New Years Day Nurdling

Published 10:29 on 18 Dec 2024

Nurdle for BSC on New Years Day!

Help Bosham SC retain our nurdling crown over Itchenor SC.

Meet New Year's day at 10:30 for a c.11:00 AM start at the Hare and Hounds pub in Stoughton, PO18 9JQ. Families and friends of all ages are enormously welcome to join in (though be aware that it is a contact sport that can make rugby look genteel).

The route: The teams run/walk at a fair lick up Cardiac Hill (165m vertical ascent) then along the top of the ridge passing the Devil's Humps tumuli above Kingley Vale, and finally down Monarch's Way back towards the Hare and Hounds (c.4.5km in total).

Spectators: A good vantage point is to pre-position yourselves at the Devil's Humps tumuli which the teams will pass roughly halfway round. You can cheer them on and perhaps bring some liquid encouragement to fortify players should half time be called.

Kit needed to play:

Bring either a lightweight smallish bin lid (known as a Fender) for flicking or 'making safe' the nurdles (a 'monkey's fist' with a rope tether which resembles a muddy comet when thrown), or a large wooden spoon whipped to a broom handle (known as a Grouter), which is used for flicking our nurdle back onto the path and in play. There is always a shortage of fenders so do source one if you can.

Dress: Anything goes. Think cross country meets rugby with a festive twist. Grade A nurdlers will need to climb trees, jump hedges and dive into bramble patches.

Let's bring it home for Bosham!

Last updated 15:12 on 18 December 2024