Alternative games brochure 2014-15 by World Alternative Games

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Date

Activities

Venue

9th February

Round 1 World Bathtubbing Championships

Christchurch New Zealand

23rd March

Sainsbury’s Sports Relief Run a Mile supported by Red Kite Events and World Alt games

From Belle Vue Car Park

1st June

Round 3 World Bathtubbing Championships

Conway Marina, Conwy, North Wales

14th June

Man Versus Horse

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st June

The Celtic Lowland Games supported by World Alternative Games

St Clears

27th July

The Celtic Lowland Games supported by World Alternative Games

Whitland

8th – 25th August

Daily Heritage Trail

Llanwrtyd Area

8th August 5 p.m.

Opening Ceremony

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Red Kite Cycling Festival Road Sportive

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

MTB Challenge

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Observed Trials (5p.m - 7p.m.)

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Downhill course

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Kids Skills Day

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Mountain Bunny Hop

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August p.m.

Penny Farthing Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Round 4 World Bathtubbing Championships

North Dock, Llanelli

9th August

Universal Translators

Llanwrtyd Wells

9th August

Pendine; The World Alternative Games at the Seaside

Pendine Sands Carmarthen Bay

10th August a.m.

Worm Charming

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August

Food Fayre

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m.

Space Hopper Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m./p.m.

World of Grip

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m.

Egg Throwing

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m./p.m.

Porta Putt

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m./p.m.

Finger Jousting

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August p.m.

Hide N Seek

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m.

Red Kite Cycling Festival Sportive Route 2

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m.

MTB Route 2

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m.

Downhill Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m.

Unicycle Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August p.m.

Micro Bike Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August p.m.

Slow Bicycle Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

10th August a.m./p.m.

Fun in the Sun Sup Races

North dock Llanelli

11th August a.m./p.m.

Young Children’s Day

Ysgol Dolafon

11th August p.m.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Llanwrtyd Wells

11th August p.m.

Pooh Sticks

Llanwrtyd Wells

11th August p.m.

Zombie Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

12th August a.m.

Scooter Slalom

Llanwrtyd Wells

12th August p.m.

Snail Racing

Llanwrtyd Wells

13th August a.m./p.m.

Guided Walks

Various Llanwrtyd Area

13th August a.m./p.m.

Guided Cycling

Various Llanwrtyd Area

13th August a.m./p.m.

Geo Cashing

Various Llanwrtyd Area

13th August a.m./p.m.

Golf Cross

Various Llanwrtyd Area

13th August p.m.

Tippit

Various Llanwrtyd Area

14th August a.m.

Pea Shooting

Llanwrtyd Wells

14th August p.m.

Water Slide

Llanwrtyd Wells

14th August a.m.

Belly Flopping

Llanwrtyd Wells

15th August a.m.

Russian Egg Roulette

Llanwrtyd Wells

15th August a.m.

Crempog Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

15th August a.m.

Conker Championships

Llanwrtyd Wells

15th August p.m.

Multi Sport Time Trial

Llanwrtyd Wells

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15th August p.m.

Pole Dancing

Llanwrtyd Wells

15th August p.m.

Barrel Rolling

Llanwrtyd Wells

16th August p.m.

Hay Bale Tossing

Llanwrtyd Show Ground

16th August p.m.

Woolsack Carrying

Llanwrtyd Show Ground

16th August p.m.

Tug of War

Llanwrtyd Show Ground

16th August p.m.

Team Nail Run

Llanwrtyd Show Ground

16th August p.m.

Scarletts Inflatable

Llanwrtyd Show Ground

16th August p.m.

Whitefern String Band

Llanwrtyd Wells

17th August a.m.

Wife Carrying

Llanwrtyd Wells

17th August p.m.

Husband Dragging

Llanwrtyd Wells

18th August a.m.

Soap Box Derby

Llanwrtyd Wells

18th August p.m.

Ping Pongo

Llanwrtyd Wells

19th August a.m.

Hula Hooping

Llanwrtyd Wells

19th August p.m.

Horseshoe Throwing

Llanwrtyd Wells

20th August a.m./p.m.

Underwater Hockey U16, U19 Int. Comp

Newport Int. Sports Village

20th August a.m./p.m.

Guided Walks

Various Llanwrtyd Area

20th August a.m./p.m.

Guided Cycling

Various Llanwrtyd Area

20th August a.m./p.m.

Geo Cashing

Various Llanwrtyd Area

20th August a.m./p.m.

Golf Cross

Various Llanwrtyd Area

20th August p.m.

Music Quiz

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st August a.m.

Gravy Wrestling

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st August a.m.

Backward Running

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st August p.m.

Bouncy Castle Wrapping

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st August p.m.

Wheelbarrow racing

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st August p.m.

Toe Wrestling

Llanwrtyd Wells

21st August a.m./p.m.

Underwater Hockey U16, U19 Int. Comp

Newport Int. Sports Village

22nd August a.m.

Stilletto Race

Llanwrtyd Wells

22nd August a.m.

Mad Shopper

Llanwrtyd Wells

22nd August a.m.

Office Chair Racing

Llanwrtyd Wells

22nd August a.m./p.m.

Twinning

Llanwrtyd Wells

22nd August p.m.

Sack Fighting

Llanwrtyd Wells

22nd August p.m.

Keep Wales Tidy Triathlon (Enter 1p.m. to start time)

Llanwrtyd Wells

22nd August a.m./p.m.

Underwater Hockey U16, U19 Int. Comp

Newport Int. Sports Village

22nd August p.m.

Demonstration match Underwater Rugby

Newport Int. Sports Village

23rd August a.m./p.m.

Bog Triathlon (Start 11 a.m.)

Bog Field

23rd August p.m.

World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships

Bog Field

23rd August a.m./p.m.

World Human Underwater Bog Dredging Championship

Llanwrtyd Wells

23rd August a.m/p.m.

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Manor Adventure Llanwrtyd Wells

23rd August a.m/p.m.

Corinthian Stone Skimming Championships (Start 10.30 a.m.)

Abernant Lake, Abernant

23rd August a.m.

MTB Chariot Racing

Manor Adventure/Lake

23rd August a.m./p.m.

Underwater Hockey U16, U19 Int. Comp

Newport Int. Sports Village

23rd August p.m.

Demonstration match Underwater Rugby

Newport Int. Sports Village

23rd August p.m.

Sean Saye

Llanwrtyd Wells

24th August p.m.

Dyke Jumping

Llanwrtyd Wells

24th August a.m./p.m.

Bog Snorkelling (Start 10 a.m.)

Bog Field

24th August a.m./p.m.

Ditch Racing (Start 11 a.m.)

Llanwrtyd Wells

24th August p.m.

Floyd Earl (Evening)

Llanwrtyd Wells

25th August a.m.

Quadrathlon

Llanwrtyd Wells

25th August a.m.

5 KM run

Llanwrtyd Wells

25th August a.m.

Cani Cross

Llanwrtyd Wells

25th August p.m.

Closing Ceremony (2 p.m.)

Llanwrtyd Wells

Every two years established Bog Events, the Man V Horse Marathon, Stone Skimming and Chariot Racing are run in conjunction with and alongside the World Alternative Games in August. Further information on these events can be found within the flip side of this brochure which includes all of the Green Events for 2014 and 2015.

The World Alternative Games Already famous for its unusual and quirky events, listed here in this brochure, Llanwrtyd Wells is now proud to present: The World Alternative Games 2014. The Coolest Place to be in 2014 (Lonely Planet). he idea for the Games was born after it was announced that London would be hosting the Olympics in 2012. As one of the greatest sporting events on the calendar, it seemed a wasted opportunity not to hold some sort of celebration in Llanwrtyd to commemorate this. And so, with this in mind, a small group of people came up with an idea – what about holding Llanwrtyd’s very own version of the Olympic Games, but with all the normal events thrown out of the window and replaced with an array of unrecognised and different events that are not part of the official Olympic calendar. These events have competitors who are just as dedicated to their unusual sports as their Olympian counterparts, and what better time to promote as many of these exciting and imaginative events as possible.

Enter the World Alternative Games. The first Games held in 2012 proved a great success with over 2000 competitors taking part in 35 events, from Worm Charming to Chariot Racing, from the Bathtubbing Championships to the Wife Carrying Championships. Media coverage was exceptional, with coverage in countries such as Australia, Russia, Argentina, U.S.A., Canada and New Zealand as well as all over Britain. The event was awarded with runners up spots in both the Powys Business Awards and best event in the Welsh National Tourism Awards. The 2014 Games is set to become even bigger and better with some 60 events now being planned for the two weeks, including World Alternative Games visiting the seaside, with events being held at Pendine Sands in conjunction with and inaugural events at both Whitland, St. Clears and Porth Eirias. There will be days designed purely for the youngsters, with child-friendly events such as Pooh Sticks and Rock, Paper, Scissors and taster sessions by courtesy of Manor Adventure. Events that are held every year in Llanwrtyd, such as the World Bog Snorkelling Championships and the Man versus Horse Marathon will also be part of the World Alternative Games in 2014 and there are a variety of cycling events to participate in. We are even spending some time down in Newport as the Under 16 and Under19 International Underwater Hockey Championships come under the Games umbrella. The World Bathtubbing Championships have their first round in Christchurch New Zealand in February and there are a couple more rounds during the lead up to the games, with round 4 being held during the event calendar and there will be other exciting ‘fun in the sun’ events taking place in Llanelli. The final round will take place in Cardiff International White Water Centre in September. The Games will be run under the ethos of the ‘Corinthian Spirit’. Although there are no plans to take away the competitive edge of the Games, with gold, silver and bronze medals being awarded for first, second and third placed competitors, it was agreed from the start that taking part should be what really counts, and that everybody who visits Llanwrtyd, either as a competitor or a spectator, should have fun and get as involved as possible. Everybody who takes part in an event will get a Corinthian medal too. We are also in the process of showcasing what Wales can offer with its Culture, Heritage and Hospitality with a series of evening activities to compliment the day’s competitions.

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Whether you come as a spectator or to take part we encourage you to help raise money for charity, either one of our official partners or a charity of your choice and we will have official World Alternative Games sponsor forms available for downloading off our website. Why not come and holiday in Wales and see what we have got to be proud of. We look forward to seeing you there! Please browse through our brochure and register your interest for one or more event via our website. You will be able to enter on the day but pre-entry would allow us to ensure we are covering any health and safety issues that may arise. Please also visit our website at www.worldalternativegames. co.uk

Cyflwyniad i Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd Mae Llanwrtyd eisoes yn enwog am gynnal digwyddiadau anghyffredin a gwahanol fel y gwelir yn y llyfryn hwn ac erbyn hyn, mae’n falch i gyflwyno: Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2014 Y lle gorau i fod yn 2014 (Lonely Planet) Daeth y syniad ar gyfer y chwaraeon i fodolaeth yn dilyn y cyhoeddiad y byddai Llundain yn croesawu’r Gemau Olympaidd yn 2012. Fel un o’r mabolgampau mwyaf ar y calendr, ymddangosai’n gyfle gwastraff i beidio â chynnal rhyw fath o ddathliad yn Llanwrtyd i gofio am hyn. Ac felly, gyda hyn mewn golwg, cafodd grwp bychan y syniad – beth am gynnal fersiwn unigryw Llanwrtyd o’r Gemau Olympaidd, gan daflu allan y gornestau normal a rhoi yn eu lle amrywiaeth o ornestau anhysbys a gwahanol nad sy’n rhan o’r calendr swyddogol Olympaidd. Perthyn i’r gornestau hyn gystadleuwyr sydd llawn mor ymroddgar i’w mabolgampau anarferol â’u cyfatebwyr Olympaidd, a pha amser gwell i hyrwyddo cymaint o’r gornestau cynhyrfus a dychmyglon hyn â phosibl. Ymgynigwch â Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd Bu’r Chwaraeon cyntaf a gynhaliwyd yn 2012 yn llwyddiant ysgubol gyda dros 2000 o gystadleuwyr yn cymryd rhan mewn 35 o ddigwyddiadau o Swyno Mwydod i Rasio Cerbydau Rhyfela o’r Pencampwriaeth Twba Ymolchi i’r Pencampwriaethau Cario Grwagedd. Roedd sylw’r wasg yn eithradol a hynny yng ngwledydd megis Awstralia, Rwsia, Argentina, Unol Daleithiau America, Canada a Seland Newydd yn ogystal a Phrydain i gyd. Gwobrwywyd y digwyddiad gan ennill yr ail wobr gyda ‘Gwobrau Busnes Powys’ a’r wobr am y digwyddiad gorau gyda ‘Gwobrau Twristiaeth Cenedlaethol Cymru’. Mae Gemau 2014 yn argoeli i fod hyd yn oed yn fwy ac yn well gyda thua 60 o ddigwyddiadau yn cael eu trefnu yn ystod y pythefnos dan sylw a hyn yn cynnwys Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn ymweld â glan y môr a chynhelir rhai o’r digwyddiadau ar Dywod Pentywyn a rhai agoridaol yn Hendy Gwyn, San Cler a Phorth Eirias. Bydd diwrnodau wedi’u neilltuo’n arbennig i’r ieuenctid gyda gornestau addas i blant megis Ffyn Pooh a Roc, papur, siswrn a sesiynau blasu drwy gwrteisi Manor Adventure. Bydd digwyddiadau a gynhelir yn Llanwrtyd bob blwyddyn, sef Pencampwriaeth Snorcelu’r Gors y Byd a’r Marathon Dyn yn erbyn y Ceffyl hefyd yn rhan o’r Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn 2014 a gellir cymryd rhan mewn nifer o ddigwyddiadau seiclo. Byddwn hyd yn oed yn treulio peth amser lawr yng Nghaerdydd wrth i Bencampwriaeth Hoci Dan Dwr Rhyngwladol dan 16 a dan 19 ddod o dan ymbarel y Chwaraeon. Cynhelir rownd cyntaf Pencampwriaethau’r Twba Ymolchi yn Christchurch, Seland

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Newydd ym mis Chwefror gyda sawl rownd arall i ddod wrth i’r Chwaraeon agosau a chynhelir rownd 4 yn ystod calendr y digwyddiad. Cynhelir digwyddiadau cyffrous eraill ‘Hwyl yn yr Haul’ yn Llanelli. Cynhelir y rownd terfynol yng Nghanolfan Dwr Gwyn Rhyngwladol yng Nghaerdydd ym mis Medi. Caiff y chwaraeon eu rhedeg o dan ethos yr ‘Ysbryd Corinthaidd’. Er nad oes cynlluniau i ddileu ochr cystadleuol y chwaraeon, gyda medalau aur, arian ac efydd yn cael eu dyfarnu i’r cyntaf, ail a thrydydd cystadleuydd, cytunwyd o’r dechrau mai cymryd rhan ddylai fod yr hyn oedd yn cyfrif mewn gwirionedd a dylai pob un a ymwelai â Llanwrtyd, nail ai fel cystadleuydd neu wyliwr, gael hwyl a chymysgu cymaint â phosibl. Bydd pob un sy’n cymryd rhan mewn gornest yn derbyn medal Corinthaidd hefyd. Yn ogystal â hyn oll, dyn ni’n gobeithio dangos yr hyn sy’ gan Gymru i’w gynnig o ran Diwylliant, Treftadaeth a chroeso trwy drefnu cyfres o weithgareddau gyda’r hwyr a rhain yn ychwanegu at gystadleuthau’r dydd. Fel gwyliwr neu gystadleuydd, dyn ni’n eich hannog i’n cynorthwyo i godi arian i elusen, naill ai i un o’r rhai swyddogol neu i elusen o’ch dewis chi a bydd ffurflenni nawdd swyddogol Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd ar gael ar gyfer eu lawrlwytho o’n gwefan. Beth am ddod ar wyliau i Gymru a darganfod yr hyn rydyn mor falch ohono. Edrychwn ymalen at eich croesawu. Beth am bori trwy’r llyfryn hwn a chofrestru eich diddordeb mewn un neu fwy digwyddiad trwy ein gwefan. Gallwch gofrestru ar ôl cyrraedd ond byddai cofrestru ymlaen llaw yn ein galluogi i ofalu am unrhyw anhwaster iechyd a diogelwch a allai godi. Os gwelwch yn dda, ymwelwch â’n gwefan www. worldalternativegames.co.uk

Sponsors

ur events and those of our partner event organisers are sponsored by Britannia Gallery, VIP Visa Services, Mid Wales My Way, Tourism Partnership Mid Wales, Powys County Council, Keep Wales Tidy - our main partner charity for 2014, Cambrian Training Company, Heart of Wales Railway, Manor Adventure, Wales Air Ambulance, Little Dragon Stones, Nākd, Cotswold Outdoor Clothing, Tayto Group Ltd, Glasu, JDRF, Muc-Off, Continental Tyres, Velocite Bikes, High 5, Trail 42, Whole Earth Foods, Running Imp, Hoopers and Heart of Wales Brewery. We thank all of our sponsors very much, because without you, our events would be very difficult to put on and ultimately achieve the success that we do.

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Noddir ein gweithgareddau ni yn ogystal â gweithgareddau ein partneriaid gan , Partneriaeth Twristiaeth Canolbarth Cymru, Oriel Britannia, Gwasanaethau Visa VIP, Canolbarth Cymru My Way, Cyngor Sir Powys, Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus ein helusen partner ar gyfer 2014, Cwmni Hyfforodiant Cambrian, Rheilffordd Calon Cymru, Manor Adventure, Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru, Little Dragon Stones, Nakd, Cotswold Outdoor Clothing, Tayto Group Cyf, Glasu, JDRF, Muc – Off, Continental Tyres, Velocite Bikes, High 5, Trail 42, Rheilffordd Calon Cymru, Whole Earth Foods a Running Imp. Rydyn yn ddiolchgar iawn i’n holl noddwyr canys hebddoch chi, byddai’n.

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Powys Regeneration Partnership

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Partneriaeth Adfywhau Powys

Camping in Llanwrtyd

e will again have the availability of camping at George Davies’s in 2014. Plas – Y – Cadno Farm, which is situated on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells will be the perfect opportunity to stay in a beautiful spot with amazing views, and what better way to unwind following an energetic day at our events (pooh sticks can be very tiring!!). George also stages the Tractor Pulling on his land so again another unique event on your doorstep that you can thoroughly enjoy during your stay in the smallest town in Great Britain.

