Posted on 19/02/2016 09:57
We are continually hearing that those who participate in traditional pastimes are now wanting them declared as a sport.
This morning on the news the latest was Bell Ringing -- It was even said that it could be included in the Olympic Game.
So what is a sport and what is a pastime ???????
K 
Posted on 21/02/2016 13:45
Mickey Boy, are Motorhomers failed Caravanners?, the-'I can't reverse a Caravan so I'll buy a mini bus' type of person. You being an expert(obviously) I would welcome your insight
Write your comments here...yes, had trailer tents and caravans, I just hope others got/will get as much pleasure spectating my attempts at this element of the sport.
Thankfully there are not may schadenfreuders around these days Mickey Boy, you are a dying breed. Sport, really?
Miserable!
Tongue in cheek, mischievous in a friendly way but reasonable happy!
Posted on 21/02/2016 15:40
Nowadays, with increased technology, more activities taken up and involving more nations/countries, the definition is very blurred. Athletes/participants may be in competition in a number of ways, that is they could be in a team competition, competing as an individual, competing against a recognised tariff, knockout event, year long event, single event. Some activities require intense ongoing training, others not so much. Others are more dependent upon the equipment technology or breeding! Some require certain physiological characteristics, (think highly successful black runners v few successful black swimmers). There will always of course be individuals who buck this trend.
Some Olympic events are recent additions, others are only included for one or two Games, and generally reflect something where the host nation can expect to win medals!
By breeding I would say social class is more of an influence as it can provide opportunities. Like sports offered to the so called middle/upper classes to engage and excel in. Real tennis, polo etc and to a lesser degree, rugby union and golf etc may be such sports. Culturally, some sports are more attractive/available to individuals than others! A Jamaican Bob team comes the mind. With money behind them and snow on their island I'm sure they would have the potential to excel. Genetics may be important at an individual level mind but 'body types-muscular/skeletal variations' are found in every group of humans and not just common to just one or another. This spectrum of DNA has other issues mind, like what determines female or male! Now the governing bodies in sports really haven't tacked that one yet although they have tried, unfairly and cruelly in some instances in my mind.
Posted on 21/02/2016 16:19
Mickey Boy, are Motorhomers failed Caravanners?, the-'I can't reverse a Caravan so I'll buy a mini bus' type of person. You being an expert(obviously) I would welcome your insight
Write your comments here...yes, had trailer tents and caravans, I just hope others got/will get as much pleasure spectating my attempts at this element of the sport.
Thankfully there are not may schadenfreuders around these days Mickey Boy, you are a dying breed. Sport, really?
Posted on 21/02/2016 17:14
How can bell ringing be an Olympic sport if it only occurs in Britain? It doesn't, below is a list of how many peals of bells, and where they are
As of 30 September 2015 there are 7,140 English style rings.(or peals)
The Netherlands, Pakistan, India, and Spain have one each.
The Windward Isles and the Isle of Man have 2 each.
Canada and New Zealand 8 each.
The Channel Isles 10.
Africa as a continent has 13.
Scotland 24, Ireland 37,
USA 48, Australia 59 and Wales 227.
The remaining 6,798 (95.2%) are in England (including three mobile rings)
Probably not enough to generate an Olympic event but more world wide than one might think
(Mrs Steve)
Posted on 22/02/2016 10:36
How can bell ringing be an Olympic sport if it only occurs in Britain? It doesn't, below is a list of how many peals of bells, and where they are
As of 30 September 2015 there are 7,140 English style rings.(or peals)
The Netherlands, Pakistan, India, and Spain have one each.
The Windward Isles and the Isle of Man have 2 each.
Canada and New Zealand 8 each.
The Channel Isles 10.
Africa as a continent has 13.
Scotland 24, Ireland 37,
USA 48, Australia 59 and Wales 227.
The remaining 6,798 (95.2%) are in England (including three mobile rings)
Probably not enough to generate an Olympic event but more world wide than one might think(Mrs Steve)
Write your comments here...that's interesting Mrs Steve! Lots of ex colonies in there! are international competitions held at all? When I get the chance, ie, a break from caring duties I want to have a go at bell ringing, have made enquiries but at moment can't commit on a regular basis.
Kennine