Falcon Meadow shows howsporting prowesscanbe foundinany greenspace

Createyourown MEADOW-LYMPICS!

LauraMyatt,fromFalconMeadowCommunityTrust,shows howsporting prowesscanbe foundinourfavourite greenspace!

Cast your mindbacktothe summer when theOlympics broughtentertainment, excitement,andperhaps even inspiration formanyofus. If you’re lookingtorecreate that buzz, whynotvisit Falcon Meadow andenjoysomelightheartedOlympic-stylechallenges inbeautifulsurroundings? These ‘events’beloware designedfor allagesandphysical abilities,andthe combination of exercise,freshairandnature will give youaboostasthe weather turnscolder.Makeitas competitive or experimentalas youlike, butdohavefun!

WhiteWater Pooh Sticks

Gathera selection of ergonomic sticksfromthe selection freely available,launch them into the waterfromthe bridge andwatch asthey embark on awhite-knuckle course over theweir.Gold medalto thefirststick to appear(in anystate) on theother side ofthebridge.

Steeplechase

(Note- thisevent requires recent rainfall formaximum authenticity) Begin attheFalconGate. Aim to run /wheel theentire lengthofthe meadow,jumpingin –ordriving throughifyou areinawheelchair or buggy–asmanypuddlesas possiblealongtheway.The winner canbethe fastesttime(traditional) or thewettest /muddiest participant(possiblymorefun).

StickJavelin

Find alongstick that lookslike itmightbe aerodynamic.Choose anopenareaofthe meadow with no peopleordogs. Take your position atanagreedpoint(a molehillcouldserve as agood marker)andlaunchyour‘stick javelin’asfaras youcan.Measure thedistancethrownbypacing. Furthestdistancewins.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Choose aleafybranch(makesure it’s dead,detachedanddown) or awavyreed. Competitorsmust aimtomoveacrossthemeadow demonstratingspeed,skilland flexibility, whilewaving –or ideallythrowing –their prop intothe airandcatchingitin agracefulmanner.Judgescan awardpoints foragilityand /or self-expression.

OlympicCharades

Choose aquietareaofthe meadow foryour‘stage’.Athletes musttakeitinturns to ‘act out’anOlympic event–while audience membersguess which one itis. Medals to most convincing actors!

Finally–makeyourmedals!Look carefullyonthemeadow forgold, silverand bronze leaves andenjoy an outdoorawardsceremonyin recognition of yourefforts. Mostimportantly–Falcon Meadow istherefor everyone to enjoy.Makesureyourversion of fun doesn’taffectother people’s; anduse yourjudgementwisely to avoid slips,trips or falls.Goodluck!

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