Gwersylla yn Llanwrtyd Unwaith eto eleni bydd hi’n bosib i wersylla ar fferm George Davies, Plas y Cadno sydd wedi ei lleoli ar gyrion Llanwrtyd. Bydd hyn yn gyfle perffaith i aros mewn llecyn hyfryd gyda golygfeydd godidog ac yn ffordd ddelfrydol i ymlacio wedi diwrnod egniol o weithgareddau (gall ffyn pooh fod yn flinedig iawn!!) Yn ogystal mae George yn trefnu’r gweithgaredd ‘Tynnu Tractor’ ar ei fferm ac unwaith eto dyma rywbeth arall unigryw ar garreg drws i chi ei fwynhau yn ystod eich harhosiad yn nhre leia Prydain.

Forewords

vents are increasingly recognised for the many positive impacts they can have in areas such as community enhancement and tourism development. The World Alternative Games (Gemau Byd Arallddewisol) should be something marked on the calendar as a ‘must see’ event for 2014. Llanwrtyd Wells is located in one of the most picturesque locations in the whole of the UK and the good people of Britain’s smallest town will offer a very warm welcome to all. Whether you choose to participate in some of the activities or just watch others attempt to rise to the challenge, you will have an enjoyable time. I attended the inaugural World Alternative Games in 2012 and the second event promises to be even better. Dr John Harris Reader in International Sport & Event Management Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland “As a participant in multiple events during the inaugural World Alternative Games in 2012, I am well qualified to comment on the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the Games, and I can confirm the reality of the outrageous imagination and game sportsmanship of the organisers who apply their ‘why not?’ and ‘can-do’ attitude to the concept of having ridiculous fun in a competitive arena. With a host of new loony events in this year’s schedule, the 2014 World Alternative Games is going to be an experience you will never forget, a legitimate opportunity for adults to re-live their childhoods and win medals for doing so, a chance for kids to dip their toes in an adult-approved world of lunacy, and a top quality comedy spectacle for onlookers. No other event comes close. Don’t miss it!” Regards Penni Harrison MSc “The World Alternative Games brings people from all over the world together to celebrate a range of sports that push the boundaries and make sure the benefits of sporting activity reach way beyond the normal range of people participating. The town of Llanwrtyd Wells has done a fantastic job in creating some wonderful new sporting events, like man versus horse and bog snorkelling and they have become famous around the world. It's all about becoming a champion, but having so much fun and making so many new friends at the same time. Some people have got bored of mainstream sports, or perhaps are turned off by sport because they think they are rubbish, can't do them and so opt out. Well the WAG caters for both sets of people...it enables those who want a new challenge to push themselves in new ways, like in the backward running championships, while providing new sports for those who haven't yet found the sport that they can do ...there are activities for all age ranges and abilities and what's so important, is that these games bring people together, having fun and all getting the social, mental and physical benefits of some of the sports that are not recognised yet at the Olympics or World Games. We all like to be a bit different and this will make you stand out from the crowd, for more go to my book Bushell's Best Bits.” Mike Bushell – TV Presenter and Author

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“August 8th – 25th August 2014. Mark these dates in your diary ready for The World Alternative Games! At the home of World Bog Snorkeling and the famous Man versus Horse race, Llanwrtyd is to see its second event in 2014. This is the ultimate in weird and wonderful sporting events that include Worm Charming, Wife Carrying Championships, and underwater hockey to name but a few. First held in 2012 to coincide with the Olympic Games in London, the event was extremely popular and great fun. It is an excellent example of what our rural communities can provide, not only for our area, but for visitors from far and wide. With around 60 events to choose from, while not for the faint hearted, everyone can have a go!” Roger Williams MP Brecon & Radnorshire Liberal Democrats “Llanwrtyd Wells has truly established itself as the United Kingdom’s spiritual home for quirky and wonderful sports. In this modern world of Playstations and iPads it is great that Llanwrtyd is capturing the imagination of people from across the world to take part in events that get people out into our beautiful countryside. All done in the true Corinthian spirit of sportsmanship, inclusivity and participation. Good luck to all brave enough to take part!” Kirsty Williams (Assembly Member) I blame Mike Bushell! You see, it was him who first alerted me to the joys of 'alternative' sport. Actually, I wouldn't call it 'alternative' sport, more off-beat. It's where you can be competitive, but laugh at the same time, and sometimes make a fool of yourself while doing it. I write this with authority. I took part in a number of events during the first World Alternative Games in 2012. In all of them I privately wanted to win; each time I had great fun; and yes, you've guessed it: my efforts not only ended without success, but I regularly made a twit of myself. I still cringe at the memory of the scooter slalom: setting off down the hill with great determination, but within about 20 seconds me and the scooter were parting company. I had the embarrassment of dusting myself down and trying to make the most of a bad job - and I seem to remember the officials at the finishing line were still chuckling when I reached it! I was nowhere near the top three! But in the true spirit of the World Alternative Games, it wasn't the winning, but the taking part that mattered. And making a fool of yourself is all part of the fun! I love the World Alternative Games, and commend it to all. From bog snorkelling to Russian Egg Roulette; from Wife Carrying to Gravy Wrestling: the organisers put on a fantastic festival of fun that does Wales proud. Indeed, the organisers deserved all the credit they received for the event they put on two years ago. So much hard work goes on behind the scenes, and the success and international profile of the 2012 World Alternative Games was a tribute to the organising committee.

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The rest of the world loves seeing eccentric Brits at play, and it was no surprise that the 2012 World Alternative Games attracted so much media attention. From Russia to the United States, from Sweden to Australia, the journalists, photographers and TV producers lapped it up. Only recently I was in Dubai, and revelation of my association with the World Alternative Games attracted a good hour of conversation with fellow diners wanting to know more. It was with great relish that I talked about the Games, but also of the virtues of staying in Llanwrtyd Wells: great town, great fun, great people, great scenery, great camping, and great guest houses. And not forgetting The Stonecroft - my favourite pub! Yes, I love the World Alternative Games, and am proud to help the organisers promote both it, and Llanwrtyd Wells, to media outlets worldwide. And it is all because of Mike Bushell! A great mate, Mike has long since convinced me of the fun you can have trying off-beat sports thanks to the excellent reports he does for BBC Breakfast on Saturday mornings. Mike is also a fan and advocate of the World Alternative Games, and introduced me to the event, the organisers, and Llanwrtyd Wells. I was quickly hooked, and am sure the more the profile rises, so too will the number of visitors who flock to join in the fun be equally enthused. That can only be good for the well being of the area, and with it, the local economy. I have no doubt the second World Alternative Games will be another triumph. I commend the event to all, and can't wait to take part in plenty of events this year. My family are equally excited. Thanks for the introduction, Mike! Peter Jones is a former BBC journalist who now heads the PR agency Red Alert Media

ae digwyddiadau yn cael eu cydnabod mwy a mwy am y nifer o effeithiau positif y gallant gael mewn meysydd fel ehangu cymunedol a datblygu twristaidd. Dylai Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd gael eu marcioar y calendr fel ‘rhywbeth rhaid eu gweld’ yn 2014. Lleolir Llanwrtyd yn un o’r sefyllfaoedd mwyaf darluniadwy yn y DU gyfan ac mae pobl dda dref leiaf Prydain yn estyn croeso cynnes iawn i bawb.Os dewiswch gymryd rhan yn rhai o’r gweithgareddau neu dim ond gwylio eraill yn wynebu’r sialens, fe gewch amser mwynhaol. Roeddwn yn bresennol yn y Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd cyntaf yn 2012 ac mae’r ail ddigwyddiad yn addo bod hyd yn oed yn well. Dr John Harris Darllenwr mewn Rheoli Digwyddiadau a Champau Rhyngwladol Prifysgol Caledonia Glasgow, Yr Alban “Fel un gymerodd ran mewn amryw o gampau yn ysstod y Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd agoriadol yn 2012, mae gennyf y cymwysterau i wneud sylwadau ar awyrgylch croesawus a chyfeillgar y Chwaraeon, a gallaf gadarnhau gwirionedd y dychymyg beiddgar a’r sbortsmanaeth chwaraeon y trefnwyr sydd yn defnyddio eu hagwedd ‘pam lai’ a ‘gallwn ‘ i’r syniad o gael hwyl gwirion mewn byd cystadleuol. Gyda llu o gampau hanner call newydd yn rhaglen eleni, mae Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2014 yn mynd i fod yn brofiad i’w gofio am byth, cyfle cyfreithlon i oedolion i ailfyw eu plentyndod ac ennill medalau am wneud hynny, a chyfle i blantos ddipio bysedd eu traed ym myd gwiriondeb wedi’i gymeradwyo gan oedolion, a chomedi o’r radd uchaf i’r gwylwyr. Does dim digwyddiad arall yn dod yn agos. Peidiwch â’i golli!” Dymuniadau Gorau Penni Harrison MSc

Mae chwaraeon amgen y byd yn dod â phobl o bedwar ban y byd at ei gilydd i ddathlu amrywiaeth o chwaraeon sy’n gwthio ffiniau ac yn sicrhau fod lles gweithgareddau chwaraeon yn cyrraedd y tu hwnt i’r ystod normal o bobl sydd yn cymryd rhan. Mae tref Llanwrtyd wedi gwneud gwaith ffantastig i greu digwyddiadau chwaraeon newydd penigamp, fel dyn v ceffyl a snorcelu’r gors a maent wedi dod yn enwog drwy’r byd. Mae’n ymwneud â dod yn bencampwr ond cael cymaint o hwyl a gwneud ffrindiau newydd yr un pryd. Mae rhai pobl wedi syrffedu ar y caampau canolog, neu efallai maent wedi cael digon o chwaraeon oherwydd eu bod yn ystyried eu hunain werth dim, yn methu â’u gwneud ac felly yn tynnu allan. Wel mae ChAB yn darparu ar gyfer y ddau fath o bobl.... mae’n galluogi’r rheini sydd eiisiau sialens newydd i wthio eu hunain mewn ffyrdd gwahanol, fel ym mhencampwriaethau rhedeg am yn ôl, tra’n darparu campau newydd i’r rhai nad ydynt eto wedi darganfod y gamp y gallant ei wneud ...mae gweithgareddau ar gyfer pob ystod o oedran a gallu a beth sydd mor bwysig yw fod y chwaraeon hyn yn dod â phobl at ei gilydd i gael hwyl a phawb yn cael y lleshad cymdeithasol, meddyliol a chorfforol o rhai o’r chwaraeon nad ydynt eto wedi’u cydnabod yn y Chwaraeon Olympaidd na chwaraeon y byd, Rydym i gyd yn hoffi bod ychydig yn wahanol a bydd hyn yn gwneud i chi sefyll allan yn y dyrfa.... anm fwy ewch i’m llyfr Bushell’s Best Bits.” Mike Bushell – Cyflwynydd Teledu ac Awdur Awst 8fed – Awst 25ain 2014. Nodwch y dyddiadau hyn yn eich dyddiadur yn barod ar gyfer Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd! Yng nghartref Snorcelu’r Gors y Byd aRâs Dyn yn erbyn Ceffyl.mae Lllanwrtyd yn mynd i weld hyn am yr ail dro yn 2014. Dyma’r diweddaraf mewn disgwyddiadau chwaraeon od a rhyfeddol sy’n cynnwys Pencampwriaethau Swyno Mwydod,, Chario Gwragedd a Hoci Tanddwr i enwi ond ychydig. Wedi ei gynnnal gyntaf yn 2012 i gydfynd â’r Chwaraeon Olympaidd yn Llundain roedd y digwyddiad yn hynod o boblogaidd ac yn llawer o hwyl. Mae’n esiampl ardderchog o beth y gall ein cymunedau gwledig ei ddarparu nid yn unig ar gyfer ein ardal ond ar gyfer ymwelwyr o bell ac agos. Gyda tua 60 o gystadleuthau i ddewis ohonynt, er nad ydynt i’r gwangalon, gall pobun fentro! Roger Williams AS Demcratiaid Rhyddfrydol Brycheiniog a Maesyfed “Mae Llanwrtyd yn wirioneddol wedi sefydlu ei hun fel cartre ysbrydol y Deyrnas Unedig am chwaraeon hynod a rhyfeddol. Ym myd modern Chwaraeyddion ac iPads mae’n wych fod Llanwrtyd yn dal dychymyg pobl ar draws y byd i gymryd rhan mewn campau syn dod â phobl allan i’n cefn gwlad hyfryd. Y cyfan wedi’i wneud yn yr ysbryd Corinthaidd o sbortsmanaeth, cynhwysiad a chymryd rhan. Lwc dda i bawb sy’n ddigon dewr i gymryd rhan.” Kirsty Williams (Aelod Cynulliad) Dw i’n beio Mike Bushell! Chi’n gweld fe oedd y cyntaf i sôn wrtha i am y pleser sy’n deillio o chwaraeon ‘amgen’. I ddweud y gwir, byddwn i ddim yn ei alw e yn chwaraeon ‘amgen’ – mae e’n wahanol iawn. Mae’n bosib i fod yn gystadleuol a chwerthin yr un pryd, ac ar adegau dych chi’n gwneud ffwl o’ch hun wrth i chi gymryd rhan.

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Dw i’n sgrifennu hyn gydag awdurdod. Cymerais ran mewn nifer o ddigwyddiadau yn ystod Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd cyntaf yn 2012. Ymhob un ohonynt, ac yn dawel fach, r’on i eisiau ennill; ces i lawer o hwyl bob tro; ac ydych, ie dych chi wedi dyfalu’n gywir er fy holl ymdrechion, ni chefais unrhyw lwyddiant ond fe lwyddais i wneud ffwl o fi fy hun yn rheolaidd. Dw i’n dal i deimlo’n anghyfforddus wrth gofio am yr anffawd gyda’r scwter; dechrau’r ffordd lawr y rhiw gyda chryn benderfyniad ond ymhen tua 20 eiliad roedd y scwter a minnau’n mynd i gyfeiriad gwahanol. R’on i mewn penbleth ac roedd rhaid i fi wneud y gorau o’r gwaetha – a dw i fel fy mod yn cofio bod y swyddogion yn dal i led chwethin wrth i mi groesi’r llinell derfyn! R’on i’n bell o fod ar y brig gyda’r tri cyntaf! Ond yn ôl gwir ysbryd Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, nid yr ennill oedd yn bwysig ond hytrach y cymryd rhan. Ac mae gwneud ffwl o’ch hun yn rhan o’r hwyl. Dw i’n caru Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd ac yn eu cymeradwyo i bawb. O snorclo’r gors i Rwlet y Rwsiaid â Wyau; o Gario Gwragedd i Ymaflyd Codwm Mewn Gwlych; mae yma Wyl llawn hwyl wedi ei threfnu ar eich cyfer. Derbyniodd y trefnwyr ganmoliaeth fawr am yr achlysur a drefnwyd ganddynt ddwy flynedd yn ôl ac yn wir, roeddynt yn haeddu hynny. Mae cymaint o waith caled yn cael ei wneud tu ôl i’r llenni fel petai ac roedd llwyddiant a phroffil rhyngwladol Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2012 yn deyrnged haeddiannol i’r pwyllgor gwaith. Mae gweddill y byd yn dwlu gweld Prydeinwyr ecsentrig yn mwynhau eu hunain a doedd dim syndod pam fu i Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2012 ddenu cymaint o sylw’r wasg. O Rwsia i’r Unol Daleithiau, o Sweden i Awstralia, roedd y newyddiadurwyr, y ffotograffwyr a chynhyrchwyr teledu wedi dotio’n lân. Yn ddiweddar, r’on i yn Dubai a phan sylweddolwyd fy mod yn gysylltiedig â chwaraeon Amgen y Byd bu fy nghyd – giniawyr yn siarad amdanynt am awr dda ac yn holi mwy a mwy amdanynt. Gyda chryn fwynhad y gwnes i siarad am y Gemau, ond hefyd fe soniais am rinweddau wrth aros yn Llanwrtyd; tre hyfryd; llawer o hwyl; pobl arbennig; gologfeydd godidog; gwersylla dymunol a lletyau campus. Heb anghofio’r Stonecroft – fy hoff dafarn! Ydw dw i’n caru Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd a dw i’n falch iawn i gynorthwyo’r trefnwyr i hyrwyddo’r chwaraeon yn ogystal â Llanwrtyd i’r wasg byd eang. A hyn oll o ganlyniad i Mike Bushell! Fel ffrind arbennig, mae Mike wedi fy argyhoeddi’n llwyr o’r hwyl sydd ar gael wrth flasu chwaraeon gwahanol a rhaid diolch iddo am hyn wrth iddo gyflwyno adroddiadau rhagorol ar gyfer y rhaglen ‘Brecwast’ ar BBC ar fore Sadwrn. Mae Mike yn edmygydd ac yn hyrwyddwr Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, ac fe’m cyflwynodd i’r achlysur, i’r trefnwyr ac i Lanwrtyd. Mewn amser byr, ces fy swyno a dw i’n hollol ffyddiog os wnaiff y proffil godi gwnaiff nifer yr ymwelwyr a fydd yn heidio yma i ymuno yn yr hwyl a theimlo’n frwdfrydig amdanynt. Rhaid mai effaith gadarnhaol caiff hyn ar yr ardal a’r economi leol. Rwy’n hollol ffyddiog mai llwyddiant arall bydd yr ail Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd. Dw i’n cymeradwyo’r achlysur i bawb a dw i’n edrych ymlaen yn eiddgar i gymryd rhan mewn nifer o’r gweithgareddau eto eleni. Mae fy nheulu yr un mor gyffrous am yr achlysur. Diolch am y cyflwyniad, Mike! Cyn newyddiadurwr gyda’r BBC yw Peter Jones sy erbyn hyn yn bennaeth yr asiantaeth PR Red Alert Media.

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Acknowledgements

ony Brindley at Welsh Country Design, the Welsh Government and local government partners for their continued support, our new commercial sponsors Britannia Gallery and VIP Visa Services; Mid Wales My Way, Visit Wales, TPMW, Green Events, Red Kite Events, Manor Adventure, Green Dragon Activities, Cambrian Mountains Initiative, Taste Llanwrtyd, Community groups within the town, Ysgol Dolafon, The Town Council, Heritage Centre, Twinning Committee, Mike Bushell for his continuing promotion of Llanwrtyd Wells, Peter Jones of Red Alert Media for his ongoing support, Gwyneth Rowlands for doing a wonderful job again translating our English copy into our Welsh language,and also Susan Price for her welcomed contribution. We give a huge thank you also to Keep Wales Tidy who we are proud to announce are our main charity sponsor of 2014. Heart of Wales Railway and The National Cycle Collection at Llandrindod Wells for their ongoing support, marketing and promotion. Nakd, Wales Air Ambulance, Cotswold Outdoor Clothing and Tayto Group Ltd for providing product sponsorship and last but certainly not least all of our committee members and volunteers without whom we would not be staging a second games in 2014.

