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Glossary of Sports and Recreational Activities Starting with C
This comprehensive glossary will help you learn:
  • What a sport looks like
  • Which category a specific sport is in
  • About a sport by reading a brief description
  • The correct pronunciation of a sport
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Rope. Dismount. Tie.
Calf RopingCalf Roping:
Calf Roping is a sport located in the Rodeo category. Calf Roping is a rodeo sport where mounted riders chase a calf and attempt to throw a rope around its neck. Once completed, the rider dismounts and ties its legs together. The rider with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Calf Roping is kaf rahy-ding.

Where eating s'mores is accepted...and expected!
CampingCamping:
Camping is a sport located in the Camping category. Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants, known as campers, get away from civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all. The correct pronunciation of Camping is kamp-ing.
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Does anyone else have sand in their pants?
Canarian WrestlingCanarian Wrestling:
Canarian Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Canarian Wrestling is a form of wrestling originally from the Canary Islands. Two competitors wrestle in a sand circle with the intention of making the opponent touch the sand with any part of their body. The correct pronunciation of Canarian Wrestling is kan-air-ee-uhn res-ling.

Not just another leisurely boat ride.
Canoe OrienteeringCanoe Orienteering:
Canoe Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Canoe Orienteering is a sport where competitors navigate in a canoe through diverse terrain and visit, in sequence, different points on a map. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Canoe Orienteering is kuh-noo awr-ee-en-teer-ing.

Everything's more fun...with canoes!
Canoe PoloCanoe Polo:
Canoe Polo is a sport located in the Polo category. Canoe Polo is a form of polo played in canoes. Five player teams pass a ball around an area of water with the intention of throwing it in the opposing team's goal. The correct pronunciation of Canoe Polo is kuh-noo poh-loh.

Pocahontas was right!
CanoeingCanoeing:
Canoeing is a sport located in the Canoeing category. Canoeing is the act of moving in a body of water, alone or with one or two others, in a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends. The canoe is propelled by one or multiple paddles. The correct pronunciation of Canoeing is kuh-noo-ing.
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Not intended for use in the club.
CapoeiraCapoeira:
Capoeira is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Capoeira is a Brazilian form of martial arts characterized by fluid acrobatics, sweeps, kicks and head butts. Capoeira is equal parts martial arts technique and dance style. The correct pronunciation of Capoeira is kap-oo-air-uh.

Everybody wins with this combo.
Capture The Flag PaintballCapture The Flag Paintball:
Capture The Flag Paintball is a sport located in the Paintball category. Capture The Flag Paintball is a team sport where players try to take a flag from the opposing team's side of the field. Players shoot paintballs at the opposition in order to advance up the field, towards the flag. The correct pronunciation of Capture The Flag Paintball is kap-cher th ee flag pant bol.

Even better for your heart than a bowl of Cheerios.
Cardio DancingCardio Dancing:
Cardio Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Cardio Dancing is a form of dance practiced with the intention of improving one's health and fitness. It is characterized by movements that place arms and legs in complimentary motion, as to maximize benefits to the body's cardiovascular system. The correct pronunciation of Cardio Dancing is kahr-dee-oh dans-ing.

For Caribbean studs everywhere.
Caribbean Stud PokerCaribbean Stud Poker:
Caribbean Stud Poker is a sport located in the Poker category. Caribbean Stud Poker is a form of poker where players compete against the house, instead of against other players. The correct pronunciation of Caribbean Stud Poker is kar-uh-bee-uhn stuhd poh-ker.

No pockets? I don't believe you for a second.
Carom BilliardsCarom Billiards:
Carom Billiards is a sport located in the Billiards category. Carom Billiards (Carambole Billiards) is a game played on tables with no pockets. The object of most carom games is to score points (also known as counts) by caroming off both the object ball and the opponent's cue ball with a single shot. The correct pronunciation of Carom Billiards is kar-uhm bil-yerdz.
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Stalactites are waaay better than stalagmites.
CavingCaving:
Caving is a sport located in the Caving category. Caving is the exploration of caves. The correct pronunciation of Caving is key-ving.
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Cuba's best export since Che t-shirts.
Cha Cha DancingCha Cha Dancing:
Cha Cha Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Cha Cha Dancing is a form of dance originating in Cuba. It is characterized by fluid movement of the hips, performed to a five-count beat. The correct pronunciation of Cha Cha Dancing is chah chah dans-ing.

More extreme than kids yoga.
Chair YogaChair Yoga:
Chair Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga and are often seen in senior centers, people with assisted living lifestyles, nursing homes, adult day care centers, and physical rehabilitation units. Participants, with the aid of a chair, focus on breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of relaxation. The correct pronunciation of Chair Yoga is chair yoh-guh.

