When: March 11-13, 2011
Where: Sheffield, UK
Details: This action packed World Short Track Speed Skating Championship will see over 200 participants from 34 nations from around the World competing over 3 days in distances of 500, 1000, 1500, 3000 meters and team relays.
When: July 1-8, 2011
Where: Weymouth, UK
Details: The IFDS World Championships is the most prestigious event in the Disabled Sailing Calendar outside of the Paralympic Games.
When: July 16-22, 2011
Where: Sheffield, UK
Details: The European Fencing Championships are to take place once more in 2011 and will witness some of Europe’s top athletes battle it out in Sheffield.
When: August 4-7, 2011
Where: Eton Dorney, UK
Details: The 2011 FISA World Rowing Junior Championships will see around 50 nations with almost to 600 juniors competing, many of whom are future stars in the making.
When: November 17-20, 2011 Where: Birmingham, UK Details: 2011 will see Birmingham host the Trampolining and Tumbling World Championships where the most successful gymnasts across the globe will compete for top spot.
When: January 30, 2011
Where: Wembley Arena, London
Details: Moving to a new home for 2011, the action packed ‘super sixes’ Finals will see England’s top hockey clubs battle it out to be crowned super sixes Champions.
When: August 29 – September 11, 2011
Where: New York, USA
Details: Last year’s US Open was one of the most successful in history, with Kim Clijsters securing a 21-match winning streak at the US Open after capturing her third women’s singles crown and Rafael Nadal becoming the seventh male player in history to capture a career Grand Slam.
When: June 6-12, 2011
Where: Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham
Details: An important fixture on the women’s tour, the AEGON Classic offers players their first chance of the year to compete on grass as they prepare for Wimbledon. It has been played at the Edgbaston Priory Club for over 25 years and former winners include Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.
When: May 22 – June 5, 2011
Where: Paris, France
Details: Billed as one of the more challenging Grand Slam events, The French Open, also known as Rolland Garros, always promises to be an exciting tournament.
When: January 17 – 30, 2011
Where: Melbourne, Australia
Details: The first of the four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the Australian Open is held in January at Melbourne Park.