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xtensive work has been carried out by Mr. Chris Prichard who has provided us with a huge amount of photographs and video clips which have not only been used within this brochure and our website but have been requested globally by many different bodies. Thank you very much Chris. We also thank Red Kite Events, World Alternative Games, Peter Jones from Red Alert Media, Green Events and Green Dragon Activities, together with all other event organisers, competitors and spectators who have all contributed to providing images for this brochure.

Cydnabyddiaeth am y Ffotograffiaeth Mae Mr Chris Prichard wedi cyflawni gwaith aruthrol ac wedi darparu nifer fawr o luniau a chlipiau fideo sy wedi cael eu defnyddio yn y llyfryn hwn ac ar ein gwefan yn ogystal ac yn fyd eang. Diolch yn fawr iawn, Chris. Hoffem ddiolch hefyd i Gweithgareddau Red Kite, Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, Peter Jones o Wasg Red Alert, Green Events a Gweithgareddau Green Dragon ynghyd â’r holl drefnwyr a’r gwylwyr rheiny sydd wedi cyfrannu trwy ddarparu lluniau ar gyfer y llyfryn hwn.

Cydnabyddiaeth Tony Brindley yn ‘Welsh Country Design’ pob sefydliad yn ymwneud a Llywodraeth Cymru am eu cefnogaeth diflino, Mae ein noddwyr masnachol newydd Oriel Britannia a Gwasanaethau Visa VIP; Canolbarth Cymru My Way, Croeso Cymru, Partneriaeth Twristiaeth Canolbarth Cymru, Green Events, Red Kite Events, Manor Adventure, Gweithgareddau Green Dragon, Menter Mynyddoedd Cambrian, Blas Llanwrtyd, Grwpiau cymunedol o fewn y dre, Ysgol Dol Afon, Cyngor y Dre, Canolfan Dreftadaeth, Pwyllgor Gefeillio, Mike Bushell am hyrwyddo Llanwrtyd ar hyd yr amser, Peter Jones o ‘Media Red Alert’ am ei gefnogaeth di flino, Gwyneth Rowlands a Susan Price am eu gwaith arbennig wrth gyfieithu’r Saesneg i’r iaith Gymraeg eto eleni. Dyn ni hefyd yn ddiolchgar i ‘Cadwch Cymru’n Daclus’ – dynni’n bles i gyhoeddi mai nhw yw ein prif noddwyr elusennol ar gyfer 2014. Casgliad Cenedlaethol Seiclo yn Llandrindod, Rheilffordd Calon Cymru, Nakd, Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru, Cotswold Outdoor Clothing, Grwp Tayto Cyf am ddarparu nawdd cynnyrch ac yn olaf ond yn sicr nid y lleiaf holl aelodau’r pwyllgor a’r gwirfoddolwyr canys hebddyn nhw ni fyddai’n bosib i ail lwyfannu’r gemau yn 2014.

The Sainsburys Sport Relief Run a Mile

ngoing marketing is provided by Visit Wales and Tourism Partnership Mid Wales (TPMW), Powys County Council and Red-Alert Media. We have recently become a member of Mid Wales Tourism and this will benefit us with their use of on-line facilities to book our events and local accommodation. This year participants will be able to enter online at: www.worldalternativegames.co.uk

Food Fayre 10th August Bromsgrove Hall, Dol- Y - Coed Road,Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys. Time -10 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. A selection of Welsh Fine Food - Meat, Bread, Cake, Cheeses Food Demonstrations Find us on Facebook @ Taste Llanwrtyd and e-mail del.cvfp@ hotmail.co.uk for further information.

23rd March 2014 - The Belle Vue, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RG

ake part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile hosted by Red Kite Events and the World Alternative Games! Dust off those trainers and walk, jog or run (or hop, skip, jump) on the 1, 3 or 6 mile route around Britain’s smallest town; Llanwrtyd Wells! Don’t miss out; snap your place in The Llanwrtyd Mile today! Fancy dress encouraged. Red Kite Events are proud to have been asked to organise one of the Sports Relief events. All proceeds go to Sports Relief.

Keep Wales Tidy:

“A beautiful Wales cared for and enjoyed by all”

eep Wales Tidy is honoured to be the official charity partner of the World Alternative Games 2014! A Wales wide environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy’s mission is to encourage local action to protect and enhance our environment, contributing towards a sustainable future. As one of Wales’s leading community-based environmental charities, Keep Wales Tidy works to encourage people to value their environment and take responsibility for their local area. Our work aims to influence behaviour change through campaigns, environmental education and community engagement. Since we were formed in 1972, we have worked with a vast number of groups across Wales, helping them care for and enjoy our beautiful country. People are at the heart of what we do whether they are community groups, organisations, schools, local businesses or individuals wanting to make a contribution and see a difference in their local environment. Our real aim is to make neighbourhoods better places to live, to regenerate run down areas and instil communities with a sense of pride. The World Alternative Games is a fun way of supporting Keep Wales Tidy. If you would like to fundraise for us as part of your preparation in training for your World Alternative Games event or simply make a donation please visit Virgin Money Giving (http://tinyurl.com/odwc49q ) or contact Cath at catherine. moulogo@keepwalestidy.org or 02920 381736. Your support will be gratefully received and all funds will help Keep Wales Tidy continue our environmental work with thousands of community groups and hundreds of schools throughout Wales. Michael Sheen, Hollywood actor and Keep Wales Tidy ambassador said: “Our local environment has a huge impact on our health and wellbeing and how we feel about ourselves. We need to work together to restore areas and make them places where people want to go. I think that it’s important to be involved with a charity like Keep Wales Tidy, so that together, we can restore community pride and feel good about where we live. I’m especially impressed by the work done with schools and communities which supports and encourages people from all walks of life to get involved.”

To learn more about Keep Wales Tidy visit www.keepwalestidy.org

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Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus: “Cymru hardd y gall pawb ei mwynhau”

ae Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus yn ei chyfrif yn anrhydedd i fod yn bartner elusennol swyddogol Gemau Amgen y Byd 2014! Mae Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus yn elusen amgylcheddol sydd yn gweithio drwy Gymru gyfan a’i chenhadaeth yw annog pobl i weithredu’n lleol er mwyn gwarchod a gwella ein hamgylchedd gan gyfrannu tuag at ddyfodol cynaliadwy. Mae Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus, sef un o’r prif elusennau amgylcheddol sydd yn gweithio yn y gymuned yng Nghymru, yn annog pobl i weld gwerth yn eu hamgylchedd ac i ysgwyddo cyfrifoldeb am eu hardal leol. Ein nod yn ein gwaith yw dylanwadu ar ymddygiad pobl drwy gyfrwng ymgyrchoedd, addysg amgylcheddol ac ymroddiad y gymuned. Er pan ffurfiwyd ni ym 1972 rydym wedi cydweithio gyda nifer helaeth o grwpiau ledled Cymru yn eu helpu i ofalu am ein gwlad hardd a’i mwynhau. Mae pobl yn ganolog yn ein gwaith i gyd - boed yn grwpiau cymunedol, mudiadau, ysgolion, busnesau lleol neu unigolion sydd yn awyddus i wneud cyfraniad a gweld gwahaniaeth yn eu hamgylchedd lleol. Ein gwir nod yw gwneud cymdogaethau’n fannau gwell i fyw, adfer ardaloedd a anwybyddwyd ac ennyn balchder yn y cymunedau. Mae Gemau Amgen y Byd yn ffordd hwyliog o gefnogi Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus. Os hoffech godi arian i’n helpu fel rhan o’ch paratoadau i hyfforddi ar gyfer eich digwyddiad yng Ngemau Amgen y Byd neu os am roi rhodd yn unig ewch i Virgin Money Giving (http://tinyurl.com/odwc49q) neu cysylltwch â Cath drwy anfon e-bost at catherine.moulogo@keepwalestidy. org neu drwy ffonio 02920 381736. Gwerthfawrogir eich cefnogaeth yn fawr a bydd yr arian yn helpu Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus i barhau ein gwaith amgylcheddol gyda miloedd o grwpiau cymunedol a channoedd o ysgolion ledled Cymru. Dywedodd Michael Sheen, actor yn Hollywood a llysgennad Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus: “Mae ein hamgylchedd lleol yn effeithio’n enfawr ar ein hiechyd a’n lles ac ar y ffordd yr ydym yn teimlo amdanom ein hunain. Rhaid i ni gydweithio i adfer ein hardaloedd a’u gwneud yn fannau y bydd pobl am fynd iddynt. Rwy’n meddwl ei bod yn bwysig i ni weithio gydag elusen fel Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus, er mwyn i ni gyda’n gilydd fedru adfer balchder cymunedol a theimlo’n dda am yr ardaloedd lle’r ydym yn byw. Un peth sydd wedi creu argraff fawr arnaf yw’r gwaith sydd yn cael ei wneud gan ysgolion a chymunedau i gynorthwyo ac annog pobl o bob rhan o gymdeithas i gymryd rhan.” Mae mwy o wybodaeth am Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus ar gael ar www.cadwchgymrundaclus.org

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The World Alternative Games Go West

Gemau Amgen y Byd yn Cyrraedd y Gorllewin

n exciting new development is in prospect for the World Alternative Games in 2014. The summer games will include two inaugural events hosted by communities in three locations in West Carmarthenshire. The Celtic Lowland Games is to be held on the 28th June in St. Clears. Taking its inspiration from the Highland Games, The Celtic Lowland Games will be a series of quirky events that celebrate the distinctive local characteristics of the town. 21st June – St. Clears 27th July – Whitland The exact programme is yet to be confirmed but the two day event will be the basis for a mini championship after which an overall winner will be crowned. The events will be focused around the heritage and traditions of both towns. The event at St. Clears will be focused around the local landmark known as ‘Banc y Bailey’ – the large bailey left from the time of the motte and bailey castle in St. Clears introduced to Wales by the Normans following the invasion of 1066. Events may even include the storming of the bailey by cross-dressing Rebecca Rioters tossing milk churns! Whitland’s events will seek to incorporate some of the funnier aspects of the’ Laws of Hywel Dda’, King of Deheubarth in South West Wales between 920 – 950. The term applied to a system of native Welsh law credited to him after its codification. Events at Whitland may require a fish, a horseshoe, a nail and a penny!

Mewn datblygiad newydd i Gemau Amgen y Byd 2014 bydd rhai digwyddiadau newydd yn cael eu cynnal mewn tair ardal wahanol yng Ngorllewin Sir Gâr. Gemau Celtaidd yr Iseldir - 28ain Mehefin yn Sanclêr Wedi’u hysbrydoli gan Gemau Ucheldiroedd yr Alban bydd y gemau Celtaidd yn cynnwys cyfres o ddigwyddiadau cwyrcaidd. Er bod y rhaglen heb ei chadarnhau bydd dau ddiwrnod o ddigwyddiadau yn sail i bencampwriaeth lle y coronir yr enillydd ar ddiwedd y dathliadau. Ffocws y digwyddiadau yn Sanclër fydd Banc y Beili – y darn o dir sydd wedi goroesi ers dyddiau’r Normaniaid yn dilyn y goresgyniad yn 1066. Ymysg y digwyddiadau posib bydd ymosodiad ar y beili gan Ferched Beca’n hyrddio staenau llaeth! Yn Hendygwyn-ar-dâf. Bydd digwyddiadau Hendygwyn-ar-dâf yn seiliedig ar rai o ddeddfau mwyaf cwyrci Hywel Dda, Brenin Deheubarth De Orllewin Cymru rhwng 920 – 950. Bu’r Gyfraith hon, a ddaeth yn enwog am ei doethineb a'i chyfiawnder, mewn grym yng Nghymru hyd y Ddeddf Uno gyda Lloegr ym 1536.

9th August - Pendine The World Alternative Games at the Seaside Pendine Beach is a 7 mile length of sand on the shores of Carmarthen Bay. For the first time the sands will be the location for two new events in the World Alternative Games calendar. Pendine Beach is famous for its association with speed and on the the 9th of August the sands will host a series of events based around speed racing and breaking records. However, it is highly unlikely that any land speed records will be broken as a result of these activities!

9 Awst – Pentywyn Gemau Amgen y Byd yn mynd i ddŵr y môr Mae traeth Pentywyn yn 7 milltir o hyd ac yn ymestyn ar hyd lannau Bae Caerfyrddin. Am y tro cyntaf eleni, bydd y traeth yn gartref i ddau ddigwyddiad newydd yng nghalendr Gemau Amgen y Byd. Mae Pentywyn eisoes yn enwog am ei gysylltiad â chyflymdra ac ar y 9 o Awst cynhelir cyfres o ddigwyddiadau wedi eu seilio ar y cysylltiad o raso a thorri recordiau. Mae’n anhebygol y caiff unrhyw record byd ei dorri yn ystod y digwyddiadau hyn! Y prif ddigwyddiadau bydd: • Tynnu gwraig ar hyd y traeth – camp yn gofyn am falans a chyflymder wrth dynnu partner ar fwrdd syrffio neu gwch bach ar gyflymder dros bellter penodedig. • Bochgochiaid dynol – cystadlaeuaeth “land zorbing” gyda rhwystrau. Y gemau uchod i’w cadarnhau

The main events will be: • ‘Land Speed Wife Pulling’ - a feat of balance for a wife standing on a surfboard or dinghy being pulled by the husband as fast as he can over a certain distance. Watch out for the obstacles! • ‘Human Hamsters’ – a land zorbing race or obstacle course. *To be confirmed: Other record breaking attempts will be held during the day involving the use of buckets and spades, and flippers. Well what do you expect? We are on the beach after all!

Bunny Hop Competition

Observed Trials Competition

Cystadleuaeth Hercian Cwningen

Cystadleuaeth Treialon wedi’u hamseru

ree to enter to Red Kite Events/World Alternative Games riders. Event location is the Stonecroft Inn at 7pm. The rider who can hop themselves and their bike over the bar is the winner. Each rider has three attempts at each height; if they do not get a ‘clear’ then they are out. The bar is raised and the remaining riders attempt the new height. Spot prizes and an overall winner prize from Red Kite Events sponsors.

Gellir cofrestru am ddim i Ddigwyddiadau Red Kite / reidwyr / marchogwyr Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd. Cynhelir y gystadleuaeth yn Nhafarn y Stonecroft am 7 o’r gloch yr hwyr. Yr enillydd fydd y sawl sy’n gallu hercian ei hun yn ogystal â’r beic dros y polyn. Caiff pob cystadleuydd dri chynnig ar bob uchder; os na all wneud hyn, yna fydd e ‘allan’. Caiff y polyn ei godi a bydd gweddill y cystadleuwyr yn rhoi cynnig ar yr uchder newydd. Cynigir sawl gwobr gydol y gystadleuaeth a gwobr terfynol i’r enillydd oddiwrth noddwyr Digwyddiadau Red Kite.

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ree to enter to Red Kite Events/World Alternative Games riders. Event location is the Stonecroft Inn from 5pm 8pm. The riders need to ride through the technical section without putting their feet down. 1 dap = 1 point; 2 daps = 2 points; falling off, two feet on the floor at the same time, or going out of the section = 5 points. The winner is the rider with the least points after completing all sections.

Gellir cofrestru am ddim ar gyfer Digwyddiadau Red Kite / reidwyr / marchogwyr Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd. Cynhelir y gystadleuaeth yn Nhafarn y Stonecroft rhwng 5 ac 8 o’r gloch. Rhaid i’r cystadleuwyr reidio trwy’r adran dechnegol heb roi eu traed ar y llawr. 1 dap = 1 pwynt; 2 dap = 2 bwynt; cwympo oddi ar, dwy droed ar y llawr ar yr un pryd neu mynd allan o’r adran = 5 pwynt. Yr enillydd fydd y cystadleuydd gyda’r lleiaf o bwyntiau wedi iddo / iddi gwblhau pob adran.

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Bike Festival

he World Alternative Games, in conjunction with Red Kite Events, will be holding MTB and sportive events over two consecutive days. On each day there will be different routes, with a choice of either 50 miles, 80 miles or 130 miles for the sportive events, and a choice of either 50k, 80k or 130k for the MTB events. Entry fees will be £25 per day and this includes medals, food stops with food provided by Drovers Rest, medical cover and well-marked routes. Riders can enter either or one or both days. The MTB courses will cover varying terrain and include flowing downhills, root-infested technical tracks and bed rock. The road courses will be just as challenging, with plenty of climbing and downhill runs. All routes will take place in the stunning Welsh countryside that surrounds Llanwrtyd Wells, with gorgeous vistas and amazing views to take in at every turn. For more information or to enter, visit www.redkite-events. co.uk.

Gwyl Feiciau

Bydd Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, mewn cydweithrediad â Red Kite Events, yn cynnal digwyddiadau MTB a chystadleuol dros ddau ddiwrnod yn olynol. Bob dydd, bydd teithiau gwahanol, gyda dewis o naill ai 50c, 80c neu 130c ar gyfer y digwyddiadau cystadleuol a dewis o naill ai 50c, 80c neu 130c yn y digwyddiadau MTB. Costau cystadlu fydd £25 y dydd yn cynnwys medalau, stopiau bwyd (bwyd wedi’i ddarparu gan Drovers Rest), yswiriant meddygol a theithiau wedi’u marcio’n dda. Gall reidwyr gystadlu am un neu ddau ddiwrnod. Bydd y cyrsiau MTB yn cynnwys tirwedd amrywiol ac yn cynnwys goriwaered lifeiriol, traciau technegol llawn gwreiddiau a chreigwely. Bydd y cyrsiau ffordd yn llawn mor heriol gyda digon o ddringo a rhedfeydd goriwaered. Bydd y cyrsiau i gyd yn digwydd yn ardal wledig syfrdanol Cymru o amgylch Llanwrtyd, gyda fistâu hyfryd a golygfeydd rhyfeddol i’w profi ar bob troad. Am fwy o wybodaeth neu i ymgynnig, ewch i www.redkite-

Penny Farthing Race

his is more of a spectator event, although if you own a penny farthing bicycle and want to have a go, do get involved! The event involves the penny farthings racing from one end of town to the other and back again at great speeds, and it really is a spectacular sight as they career through Llanwrtyd. Make sure you are around so you don’t miss the race and if you are feeling adventurous, why not start practising now so that you can race yourself!

