Chicken Chucking -- a Wales of a Game!

 This sport has become somewhat of a tradition on Bondi Bay in mid-February.

The fine and respected art of "Chicken Chucking" *Note, please, that no chickens are harmed in this sport -- the chucked chicks are stuffy toys, in comfy plastic bags so not even a feather is ruffled. Which is more than can be said for some of the players.







There is a strong Welsh flavour to this crowd -- some of whom are members of the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus.  Teams were divided into Welsh, and Non-Welsh, and the sport of Chicken Curling was a serious affair. You could tell that from the loud laughter, and the score-board etched in the snow.

Luckily, the last thaw/freeze cycle left us with large patches of lovely smooth ice.

Medals were awarded after dinner -- and I am to report that the Non-Welsh team carried off the gold.  Welsh gold, no doubt.   It's a grand bit of fun, and there is something really wonderful about making your own cheer.  So here is a cheer to the sport of Chicken Chucking!  Long may they slide!