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 WELLIE WANGING

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Wellie Wanging is a competitive social event involving the throwing of a Wellington boot as far as the competitor can, the wellie may be wanged either under or over arm, and from a standing or after a running start.

Popularity
Wellie Wanging is a popular event at country shows and gatherings throughout the country, it is as popular with spectators as with participants.

Location
Wellie Wanging originated in Great Britain from a discussion in a pub as to who could throw a gumboot the furthest(where else), bets were laid and the competition started, now competed in countries around the world.

Age
Wellie wanging may be competed by males or females of any age, (However if there is any danger of a child beating the adults they may be sent home to bed). Barracking is allowed.

Ability
Only two abilities are necessary in wellie wanging 1) The ability to wang a wellie a great distance. 2) After a dismal attempt, the ability to give a plausible excuse as to your performance.

Description
There are no complicated rules to wanging a wellie, Just propel that boot from a marked line, as far as you can, by what ever means you can. In local competitions it is normal that any old boot of any color or size may be thrown, but to be a recognised record attempt, a size eight Dunlop challenger wellington must be used.

Dedication
There is no set amount of training necessary in wellie wanging, and as most competitions are held on an annual basis, most competitors do not train at all, being spectators coerced into competing on the day. Males have achieved distances of over 56 meters with females, understandingly, being the weaker sex distances of over 40 meters. If there is no local competion to you, organise one.

Potential
The ultimate potential and claim to fame of a serious wellie wanger is for your throw to be featured in the Guinness book of Records.

Closely Related Activities
Wellie Wanging is contested under a varety of names, wellie sometimes spelt welly, gumboot, wellington boot (by the posh), boot.

Cost
Perfectly adequate wellies for throwing can be found in cupboards or under the stairs in most homes, at no expense. most competition organisers provide wellies, to avoid the excuse of a potential competitor not having any. Aerodynamic wanging wellies to suit the individual competitor may cost several pounds. There is a small entrance fee for competitors which is normally donated to a charity.

Level of Demand
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