Ras Peniffardding Mae hon yn fwy o ddigwyddiad i wylwyr, er os ydych yn berchen beic peniffardding ac yn dymuno rhoi cynnig arni, gwnewch ar bob cyfrif. Mae’r digwyddiad yn golygu fod y peniffarddings yn rasio o un pen i’r dref i’r llall ac yn ôl eto yn gyflym iawn, ac mae yn olygfa wirioneddol trawiadol wrth iddynt fynd fel mellten trwy Lanwrtyd. Sicrhewch eich bod o gwmpas fel na fyddwch yn colli’r ras, ac os ydych yn teimlo’n fentrus, beth am ddechrau ymarfer nawr fel y gellwch gystadlu eich hunan!

Unicycle Race

ou know what a unicycle is and how it works and how difficult it must be to try to ride one? So imagine racing one… This year, if you want to make your daydream a reality, then get practicing now. There will be a unicycle race as part of the Games in 2014. It will be run in a similar fashion to the penny farthing race, with competitors going from one end of town and back. First past the post is the winner, so you’ll need to be speedy!

Ras Beiciau Un Olwyn Fe wyddoch beth yw beic un olwyn a sut mae’n gweithio a pha mor anodd ydy ceisio ei reidio! Felly dychmygwch rasio un... Eleni, os oes arnoch eisiau gwireddu eich breuddwyd, dechreuwch ymarfer nawr. Bydd ras beiciau un olwyn yn rhan o’r Chwaraeon yn 2014. Bydd yn cael ei rhedeg yn debyg iawn i’r ras peniffardding, gyda chystadleuwyr yn mynd o un pen i’r dref ac yn ôl. Y cyntaf i’r diwedd fydd yr enillydd, felly bydd angen i chi fod yn gyflym!

Llanwrtyd & District Heritage and Arts Centre

new Heritage and Arts Centre is due to open in 2015 in the former Congregational Chapel. Our vision is that visitors will not only be offered an enjoyable and interesting experience within the building itself, but they will also be inspired by the exhibitions to explore the surrounding area. Visitors to the World Alternative Games will be able to have a preview of what is in store by downloading Powys County Council's free Mid Wales Trails app (available for iOS and Android devices) and use it to explore parts of Llanwrtyd Wells. The trail (written by Dan Boys audiotrails.co.uk) explores the fortunes of Britain's smallest town, which people have flocked to since a poorly vicar drank from a stinking pond. Visitors without such modern devices will be able to pick up a leaflet that will allow them to explore the town and imagine what life must have been like years ago in a bustling Llanwrtyd Wells with more than 30 shops. This exciting project for the new Centre that will tell the story of Llanwrtyd’s rich and diverse heritage that has been brought about through funding from the Welsh Government Community Activities and Facilities Programme, Heritage Lottery Fund, Glasu, Powys Community Regeneration and Development Fund and Garfield Weston Foundation. More funding is still needed, especially from the Heritage Lottery Fund, to allow the Centre to be fitted-out ready for its opening in a year’s time. During the World Alternative Games the building will be open for visitors to look around and see work of local artists and some of Llanwrtyd’s History Resource Group’s collections. Contact Details: john.powys@btinternet.com, tel: 01591 610359

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Canolfan Dreftadaeth a Chelfyddydau Llanwrtyd a’r Cylch Mawr hyderwn bydd Canolfan Dreftadaeth a Chelfyddydau newydd yn agor yn Llanwrtyd yn 2015 a hynny yn y Capel Annibynwyr blaenorol. Gobeithir cynnig i’r ymwelwyr profiad diddorol a phleserus o fewn yr adeilad ei hun yn ogystal â sicrhau eu bod yn cael eu hysbrydoli gymaint gan yr arddangosfeydd fel bo hyn yn codi chwant arnynt i ymchwilio’r ardal o gwmpas. Bydd hi’n bosib i ymwelwyr sy’n dod i Fabolgampau Amgen y Byd gael gweld peth o gynnwys y Ganolfan ymlaen llaw drwy lawrlwytho ap Cyngor Sir Powys Llwybrau Canolbarth Cymru ac sy’n rhad ac am ddim (ar gael ar gyfer offer iOS ac Android) a’i ddefnyddio i ymchwilio rhannau o Lanwrtyd. Mae’r llwybr (a ysgrifennwyd gan Dan Boys audiotrails.co.uk) yn ymchwilio i hanes tre leia Prydain, i le mae pobl wedi tyrru ers i’r Parchedig Theophilus Evans yfed dŵr o’r ffynnon ddrewllyd. Os na fydd y dyfeisiau diweddar hyn ar gael gan ymwelwyr, bydd hi’n bosib i gael taflen a fydd yn eu galluogi i ymchwilio’r dre ac i ddychmygu sut oedd bywyd yn Llanwrtyd yn y gorffennol a hynny ar adeg prysur pan oedd 30 o siopau yma. Bydd y cynllun cyffrous hwn ar gyfer y Ganolfan newydd yn dweud yr hanes am dreftadaeth cyfoethog ac amrywiol Llanwrtyd ac mae hyn wedi gallu digwydd ar ôl derbyn arian oddiwrth Raglen Cyfleusterau a Gweithgareddau Cymunedol y Cynulliad, Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri, Glasu, Cronfa ail-gynhyrchu a Datblygu Cymunedol Polys a Chronfa Sylfaen Garfield Weston. Mae angen mwy o arian eto ar y cynllun, yn enwedig gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri, er mwyn prynu celfi a chyfarpar ac yn y blaen i’w gosod yn y Ganolfan er mwyn paratoi ar gyfer yr agoriad ymhen blwyddyn. Yn ystod Charaeon Amgen y Byd, bydd yr adeilad ar agor fel bo ymwelwyr yn medru cael cip olwg ar y lle a gweld gwaith arlunwyr lleol yn ogystal â rhan o gasgliad Grŵp Adnoddau Hanes Llanwrtyd.

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World Bathtubbing Championships

he World Bathtubbing Championships will be included in the World Alternative Games again in 2014. The event will take place at North Dock Llanelli, next to the Millennium Coastal Center so get yourselves down there to compete or spectate! The event will feature a full day of Bathtubbing and other water activities including: 100m individual time trial – race against the stopwatch around a 100 metre circuit. Synchronised bathtubbing, arguably the funniest of the events, with 2 people in a bathtub facing each other. One must paddle backwards while the other paddles forwards. The pair must negotiate the 100m course in the quickest time. Oh, and if you sink, not only do you get wet, but unfortunately you’re also out of the race! 4 bathtubs racing at a time once again around the 100m circuit. In between races, you can try out coracles and kawheelies. World Bathtubbing Championships:Round 1 is 9th Feb 2014, Christchurch, New Zealand Round 2 South Cerney Outdoors, Cotswolds. Date TBC Round 3 Conway Marina, Conwy, North Wales, 1st June 2014 Round 4 North Dock Llanelli,9th August 2014 Round 5 Cardiff International White Water Center Sept 2014 Date TBC

Pencampwriaethau Twba Ymolchi y Byd Bydd Pencampwriaethau Twba Ymolchi y Byd yn cael eu cynnwys yn Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd eto yn 2014. Cynhelir y digwyddiad ym Mhorthladd y Gogledd, Llanelli, wrth ymyl Canolfan Arfordirol y Mileniwm felly heidiwch yno naill ai i gystadlu neu i wylio!Bydd y digtwyddiad yn golygu diwrnod cyfan o rasio tybiau ymolchi a gweithgareddau eraill yn y dŵr gan gynnwys: Prawf amser unigol 100 metr – ras yn erbyn y stopwatsh o gwmpas cylch metr. Rasio twba ymolchi cydamserol, gellir dadlau mai dyma’r digwyddiad mwyaf digrif, gyda dau berson mewn twba ymolchi yn wynebu ei gilydd. Rhaid i un badlo am yn ôl tra bo’r llall yn padlo ymlaen. Rhaid i’r pâr fynd dros y cwrs 100m yn yr amser cyflymaf. O, ac os ydych yn suddo, nid yn unig rydych yn gwlychu, ond yn anffodus rydych hefyd allan o’r ras!

4 twba ymolchi yn rasio ar y tro unwaith eto o gwmpas y cylch 100m. Rhwng y rasys, gellwch brofi’r cwryglau a’r ‘kawheelies. Pencampwriaethau Twba Ymolchi Rownd 1 – Chwefror 9fed 2014 – Christchurch, Seland Newydd Rownd 2 – South Cerney Outdoors, Cotswolds, dyddiad i’w gadarnhau Rownd 3 – Marina Conwy, Conwy, Gogledd Cymru, Mehefin 1af 2014 Rownd 4 – Porthladd y Gogledd, Llanelli, Awst 9fed 2014 Rownd 5 – Canolfan Ryngwladol Dwr Gwyn, Caerdydd, Medi 2014 – dyddiad i’w gadarnhau

Llanelli Fun in the Sun Days 9th ¯ 10th August

n the 9th and 10th August we will be holding a series of fun water based events in Llanelli. Throughout the weekend you will be able to try out Coracles and Kawheelies, We will have some Akwakats for you to ride on, and we will be offering SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) taster sessions. We will hold a heat of the 2014 World Bathtubbing Championships and a series of fun Sup races for all ages. Watch out for more information on our website. greendragonactivities@gmail.com The events will be held in Llanelli at the North Dock, which can be found on the sea front, next to the Millennium Coastal Center. Events run by Green Dragon Activities.

Diwrnodau ‘Hwyl yn yr Haul’ yn Llanelli Awst 9fed ¯ 10fed. Yn Llanelli, Awst 9fed a’r 10fed, cynhelir cyfres o weithgareddau hwyliog yn seiliedig ar ddwr. Trwy gydol y penwythnos, bydd hi’n bosib i chi roi cynnig ar Goryglau a Kawheelies. Bydd cyfle i chi reidio Akwakats a chynigir sesiynau blasu SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding). Cynhelir rhag-ras ar gyfer Campwriaethau Twba Ymolchi’r Byd 2014 yn ogystal â chyfres o rasys SUP ar gyfer pob oedran. Mae gwybodaeth ychwanegol ar gael ar ein gwefan www.greendragonactivities@ gmail.com . Cynhelir y digwyddiadau yn Llanelli ym Mhorthladd y Gogledd sy wedi ei leoli gerllaw’r môr wrth ymyl Canolfan Arfordirol y Mileniwm. Trefnir y digwyddiadau gan ‘Gweithgareddau Green Dragon’.

Worm Charming Championships

he Worm Charming Championships have taken place since 1980 and boast a World Record of 567 worms collected from a 3m square in 30 minutes (2009). The Worm Charming event was first devised by Mr John Bailey who was the deputy headmaster of Willaston County Primary School, Nantwich, Cheshire from 1961 to 1983. It is governed by the IFCWAP (International Federation of Charming Worms and Allied Pastimes) and their rules will be adopted by the World Alternative Games and include rule 18 which state that ‘worms will be released back to site only after the birds have gone to evening roost’. Rules are available in over thirty different languages and the organisers are always interested in adding to this total. For further rules, please visit www.wormcharming.com.

Pencampwriaethau Hudo Mwydod Mae’r Pencampwriaethau Hudo Mwydod wedi cymryd lle ers 1980 ac yn ymffrostio mewn Record Byd o gasglu 567 mwydyn o 3m sgwâr mewn 30 munud (2009). Dyfeisiwyd y digwyddiad Hudo Mwydod gyntaf gan Mr John Bailey oedd yn ddirprwy bennaeth Ysgol Gynradd Willaston, Nantwich, Swydd Caer o 1961 i 1983. Fe’i rheolir gan IFCWAP (Ffederasiwn Rhyngwladol Hudo Mwydod a Difyrion Cysylltiedig) a bydd eu rheolau yn cael eu defnyddio gan Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd gan gynnwys rheol 18 syn’n dweud ‘y bydd y mwydod yn cael eu gollwng yn ôl i’r ddaear dim ond ar ôl i’r adar fynd i glwydo yn yr hwyr’. Mae’r rheolau ar gael mewn dros tri deg o ieithoedd gwahanol ac mae’r trefnwyr bod amser â diddordeb mewn ychwanegu at y cyfanswm hwn. Am fwy o reolau, ewch i www. wormcharming.com.

Space Hopper Racing

ou all know what a space hopper looks like – a big colourful bouncy ball with funny ear-like handles and a silly grinning face painted on. Kids love them, adults pretend they don’t love them, but secretly play on them the first chance they get… Well now, thanks to the World Alternative Games, you’ll have a chance to play on one to your heart’s content in Space Hopper Racing! The rules are simple – you must bounce along a marked course and whoever reaches the finish first, wins! There will be heats, and the ultimate winner will be the individual who beats off all competition to finish first every time! Cue grass-stained knees, a few bruises and grazes and lots of fun! Children and adults are welcome to join in.

Rasio Sponciwr Gofod Rydych i gyd yn gwybod sut olwg sydd ar sbonciwr gofod – pêl fawr sbonciog a lliwgar gyda dolenni digrif fel clustiau ac wyneb gwirion wengar wedi ei baentio arni. Mae plant wrth eu bodd gyda hwy, oedolion yn esgus nad ydynt yn eu hoffi ond yn gyfrinachol maent yn chwarae arnynt pob cyfle ddaw.... Wel nawr, diolch i Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, fe gewch gyfle i chwarae ar un, faint a fynnoch wrth Rasio Sbonciwr Gofod! Ciw, pengliniau wedi’u staenio gan borfa, rhai cleisiau a chrafiadau a llawer o hwyl! Mae croeso i blant ac oedolion ymuno.

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The Strongest Hands at the World Alternative Games – World of Grip

Y Dwylo Mwyaf Cryf yn Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd – Byd Gafael

hat man hasn’t worked on a firm handshake or squeezed that bit harder to impress? Feats of strength that exhibit great hand power are as old as men’s egos, having been contested in organised events since the WorldCard-Tearing Championships was staged in 1910 in France. Today it is a bonafide, fast-growing sport which is hotly contested around the world on various stages. There are 5 specific elements in a grip contest (Pinching, Supporting, Wrist, Crushing and ‘Grip’ strength endurance) which combine to prove the proponent with the strongest hand around. Opponent? Many events have great historical antecedents (such as the Half Penny lift, which is modelled on an old penny-sized steel coin that is jammed into a coin slot and has to be gripped and lifted with extra weight attached) and others will test you in areas where you didn’t even realise you had muscles! Join us for the Pro Men’s and Women’s classes to see the best athletes go head to head, or come and have a go at the First Timers’ class to get a taste of the action yourself. It is a kind sport for the newcomer as plumbers and carpenters who have never set foot in a gym have been known to hold their own against seasoned competitors. There are official British and World Records begging to be smashed as well! You can be assured of unlimited support and advice from the organisers on the day as well as loads of interesting and quirky facts and history – just turn up for some great fun and hopefully you can take home a medal!

Pa ddyn sydd ddim wedi gweithio ar ysgydwad llaw cadarn neu wedi gwasgu ychydig yn gryfach er mwyn creu argraff? Mae gorchestion cryfder sy’n arddangos grym dwylo mawr mor hen â ego dynion, ac wedi cael eu trefnu mewn gornestau heriol ers llwyfanu Pencampwriaethau Rhwygo Cardiau y Byd yn 1910 yn Ffrainc. Heddiw , mae’n gamp ddilys sy’n cynyddu, gyda chystadleuthau brwd ar lwyfannau amrywiol o amgylch y byd. Mae yna 5 elfen arbennigmewn gornest gafael (Pinsio, Cyhaliad, Arddwrn, Gwasgu, a chryfder a dycnwch ‘Gafael’) sy’n cydfynd i brofi’r cynigiwr gyda’r llaw gryfaf o gwmpas. Mae nifer o ornestau gyda gorffennol hanesyddol gref (fel Codi Dimau, sydd wedi’i modelu ar ddarn dur maint hen geiniog sydd wedi’i jamio mewn slot a rhaid ei afael a’i godi gyda phwysau ychwaanegol yn glwm wrtho) a bydd eraill yn eich profi mewn mannau ble nad oeddech yn sylweddoli fod gennych gyhyrau. Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer dosbarthiadau Dynion a Merched i weld y campwyr gorau’n mynd ben ben, neu dewch i gystadlu yn y dosbarth Tro Cyntaf i gael blas ar yr ornest eich hunain. Mae’n gamp caredig i’r newydd ddyfodiad gan fod plymars a seiri sydd heb fentro troed i mewn i gampfa yn enwog am ddal eu tir yn erbyn cystadleuwyr profiadol. Mae yna recordiau swyddogol Prydain a’r Byd yn galw am gael eu chwalu hefyd! Gallwch fod yn sicr o gefnogaeth diderfyn a chyngor gan y trefnwyr ar y diwrnod yn ogystal â llwythi o ffeithiau ac hanes diddorol ac od – Trowch lan am hwyl fawr a gobeithio y gallwch fynd â medal adref!

Hide N Seek

F Portaputt

ow about a game of crazy golf while you’re visiting Llanwrtyd Wells in 2014? No course? No problem! Portaputt, a family-run company based in Cwmbran, are bringing their portable crazy golf course to Llanwrtyd for everyone to have a go! The course consists of 9 differently designed holes with brightly coloured obstacles on each hole. It can be used indoors or out, and on any type of floor surface. The whole layout is designed to test your skill and should challenge serious mini golfers, whilst also being great fun for those players who do not take the game quite so seriously. So far, Portaputt has been to a number of festivals, community events and fun days and has now set its sights to attend the World Alternative Games 2014. Why not come along when the course is in town and give crazy golf a go? You never know – you might just discover a talent you never knew you had. Visit www.portaputt.co.uk for more information on the course and to find out details on how to enter.

Portaputt Beth am gêm o golff gwirion pan yn ymweld â Llanwrtyd yn 2014? Dim cwrs? Dim problem! Mae Portaputt¸cwmni teuluol wedi’i leoli yng Nghwmbran, yn dod â’i cwrs golff gwirion symudol i Lanwrtyd i bawb ei brofi! Mae’r cwrs yn cynnwys 9 twll wedi’u cynllunio’n wahanol gyda rhwystrau lliwgar llachar ar bob twll. Gellir ei ddefnyddio y tu fewn neu du allan, ac ar unrhyw deip o wyneb llawr. Mae’r holl gynllun wedi’i greu i brofi’ch gallu a dylai herio charaewyr difrif golff bach , tra hefyd yn hwyl i’r chwaraewyr hynny nad ydynt , tra hefyd yn hwyl i’r chwaraewyr hynny nad ydynt yn cymryd y gêm cymaint o ddifrif. Mor belled mae Portaputt wedi bod i nifer o wyliau, digwyddiadau cymunedol a diwrnodau hwyl ac nawr mae’n edrych ar ymweld â Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2014. Pam na ddewch chi pan fo’r cwrs yn y dref i roi tro ar golf gwirion? Wyddoch chi ddim – efallai y byddwch yn darganfod talent na wyddech amdano. Ewch i www.portaputt.co.uk am fwy o wybodaeth ac i gael manylion sut

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ollowing the exciting news that this sport is trying to become part of the 2020 Olympics in Japan, the World Alternative Games thought it could be given an airing at the 2014 games!! This is a sport that falls within our motto which is fun, quirky and outdoors and where we state that it is the “taking part that counts and not the winning”. Everybody can play Hide N Seek whatever age one is, and what better place to play this unique game than in our beautiful Welsh countryside. The rules are that two teams of 7 players are pitted against each other in a 10 minute match. In the first 5 minutes, half one team is given two minutes to hide within a area that measures 65ft x 65ft . The opposing team then has to locate and touch the hiding players and the second half mirrors the first. Full rules will be available at the games. The rules are the same for children under the age of 12, but the area measures 55 feet x 88 feet. One of the beauties of the sport is that it can be played pretty much anywhere. Prof. Hazaki set up the Japan Hide-andSeek Promotion Committee in 2010.

