LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON

Crempog Race

How about joining us in a Crempog race? Yes during our World Alternative Games we are going to have a race around a scheduled course in our little town. If you fancy your chances beating (pun!!) your friends, then get your frying pan or griddle out and come and join in the fun.

LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON

Welsh Open Corinthian Conker Championship

The game is decided when one of the conkers is smashed. The competitors run in heats and the winner of each heat goes through to the quarter-finals, then the semi-finals and lastly, the finals. The overall winner receives a gold medal. Competitors are split into groups of men, women and children.

LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON

Russian Egg Roulette

This is a variation of Russian roulette with eggs replacing bullets, six in all, five half boiled and one fresh. Competitors sit at opposite ends of the table and receive their eggs. Each player takes it in turn to crack an egg on their forehead until one unlucky competitor, to his dismay, finds he has the fresh one as the yellowy slime trickles down over his face and body and the winner jubilantly progresses to the next round.

LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON

Multi Sport Time Trial

Each competitor will commence with a 25 yds run from the start to the first challenge (Football) where they will have three attempts on goal, they then proceed to (Cricket) three throws at stumps, (Rugby) three passes to a target, (Golf) three pitch shots, (Tennis) three shots at a target, (Netball) three shots at the hoop, (Hockey) three shots at a target and then a sprint to the finish.

LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON

Barrel Rolling

The race consists of four competitors pushing a firkin of beer around aloop course with the winner progressing to the next round.

Location: Ysgol Dolafon

Toe Wrestling

Matches involve players locking big toes to try to force their opponent's digit to the floor over a number of rounds.

LOCATION: LLANWRTYD SHOW FIELD

Llanwrtyd Wells Agricultural Show Day

LOCATION: LLANWRTYD SHOW FIELD

Hay Bale Tossing

LOCATION: LLANWRTYD SHOW FIELD

Woolsack Carrying

The aim of the event is for individuals (and/or teams) to demonstrate their strength and fitness by racing whilst carrying a sack full of wool – up and down a hill with a gradient that reaches around 1 in 4.

Location: Llanwrtyd Show Field

Horseshoe Throwing

Horseshoe Quoits is played on a bed of clay where a hob(stakes) are the target for horse shoes thrown over a distance of 11 yards and you will be able to test your own skills and expertise in this brilliant event in 2018.

Location: Start at Square Llanwrtyd Wells

Heritage Walks

LOCATION: PLAS Y CADNO

HORSESHOE THROWING

Horseshoe Quoits is played on a bed of clay where a hob(stakes) are the target for horse shoes thrown over a distance of 11 yards and you will be able to test your own skills and expertise in this brilliant event in 2018.

LOCATION: PLAS Y CADNO

Pea Shooting

In this competition contestants require accuracy and a steadyhand as they shoot five dried peas towards a target twelve feet away, using only their lungs for power. Competitors usea variety of techniques. The highest sixteen scores progress to the knockout stage where competitors go head to head.

LOCATION: PLAS Y CADNO

5KM Run

A regular 5K run will take place that will be available for all ages to enter, categories will be finalised before the day but will include children, young adults and adults

LOCATION: PLAS Y CADNO

Running with dogs

This is a running with your dog sport, which can be of any breed, size or shape. When running you are linked to your dog with a long lead which is attached to your body with a special harness. Demonstrations of this technique will be shown andruns of approximately 5kms will take place during the games

LOCATION: PLAS Y CADNO

Water Slide

The equipment is simple. We will have a sheet of DPC set on a gentle slope. Water will run gently down the slope with the possible addition of a well-known brand of washing liquid to lower friction. Competitors will then run from the starting point and launch themselves from take-off point onto the sheet. The competitor achieving the furthest distance will be declared the winner.

Location: Plas Y Cadno

Dyke Jumping

A new event in 2016 and we have brought back again for 2018. An exciting dyke jump for both children and adults to see if they can master – come and have a go...... as you can see by the photographs it is brilliant fun!!!!! We dare you????

LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON/BROMSGROVE

Scooter Slalom

Are you skilled on the push a long scooter? If so, this could be the event for you! The race will be simple - get from A to Balong Victoria Road and the winner of the heat goes through to the final. The winner of the final of course receives a gold medal.

LOCATION: YSGOL DOLAFON/BROMSGROVE

Snail Racing

One of our more leisurely events and of particular interest to the children, and I have to admit it receives good media coverage. Giant snails are encouraged to race down a short course by providing tit bits of food after the finishing line. The game is run, walked or even slid in heats, with competitors streaking into the final round on merit.

Location: Ysgol Dolafon/Bromsgrove

Hoop 2 Hoop

To take part you must continue to hula hoop whilst catching a netball and promptly throwing it into a designated basket. The hoop must be infull motion when the competitor shoots the netball into the basket which will be situated at a set distance away from the person hula hooping. Each person will have 10 attempts, and remember if the hula hoop drops below the waist at any point during the shoot it will not count!

Location: Bromsgrove Hall

Pingpongo

As the name suggests ping pongo is a variation of ping pong which you may know as table tennis, but with the introduction of obstacles either material or mental adding unexpected dynamics to the game. The game can be played by both male and female in the same section of competition with players playing 1, 3 or 5 sets of 11 points.

