There were five communities competing in the tournament: Earthworm Housing Co-op, Birchwood Hall Community, Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Lifespan-Townhead, and Redfield with over fifty people attending for the weekend.
Although tension and competiveness increased as the weekend progressed, everyone maintained a positive attitude and loads of fun. It has been remarked to me that my attempts at imbibing a pint of ale an hour hindered my skills later in the day and probably was a large factor in jamming my thumb on the ball a couple of times. Nevertheless, we went on to win the tourny and with a duct taped bandage to hold my thumb in place, I participated in each match we played (the pint an hour challenge was limited to Saturday).
Since it's unlikely I'll be in England next year, I'm disappointed that I won't be able to participate in the next tounament which will be held at Redfield.
We now have four days to sort of chill out and prepare for next week as we head out for Climate Camp on Friday.
- Kasza
Here are photos taken by me and AJ
Seb (playing for CAT) with a textbook volley
Joe (Earthworm) and Danny (Lifespan) battling it out at the net
O.B., the Earthworm Head Cheerleader
Rocky doing a little breakdance between serves
This is what losing a point looks like
Aeris all tuckered out after a full day of ratting
Evidently, the crowd was thoroughly entertained during the final match
Trophy for the best costume change goes to Lifespan
Trophy for the best dives goes to Rocky
Dressing up for the winner's ball
AJ epitimizing cool in one of her many poses
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