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Baseball is almost a religion in Cuba and the national team has won many international championships, including the World Championship, often against its arch rival, the USA. The National Baseball Series features teams from each province and is played between October and May. Games take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Games in Havana are held at the Estadio Latinoamericano, Habana del Este (tel: (7) 706 526), tickets can only be purchased at the venue on the day. The dominant team in the country has consistently been Industriales, although some of the lesser known provincial teams are challenging its position. Cuba is not renowned for its performance internationally in football but it is followed locally and the local team; Cuidad de le Habana, play at the Estadio Pedro Marrero, Playa, every Wednesday and Sunday.

Fishing:
A favourite sport in Cuba. Small boats can be rented privately from Marina Hemingway, west of Havana, for about US$25 a day or through one of the hotels there.

Golf:
Thirty minutes from Havana is the nine-hole Club de Golf de la Habana, Carretera de Vento, Capdevila Boyeros (tel: (7) 333 918), which also has tennis courts and a swimming pool. Green and caddy fees are about US$50.

Leisure centres:
Many of the centres throughout the city are attached to hotels and are for hotel residents and members only. The Gimnasio Integral, Calle 17 y E, Vedado (tel: (7) 329 087), is well equipped and has a minimal registration fee.
Swimming:
The Complejo de Piscinas Baragua, Avenida Monumental KM4.5, Villa Panamericana, Habana del Este (tel: (7) 974 221 or 972 035), has two swimming pools and is the venue for several important competitions. Many of the large hotels in Havana have pools and for a fee, can be used by non-residents.

Tennis:
Public courts are available at Complejo Deportivos - Canchas de Tennis, Avenida Monumental Km 4.5, Villa Panamericana, (tel: (7) 951 561).



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