Location: Ysgol Dolafon

Stiletto Race

You will be racing whilst wearing high heeled court shoes. The distance is 60yds. Can you do it? There will be heats through to the final stages withthe winner picking up a gold medal.

Location: Bromsgrove

Mad Shopper

Have you always thought that pushing a buggy, with a pile ofshopping is a piece of cake? Well, we challenge you to come and try it at this year’s World Alternative Games. We have a few conditions, however, such as wearing heels and carrying odd shaped consumables… This, together with pushing a pram with a ‘life-size’ baby/child therein and without tipping them out!

Location: Ysgol Dolafon

Office Chair Racing

Location: Waen Rhydd Bog

World Bog Triathlon

The event - the most unusual in the Triathlon calendar - starts with an 8 mile mixed terrain run followed by a 12 mile mountain bike ride and then a 60 yard snorkel in the peat bog trench. The event is open to individuals andrelay teams of three (one discipline each).

Location: Start at square Llanwrtyd

Heritage Walks

Location: Waen Rhydd Bog

Corinthian World Mountain Cycle Bog Snorkelling

One of the events in the Llanwrtyd Wells Bog series isthe mad cap cycle through a trench in the peat bog. The competitor will have to aim for, and go around a mortar postand then cycle back. The event has to be completed on a specially prepared bike (the frame is lead weighted and it has water filled tyres), while wearing a snorkel, mask and cycle helmet. A lead belt and weighted backpack are also worn to avoid buoyancy.

Location: Waen Rhydd Bog

Corinthian Belly Flopping

Contestants stand on the edge of a mud pool, put their heads in the air and jump like gymnasts in to the mud whilst trying to create the largest splash. A panel of judges decide on the winners.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Corinthian Stone Skimming Championship

Stone Skimming is the art of skimming a stone across the surface of a body of water much as many of us have attempted in the past. Barnes Wallace's bouncing bomb was said to have been developed from his childhood love of skimming stones.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Corinthian Mountain Bike Chariot Race

Teams of 3 compete against the clock and against each other to find the fastest in the world.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Manor Adventure Children's day

Manor Adventure are a company who seek to bring out the best in people through exciting outdoor activities and have a centre at the Abernant Lake Hotel on the outskirts of LLanwrtyd Wells. They provide adventure holidays and cater for school and community groups.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Plank Racing

A new fun race involving a team of four on two planks, each 6 feet long and four inches wide. A loop of rope from each plank (sic) are attached to the participant. The team of four then have to coordinate their efforts to move themselves the pre-set distance.

Location: Stonecroft Inn

Sean Saye

Capturing the retro vibe with classic songs from the 50’s 60’sand 70’s. Sean is well known at the Stonecroft for creating a great party atmosphere, with plenty of songs to dance or just sing along to. An accomplished guitarist and singer, Sean brings his own style to well-loved songs.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

World Bog Snorkelling

This date sees the 33rd annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Llanwrtyd Wells - an event that LonelyPlanet described as one of the top 50 "must do" things from around the world. Hundreds of participants from across the globe and plenty of spectators are expected once again.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Children's World Bog Snorkelling

This event is a natural competition for those children wishing to compete in the same sport that their parents, grandparents, older brothers or sisters have competed in for years. By the time the children reach the adult category they will surely be future world champions in this unique and world renowned sport.

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Ditch Racing

A fun race taking place at the Waen Rhyd Bog. This will be the shortest race of the World Alternative Games, and the ditch, which is an overflow from our world famous bogs, runs into the River Cledan (which is also the finish line). Competitors race in pairs with the winners passing into the next knockout round. Competitors failing to stop could find themselves via the Rivers Irfon and Wye ending up in the Bristol Channel. This is a fun race with many categories including a fancy dress section – but we do strongly suggest that you do notwear your favourite elite trainers!

LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG

Wife Carrying

Wife carrying is a sport that originated in Finland a long time ago. As legend has it, a bandit named Rosvo Ronkainen led groups of men to steal women and other treats from neighbouring villages. The damsels in distress normally wouldn’t go willingly so they had to be carried. In preparationfor the raids, Mr Ronkainen would make his minions prove their worth; that is, display how fast they could run while carrying a woman. The fastest carriers were allowed to join the gang and participate in the raids. From this tradition of plunder and pillage, we now have the sport of the Gods!

Location: Waen Rhydd Bog

Husband Dragging

This is a new event and sees women taking their revenge on the Wife Carrying. It involves the wife running over a slippery surface to a make shift bar where their husbands are drinking. They then drag their man along the ground before making him complete household duties, after which he returns to the bar. Congratulations to Singleton NSW Australia where the event first took place.

Location: Stonecroft Inn

Disco

Location: Abernant Lake

Single Boat Tug of War

Location: Abernant Lake

Quadrathlon

This is another new event for the Games and still in the process of development. It will consist of a competition of four disciplines; Cycling (please bring own bikes, not a road bike due to the terrain), Running, Canoeing (using sit on top kayaks), Archery.

Location: Town

Closing Ceremony