The must-watch sports for contractors in April

Being a contractor has the benefit of not being restricted to traditional office hours. Use your flexible working hours and locations to your advantage this April and spend some time watching your favourite sports.

Among the many benefits of contracting, flexibility to choose your working hours and office location allows you the freedom to schedule your work life around your personal life and interests. A career as a contractor helps to improve the elusive work-life balance.

This April, hundreds of events are happening all over the UK and the rest of the world. From Formula One to Tour de Yorkshire, there will never be a dull moment as this month is packed with sport to watch and maybe even attend. Don’t forget to add your favourite events to your calendar.

Athletics

24 April: London Marathon

Aquatics

12-17 April: British Championships and Olympic Trials, Glasgow, UK

Boxing

9 April: IBF World Heavyweight Title, Anthony Joshua v Charles Martin, London, UK

Cricket

3 April: World Twenty20 finals (men and women), India. The England men’s team has progressed to the final.
10-13 April: County Championship begins

Cycling

29 April-1 May: Tour de Yorkshire, UK

Football

5-6 April: Champions League quarter-finals (1^st leg)
7 April: Europa League quarter-finals (1^st leg)
8 April: Women’s Football – England v Belgium, Euro 2017 qualifier
12-13 April: Champions League quarter-finals (2^nd leg)
16-17 April: Scottish Cup semi-finals, Hampden Park, UK
23-24 April: FA Cup semi-finals, Wembley, UK
26-27 April: Champions League semi-finals (1^st leg)
28 April: Europa League semi-finals (1^st leg)

Formula 1

1-3 April: Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain
15-17 April: Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China
29 April-1 May: Russian GP, Sochi, Russia

Golf

7-10 April: The Masters, Augusta, USA

Horse Racing

9 April: Grand National, Aintree, UK

Rugby

8-10 April: Rugby Union – European Champions Cup quarter-finals
22-24 April: Rugby Union – European Champions Cup semi-finals

Snooker

16 April-2 May: Snooker World Championship

If you are a sports fan, April will certainly give you plenty to watch. Luckily contracting gives you flexibility along with many other benefits, giving you more free time to enjoy your favourite sporting events. Find out more about how we can help you maximise your time as a contractor with our Contractor Accountancy Services.