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Kubbspel also known as Kubb is a skittles type game. Traditionally played in Switzerland and the Nordic countries, The rules of the game are quite complex to the novice competitor. The game contains 1 King, 10 Knights and 6 Throwing Sticks.
Location
The game is played on a field which is 5x8 meters, the size can be less or more depending on the skills of the players. The field should be fairly smooth and flat, usually we play on grass but gravel, flat rock or snow could also do.
Age
which is played outdoors with 2-20 participants. Everyone can participate, young as old.
Description
The aim is to knock over as many of the opposing team's knights as possible, using the 6 throwing sticks.
When all 6 sticks have been thrown, the turn passes to the other team, who take the knocked over knights and throw them, from the baseline, onto the opponent's side. The knights must land within the playing area, and are then stood up where they landed. If they fail, the opposing team may place the knight wherever they like, although it must be at least one stick length away from the king.
Dedication
The Teams now take turns knock over the knights. The baseline knights may not be knocked over until all moveable ones have been knocked over. When a team has thrown its sticks, the turn passes back to the first team, and the entire procedure is repeated. All knights knocked over are thrown into the opposing team's area. the moveable knights must be knocked over before any baseline knights.
If the king is knocked over before all the knights have been knocked over, the non-throwing team wins.
Potential
THE Kubb World Championship is open for all teams that wish to participate. A team consists of at least 6 members. The teams are not divided into different classes - one class for all. The competition is started with group heats followed by a final.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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