Riviera Beach Games 2011 - Sport
Peteca
This game has Brazilian indigenous origins. Even before the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil this game was used during celebrations and festivities and the Indios believed it was the game of the gods. The objective of the game is to hit the peteca with your hands over a net that divides the court. The peteca is made of rubber with feathers to help it fly.
Stand Up Paddling
Stand Up Paddling is an ancient form of surfing. It can be traced as far back as ancient Polynesia. It combines the classic surfboard with paddles with the rider paddling the board standing up as the waves help the board go faster. It is a crossover sport that can be practiced even if there are no waves or wind.
Sparring Vlup
The objective of the game is to send the ball over the sparring net making it bounce on the surface which is perpendicular to the ground, trying to get it into the opponent’s side. Each player must have the same kind of racket, a beach tennis racket, a tennis racket or some other type with which they will hit the ball.
Kitesurfing
This is a relatively new sport which was created in around 1999 in the hot, windy waters of Hawaii. It is without doubt the fastest growing water sport of the moment. The kite surfer uses a specific type of board and a kite (kite or wing).
