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The Rules for Dorset Knob Throwing  

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1. 3 Dorset knobs per go, furthest knob thrown is measured

2. Use only Dorset Knobs provided

3. Standing throw from marked standing point

4. Underarm throwing only

5. One foot must remain on the ground during throwing

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6. Distance of the furthest knob only measured within the designated throwing zone, which is 5 metres wide x 32 metres long, marked in 2 metre zones, with use of measure in between marks to determine distance thrown

7. Dorset Knob measured at final resting place

8. If Dorset Knob breaks upon landing it will be the umpire’s decision of final resting place.

The competition is open to the public and entry is on a turn up and participate basis. The cost to the general public is £1 for three knobs, unlimited number of entries per person allowed. All profits made will be donated to Cattistock Cricket Club, Maiden Newton & Cattistock Football Club, The Community Space at Cattistock and the Savill Hall Cattistock.

Record Holders
Gents: Philip German – Ribon 26.10 metres 2009
Ladies: Leah Stewart 20.2 metres 2009
Under 12’s; Solo Roper 18.5 metres 2009

2010 Results
Jack Guitor for the gents with 25.4 metres
Leah Stewart for the ladies with 16.75 metres
Solo Roper for the under 12’s with 16.60 metres

Games - Prize winners 2010

Guess the Weight of the Big Knob
Jill Newman / James Baker
Hunt the Knob
Tyler Heath
Knob Darts
John Montgomery
Knob Pyramid
Martin Gregory / Adam Smith
Knob Eating
Tim Stokes / Gareth White / Steve Oliver

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For further details please contact
 Nigel or Shelley Collins on 01300 320404
mobile 07967 939631 or 07967 900130 

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