Snowball Fight World Championship in Winterberg
The first Snowball Fight World Championship was held in Winterberg in March 2007. It attracted considerable interest, suggesting that a new trend may be emerging. Since then, a series of World Cup events has taken place in several cities. The next event starts on January 26, 2008, in Dortmund. Teams in Dortmund can qualify for the 2nd Snowball Fight World Championship. The championship follows on February 24, 2008. Once again, Winterberg will host the event—at Ferienwelt Marktplatz in the town center.
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Date: 02/07/2007
Anyone interested in taking part in the Snowball Fight World Cup or World Championship can register here: www.schneeball-schlacht.de. The number of places is limited. Original outfits and a great atmosphere are, of course, encouraged.
But a snowball fight is by no means child's play. Thrown snowballs can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h. That means training hard and proving your stamina if you want to win the world championship. The reigning world champion team consists of two handball players and a javelin thrower. A professional team of baseball players won one of the World Cup events.
In principle, anyone can take part. Women and men compete against each other in mixed teams. In a snowball fight, strength is not what matters; speed, accuracy, and skill at feinting are. Snowballs should hit opponents squarely, leaving them no chance to dodge. Almost anything goes at this championship. Every snowball that hits an opponent earns a point.
Winterberg, in the Sauerland region, is one of the largest ski areas in western Germany. After an active day on the slopes, you can warm up in the cozy ski huts and enjoy après-ski.
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