Rome Sport & Leisure

The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Latium's time relates to the rest of the world.

Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of the Lazio provinces, as well as sea fishing off the Italian coast. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.

Information for the golfer on golfing in Rome and Lazio: the Italian Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.

Information on hunting in Italy: it is regulated to protect flora and fauna; permits are issued to authorised people only, allowing them to hunt during the season in restricted areas. Find out about hunting law in Rome and the provinces of Lazio.

Italy's fields and forests have a wide variety of edible mushrooms. But before heading out to pick them it is essential to have a mushrooming licence. Find out how to get the licence and what mushrooms you can expect to find in the Lazio provinces.

Practical information on skiing in the Italian Alps, Piedmont and other parts of Italy. The resorts, access, safety and other information relevant to anyone wanting to snowboard, ski, snowshoe walk or do Nordic cross-country skiing.

The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

Information on the national parks, nature reserves and locations for hiking, walking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities around Rome and in the provinces of Lazio.