Chwarae Cwato Y n dilyn y newyddion cyffrous fod y gamp yma yn ceisio bod yn rhan o Chwaraeon Olympaidd 2020yn Siapan, roedd Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn ystried Y gellid rhoi prawf arni yn chwaraeon 2014!! Dyma gamp sy’n syrthio o fewn ein arwyddair sef hwyliog, hynod ac yn yr awyr agored a ble rydym yn pwysleisio mai “cymryd rhan sydd yn cyfrif ac nid ennill”. Gall pawb chwarae cwato beth bynnag eu hoedran, a pha le gwell i chwarae ‘r gêm unigryw hon nag yn ein cefn gwlad prydferth yng Nghymru. Y rheolau yw fod dau dîm o 7 o chwaraewyr yn cystadlu yn erbyn ei gilydd mewn cystadleuaeth 10 munud. Yn ystod y 5 munud cyntaf mae hanner un tîm yn cael dwy funud i gwato o fewn rhandir sy’n mesur 65 troedfedd wrth 65 troedfedd. Rhaid i’r tîm arall ffeindio a chyffwrdd y chwaraewyr sy’n cwato ac mae’r ail hanner yn adlewyrchu’r hanner cyntaf. Bydd y rheolau i gyd ar gael yn y Chwaraeon. Mae’r rheolau yr un fath i blant o dan 12 oed, ond mae’r rhandir yn mesur 55 troedfedd x 88 troedfedd. Un peth hyfryd am y gamp yw y gellir ei chwarae mwy neu lai yn rhywle. Ffurfiodd yr Athro Hazaki y Pwyllgor Hyrwyddo Cwato yn 2010.

Twinning

lanwrtyd Wells is twinned with both Mériel in the Vald'Oise Départment of France, and Čheský Krumlov in the Czech Republic and during the games we will be holding a French themed day. Further details will be available nearer the event.

Diwrnod Gefeillio Mae Llanwrtyd wedi gefeillio gyda Meriel yn ardal Val-d’ Oise yn Ffrainc yn ogystal â Chesky Krumlov yng Ngweriniaeth Tsiec ac yn ystod y chwaraeon, cynhelir diwrnod ar thema Ffrengig. Ceir manylion pellach yn agosach at ddyddiad yr achlysur.

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Egg Throwing

n ‘egg’-centric, ‘egg’-hilarating and ‘egg’-citing contest of throw and catch – with an eggy twist! Keep your fingers crossed you don’t end up with egg on your face. You will compete in pairs and the objective is to throw and catch a raw egg between you without breakage; however, there’s a snag – after each round, teams must move further apart until there is just one team left standing with a whole, unbroken egg. Teams must wear safety goggles and may opt for waterproofs to protect them against the worst of the splatts. Teams start close together, with eggs being thrown cautiously between thrower and catcher. In this early stage, egg breakage is at a minimum as the missiles are carefully caught. As the rounds progress and the teams become further and further apart, breakage becomes more widespread, with more and more teams becoming splattered with egg. Various techniques can be adopted to try to avoid becoming covered in egg, but invariably the egg breaks anyway. The winners are those who manage to throw and catch the egg at the furthest distance apart. The winning team must smash their egg to prove that there has been no ‘fowl’ play. The World Alternative Games is bringing this great event to Llanwrtyd again in 2014 for all the family – just make sure you bring spare clothes!

Taflu Wyau Cystadleuaeth hwynod, bywiocaol a chynhyrfus o daflu a dal gyda throad y wyau! Croeswch eich bysedd na chewch wy ar eich wyneb... Byddwch yn cystadlu mewn parau a’r bwriad yw taflu a dal wy amrwd rhyngddoch heb unrhyw doriad; serch hynny, mae yna drafferth – ar ôl pob rownd, rhaid i aelodau’r timau symud yn bellach oddi wrth ei gilydd nes bod dim ond un tîm ar ôl gydag un wy cyfan, heb ei dorri. Rhaid i’r timau wisgo sbectol ddiogelwch a gallant ddewis dillad glaw i’w arbed rhag y tasgu. Mae’r timau’n dechrau yn agos at ei gilydd, gyda wyau’n cael eu taflu yn ochelgar rhwng y taflwr a’r daliwr. Yn y camau cynnar hyn, ychydig o wyau sy’n torri achos mae’r teflynnau’n cael eu dal yn ofalus. Fel mae’r rowndiau’n mynd yn eu blaen a’r timau’n dod yn bellach a phellach oddi wrth ei gilydd, mae’r toriadau’n mynd yn fwy cyffredin, gyda mwy a mwy o dimau yn cael eu ysgeintio â wyau. Gellir defnyddio technegau amrywiol i geisio osgoi bod ag wy drosoch, ond yn ddi-ffael mae’r wy yn torri beth bynnag. Yr enillwyr yw’r rheini sy’n llwyddo i daflu a dal yr wy gyda’r pellter mwyaf rhynddynt. Rhaid i’r tîm buddugol smasio’u wy i brofi nad oes dim chwarae brwnt wedi cymryd lle. Mae Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn dod â’r digwyddiad campus hwn i Lanwrtyd eto yn 2014 ar gyfer y teulu cyfan – ond byddwch yn sicr o ddod â dillad spâr!

Finger Jousting

inger jousting, is a sport where two consenting players square off in an attempt to prod their opponent with their lancing (right) index finger before the opposing player can. The competitors must keep their right hands locked in an arm wrestling fashion and not use their legs or latent (left) arm in an offensive manner. The competitors are known as jousters, and the act of touching the other person’s body with the index finger is known as lancing. The sport is governed by the World Finger Jousting Federation, formed in 2005 in LaGrange, Georgia. The Federation is known for its encouragement of healthy competition and exercise, philanthropic nature, and dedicated online community. Against performance enhancing drugs and all forms of cheating inside and outside of the arena, the WFJF has made continuous efforts to make sure that matches are played honorably, and events are a safe environment for the whole family. At the 2012 World Alternative Games Philip “Mr. Big” Large from Coventry, England won the Men’s Finger Jousting Championship, while Danitsja “Dani Banana” Kallendorf from the Netherlands won the Women’s title. The 2014 edition of the World Alternative Games will see the official WFJF World Finger Jousting Championships take place on 10th August 2014. Entry is open to competitors over the age of eighteen. For more information about the WFJF, the rules of the game and history of finger jousting please visit the World Finger Jousting Federation website at http://www.fingerjoust.com

Ymwan Bys Mae ymwan bys, yn ornest ble mae dau chwaraewr cytun yn sgwario i fyny i geisio procio’i wrthwynebydd gyda’i fys lansio (de) mynegfys cyn i’r gwrthwynebydd fedru gwneud hynny, Rhaid i’r cystadleuwyr gadw eu llaw dde wedi’i gloi mewn dull ymaflyd breichiau a pheidio â defnyddio eu coesau na’u braich cudd (chwith) mewn dull ymosodol. Adnabyddir y cystadleuwyr fel ymwanwyr, ac adnabyddir y weithred o gyffwrdd â chorff y person arall â’r mynegfys fel lansio. Rheolir y mabolgamp gan Ffederasiwn Ymwan Fys y Byd a ffurfiwyd yn 2005 yn La Grange, Georgia. Mae’r Ffederasiwn yn enwog am ei anogaeth o gystadleuaeth iachus ac ymarfer, natur dyngarol a’i gymuned ymroddgar ar lein. Yn erbyn cyffuriau cynyddu perfformiad a phob math o dwyllo y tu fewn ac allan i’r arena, mae’r FfYBRh wedi ymdrechu’n barhaol i sicrhau fod gornestau’n cael eu chwarae’n barchus, a bod digwyddiadau yn amgylchfyd diogel i’r teulu cyfan.

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Welsh Crempog

elsh pancakes - Crempog - are that bit different to the traditional British 'crepe' which we normally eat on Pancake Day every year. The pancakes are thicker, slightly risen and cooked on a griddle. 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. Don’t just wait for Pancake Day to come around again next February!!

Râs Crempog Cymreig .....Beth am ymuno â ni mewn râs Crempog – ie, yn ystod ein Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd rydym yn mynd i gael râs o gwmpas cwrs arbennig y nein tref fechan. Os ydych yn meddwl fod gennych siawns i guro eich ffrindiau yna cymrwch eich padell ffrio neu radell allan a dewch i ymuno yn yr hwyl.

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Universal Translators

he Universal Translators 3 piece band members come from Brecon, Hay on Wye and Llanwrtyd Wells. "We like to play all sorts of music which range from the Rolling Stones through Police, Queen, David Bowie to Blur, Maroon 5 and the Stereophonics. We try to find the great songs that other bands don't do but everyone loves". Tony Egan Daw aelodau Band ‘The Universal Translators’ o Aberhonddu, Y Gelli Gandryll a Llanwrtyd. “Dyn ni’n hoffi chwarae pob math o gerddoriaeth o’r Rolling Stones i Police, Queen, David Bowie i Blur, Maroon 5 a’r Stereophonics. Dyn ni’n ceisio dod o hyd i ganeuon arbennig mae pawb yn eu hoffi ond sy ddim yn cael eu perfformio gan fandiau eraill”. Tony Egan

Young Children’s Day

ring your children (up to the age of 11) to Bromsgrove Hall, where we will be organising a fascinating day of indoor and outdoor events which will be fun and quirky. They will be supervised by experienced teachers throughout, and at the end of the day they will be given a Corinthian Medal which states that 'Taking part is more important than winning'. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Diwrnod i’r Plant Dewch â’ch plant (oedran hyd at 11) i Neuadd Bromsgrove ble byddwn ni’n trefnu diwrnod pleserus o weithgareddau dan do ac yn yr awyr agored a fydd yn hwyliog ac yn wahanol. Trwy gydol yr amser, bydd athrawon profiadol yn cadw golwg ar y plant ac ar ddiwedd y dydd, byddant yn derbyn Medal Corinthaidd sydd yn datgan bod ‘cymryd rhan yn bwysicach nag ennill’. Darperir lluniaeth ysgafn trwy gydol y dydd.

Snail Racing

ne 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. Certainly a spectacle to watch, albeit with a beverage in hand and suitable seating for spectators, but nevertheless offering a chance to become a medal winner.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

his highly entertaining event creates a unique blend of fun, unbridled excitement, randomness and incredible tension. In fact, apart from the Olympic 100m final and a football penalty shootout, there really is nothing else quite like it to rival Rock, Paper, Scissors. The idea of the game is for two people to go head to head, using one hand to imitate either a rock (clenched fist), a piece of paper (flat hand) or a pair of scissors (two fingers in a V shape). Rock beats (blunts) scissors, paper beats (wraps) rock and scissors beats (cuts) paper. Perhaps surprisingly, the game is not just about luck and avoiding elbow cramp. There’s a lot of bluffing and putting out mixed signals involved too! Sally Raynes from Wacky Nation says ‘This takes the art of the gamble back to its roots, combining judgement, skill and a small amount of luck to get the ultimate buzz of winning. The best thing is that absolutely anybody could walk away as the Corinthian Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion.’

Pencampw riaeth Carreg Papur Siswrn Mae’r digwyddiad llawn adloniant hwn yn creu cymysgfa unigryw o hwyl, cynnwrf ddiffrwyn, antur a thensiwn anghredadwy. Mewn gwirionedd, ar wahan i ffeinal râs 100 metr Olympaidd neu giciau cosb pêl droed, nid oes yn wir ddim arall fel cystadleuaeth carreg papur siswrn, sydd yn gweld gwylwyr a chystadleuwyr yn selog dros yr ornest.

Rasio Malwod Un o’n campau mwy hamddenol ac o ddiddordeb arbennig i’r plant a rhaid i mi gyfaddef sy’n derbyn sylw da gan y cyfryngau. Mae malwod anferth yn cael eu hannog i rasio i lawr cwrs byr drwy ddarparu tameidiau blasuso fwyd y tu hwnt i’r llinell derfyn. Mae’r gêm yn cael ei rhedeg, ei cherdded neu hyd yn oed ei sglefrio mewn rhag-rasys gyda chystadleuwyr yn gwibio i’r râs derfynol are u haeddiant. Yn sicr dyma olygfa i edrych arni, er hwyrach gyda rhywbeth i’w yfed yn eich llaw a lleoedd eistedd pwrpasol i’r gwylwyr ond er hynny yn cynnig siawns i ddod yn enillydd medal. Bydd y gamp yn digwydd ar y cyd â champau hwyliog eraill.

Pea Shooting

n this competition contestants require accuracy and a steady hand as they shoot five dried peas towards a target twelve feet away, using only their lungs for power. Competitors use a variety of techniques. The highest sixteen scores progress to the knockout stage where competitors go head to head. Tension builds until the final pea has been shot. A great family friendly event where children have a great advantage. You can bring your own shooters, but laser shooters are banned! Or you can purchase plastic shooters on the day!!!

Saethu P^ ys Y n y gystadleuaeth hon mae cystadleuwyr ag angen cywirdeb a dwylo sad wrth iddynt saethu pump pysen wedi’i sychu at darged deuddeg droedfedd i ffwrdd gan ddefnyddio dim ond yr ysgyfaint fel pwer. Bydd yr un sgor ar bymtheg uchaf yn symud ymlaen i’r rownd ddileu, pan fydd y cystadleuwyr yn mynd benben a’i gilydd. Mae’r tensiwn yn cynyddu tan i’r pysen olaf gael ei saethu. Cewch ddod â’ch saethydd pys eich hun neu gellwch brynu saethyddion plastig ar y diwrnod, ond dalier sylw, ni chaniateir saethyddion laser. Dyma ornest deuluol gyfeillgar, gyda mantais arbennig i blant.

Golf Cross

olf Cross is golf with goals instead of holes and it is played with an oval Golf Cross ball instead of a round one. You use the same rules as golf (with a few exceptions and additions) and the same clubs, though you won't need your putter. Essentially you are still playing golf, it's simply that the target is now suspended in mid-air and every shot is pretty much going where you want it to. The goals which you are targeting are similar to rugby goalposts. You will be able to enter a competition set up to demonstrate this unusual and fascinating alternative to traditional golf. It is hoped that in 2014 we shall have a nine hole Golf Cross Course. Go to www.golfcross.org for more details.

Golff Croes

Golff gyda goliau yn lle tyllau yw Golff Croes, ac mae’n cael ei chwarae gyda phêl hirgron Golff Croes yn lle un gron. Rydych yn defnyddio yr un rheolau â golf (gydag ychydig eithriadau ac ychwanegiadau), yr un clybiau, er na fydd angen pytiwr. Yn y bôn rydych yn dal i chwarae golf, yn syml mae’r targed nawwr yn hongian yn ysr awyr ac mae pob cynnig yn mynd mwy neu lai ble yr hoffech iddo fynd. Mae’r goliau rydych yn anelu atynt fel pyst rygbi. Gallwch fynd mewn am gystadleuaeth wedi’i gosod i fyny i arddangos h fynd mewn am gystadleuaeth wedi’i gosod i fyny i arddangos y dewis anarferol a deniadol hwn â golff traddodiadol. Gobeithir yn 2014 y bydd gennym Gwrs Golff Croes naw twll. Ewch i www.golfcross.org am fwy o fanylion.

The Waterslide

his event was suggested by one of our local schools who took part in a project following our Games in 2012. 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. Another fun, quirky and outdoor event to add to the portfolio which make up the Games and make it attractive to all ages.

Y Sglefr-Dd^ wr Awgrymwyd y gamp yma gan un o’n hysgolion lleol a fu’n cymryd rhan mewn prosiect yn dilyn Chwaraeon 2012. Mae’ r cyfarpar yn syml. Bydd gennym shiten o DPC wedi’i gosod ar lethr esmwyth. Bydd dŵr yn rhedeg yn ysgafn i lawr y llethr gyda ychwanegiad posibl o hylif golchi llestri enwog i leihau ffrithiant. Yna bydd cystadleuwyr yn rhedeg o’r man cychwyn ac yn taflu eu hunain o’r pwynt dechreuol ar y shiten. Yr enillydd fydd y cystadleuydd fydd yn cyrraedd y pellter mwyaf. Gornest hwyliog awyr agored hynod arall i’w ychwanegu at y portffolio sy’n gwneud y Chwaraeon ac yn eu gwneud yn ddeniadol i bob oed.

Pooh Sticks Championships

ooh sticks were first mentioned in ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ by A.A.Milne, in which Winnie-the-Pooh invents the game when he accidentally drops a pine cone into the stream and so devises the rules of pooh sticks. Of course, classic pooh sticks involved a bear, a piglet and a child called Christopher Robin throwing pine cones into a stream on one side of a bridge and rushing to the other side to see whose stick appears first. Whoever’s cone appeared first was the winner. Simple. In Llanwrtyd, during the World Alternative Games, pooh sticks is played a little differently. It is done differently not least for safety reasons. The main bridge crossing the River Irfon, which flows through Llanwrtyd, is a busy main road and it would not be practical to have adults and children rushing backwards and forwards across it to see whose stick has come under the bridge first. Therefore, competitors throw their sticks into the Irfon from the wooden footbridge a little further upstream. The sticks then float downstream past the aforementioned road bridge, and with the help from our friends in the fire brigade, who wade in to catch the sticks and then we announce the winners. This is a family-friendly event and adults and children can have as many goes as they like. There is a medal for everyone who takes part, and gold, silver and bronze medals for the winners to take home.

