CONNECT AND COMBINE

Norman M. Schwab

Nov 12, 2012

The first item selected was

mainly due to it having

broken recently and was thus

available – it is an iron.

The second item selected was

in complete contrast and not

associated with any sport,

namely a plastic cup – and I

noticed a pile of them just

waiting to be of service.

The objective is to move the iron in the

shortest time over a specific circuit

The sport requires a smooth surface and

works best in a carpeted room

The sport is a race that requires competitors

to run backwards whilst dragging an iron

within a demarcated route

The course outline is demarcated with plastic

cups – this requires creativity!

The race can be performed individually or

against other competitors on a larger course

The iron can be prepared

for speed by polishing the

contact surface

The start requires the

iron to be behind the line

On “GO”, the iron is pulled

over the line and a stopwatch triggered

The player moves backwards as fast as

possible and must keep the iron on the

ground at all times.

The “straights” enable great

speeds to be achieved

There is no speed limit on

the course!

The “ironman” does not

have to remain on the

course and may step over

the boundaries

Spectators are advised to

stand back, particularly at

the corners

The iron will take corners

in a “broadside” fashion

Corners require lower

speeds to prevent hitting

the boundary cups

Cups may be moved but if

they fall over then the

player is disqualified

A player is also disqualified

if he steps on the

boundary cups

The time it takes for the iron to cross the

“finish-line” must be recorded and compared

to other competitors

This game requires inGenuity and Creativity and may be hazardous if

the iron is still hot or if prior permission from mom is not obtained!