Is it a sport?

[josewwfc]

thought i would throw this in : a conversation ive had a lot with people as to what is actually a sport. ive put most of the common ones above, feel free to add any others

 

[aylesburyblue]

any game you don't have to change your shoes to play are pastimes so darts and snooker aren't sports imo.

 

[Rocky blue army]

Darts is not a sport in my eyes just a pub game

 

[monarch]

The way my golf is going at the moment i would say it's a penance for my misspent youth.
To say I'm on the crest of a slump would be an exaggeration!

 

[CarrianCarcuss]

Wrestling as in WWE is not a sport as the competition is eliminated as it fixed

 

[Finchyblue]

I hear you there monarch! Mine is more of a hack. Turned the corner about a year ago and was hitting some great stuff. However, I appear to have gone back round the corner and am playing some sh*t stuff!

 

[Tewkesbury Addick]

any game you don't have to change your shoes to play are pastimes so darts and snooker aren't sports imo.

And also, any game where you actually intake more calories during the activity than you expend shouldn't be classed as a sport, either IMO.

 

[Ron]

Sport. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.

 

[Ron]

I was finding this difficult until I realised it wasn't multiple choice. Then I found Tewkes' definition very useful.

 

[josewwfc]

sorry, i meant to make it multiple choice. if anyone could advise me how to, it would be great!

 

[OddDog]

Never even heard of wieght lifting, wtf is that?

Please add nordic ****ing walking to the list jesus ****ing christ

 

[stick]

Archery
Shooting

 

[elvisman]

i'd put about 6 of them on my list of non-sports, but def darts is not a sport

 

[NassauBoard]

Definately Golf. Its not a sport, its a hobby of the old and middle class.

 

[Ron]

I nicked this from the Wycombe forum to see if anyone would be interested. I've copied your posts over to the Wycombe forum but the vote doesn't get carried over. Feel free to join in on their thread. Or we can keep them separate as you wish.

 

[rainbowview]

Bowls

 

[SwanHills]

Tiddlywinks. Have to be dubious about this even though thumb injuries are common. Has been put up as an Olympics event, however.

 

[Cyclonic]

I've never tried Tiddlywanking before Swanny, but I don't think I'd like to do it in front of a full stadium, especially if it involves serious thumb injuries.

 

[Tamerlo]

Tiddlywinks. Have to be dubious about this even though thumb injuries are common. Has been put up as an Olympics event, however.

Careful, Jongleur! You're referring to one of my favourite games as a kid! I used to put my mother's green chenille cloth on the lounge table and 'flip them in the egg cup' with impunity- actually I used a large counter. I still hold the local record- 107 without missing. Thumb injuries aren't the problem (you must be doing it wrong)- more likely a retroverted carpal disfigurement.
PS. Subbuteo is my idea of the next Olympic pastime- push 'em through the legs of the synchronised swimmers. That'll make their hair curl!

 

[stick]

Definately Golf. Its not a sport, its a hobby of the old and middle class.

You are cruising for a kick in the nuts!