WIFE CARRYING CONTEST SATURDAY 3PM
Wife carrying is a contest in which competitors race while each carrying a partner. Whilst most teams consist of a man carrying a woman there are generally no rules about gender or marital status. The objective is for the runner to carry their team-mate through a special obstacle track in the fastest time. The sport was first introduced in 1992 in Sonkajärvi, Finland.
Several types of carrying may be practiced: either a classic piggyback, a fireman’s carry (over the shoulder), or Estonian-style (“wife” upside-down on his back with their legs over the neck and shoulders).
(From Wikipedia)
IMPORTANT DETAILS
-Contestants must be 18 years of age or older in order to compete.
-Registration is open for all (Does not have to be a husband/wife team) as long as the person being carried is at least 108 pounds. If they are not, backpacks with rocks must be worn until they meet the weight requirement.
-Helmets are recommended for the person being carried. (We have a few available, but bring your own if you have one)
-Registration is FREE and waivers will be signed on site before the competition begins. T Shirts are included for anyone who is pre-registered. T shirts are not guaranteed for those who sign up day of.
-The course will include at least one water obstacle and various other obstacles on a grass course that is approximately 200 yards long.
-Prizes for the top finishers! (not to mention bragging rights)
The contest will take place on the Snow College Practice Field just west of the Snow College football field at 3:00 PM on Saturday.
