{"id":988,"date":"2015-03-09T15:03:09","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T15:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/?p=988"},"modified":"2015-03-09T15:03:09","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T15:03:09","slug":"try-sports-from-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/try-sports-from-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Try sports from around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

Worldfest<\/a> is approaching and Kent Sport’s ‘Introduction to’ series offers students and staff the opportunity to sample a variety of sports and activities from around the world.<\/p>\n

16 March,\u00a0Chairball<\/a>: 17:00\u00a0\u2013\u00a018:00, Hall 3 Sports Centre;\u00a0Chairball originated in Thailand and is popular across schools throughout the country;\u00a0the game is similar to netball, except players score by throwing a ball into a basket that is being held by a team mate standing on a chair.<\/p>\n

17 March,\u00a0Fitness Fest<\/a>\u00a018:15 \u2013\u00a020:15, Main Hall, Sports Centre;\u00a0Fitness classes with an international flavour. Come and sample our dance classes at this exciting annual event. Tickets are available at the Kent Sport reception. Plus Fitness Fest is preceded by a unique ‘Switchback to the Future’ Spinning session before the main event 50 bikes, 50 minutes, 50 years. Join the fitness team with an epic musical journey from 1965 to present day. Places are limited for this element and should be booked separately as a normal class, either\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0or at reception.<\/p>\n

18 March,\u00a0Fencing<\/a>\u00a017:00\u00a0\u2013\u00a019:00, Hall 3, Sports Centre;\u00a0Ever wondered what it’s like to be a musketeer? Are you a Xena Warrior Princess? How about trying Fencing?\u00a0Fencing is one of the oldest sports recorded, however the mechanics of modern fencing originated in Europe in the 18th century.\u00a0Come and be the next Jack Sparrow with our team of experienced volunteers.<\/p>\n

19 March\u00a0Kin-ball<\/a>\u00a017:00\u00a0\u2013\u00a018:00, Main Hall, Sports Centre;\u00a0Kin-Ball originated in Quebec, Canada in 1987 and is now practiced by over 10 million people across 25 countries.\u00a0The game is played with three teams of four people with a ball that resembles a Swiss Ball. The goal of the game is simple; teams work together to catch and control the ball before it touches the ground.\u00a0Don’t miss out on this one off chance at one of the only sports to use a gigantic ball!<\/p>\n

20 March\u00a0Kabaddi<\/a>, 17:00\u00a0\u2013\u00a018:00, Hall 3, Sports Centre;\u00a0Kabaddi originated from India over 4,000 years ago, combining the characteristics of wrestling and tag and the aim is for a player to touch any or all players on the opposing side and return to their court whilst holding a single breath. Anyone who this player touches, will then be out. The aim of the opposing team is to hold the player, and stop them from returning to their court before taking another breath. Does the sound of this take your breath away? Well come along and try Kent Sport’s interpretation of Kabaddi at the Sports Centre.<\/p>\n

So get your Fitness Fest ticket from the Sports Centre reception; book your place on the Switchback to the Future spinning class online<\/a>; and reserve your place on any of the other activities by emailing\u00a0sportsdevelopment@kent.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or alternatively you can sign up on the day (spaces permitting). For updates follow Kent Sport<\/a> on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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