The world of sport is as varied as any area of our lives, even more so than some. More and more people are getting off the sofa and getting involved in sport. Here we’re going to look at 5 of the world’s strangest technology based sports, I’m sure there are many more out there but these are 5 that I personally think would be good fun to join in with and feel that they use technology in some of the most innovative and interesting ways.
Segway Polo
The official governing body for this sport that spans across the world from the US and Barbados to the UK and Lebanon is the ISPA, or the International Segway Polo Association. The rules of the game are adapted from other more conventional polo games like horse and bicycle. With 4 8-minute sections, or chukkers, in a game, the aim is to use your mallet to knock the ball into the goal, any goals unless accidental cannot be scored off anything other than the mallet. The field measures in at 200 feet (61 meters) by 128 feet (39 meters) with the goal being 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide by 5 feet (1.5 meters) high with a safety zone around the border. According to the ispa website, the most recent winner of the WOZ Challenge Cup is Barbados.
Contesting
This is an Amateur HAM-radio based sport with the aim being to get in touch with as many stations as they competitor can in a specific period. These competitions run on mainly the HF Bands with some exceptions which organisers have deemed off limits. The contests draw in a varied number of competitors and to enter a player must submit a log of all stations contacted, this can either be done on paper or, in most people’s case, an electronic computerised version that uses software to ensure no duplicates occur. If you’re considering entering, here’s a few tips from winners: read the rules thoroughly, check all equipment for any problems, plan your food, drink and bathroom breaks, and establish a plan.
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