Chap olympiad 2015

The Chap OL Y M P I A D

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The Chap OL Y M P I A D

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The Events: Tea Pursuit:

Contestants in pairs chase each other on bicycles, one with teacup, and one with teapot. The tea must be poured into the cup and the fullest cup of tea wins overall.

The Champagne Charlie Pyramid of Dextrous Dandies:

Two teams made of 5 chaps and 5 chapettes must form human pyramids, with the fellows on the bottom holding empty champagne glasses whilst the contenders at the top must compete to see who can pour the most free-flowing champagne down the pyramid and into the glasses.

Beach Volleybowler:

Teams of six-eight contestants must flip a bowler hat over a rope and extra points are awarded for the hat landing on another contestant’s head.

Well Dressage:

Two contestants, each mounted on a hobbyhorse, make a display of elegance and panache around the track in a freestyle manner. They are awarded points by lady judges with number cards.

Umbrella Jousting:

Two contestants, armed only with brollies and briefcases, must go at one another on bicycles and attempt to knock each other off.

Freefrom Bread Basketball:

A butler carries a breadbasket around the track, which competitors must throw bread rolls into, while gluten intolerants try to obstruct them.

Aunt Avoidance:

Competitors must make it from one end of the track to the other, obstructed by dangerous aunts placed at intervals who will try to distract them with absurd requests. Competitors must also maintain a lit pipe at all times. ďżźďżź

Not Playing Tennis:

Gents or ladies seated in armchairs play a game of tennis without getting up. The tennis ball is suspended on a wire strung between two hat stands.

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