Pencampwriaethau Ffyn Pooh Crybwyllir am ffyn Pooh am y tro cyntaf yn ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ gan A A Milne, ble mae Winnie-y-Pooh yn dyfeisio’r gêm pan, ar ddamwain, mae’n disgyn côn pîn i mewn i’r nant ac felly’n creu rheolau ffyn Pooh. Wrth gwrs, roedd ffyn Pooh clasurol yn cynnwys arth, porchell, a phlentyn o’r enw Christopher Robin yn taflu conau i mewn i nant ar un ochr i bont a rhedeg i’r ochr arall i weld côn pwy oedd yn ymddangos gyntaf. Côn pwy bynnag oedd yn ymddangos gyntaf, oedd yr enillydd. Syml. Yn Llanwrtyd, yn ystod Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, chwaraeir ffyn pooh ychydig yn wahanol. Fe’i gwneir yn wahanol yn bennaf am resymau diogelwch. Mae’r prif bont sydd yn croesi’r Irfon, sy’n llifo drwy Llanwrtyd, yn briffordd prysur ac ni fyddai’n ymarferol i gael oedolion a phlant yn rhuthro yn ôl ac ymlaen drosti i weld ffon pwy sydd wedi dod dan y bont yn gyntaf. Felly, bydd cystadleuwyr yn taflu eu ffyn i’r Irfon o’r bonpren ychydig yn uwch i fyny’r afon. Bydd y ffyn wedyn yn arnofio i lawr heibio i’r prif bont y soniwyd amdani eisioes, a gyda chymorth ein ffrindiau yn y Brigâd Dân, fydd yn mynd i’r dŵr i ddal y ffyn, byddwn yn cyhoeddu’r enillwyr. Digwyddiad teuluol cyfeillgar yw hwn a gall oedolion a phlant ymgeisio mor aml ag yr hoffent.Bydd medal i bob un sy’n cymryd rhan, a medalau aur, arian ac efydd i’r enillwyr i’w cymryd adref.

Scooter Slalom

re you skilled on the push along scooter? If so, this could be the event for you! The race will be simple - get from A to B along Victoria Road and the winner of the heat goes through to the final. The winner of the final of course receives a gold medal. The event requires some skill, and the going won’t be easy when your pushing leg begins to ache! However, it’s a simple and easy event to participate in, and a lot of fun, and children are welcome to enter too, as they have their own category to compete in!

Slalom Sgwter Y dych chi’n fedrus ar wthio sgwter? Os felly, gall hon fod yr ornest i chi! Bydd y ras yn syml – mynd o A i B ar hyd Heol Fictoria ac mae enillydd yr ornest rhagbrofol yn mynd ymlaen i’r rownd derfynol. Bydd enillydd y rownd derfynol wrth gwrs yn derbyn medal aur. Mae’r ornest yn gofyn am rhywfaint o fedr, ac ni fydd yn hawdd pan fydd eich coes gwthio yn dechrau anafu! Serch hynny, mae’n ornest syml a hawdd i gymryd rhan ynddi ac yn llawer o hwyl, ac mae croeso i blant gystadlu hefyd, achos mae ganddynt eu dosbarth eu hunain i gystadlu ynddo!

Zombie Fun Run

he Zombies are coming to Llanwrtyd Wells in many shapes and forms, and what better place to have a fun run than in the unique Welsh town written about in ‘Alice Hearts Welsh Zombies’. The theme will be that anybody can enter and there will be many different categories –you must of course all be dressed up as a zombie!!! Start thinking about what you will come as, and remember that the best zombie will win…..we look forward to seeing you with your outfits on and make it scary!!!!!!!!

Râs Hwyl Sombi Mae4’r Sombis yn dod i Lanwrtyd mewn llawer siap a ffurf a pha le gwell i gael râs hwyl nag yn y dref Cymreig un igryw yr ysgrifennir amdani yn ‘Alice Hearts Welsh Zombies’. Y thema fydd fod unrhyw un yn cael ymaelodi ac mi fydd llawaer o wahanol gategoriau – wrth gwrs bydd rhaid i chi i gyd wisgo i fyny fel sombis!!! Dechreuwch feddwl fel beth y byddwch yn dod a chofiwch mai’r sombi gorau fydd yn ennill.... edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yn eich gwisgoedd a chofiwch ei wneud yn dddrychynllyd!!!!!!!

Pole Dancing

ere we go at last, a sport that will test both your dancing and gymnastic flexibility. This sport has grown in strength since its early days and is now seen as a competitive sport as well as being an excellent method to improve muscle tone for the performers. We will be holding a beginners, intermediate and advanced pole competition but of course, as this is an alternative game, there may well be a twist on the original activity! Rules and further information will be available nearer the games and we look forward to seeing you in Llanwrtyd Wells in the summer of 2014.

Dawnsio Polyn Dyma ni o’r diwedd camp fydd yn profi eich ystwythder dawnsio a gymnasteg. Mae’r gamp yma wedi tyfu mewn nerth ers y dyddiau cynnar a nawr yn cael ei weld fel camp cystadleuol yn ogystal â body n ddull gwych i wella tyndra cyhynau ar gyfer perfformwyr. Byddwn yn cynnal cystadleuthau ar gyfer rhai dechreuwyol. canolog ac uwch ond wrth gwrs, gan mai chwaraeon amgen yw rhaid gall fod yna dro ar y digwyddiad gwreiddiol! Bydd y rheolau a gwybodaeth pellach ar gael yn nês at y chwaraeon ac edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yn Llanwrtyd yn Haf 2014.

Russian Egg Roulette

his 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. A family friendly event with no skill required, just good luck. You will enjoy competing or spectating in this event.

Rwlet y Rwsiaid â Wyau A mrywiaeth ar Rwlet y Rwsiaid gyda wyau yn lle bwledi, chwech i gyd, pump wedi’u hanner berwi ac yn ffres. Mae’r cystadleuwyr yn eistedd bob pen i’r bwrdd ac yn derbyn eu wyau. Mae pob chwareuwr yn cymryd ei dro i gracio wy ar ei dalcen tan i un cystadleuydd anffodus, er ei syndod, ddarganfod fod ganddo’r un ffres, wrth i’r llysnafedd melyn redeg lawr dros ei wyneb a’i gorff. Gornest gyfeillgar deuluol, heb angen sgil, dim ond lwc dda. Gornest mwynhaol iawn i wylwyr a chystadleuwyr.

Multi Sport Time Trial

his will present all competitors to a timed event where they will be presented with a discipline from seven sports. 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. This will be a timed event and each missed target will cost an addition of 10 seconds to the finish time.

Prawf Amser Aml Gamp Bydd hwn yn denu’r holl gystadleuwyr i gysstadleuaeth wedi’i amseru ble byddant yn cael disgyblaeth oddi wrth saith camp. Bydd pob cystadleuydd yn dechrau gyd rhediad o 25 llathen o’r dechrau i’r sialens cyntaf (Pêl-Droed) ble byddant yn cael tri chais am y gôl. Yna maent yn symud ymlaen at (Criced) tri thafliad at y stympiau, (Rygbi) tri phas at darged, (Golff) tri thrawiad at rhywbeth, (Tenis) tri thrawiad at darged, (Pêl Rhwyd) tri chais at y cylch, (Hoci) tri chais at y targed yna râs at s at diwedd. Byd hon yn ornest wedi’i hamseru a bydd pob targed a fethir yn costio 10 eiliad ychwanegol at yr amser gorffen.

Barrel Rolling

t the World Alternative Games yet again in 2014! The race consists of four competitors pushing a firkin of beer around a loop course with the winner progressing to the next round. Gloves must be worn as the kegs can have sharp edges, but apart from that, we encourage fancy dress for this quirky event. There will be junior, senior and ladies only sections to compete within.

Rowlio’r Gasgen Mae pedwar cystadleuydd yn gwthio ffircyn o gwrw o amgylch cwrs dolennog gyda’r enillydd yn symud ymlaen i’r rownd nesaf.

Conker Championships

his event returns for the 2014 Games, with the aim of the event being competitors engaging in a conker battle and demonstrating their skill and ability in the event by smashing their opponents conker. Laces must be provided by the organisers of the event and must not be knotted by the competitor or tampered with in any way. At the start of each game, each competitor will be given a new lace and conker. The game commences at the toss of a coin, the winner of the toss decides whether they will strike or receive first. Each player then takes three alternate strikes on the opponent’s conker. 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. There are three key officials: the Chief Umpire, the Ringmaster and the Stewards or Referees. The Chief Umpire ensures all referees are familiar with the rules and order of play. They have the final decision should there be any disputes. The Ringmaster maintains the agreed rates of play and ensures hold-ups are kept to a minimum. Referees help with all other necessary tasks to help make the event run smoothly and easily.

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Concyrs

Mae’r ornest hon yn dychwelyd i Chwaraeon 2014, a bwriad yr ornest yw fod cystaleuwyr yn mynd i’r afael â brwydr concyrs, a dangos eu sgiliau a’u gallu yn yr ornest drwy chwalu concyr eu gwrthwynebwr. Rhaid i drefnwyr yr ornest ddarparu lasys ac ni ddylai’r cystadleuydd eu clymu nac ymyrryd â hwy mewn unrhyw fodd. Ar ddechrau pob gêm, rhoddir lasen newydd a choncyr i bob cystadleuydd. Mae’r gêm yn dechrau wrth daflu ceiniog, gydag enillydd y tafliad yn penderfynu p’un ai taro neu dderbyn trawiad yn gyntaf. Yna mae pob chwaraewr yn cymryd tair trawiad am yn ail ar goncyr ei wrthwynebydd. Penderfynir yr enillydd pan fo un o’r concyrs yn cael ei chwalu. Mae’r cystadleuwyr yn rhedeg mewn rhagbrofion ac mae enillydd pob rhagbrawf yn mynd drwyddo i’r rownd gogynderfynol, yna’r cynderfynol ac yn olaf y rownd derfynol. Bydd yr enillydd yn derbyn medal aur. Mae’r cystadleuwyr yn cael eu rhannu mewn grwpiau o ddynion, merched a phlant. Mae tri swyddog allweddol: y Prif Ddyfarnwr, Meistr y Cylch a’r Stiwardiaid neu Ddyfarnwyr. Mae’r Prif Ddyfarnwr yn sicrhau fod yr holl ddyfarnwyr yn gyfarwydd â’r rheolau a threfn y chwarae. Hwy sydd â’r penderfyniad olaf os oes unrhyw anghydweld. Mae Meistr y Cylch yn cadw at gyflymder y chwarae a gytunwyd ac yn sicrhau fod oedi cyn lleied â phosibl. Mae’r dyfarnwyr eraill yn helpu gyda gorchwylion anghenrheidiol eraill i helpu gwneud i’r ornest redeg yn llyfn a hawdd.

We will be holding two events at Llanwrtyd Wells and District Show that tie in with the farming theme of the show – woolsack carrying and hay bale tossing. Both events will be held on the show field during the show.

Woolsack Carrying

ur country show will act as host for the Woolsack Carrying competition where competitors will carry a woolsack around a designated course, aiming to achieve a Corinthian Gold Medal. Categories include men, women and junior team events. 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. • Woolsacks generally weigh about 60lb for men and 35lb for women. • A course of about 240 yards is run by the competitors. • The competitors run in heats – 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. This event originated in the 17th century when it was thought that young drovers carried heavy woolsacks to impress young women. Today, an annual woolsack championships takes place in Tetbury, where the race is accompanied by street stalls, a funfair and entertainment such as music. The race has been run for 30 years in Tetbury. NB: A 1 in 4 gradient hill usually needs to be found for this event to take place! Not hard in Wales… Although for our event, the course will be held on flat and more even terrain in the show field.

Hay Bale Throwing

he aim of this event is for men and women to successfully pitch hay bales over a bar set at a certain height with the tossed bale having to hit an erected bell for the toss to be valid. Men and women’s events are held separately. The men’s event generally starts at a height of 7 metres and gets continuously higher, whilst the height for women starts at 5 metres. When the contestant’s bale fails to clear the bar, he or she is out. A pre-selected pitchfork must be used by all contestants – they cannot bring their own. This event is traditional in Scottish highland games and is common at country fairs and shows.

Taflu Bels Gwair Bwriad yr ornest hon yw i wýr a gwragedd i daflu bels gwair yn llwyddiannus dros far wedi’i osod ar uchder arbennig gyda’r belen a daflwyd yn gorfod taro cloch a godwyd er mwyn i’r tafliad fod yn ddilys. Cynhelir gornestau i ddynion a merched ar wahan. Mae’r ornest i ddynion yn dechrau fel arfer ar uchter o 7metr, gan fynd yn uwch ac yn uwch tra bod yr uchter i ferched yn dechrau ar 5metr. Pan fo belen yr ymgeisydd yn methu clirio’r bar mae ef neu hi allan Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd ddefnyddio picfforch a ddewiswyd ymlaen llaw – ni chaniateir iddynt ddod â un eu hunain. Mae’r ornest yn draddodiadol mewn chwaraeon Ucheldiroedd yr Alban ac yn gyffredin mewn ffeiriau a sioeau gwledig.

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Byddwn yn cynnal dwy ornest yn Sioe Llanwrtyd a’r Cylch fydd yn clymu mewn â thema amaethyddol y sioe – cario sach o wlân a thaflu belen wair. Cynhelir y ddwy ornest ar faes y sioe yn ystod y sioe.

Cario Sach o Wlân Bydd ein sioe wledig yn gweithredu fel gwestai i’r gystadleuaeth Cario Sach o Wlân ble bydd cystadleuwyr yn cario sach o wlân o amgylch cwrs penodedig, gyda’r bwriad o ennill Medal Aur Corinthaidd. Mae’r categoriau’n cynnwys gornestau i ddynion, marched a thimau iau. Bwriad yr ornest yw fod unigolioon (ac/neu dimau) yn arddaangos eu cryfder a’u ffitrwydd wy rasio tra’n cario sach llawn o wlân – i fyny ac i lawr rhiw gyda graddiad sy’n cyrraedd 1 mewn 4 • Mae’r sachau gwlân yn pwyso tua 60 pwys I ddynion a 35 pwys I ferched. • Bydd y cysstadleuwyr yn rhedeg cwrs tua 240 llathen o hyd. Bydd y cystadleuwyr yn rhedeg mewn rasys rhagbrofol – gyda enillydd pob rhagrâs yn mynd ymlaen I’r râs gogynderfynol, yna’r gynderfynol ac yn olaf y râs derfynol. Bydd yr enillydd terfynol yn derbyn medal aur. Dechreuodd yr ornest hon yn y 17eg ganrif pan y tybir i borthmyn ifanc gario sachau gwlân trymion er mwyn gwneud argraff ar y marched ifanc. Heddiw mae pencamwriaeth sach wlân flynyddol yn digwydd yn Tetbury, ble mae stondinau ar y strydoedd , ffair ac adloniant fel cerddoriaeth yn rhan o’r râs. Mae’r râs wedi cymryd lle yn Tetbury am 30 o flynyddoedd. ON. Mae angen rhiw gyda graddiad 1 mewn 4 fel arfer ar gyfer cynnal y râs hon! Nid yw’n anodd yng Nghymru ... Er ar gyfer ein gornest ni, bydd y cwrs ar dir fflat mwy gwastad ym maes y sioe.

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Soap Box Derby

re you brave enough or mad enough to take on our own minor version of the Red Bull Soap Box Derby? Whether you do it for the challenge or for charity this could well be one of the highlights of our Games. We have tried to follow the rules set at the Red Bull event held in July at Alexandra Palace and indeed all over the world. (Red Bull Soapbox Race London 2013 – you Tube) Basically it involves amateur drivers racing homemade soapbox vehicles. Each hand made machine is to be fuelled by nothing but sheer courage and the force of gravity. Your aim is to design and build any outrageous soapbox dream machine to compete against the clock in a downhill race. As in the Red Bull Challenge teams will be judged on: Speed – obviously the fastest time will give a very good chance of winning. Creativity – of the machine and personality of the driver. Showmanship – racers need to dazzle with design, showmanship and ability to finish. Everyone participating in the event will need to gather a team of 4 people over the age of 18, build a car and drive it. Construction can be of any shape or material providing it meets the specification and needs to be able to move only on the strength of a push and the gravity of the hill. All machines should carry functional brakes and steering with brakes functioning independently of the steering and operate on at least two wheels. Vehicle dimensions: Less than 2m wide, less than 2.5m tall and less than 5m in length. Weight should be less than 80Kg not including driver. The vehicle should be at least 10cm above ground. Helmets must be worn, with full helmets recommended, long full length trousers, long sleeve top and gloves. Obviously these can be hidden under your costume. The vehicle is started with a push from two pit members and can contain driver or driver and co driver. The control is then up to you to down a course with bumps, ramps and a chicane. We strongly urge competitors to attempt to raise money for charity and welcome logos on the vehicles. Anyone wishing to enter is urged to contact the organisers to ensure we are not oversubscribed for this event. Good Luck and happy building

Derby Bocs Sebon Tybed os ydych chi’n ddigon dewr neu’n ddigon gwallgof i roi cynnig ar ein ffurf arbennig ni o’r ‘Red Bull Soap Box Derby’? P’un ai gewch chi gynnig arno er mwyn yr her neu fudd elusen, gall hwn fod yn un o uchafbwyntiau ein Gemau. Dyn ni wedi ceisio dilyn y rheolau sydd wedi eu gosod ar gyfer achlysur y Red Bull a gynhaliwyd ym Mhalas Alecsandra yn mis Gorffennaf, ac yn wir o amylgylch y byd (Ras Red Bull Soapbox, Llundain 2013 – You Tube). Yn sylfaenol bydd rhaid i yrrwyr amatur rasio cerbydau bocs sebon o waith cartref. O ran tanwydd bydd gofyn i bob peiriant ddefnyddio dewrder pur a grym disgyrchiant. Eich nod fydd i gynllunio ac adeiladu unrhyw beiriant gwallgo bocs sebon er mwyn cystadlu yn erbyn y cloc mewn ras ar y goriwaered. Yn debyg i’r Her Red Bull, caiff y timoedd eu beirniadu ar: Cyflymder – wrth reswm, bydd yr amser cyflyma yn golygu fod gennych siawns dda iawn o ennill. Dyfeisgarwch – o’r peiriant a phersonoliaeth y gyrrwr. Crefft arddangos – bydd gofyn i yrrwyr ddisgleirio gyda’u cynllun, crefft arddangos a’u gallu i orffen. Bydd angen i bawb sy’n cymryd rhan yn yr achlysur gasglu tim o

4 person dros 18 oed; adeiladu car a’i yrru. Caiff yr adeiladaeth fod o unrhyw siâp neu ddeunydd (yn ôl y manylion gosodedig) a bydd rhaid iddo allu symud trwy ddibynnu ar roi gwthiad iddo yn ogystal â disgyrchiant y rhiw. Rhaid i bob peiriant gael trefn frecio a llywio yn ei lle gyda’r brecio yn gweithio’n annibynnol o’r llywio ac yn gweithio ar o leia dwy olwyn. Dimensiynau’r Cerbydau: Llai na 2m o led, llai na 2.5m o uchder a llai na 5m o hyd. Dylai’r pwysau fod yn llai na 80kg heb gynnwys y gyrrwr. Dylai’r cerbyd fod o leia 10cm uwchben y ddaear. Rhaid gwisgo helmed diogelwch, argymellir gwisgo helmed llawn, trowsus hir, top / siwmper llawes hir a menig. Yn amlwg, gellir cuddio rhain dan eich gwisg. Dyn ni’n annog cystadleuwyr i geisio codi arian i elusen ac felly croeso i chi roi ‘logos’ ar y cerbydau. Os dych chi’n awyddus i roi cynnig arni, dyn ni’n eich hannog i gysylltu â’r trefnwyr rhag ofn bydd gormod o gystadleuwyr ar gyfer y digwyddiad hwn. Pob lwc a phob hwyl gyda’r adeiladu.

