The World Shin-kicking Championships kick off again
Any form of metal-reinforced toe on footwear is expressly forbidden.
By Daniel Jae Webb via SWNS
The World Shin-kicking Championships is set to return, following a three-year absence after being awarded council funding.
The games, which involve contestants attempting to kick each other in the shin and disable their opponents, have attracted thousands of spectators since 1612.
Competitors must wear long trousers or tracksuits and may cushion their shins by using straw. White coats, representing the traditional shepherd’s smock, are provided.
Any form of metal-reinforced toe on footwear is expressly forbidden.
Cotswold Olimpick Games were revived in 1951, with the incredibly popular shin-kicking event held annually in Chipping Campden, England.
The coronavirus pandemic meant the event was canceled for the past two years.
But Gloucestershire County Council has now stepped in to ensure the games can go ahead in 2022 by awarding Robert Dover’s Games Society a £5,000 ($6,700) grant.
The money came from a £500,000 Build Back Better Market Towns pot set aside by the council. It's claimed the funds will be used to help to revitalize British market towns and boost the local economy.
Chairman of the Robert Dover’s Games Society, Andy Norton, said: “We are extremely grateful for the help of Gloucestershire County Council, which means we can feel confident the 2022 Cotswold Olimpicks will be a memorable day for our local community, as well as the hundreds of visitors we expect from further afield.”
"While all members of the Robert Dover’s Games Society give their time and energy for free, there are a multitude of costs associated with putting on this event.
“These include sports equipment, marquee hire, fireworks, torches for the parade after the games, building materials for the restoration of the castle on the hill, barriers and fencing, entertainment fees (band, sound and lighting for the party in Chipping Campden), generator hire, hire of skips, bins and toilet facilities, transportation to and from Dover's Hill and security services.
“In addition to all these operational costs, we are also making a number of enhancements to our website to increase online ticketing, donations and merchandise sales. This will help us to get a head-start on our funding for the games beyond 2022.”
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