The sport you probably haven't heard of: Rutabaga Curling

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, North America, United States, Video, Budget Travel, Women's TravelWhile many people use rutabagas as food, there are some that like to use them for sport. Wooden planks make up the "field" for playing the game, with the pitch being around 79 feet and a circular target at the end. The game involves throwing your rutabaga towards the other end of the field and trying to knock opponents vegetables out of the way. And if you're thinking about using unconventional methods to try to win, think again. In the official rules, it clearly states that "steroids are prohibited and any such use will subject the rutabaga to immediate withdrawal".

In Ithaca, New York, in particular, Rutabaga Curling is an annual tradition that marks the end of the market season. Since 1996, the town has been playing with rutabagas, although the first official Rutabaga Curl was held in 1998. Why rutabagas? They are just about the only vegetable left in the market that time of year. And, no one wants to eat them.

To see this intense sport for yourself, as well as hear the melodic rutabaga choir, head over to Ithaca on December 17, 2011 and attend the 14th Annual Rutabaga Curling Championship. Or, if you can't make it in person, check out this video:


The sport you probably haven't heard of: Rutabaga Curling originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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