Whitefern String Band

e introduce you to a group of guys from Resolven and surrounding valleys and towns who have two things in common: They all own at least one instrument and they like to play them till their fingers bleed! The Whitefern Mountain String Band is a tight, dynamic band playing a mix of Bluegrass, Country and Irish music. The band offers strong harmonies backed by a powerful rhythm provided by the guitar, of Nigel Baker and upright bass of Mark Griffiths. Peter Jones’s banjo and Kevin Jones’s cajhon (Boxy drum thing!) give extra drive to the band’s sound. Liam Kealy’s harmonica breaks add further emphasis to the urgency of the bands energy. A couple of youngsters make up the rest of the band, in the shape of Sam Powell who plays the guitar and mandolin, and more recently Aneirin Jones on the fiddle-and anything else he can lay his hands on!!

Band Llinynnau Whitefern Hoffem gyflwyno i chi grwp o ddynion o Resolfen a’r cymoedd a threfi cyfagos sydd â dau beth yn gyffredin:Mae pob un ohonynt yn berchen o leiaf un offeryn ac maen nhw’n hoffi eu chwarae tan fydd eu bysedd yn gwaedu. Mae’r Whitefern Mountain String Band yn fand tyn deinamig sy’n chwarae cymysgedd o gerddoriaeth Tir Glas, Iwerddon a Chanu Gwlad. Mae’r band yn cynnig cytgordiau cryf i gefndir o rhythm grymus gan y gitar a bas Nigel Baker a Mark Griffiths. Mae banjo Peter Jones a mandolin Kevin Jones yn rhoi mwy o fynd i swn y band. Mae cyfraniadau John Carpenter a Liam Kealy ar y ffidil a harmonica yn ychwanegu pwyslais mwy i ynni angenrheidiol y band. Yr ychwanegiadau diweddaraf yw’r ddau ifanc rhyfeddol, Sam Powell sy’n canu’r gitar a’r mandolin ac yn fwy diweddar Aneurin Evans ar y ffidil – ac unrhyw offeryn arall mae’n gallu dod o hyd iddo!

Husband Dragging

his 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 makeshift 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.

Llusgo Gw^ yr Dyma Gornest newydd ble byddwn yn gweld marched yn dial ar y Cario Gwragedd. Mae’n golygu fod y wraig yn rhedeg dros arwynebedd lliithrig tuag at far dros dro ble mae eu gwŷr yn yfed. Yna meant yn llusgo eu dyn ar hyd y llawr cyn gwneud iddo gyflawni gorwylion cartre, ac yna mae e’n dychwelyd at y bar. Llongyfarchiadau i Singleton De Cymru Newydd Awstralia ble gymrodd yr ornest le am y tro cyntaf.

Wife Carrying Wife Carrying: The Sport of Zeus and Athena Hey Gentlemen – Do you fancy hot women and cold beer? Hey Ladies – Ever dream of being swept off your feet? If you answered, “Hell yes!” then we have the sport for you! The World Alternative Games (WAG) presents Wife Carrying like you’ve never seen it! CHWARAEON AMGEN Y BYD 2014 – Cario Gwragedd Cario Gwragedd: Difyrrwch Zeus ac Athena Hei Ddynion – Dych chi’n ffansïo marched poeth a chwrw oer? Hei Ferched – Wedi breuddwydio cael eich ‘sgubo oddi ar eich traed? Os ydych wedi ateb, “Diawch do!” yna mae gennym y gamp i chi! Mae Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd (ChAB) yn cyflwyno Cario Gwragedd fel erioed o’r blaen

ife 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 preparation for 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! The WAG rules are simple: The course is 255 meters long and the winning couple is the one who completes the course in the shortest amount of time. There will be heats and finals. The prize for the fastest couple is the wife’s weight in beer! Couples do not need to be married and same sex couples are allowed. There is no minimum weight for the “wife.” Little people and dwarf carry is encouraged! Bonus prize for the husband who completes the course with the heaviest wife! Special prizes for fancy dress! The wife carrying party will include live music, loads of booze, and wife carrying enthusiasts from around the globe! Join us in Wales!

Ping Pongo

new event for the Games and originally developed in Argentina, but one that is certainly fun and quirky if not always outdoors in our lovely weather in Llanwrtyd. 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. The rules basically follow those of table tennis with the full set being available on the official website: www.PingPongo.com The choice of material objects to add can be agreed beforehand and proposed by each player. The standard option is to add ping pong bats on each side but square blocks and cylinders can also be used. Other objects that have been used are bottles, sandals, glasses, spoons with grains of rice etc. The choices are limitless but confined to 3 similar objects each side. Occasionally it is played with the table covered in salt! The game is fun to play with the obstacles adding to spectator enjoyment. Please try this at home and remember this could be your big chance to become a Corinthian Champion. Practice the imperfect.

Ping Pongo Camp newydd i’r Chwaraeon a ddatblygwyd yn wreiddiol yn yr Ariannin ond un sydd yn sicr yn hwyl ac yn hynod os nad bob amser yn yr awyr agored y nein tywydd braf yn Llanwrtyd. Fel mae’r enw yn awgrymu mae ping pongo yn amrywiaeth ar ping pong rydych yn ei adnabol efallai fel tenis bwrdd ond gyda chyflwyno rhwystrau maaterol neu feddyliol yn ychwanegu deinameg annisgwyliadwy i’r gêm. Gall ddynion a marched chwarae’r gêm yn yr un adran o’r gystadleuaeth gyda chwaraewyr yn chwarae 1, 3 neu 5 set o 11 o bwyntiau. Mae’r rheolau yn dilyn mwy neu lai rhai Tenis Bwrdd gyda’r set cyfan ar gael ar y wefan: www.PingPongo.com Mae dewis gwrthrychau materol i’w hychwanegu i’w cytuno cyn dechrau a’u cynnig gan pob chwaraewr, Y dewis arferol yw ychwanegu batiau ping pong ar y ddwy ochr ond gellir defnyddio blociau sgwar a silindrau hefyd. Gwrthrychau eraill sydd wedi cael eu defnyddio yw poteli, sandalau, gwydrau, llwyau gyda gronynau reis ayyb. Mae’r dewis yn ddi-ddiwedd ond wedi’u cyfyngu i 3 gwrthrych tebyg i bob ochr. Weithiau, mae’n cael ei chwarae ar fwrdd wedi’i orchuddio â halen! Mae’r gêm yn hwyl i’w chwarae gyda’r rhwystrau yn ychwanegu at fwynhad ysblennydd Triwch hwn adref a chofiwch gall hyn fod yn gyfle da i chi fod yn Bencampwr Corinthiad... Ymarferwch yr amherffaith.

Hoop 2 Hoop

e are creating a fun and alternative hula hooping scenario which incorporates shooting a ball into basket whilst continuing to hula hoop. The objective is to create a fun and memorable event that people of all ages can participate in and enjoy. To take part you must continue to hula hoop whilst catching a netball and promptly throwing it into a designated basket. Both organisers of the event will give a brief demonstration on the hoop before competitors take part. The hoop must be in full 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! Good luck and get practising – see you in the summer!!!

Cylch i Gylch Rydym yn gobeithio creu scenario cylch hwla gwahanol llawn hwyl sy’n cynnwys saethu pêl mewn i fasged tra’n dal i ddawnsio’r hwla. Y r amcan yw creu gornest hwyliog gofiadwy y gall pobl o bob oed gymryd rhan ynddi a’i mwynhau. I gymryd rhan rhaid i chi gario ymlaen i ddawnsio’r hwla tra’n dal pêl rhwyd a’i daflu ar unwaith i mewn i fasged penodol. Bydd y ddau drefnydd yr ornest yn rhoi arddangosiad byr ar y cylch cyn i’r cystadleuwyr gymryd rhan. Rhaid i’r cylch fod yn symyd yn llawn pan fo’r cystadleuydd yn saethu’r bêl rhwyd mewn i’r fasged fydd wedi’i lleoli ar belter penodedig oddi wrth y person fydd yn dawnsio’r hwla. Bydd pob person yn cael 10 cais, a chofiwch os yw’r cylch hwla’n disgyn islaw’r canola ar unrhyw bwynt yn ystod y saethu ni fydd yn cyfrif! Pob hwyl a dechreuwch ymarfer – welwn ni chi yn yr haf!!!

Horseshoe Throwing

here's a very old game dating back to the Greeks called Quoits. A variety of quoits will be held throughout the games. The Welsh Quoiting Board organise a number of games within Powys and Dyfed and the indoor game will be played here at the games. 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 2014.

Taflu Pedolau Mae chwarae coetenau (chwarae coets) yn hen gem sy’n dyddio nôl i’r Groegiaid. Cynhelir sawl ffurf o’r gem yn ystod y chwaraeon. Trefnir llawer o gemau o fewn Powys a Dyfed gan y Bwrdd Coetio Cymreig a chynhelir y gem dan do yma yn ystod y chwaraeon. Caiff Coetio Pedol ei chwarae ar wely o glai. Defnyddir polion fel targedau ar gyfer pedolau a caiff eu taflu dros bellter o 11 llathen. Yn ystod y digwyddiad arbennig hwn yn 2014 gallwch brofi eich sgiliau personol yn ogystal â’ch gallu.

Gravy Wrestling

nother crazy event to be held at the World Alternative Games in Llanwrtyd 2014. This is one of the world’s self-styled ‘craziest’ events, whereby contestants wrestle in a pool full of gravy! There is no other way of explaining it, and the title sums up the event… perfectly! Contestants must wrestle in bouts of two minutes in the gravy. They are scored by audience applause and on their various different movements. Entrants must be over the age of 18. The event is kept separate – men and women do not compete against one another. Contestants are encouraged to wear fancy dress. Points are added to your score for take downs, escapes, reversals, falls or near falls and the ‘fun factor’. Points are deducted if there is serious aggressiveness, roughness or unsportsmanlike behaviour whilst wrestling. Nobody under the influence of alcohol can participate. Dangerous holds e.g. locking hands or gripping clothing/headgear are illegal and not allowed.

Ym aflyd Codwm Mewn Gwl ych Cystadleuaeth gwirion arall fydd yn cymryd lle yn Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2014 yn Llanwrtyd. Mae hon yn un o’r cystadleuthau‘mwyaf gwirion y byd’, lle mae cystadleuwyr yn ymaflyd codwm mewn pwll o wlych! Does dim ffordd arall o’i ddisgrifio, ac mae’r teitl yn crynhoi’r gystadleuaeth... i’r dim.

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International Underwater Hockey Championships

he World Alternative Games are excited to announce that in 2014, Underwater Hockey (also known as Octopush) will be held at the Newport International Sports Village pool under the Games umbrella. It will be one of the few venues outside Llanwrtyd Wells. Up to thirty teams of twelve players (six in the pool at one time) will compete in this non-contact sport in which teams attempt to manoeuvre a puck across the bottom of the swimming pool into a trough (goal). Each player has a mask, snorkel, pair of fins, underwater hockey stick and protective gloves. This will be a spectator sport rather than one that individuals can participate in, but what a great way to spend some time, cheering on the elite Underwater Hockey teams in Newport!

Pencampwriaethau Rhyngwladol Hoci Tanddwr Mae Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn gynhyrfuso gyhoeddi fod Hoci Tanddwr ( a enwir hefyd fel Octopush) yn cael ei gynnal yn 2014 ym mhwll nofio Pentref Chwaraaeon Rhyngwladol Casnewydd o dan ymbarel y Chwaraeon. Dyma un o’r ychydig safleoedd fydd y tu allan i Lanwrtyd. Bydd hyd at ddeg ar hugain o dimau o ddeuddeg chwaraewr (chwech yn y pwll ar y tro) yn cystadlu yn y gamp di-gyswllt hon ble mae timau’n ceisio symud cnap ar draws gwaelod y pwll nofio i mewn i gafn (gðl). Bydd gan bob chwaraewr fasg, snorkel, pâr o esgyll, ffon hoci tanddwr a menig amddiffynnol. Bydd hwn yn orchest i’w wylio yn hytrach nag un y gall unigolion gymryd rhan ynddo, ond am ffordd grêt i dreulo peth amser yn cymeradwyo’r timau Hoci Tanddwr gorau yng Nghasnewydd!

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Backward Running Race

he Corinthian Backward Running Race offers a fun new race to try out, with backward running experiences suitable for absolutely everyone. No other sport could possibly lay claim to be as humorous, tough, exciting, contagious, healthy and entertaining all at once! Backward running, also known as reverse running and retro running, has amazing health benefits and is considered a superexercise. Research shows that backward running has massive potential in areas of fitness, well-being and rehabilitation, and if you are not looking to run backwards for health reasons, you could just give it a go because it’s so much fun! The World Alternative Games is proud to bring backwards running back to Llanwrtyd a second time round, with a set course in place and the winner being the individual who reaches the finish line first!

Pencampw riaethau Rhedeg ar yn ôl Mae,r râs ar yn ôl Corinth yn cynnig râs hwyliog newydd i’w phrofi gyda phrofiadau rhedeg ar yn ôl yn addas i unrhyw un. Ni allai unrhyw un o’r mabolgampau eraill hawlio bod mor ddoniol, mor galed, mor gyffrous, mor heintus, mor iach na mor ddifyr i gyd gyda’i gilydd. Mae gan rhedeg ar yn ôl neu wrth rhedeg neu rhedeg yn ôl, fuddiannau iachusol, ac fe’i cyfrifir fel uwchymarfer. Mae ymchwil yn dangos fod rhedeg ar yn ôl yn meddu ar bosibiliadau enfawr ar gyfer ffitrwydd, lles ac adferiad, ac os nad ydych yn bwriadau rhedeg ar yn ôl am resymau iechyd, fe allech chi fentro arni achos ei bod yn gymaint o hwyl! Mae Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn falch o ddod â rhedeg ar yn ôl i Lanwrtyd am yr ail dro, gyda chwrs parod yn ei le a’r enillydd fydd yr unigolyn sy’n cyrraedd y llinell derfyn yn gyntaf.

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Bouncy Castle Wrapping

fun activity inspired by watching people who have hired inflatables and proceed to wonder why they can never manage to roll the equipment back into its original size. This is a team event where competitors have to deflate an inflatable, wrapping it back into its original size as judged by the container it has to fit into. This again is a fun event designed to help people in their future. Teams will consist of 2 competitors. Speed is the essence, but failure to achieve the correct size will result in penalty points against the time achieved.

Lapio Castell Adlamol Gweithgaredd hwyliog wedi’i ysbrydoli gan wylio pobl sydd wedi hurio cyfarpar chwyddadwy ac yna’n pendronni pam na fedrant lwyddo i rolio’r cyfarpar yn ôl i’w maint gwreiddiol. Dyma gornest i dimau ble mae rhaid i gystadleuwyr dynnu’r gwynt o’r cyfarpar chwyddadwy, a’i lapio’n ôl i’w faint gwreiddiol gan ystyried maint y cynhwysydd y mae’n rhaid iddo ffitio ynddo. Dyma gamp hwyliog wedi’i chynllunio i helpu pobl yn y dyfodol. Bydd timau yn cynnwys dau gystadleuydd. Mae cyflymdra yn bwysig ond bydd methu â chael y maint iawn yn golygu pwyntiau cosb yn erbyn yr amser a gyrhaeddir.

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Toe Wrestling

his sport is a new one for the World Alternative Games. This event was originally devised by Staffordshire landlord George Burgess in 1976 and the matches involve players locking big toes to try to force their opponent's digit to the floor over a number of rounds. This sport is in its 38th year and the World Toe Wrestling Championship take place every year at the Bentley Brook Inn in Fenny Bentley. There will be an alternative strategy employed when this takes place in Llanwrtyd Wells in 2014.

Ymgodymu Bys Troed Mae’r gamp hon yn newydd i Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd. Dyfeisiwyd yr digwyddiad yn gyntaf gan dyfarnwr o Swydd Stafford, George Burgess yn 1976, ac mae’r gornestau’n golygu fod cystadleuwyr yn cloi bysedd bawd eu troed a cheistio gwthio bys y gwrthwynebydd i’r llawr dros nifer o rowndiau. Mae’r gamp yma yn ei 38ain flwyddyn ac mae Pencampwriaeth Ymgodymu Bys Troed y Byd yn digwydd bob blwyddyn yn Nhafarn Bentley Brook yn Fenny Bentley. Bydd strategaeth gwahanol yn cael ei defnyddio fan fydd hwn yn digwydd yn Llanwrtyd yn 2014.

Stiletto Racing

ou 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 with the winner picking up a gold medal. Racers must provide their own footwear for the event, with the shoes having a minimum three inch heel and a heel base a maximum one quarter of an inch across. Boots are not allowed – only open toe shoes please. And yes, before you ask, men are permitted to race too!

Rasio Sawdl Pigfain Byddwch yn rasio tra’n gwisgo esgidiau ysgafn sawdl pigfain. Y pellter yw 60 llath. Allwch chi ei wneud e?! Bydd rasys rhagbrofol hyd at y rowndiau olaf gyda’r enillydd yn pigo lan medal aur. Rhaid i’r rhedwyr ddod â’u esgidiau eu hunain i’r ornest a rhaid iddynt for â sodlau o leiaf tair modfedd o uchder a gwaelod sawdl, chwarter modfedd o led ar y mwyaf. Ni chaniateir esgidiau - dim ond esgidiau ffrynt agored os gwelwch yn dda. O ie, cyn i chi ofyn, mae dynion yn cael cystadlu hefyd!

