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GRASMERE SPORTS COMMITTEE LTD

We are all excited about bringing the Sports back again ...

Work is going full steam ahead on the 2022 Sports, and the focus is firmly on 'taking part', whether that is in the wrestling, fell races, hound trails or the dog show.

There will be lots for our younger visitors to do with fun children's races, lots of bikes to try - all in addition to the children's classes in the wrestling, fell races and dog show.

All our events (except the Dog Show) are free to enter and registration takes place on the day - it couldn't be easier to take part.

We are delighted to be hosting the Under 10's World Wrestling Championship - and we may see the stars of the future in action! Look out for the new wrestling categories for 2022 - designed to encourage lighter wrestlers and wrestlers under 21 years of age.

We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Sports Field on Sunday 28th August 2022. Gates open at 09:00 and the Bellman will get things going at 10:00.

You can contact the Sports and Field Manager, Deborah Black at [email protected] or 07977 542853

GRASMERE SPORTS

The 2022 Annual Grasmere Lakeland Sports, now celebrating 172 years of existence, has been a regular annual event since 1868, unbroken except for the two periods of the First and Second World Wars, and now in 2020 for Covid-19. Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, Fell Running and Hound Trails.

GRASMERE SPORTS 2023

The Next Sports will be held on:-

Bank Holiday Sunday 27th August 2023

The Showfield, Stock Lane Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SL

Gates open at 09:00. Event opened by The Bellman at 10:00 am

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EVENTS AND RACES ARE ENTERED ON THE DAY.

2022 HEADLINE ACTS

WONDER WHEELERS

Weird and wacky bikes for all ages to try

Come and have a go on all manner of weird and wacky bicycles. Unicycles, Penny Farthings, bendy bikes, tall bikes, mini-bikes and mini-tandems, eccentric wheelers, circus bikes, balance trikes and more!

Try our un-rideable bicycle challenge – steer one-way and it goes the other!

Huge fun for all ages, participants and spectators!

Ridgeside Falconry

and Little Nippers racing

One of the largest falconry displays in the country and a static display of approximately 15-20 different birds of prey from all around the world.

Between the flying demonstrations you will have the chance to hold and be photographed with one of these magnificent birds.

Look out for the lurcher racing displays, which were so much fun in 2018 when they were last with us at Grasmere.

FAT CAT BRASS

A lively, colourful addition to the Sports

After taking the 2019 Sports by storm, Fat Cat Brass will be back by popular demand. Who could forget their colourful performances and their unique take on a range of modern classics.

Look out for them strolling around the field as well as playing in the arena.

WHAT'S ON

FELL RUNNING

Fell Runners compete throughout the afternoon at Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Senior levels on the vertiginous slopes up to Butter Crags which overlook the Showfield