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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.
Age categories are 8 – 10 years at a cost of £3.00 and 11 – 13 years at a cost of £4.00
The use of equipment at the Children’s Bog will follow strict covid guidelines and will be cleaned thoroughly between use using correct cleaning materials
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!
Categories Male and Female over 16 years plus at a cost of £5.00 and Junior ages 8 – 15 at a cost of £4.00
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!
Adults only, costs are £10.00 per couple
LOCATION: WAEN RHYDD BOG
Husband Dragging
Adults only, costs are £10.00 per couple
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June 18th, 201
An introduction to husband dragging and wife carrying
