Wenlock games Flashcards
Who introduced the wenlock games
Dr Penny Brookes
Why was the wenlock games introduced
To give the working class the reserved upper class sport experience
Improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of lower class/people of wenlock
Increase sporting participation
Characteristics of wenlock games
Promoted moral gain, athleticism
Able to play on fair playing field
Rationalised and codified
Athletes from across the country competed
Crown of laurel leaves for winners
Inspiration for modern olympic games in 1896
Rules made to be easily understood for working classes - lack of education
What year was the wenlock games
1850
What kind of sports did the wenlock games involve
Athletics and traditional country sports (cricket, quoits)
Fun games (blindfolded wheelbarrow race, old woman race)
How was it organised?
Rules were written, rationalised
