Falcon Meadow showshow sporting prowesscanbe foundinany greenspace

Createyourown MEADOW-LYMPICS!

LauraMyatt,fromFalconMeadowCommunityTrust,shows howsporting prowesscanbe foundinourfavourite greenspace!

Cast yourmindbacktothe summer when the Olympics broughtentertainment, excitement, andperhaps even inspiration formanyofus. If you’relooking to recreatethat buzz, whynotvisit FalconMeadowandenjoysome light-hearted Olympic-stylechallengesinbeautifulsurroundings? These ‘events’beloware designedfor allagesand physicalabilities, andthe combination of exercise, freshairandnaturewill giveyoua boostasthe weather turnscolder.Makeitascompetitive or experimentalas youlike, butdohavefun!

WhiteWater Pooh Sticks

Gather aselection of ergonomicsticksfromthe selection freely available,launchthemintothe water from thebridgeand watchastheyembarkona white-knuckle course over theweir.Gold medal to thefirststick to appear(inanystate)onthe other side ofthebridge.

Steeplechase

(Note-thisevent requires recent rainfall for maximumauthenticity)BeginattheFalconGate. Aim to run /wheel theentirelengthofthemeadow, jumpingin –ordrivingthrough if youare ina wheelchair or buggy –asmanypuddlesaspossible alongthe way.Thewinner canbethefastesttime (traditional) or thewettest /muddiestparticipant (possibly more fun).

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StickJavelin

Find alongstick that lookslikeitmightbe aerodynamic.Chooseanopenareaofthe meadow with no peopleordogs. Take yourposition atan agreedpoint(a molehillcould serveasagood marker)andlaunchyour‘stick javelin’asfar as youcan.Measurethe distancethrownbypacing. Furthestdistancewins.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Choose aleafybranch(makesureit’s dead,detached anddown) or awavyreed. Competitorsmustaim to move acrossthemeadowdemonstratingspeed,skill andflexibility, whilewaving –orideallythrowing–theirpropintothe airandcatchingitin agraceful manner.Judgescan awardpoints foragilityand /or self-expression.

OlympicCharades

Choose aquietareaofthemeadowfor your‘stage’. Athletesmusttakeitinturns to ‘act out’an Olympic event–whileaudience membersguess whichone itis. Medals to mostconvincing actors! Finally– makeyourmedals!Lookcarefullyonthe meadow forgold,silverand bronze leavesandenjoy an outdoorawardsceremonyinrecognition of your efforts. Mostimportantly–FalconMeadowisthere foreveryonetoenjoy.Makesureyourversion of fun doesn’taffectother people’s;anduse your judgementwisely to avoid slips,trips or falls. Goodluck!