesto Calzada.

2 Teams form Cozumel, The Chachorros (The Puppies) and the Marlins with 2 teams from Playa del Carmen, Colossio and Los Chicos vying for the title, the stage was set for a Friday night on the pitch.

By Betty Ontiveros

Los Chicos, the 3^rd youth Futbol Soccer training school, has opened it’s doors in Playa del Carmen and is fast becoming a force in the Riviera Maya youth sports circuit.

Run by Fernando Chico, Los Chicos operates a youth training school for kids from 4-14 years of age. They also field one club team that plays other clubs and in a league with local school teams. Taking advantage of the facilities of CREA, the sports facility on 30^th and 8^th, the schools main focus is dedicated to raising the level of the player’s abilities. They start with kids from 4 years old and up.

Los Chicos is an independent school. All expenses are paid by the participating players and their parents. Each player pays a Monthly Fee of 250.00 pesos (about $ 22 usd) and a Sign-Up Fee of 250.00 pesos ( about $22 usd). Equipment and uniform are paid by the players.

“We have some players that don’t have the financial resources to pay and so they are sponsored by the rest of the participating players, covering all their expenses to be able to play the sport. It works well. Teamwork!” says Chico.

by JP the Editor

Pachuca defeats the Playa del Carmen 2 - 0 in the biggest Playoff Match in PDC History.

The Junior team from Pachuca in central mexico came to Playa and played a stellar and inspired game against a formidable Playa del Carmen squad.

The Division II Soccer Playoff Match was held at Playa Stadium today - Thursday - in front of a raucous and an enthusiastic capacity crowd.

On the pitch, drums were beating and horns blasting the sounds of that unique ear candy familiar to those who enjoy the game.

"It is a Mayan futbol craze. I mean cars packed the streets and beer was everywhere." said Jorge Leal, a spectator who doubled as a drum major.