Mad Shopper

ave you always thought that pushing a buggy, with a pile of shopping 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! Are you up for this challenge? You could even compete as a team in fancy dress and raise money for one of our this year’s various sponsored charities.

Y Siopwr Ynfyd Oeddech chi bob amser yn meddwl fod gwthio bygi gyda llwyth o siopa yn hawdd fel baw? Wel, rydym yn eich herio i ddod i’w brofi eleni yn Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd. Medrwch hyd yn oed gystadlu fel tîm mewn gwisg ffansi a chodi arian at un o’n elusenau noddedig amrywiol eleni.

Office Chair

Slalom

ou probably thought as you zipped around your office, from desk to water dispenser and back, seated aboard your office chair in a bid to amuse your workmates, that indeed this is great fun and a way to kill time whilst waiting for the working day to finish. But not for one moment did you think it might be your way to sporting fame! But now, the World Alternative Games bring office chair racing to Llanwrtyd and gives you the opportunity to put all your seemingly useless training into good use. The event will be run over two rounds and the competitor with the fastest accumulated time will be declared the winner. Each competitor should sit astride their chair and by use of their feet only propel themselves over Course A. The times will be recorded, in order. The next round over Course B will then be started by the slowest competitor over Course A, then the second slowest etc, until all those taking part have completed both courses. To make sure you win, just go your fastest!

Slalom

Cada Ir Swyddfa Mae’n siwr eich bod yn meddwl wrth i chi wibio o amgylch eich swyddfa, o ddesg i gyflenwr dŵr, gan eistedd yn eich cadair swyddfa gan geisio diddanu eich cydweithwyr fod hyn yn eitha hwyl ac yn fodd i ladd amser tra’n aros i’r diwrnod gwaith i orffen. Ond ni wnaethoch feddwl am eiliad mai dyma eich ffordd I enwogrwydd mewn mabolgampau. Ond nawr, mae Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn dod â rasio cadair swyddfa i Lanwrtyd ac yn rhoi cyfle i chi roi eich holl hyfforddiant diwerth i bwrpas da. Bydd yr ornest yn cymryd lle dros ddwy rownd a’r cystadleuydd gyda’r amser cronedig uchaf yn cael ei gyhoeddi’n enillydd. Dylai pob cystadleuydd eistedd ag un goes bob ochr i’w gadair a thrwy defnyddio eu coesau yn unig eu gwthio eu hunain dros Cwrs A. Bydd yr amseroedd yn cael eu recordio, yn eu trefn. Bydd y rownd nesaf dros Cwrs B yn dechrau gyda’r cystadleuydd mwyaf araf dros Cwrs A, yna’r ail mwyaf araf ayyb, nes bod pawb sy’n cymryd rhan wedi gorffen y ddau gwrs. I sicrhau eich bod yn ennill, ewch mor gyflym ag y gallwch.

Sack Fighting

he old favourite pillow fighting that we were never allowed to do as children. This event is on a best of three knock offs, with competitors having the added discomfort of sitting on a slippery pole. The event is still in its embryonic form with various local sites being investigated so that competitors will have the opportunity of falling into soft water rather than onto a padded bed. The winner of each round will progress towards the final with the glory of a Corinthian Gold Medal at stake. Fun for both competitors and spectators alike.

Ymladdfa Sachau Y r hen ffefryn, ymladdfa clustogau, na chawsem erioed ei wneud pan yn blant. Mae’r ornest hon ar y gorau o dri gnociad lawr gyda chystadleuauwyr yn cael yr anesmwythder ychwanegol o eistedd ar bolyn llithrig. Mae’r ornest yn dal yn ei ffurf cychwynnol gyda lleoliadau lleol yn cael eu harchwilio fel y caiff cystadleuwyr y cyfle i syrthio i ddwr medal yn hydrach na gwely cwiltiog,

Wheelbarrow Racing

o! Have no fear: there will be no need for you to walk on your hands! This is the modern version. Competitors will start with an empty wheelbarrow and have to negotiate a course which will lead to four areas, from each of which an item must be added to the wheelbarrow load before it is returned to the starting point. This will be a timed event. The competitor completing the course in the fastest time and with the full load will be the winner.

Rasio Berfa Na! Peidiwch â becso ni fydd rhaid i chi gerdded ar eich dwylo!!!! Dyma’r fersiwn fodern. Bydd cystadleuwyr yn dechrau gyda berfa wag a rhaid iddynt ddilyn cwrs fydd yn arwajn at bedwar man, a rhaid ychwanegu eitem o bob un man i’r berfa cyn ei ddychwelyd i’r man cychwyn. Bydd hon yn gystadleuaeth wedi’i hamseru, yr enillydd fydd y cystadleuydd fydd yn gorffen y cwrs yn yr amser cyflymaf gyda llwyth llawn.

Keep Wales Tidy

Triathlon

his special event celebrates Keep Wales Tidy as our charity partner of 2014 and is a fun way of celebrating the work of volunteers across Wales. Why not get a team together to take on a tidy challenge and help raise funds for our chosen charity? Need fundraising support? Contact south@keepwalestidy.org Tidy Triathlon - in a team of 5 (minimum in a team 3) you will need to complete the following... Event 1 - Tug-a-trolley Speed, accuracy and strength are the key. Will your team be able to throw a grappling hook and haul the trolley in? Event 2 - Tyre Push Can you be the quickest team to push a tyre along a dirt track? Don’t let it fall...! Event 3 - Handy hoopla How accurately can you throw? How accurately can you throw blindfolded? With helpful instructions from your team mates, the first team to hoopla five posts will be the winner!

Triathlon

Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus Bydd y digwyddiad arbennig hwn yn dathlu gwaith ein partner elusennol am 2014, sef Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus, ac mae’n ffordd hwyliog o ddathlu gwaith gwirfoddolwyr ym mhob rhan o Gymru. Beth am ffurfio tîm i gymryd rhan mewn Her Daclus a helpu i godi arian at elusen o’ch dewis chi? Oes arnoch chi angen help i godi arian? Cysylltwch â south@keepwalestidy.org Triathlon Taclus - mewn tîm o 5 (leiaf mewn tîm 3), bydd angen i chi gwblhau'r canlynol ... Digwyddiad 1 - Tynnu troli Cyflymder, anelu’n gywir a chryfder yw’r ateb. A fydd eich tîm chi’n medru taflu bachyn a thynnu troli i mewn? Digwyddiad 2 – Gwthio teiar Ai eich tîm chi fydd y cyflymaf i wthio teiar ar hyd llwybr baw? Peidiwch â gadael iddo syrthio ...! Digwyddiad 3 - Taflu cylch Pa mor dda ydych chi am daflu’n gywir? Pa mor dda ydych chi am daflu’n gywir gyda mwgwd dros eu llygaid? Gyda chyfarwyddiadau defnyddiol gan eich cyfeillion, bydd y tîm cyntaf i daflu cylch dros bum postyn fydd yn ennill!

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Ditch Racing

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 Chan This is a fun race with many categories including a fancy dress section – but we do strongly suggest that you do not wear your favourite elite trainers!!!!

Râsio Ffos Dyma râs llawn hwyl fydd yn cymryd lle ar Gors Waen Rhydd. Hon fydd râs fyrraf Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, ac mae’ry ffos, sydd yn orlifiad o’n Corsydd byd enwog yn llifo i Afon Cledan (fydd hefyd yn fan gorffen y râs). Bydd cystadleuwyr yn rasio mewn parau, gyda’r enillwyr yn symud ymlaen i’r rownd ddileu nesaf. Medrai cystadleuwyr sy’n methu stopio gael eu hunain yn mynd gyda’r Irfon a’r Gwy ac yn gorffen ym Môr Hafren.

Dyke Jumping

he first jumping event of our Games and inspired by the success of our Ditch Race in 2012. Competitors will be required to complete a course which will involve jumping over a set number of ditches of different widths, depth and of course muddiness. This event, not for the faint hearted, will certainly attract the media and will be run alongside other events. Are you brave / crazy enough to attempt this event? Is it an event that you could use to raise money for charity? Remember all competitors who take part will receive our Corinthian Medal.

Neidio’r Ffos Gornest neidio cyntaf ein Chwaraeon wedi’i hysbrydoli gan lwyddiant ein Râs Ffos yn 2012 Bydd rhaid i gystadleuwyr gwblhau cwrs fydd yn golygu neidio dros nifer arbennig o ffosydd o wahanol led, dyfnder ac wrth gwrs lleidiogrwydd. Nid yw’r ornest hon ar gyfer y gwangalon, bydd yn siwr o ddenu’r cyfryngau a bydd yn digwydd yr un pryd â gornestau eraill. Ydych chi’n ddigon dewr/gwirion i rhoi tro ar yr ornest hon? Ai dyma gornest y medrech ei defnyddio i godi arian ar gyfer elusen? Cofiwch bydd pob cystadleuydd fydd yn cymryd rhan yn derbyn Medal Corinthaidd.

Belly Flopping

ontestants 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.

Bolgwympo Mae cystadleuwyr yn sefyll ar ymyl pwll o fwd, rhoi eu pennau’n yr awyr a neidio fel mabolgampwyr i’r mwd gan geisio gwneud y sblash mwyaf. Bydd panel o feirniaid yn penderfynu ar yr enillwyr

Underwater Rugby Match

s well as the Underwater Hockey, we are also proud to present Underwater Rugby! This sport is also played underwater, with two teams of six players trying to score goals with a slightly negatively buoyant ball (filled with saltwater) into the opponents’ goal. It is a fast and exhausting game – therefore, there are six subs on hand to replace their players on the fly. Once again this will be a spectator sport within the World Alternative Games, and for those watching it will hopefully be an exhilarating and exciting few games as the players battle it out to score goals and win! http://www.uw-rugby.org/what-is-underwater-rugby/

Gêm Rygbi Tanddwr Yn ogystal a’r Hoci Tanddwr, rydym yn falch o gyflwyno Rygbi Tanddwr! Mae’r gêm hon yn cael ei chwarae o dan y dŵr, gyda dau dîm o chwech yn ceisio sgorio goliau gyda phêl nofiadwy braidd yn negyddol (wedi’i llenwi â dŵr hallt)i mewn i gôl y gwrthwynebwyr. Mae’n gêm gyflym blinedig – felly, mae chwech chwaraewr wrth law i gymryd lle’r chwaraewyr sy’n hedfan. Unwaith eto, gêm i’w gwylio fydd hon o fewn Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd, ac i’r rhai sy’n ei gwylio gobeithio y byddant yn gemau cynhyrfus a chyffrous wrth i’r chwaraewyr ymladd i sgorio goliau ac ennill!

Children’s Day at Manor Adventure

anor Adventure are a company who seek to bring the best out in people through exciting outdoor activities and have a centre at the Abernant Lake Hotel on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells. They provide family adventure holidays and cater for school and community groups (see advert in our brochure). They are also a venue for some of the annual Green Events and a venue for some of the activities in our 2014 World Alternative Games. They have kindly offered to provide taster sessions for some of their activities for children at the same time as the Stone Skimming Championships and Chariot Racing, making it an ideal day out whether you intend competing or just spectating. The World Alternative Games Committee is grateful for their assistance and help and trust this will enhance your experience at the Games. For further information please contact any of the committee members.

Diwrnod i’r Plant yn Manor Adventure Cwmni sy’n ceisio cael y gorau allan o bobl trwy gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau cyffrous yn yr awyr agored yw Manor Adventure ac sydd wedi ei leoli ar gyrion tre Llanwrtyd. Maen nhw’n darparu gwyliau antur ar gyfer teuluoedd ac mae’r lle yn addas ar gyfer ysgolion a grwpiau cymunedol (gweler yr hysbyseb yn ein llyfryn). Cynhelir rhai o ddigwyddiadau blynyddol Green Events ar safle Manor Adventure ac hefyd bydd rhai o ddigwyddiadau Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd 2014 yn cael eu cynnal yma. Yn Manor Adventure maen nhw’n garedig iawn am eu bod wedi cynnig darparu sesiynau blasu ar gyfer eu gweithgareddau i blant ar yr un adeg â’r pencampwriaethau Sglentio Cerrig a’r Rasio Cerbydau Rhyfel a hyn oll yn golygu mai dyma fydd diwrnod delfrydol os ych chi’n bwriadu cystadlu neu dim ond gwylio. Mae aelodau pwyllgor Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd yn ddiolchgar am eu cymorth gan obeithio bydd hyn yn cyfoethogi eich profiad yn y Gemau. Os am fwy o wybodaeth, a wnewch chi gysylltu ag unrhyw aelod o’r pwyllgor.

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Floyd Earl Band

e introduce the Floyd Earl Band, a three piece funk edged covers band, based in Herefordshire. They play a mix of tunes you’ll know and love from the 1970s to modern day, served up Floyd Earl Band

style! Start with a large spoonful of funk, add a shot of pop, a dash of punk, a sprinkle of rock, a generous drizzle of reggae and season with a little country. Serve up some mildly amusing onstage banter, the occasional request and some semi-slick seques et voila… The Floyd Earl Band at your service! From the Police to the Chili Peppers through to Andy Williams and Abba, you name it, it’s in there! Band Flo yd Earl yn Chwaraeon Amg en y Byd –Llanwrtyd 2014 Hoffem gyflwyno Band Floyd Earl, band tridarn ffwnc o Sir Henffordd. Mae nhw’n chwarae cymysgwch o ganeuon rydych yn gwybod ac yn hoffi o’r 70au hyd heddiw yn nhraddodiad Band Floyd Earl! Dechreuwch gyda llwyaid fawr o ffync, ychwanegwch joch o pop, diferyn o pync, pinsiad o roc,gwlithlaw haelionus o rege, ac ychydig o flas canu gwlad. Gweinwch gyda direidi braidd yn ddigrif ar lwyfan, ambell i gais, a dilyniant hanner slic, ac wele... Band Floyd Earl at eich gwasanaeth! O’r Police a’r Chili Peppers drwodd I Andy Williams ac Abba, enwch e, mae e‘na!!!!

Sean Saye

apturing the retro vibe with classic songs from the 50's 60's and 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. Catch Sean Saye (singer/songwriter) on youtube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Z_YejiXXI www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUV0pw02IBw www.seansaye.com

Sean Saye

gyda chaneuon clasurol o’r 50au, 60au a’r 70au. Mae Sean yn adnabyddus yn y Stonecroft am greu awyrgylch hapus a gellir dawnsio neu ganu gydag e wrth iddo berfformio ei bentwr caneuon. Yn gitarydd ac yn ganwr medrus, daw Sean â’i ddull unigryw i ganeuon poblogaidd. www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Z_YejiXXI www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUV0pw02IBw www.seansaye.com

Quadrathlon

his is another new event for the Games and still in the process of development. It will consist of a competition of four disciplines consisting of running, shooting (rifle or archery), cycling and swimming and is sure to appeal to the all-rounders amongst you. As you would expect in Llanwrtyd, it could have our own quirky inputs. OR A short fun race involving some of the skills of Hockey, Rugby, Football and Netball where competitors must achieve the challenge thrown at them in as quick a time as possible. Dribbling and shooting in both Hockey and Football, passing a ball in Rugby and shooting in Netball.

Cwadrathlon Dyma gornest newydd arall i’r Chwaraeon sy’n dal i fod yn y broses o’i datblygu. Bydd yn cynnwys cystadleuaeth o bedwar disgyblaeth yn cynnwys rhedeg, saethu (gwn neu saethyddiaeth), seiclo a nofio ac mae’n siwr o apelio at y rhai amryddawn yn eich plith. Fel y gallech ddisgwyl yn Llanwrtyd gallai gael ein mewnbwn hynod ni. Neu Râs hwyl fer yn cynnwys rhai o sgiliau Hoci, Rygbi, Pêl Droed a Phêl Rhwyd ble bydd rhaidni gystadleuwyr llwyddo yn y sialens a deflir atynt yn yr amser mwyaf cyflyn posibl. Driblo a saethu yn Hoci a Phêl Droed, pasio pêl yn Rygbi a saethu yn Pêl Rhwyd.

World Human Underwater Bog Dredging Championship

his year will hold the inaugural Bog Dredging Championships where a woman will drag a man by rope underwater through a 60 yard long bog. The man will be wearing a weighted belt, snorkel and mask. The men will have to retrieve as many objects, which have been placed in the bog as he can, in the shortest time possible. The winner will be judged on a combination of time and objects retrieved. Not to be missed!!!!!! 23rd August p.m.

5K Run

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.

Râs 5 C Bydd râs 5cilomedr cyffredj n yn digwydd a bydd ar gael i gystadleuwyr o bob oedran. Cwblheir Cwblheir categoriau cyn y diwrnod ond bydd yn cynnwys plant, oedolion ifanc ac oedolion.

Cani Cross

his 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 and runs of approximately 5kms will take place during the games. Dyma gornest rhedeg gyda’ch ci, all fod o unrhyw frîd, maint neu siâp. Pan yn rhedeg, fe’ch cysylltir at eich ci gyda thenyn hir wedi’i glymu at eich corf gyda harnais arbennig. Bydd arddangosfeydd o’r dechneg hon , a bydd arhediadau tua 5 cilometr yn digwydd yn ystod y chwaraeon.

Disclaimer

orld Alternative Games accept no responsibility and reserves the right to change or amend any events, venues and dates due to unforeseen circumstances, but we will endeavour to promote any alterations in advance of the events.

Gwadiad Ni chymer Chwaraeon Amgen y Byd unrhyw gyfrifoldeb ac mae gan y pwyllgor yr hawl i newid neu gywiro unrhyw ddigwyddiad, y lle a’r dyddiad o ganlyniad i amgylchiadau heb eu rhagweld, ond fe wnawn ein gorau i gywiro unrhyw newid cyn y digwyddiadau.

Communications

or further information on how to enter all of the events and how to book accommodation refer to; Website; www.worldalternativegames.co.uk; face book page - World Alternative Games 2014; Twitter @worldaltgames; Email; kalworldaltgames@gmail.com. Other useful websites: visitwales.co.uk, midwalesmyway.com, showmewales.co.uk, tpmw.co.uk, keepwalestidy.org, mwtcymru.co.uk, visitcambrianmountains.wordpress.com, cambrianmountains.co.uk; face book page - VisitCambrianMountains. Other useful emails: party@stonecroft.co.uk, gordon88green@btopenworld.com. Telephone numbers; 01591610836, 01591610332, 01591610270. During the games ring 01591610451. Our shop on the main road will be open where you will find cups of locally brewed tea and like minded competitors to discuss our zany events with.

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