Used by Street Fighter's Chun-Li.
ChaquanChaquan:
Chaquan is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Chaquan is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by graceful movements, acrobatic aerial maneuvers and extensive weaponry. Chaquan emphasizes long range movements and stances combined with speed and power. The correct pronunciation of Chaquan is chaw-kwon.

Pom-Poms have to exist for a reason.
CheerleadingCheerleading:
Cheerleading is a sport located in the Cheerleading category. Cheerleading is a team sport that uses organized routines made from elements of tumbling, dance, and stunting to direct the event's spectators to cheer on sports teams at games and matches. The correct pronunciation of Cheerleading is cheer-lee-ding.
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It's the leather that makes it good.
Cheibi Gad-GaCheibi Gad-Ga:
Cheibi Gad-Ga is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Cheibi Gad-Ga is an Indian form of martial arts where competitors use a leather-cased stick and shield to strike their opponent inside a circular playing area. The correct pronunciation of Cheibi Gad-Ga is chee-bee gad-ga.

Checkmate!
ChessChess:
Chess is a sport located in the Chess category. Chess is a two player game played on a square, checkered chessboard. Each player moves their sixteen pieces around the board with the intention of checkmating, or isolating, the opposing player's "king" piece. The correct pronunciation of Chess is ches.
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Jab. Uppercut. Rook to D4?
Chess BoxingChess Boxing:
Chess Boxing is a sport located in the Boxing category. Chess Boxing is a sport that combines speed chess and boxing. A match typically consists of eleven alternating rounds between boxing and chess. The cycle is as follows: four minutes of chess, 1 minute break, 2 minutes of boxing, 1 minute break, etc. The correct pronunciation of Chess Boxing is ches bok-sing.
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A little to the left...
Chi GongChi Gong:
Chi Gong is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Chi Gong is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by moving the body in certain positions in order to promote healing and general health. Chi Gong is equal parts martial arts and medical practice. The correct pronunciation of Chi Gong is chee-gawng.

Obey the mantis!
Chow GarChow Gar:
Chow Gar is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Chow Gar is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on close-range fighting. It is an extremely aggressive style, commonly referred to as "praying mantis." The correct pronunciation of Chow Gar is chou gahr.

Nothing like a good uppercut...
Choy Lay FutChoy Lay Fut:
Choy Lay Fut is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Chow Lay Fut is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by long distance attacks, using uppercuts and roundhouses. The correct pronunciation of Choy Lay Fut is choi ley foo-t.

Keeping soccer moms young since 1995.
Classical PilatesClassical Pilates:
Classical Pilates is a sport located in the Pilates category. Classical Pilates is the original form of the core strengthening method known as Pilates. Only instruction certified by the Pilates Studio of New York, the birthplace of Pilates, can be considered Classical Pilates. The correct pronunciation of Classical Pilates is klas-i-kuhl pi-lah-teez.

For those who think regular shoes are just too quiet.
Clog DancingClog Dancing:
Clog Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Clog Dancing is a form of dancing characterized by the rhythmic touching of a dancer's foot to the floor, while wearing shoes affixed with metal plates on the soles. The correct pronunciation of Clog Dancing is klawg dans-ing.

Like lawn darts for giants.
Clout ArcheryClout Archery:
Clout Archery is a sport located in the Archery category. Clout Archery is similar to target archery. The main difference is that the archer attempts to shoot arrows into distant circular scoring zones located on the ground. The zones are typically 180 yards away for men and 140 yards away for women. The correct pronunciation of Clout Archery is klout ahr-chuh-ree.
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The only activity where wooden weapons can be cool.
Color GuardColor Guard:
Color Guard is a sport located in the Color Guard category. Color Guard is a combination of military drill, the handling of flags, sabers, mock rifles, shields and other equipment, as well as dance and other interpretive movement. The correct pronunciation of Color Guard is kuhl-er gahrd.
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My horse is more versatile than your horse.
Combined TrainingCombined Training:
Combined Training is a sport located in the Equestrianism category. Combined Training is an equestrian event that involves guiding the horse over both flat terrain and jumps. It focuses on testing the versatility of the horse, akin to triathlon. The correct pronunciation of Combined Training is kuhm-bahynd trey-ning.

Bring it on!!
Competitive CheerleadingCompetitive Cheerleading:
Competitive Cheerleading is a sport located in the Cheerleading category. Competitive Cheerleading is organized competition between multiple cheerleading squads. During a competition routine, a squad performs carefully choreographed stunting, tumbling, jumping and dancing to their own custom music. Competitive Cheerleading occurs independently from any other game or sporting event. The correct pronunciation of Competitive Cheerleading is kuhm-pet-i-tiv cheer-lee-ding.
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Kobayashi: This century's Babe Ruth.
Competitive EatingCompetitive Eating:
Competitive Eating is a sport located in the Competitive Eating category. Competitive Eating involves the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time. The type of food varies, though contests are primarily focused on fast foods or desserts. The correct pronunciation of Competitive Eating is kuhm-pet-i-tiv ee-ting.
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It's so...now.
Contemporary DancingContemporary Dancing:
Contemporary Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Contemporary Dancing is a form of dance developed from modern and postmodern dance. It is characterized by an emphasis on movement based on study of the human body and body/mind interactions. The correct pronunciation of Contemporary Dancing is kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee dans-ing.

Put on your boots and tie your bolo tight!
Country DancingCountry Dancing:
Country Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Country Dancing is a form of dance that combines elements of folk dance and ballroom dance. It is charactered by the use of an MC who calls out changes in the technique the dancers are currently practicing. The correct pronunciation of Country Dancing is kuhn-tree dans-ing.

Need better memory and perception? Dance, Dance, Dance!
Creative MovementCreative Movement:
Creative Movement is a sport located in the Dancing category. Creative Movement is a form of dance intended to help develop motor skills and coordination. It is often designed to help develop basic concepts like rhythm, perception, directionality and memory. The correct pronunciation of Creative Movement is kree-ey-tiv moov-muhnt.

If baseball was British...
CricketCricket:
Cricket is a sport located in the Cricket category. Cricket is a team sport played on a large grass field with a ball, bats, and two wickets, The eleven-player teams alternate turns at bat in order to score more runs than the opposition. The correct pronunciation of Cricket is krik-it.
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Sweater on shoulders? Check. Boat shoes? Check.
CroquetCroquet:
Croquet is a sport located in the Croquet category. Croquet is a game played on a lawn, in which colored wooden balls are driven through a series of wickets by means of mallets. The correct pronunciation of Croquet is kroh-key.
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No bike? No canoe? Well, I guess this could still be fun.
Cross Country/Foot OrienteeringCross Country Foot Orienteering:
Cross Country Foot Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Cross Country Foot Orienteering is an individual sport where competitors navigate on foot through diverse terrain and visit, in sequence, different points on a map. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Cross Country Foot Orienteering is kraws kuhn-tree foot awr-ee-en-teer-ing.

It has to be more fun than it looks, right?...RIGHT?
Cross Country SkiingCross Country Skiing:
Cross Country Skiing is a sport located in the Skiing category. Cross Country Skiing is an individual, endruance sport where competitors use skis to travel across long, flat distances. Cross Country Skiing can be done for exercise, recreation or competition. The correct pronunciation of Cross Country Skiing is kraws kuhn-tree skee-ing.

It's not really cross country, but it's still quite long.
Cross-Country RunningCross-Country Running:
Cross-Country Running is a sport located in the Running category. Cross-Country Running is a team sport where competitors run a laid out, 3.1 mile, varied terrain course. The team with the lowest completion time of the course is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Cross-Country Running is kraws kun-tree ruhn-ing.

Those crazy Canadians...
CurlingCurling:
Curling is a sport located in the Curling category. Curling is a team sport played on a rectangular sheet of ice by two teams of four players. Stones are thrown towards a goal while two players control the stones' path by sweeping the ice with brooms. The correct pronunciation of Curling is kur-ling.
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Not to be taken literally.
Cut-ThroatCutthroat:
Cutthroat is a sport located in the Billiards category. Cutthroat is a three-player pocket billiards game. Each player is assigned a set of numbered balls. The object is to be the last player with at least one ball still on the table. A player's turn continues so long as he knocks in a ball with each shot (even if it is player's own ball). The correct pronunciation of Cutthroat is kuht-throht.
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Tour de Awesome!
Cycle RacingCycle Racing:
Cycle Racing is a sport located in the Racing category. Cycle Racing is an umbrella term that can be used to describe any sport or activity where bicycles are raced across a pre-determined distance. The correct pronunciation of Cycle Racing is shay-kuhl reys-ing.

Ohhh...that's why bikes are light.
Cyclo-CrossCyclo-Cross:
Cyclo-Cross is a sport located in the Cycling category. Cyclo-Cross is a type of cycling where riders race bicycles on courses featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles. Riders are often required to dismount and carry the bicycle around obstructions. The correct pronunciation of Cyclo-Cross is sahy-kloh-kros.
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