Biathalon: 13 February 2010

Starting Time: 1400 Date: 13th February 2010 (Please note change of date)
Location: Horse & Groom, Great Portland Street

This challenge combines the the skills of darts, drinking and tube challenging in one event. The simple rules are as follows:

1. The event will be played in pairs, which will be selected on the nearest & dearest basis.
2. If there is an odd number of participants the TOSA will not take part but will monitor all teams to ensure fair play.
3. The challenge involves visiting four pubs and playing a game of “Around the clock” at each pub.
4. If you manage to score three consecutive numbers you get one extra throw, i.e. if you throw 1,2,3 you get one dart at 4, if you sucessfully hit 4 you get one dart at 5 and so on.
5. Each game of “Around the clock” must be concluded on bull or 25 before the team can leave the pub.
   1. The final game can only be finished on bullseye.
6. At the start The first seeds will throw 1st and 2nd, followed by the second seeds who throw 3rd and 4th.
7. Each team’s watch starts when their first dart is thrown and finishes on bullseye in the final pub.
8. At each pub you must consume 1 pint or non-alcoholic or substitute before departing to the next pub.
   1. For alcholic drinks you can replace 1 pint with a standard glass of wine (175ml) or a double shot (50ml) for spirits.
9. If either team member does not take a drink there is a 5 minute penalty per missed drink per team member, so if both team members missed a drink the penalty would be 10 minutes.
10. You can travel between pubs on foot or by any means of public transport.
11. The starting pub is the Horse & Groom, the final pub is The Green Man, Hatton Cross. The other 2 pubs will be confirmed shortly.
12. When you arrive at each pub chalk your names on the board and as other teams arrive they must chalk their names below so that teams play in strict rotation.
13. If you find a dartboard in use you will have to use your negotiating skills to get access, this is all part of the challenge!
14. Full rules will be clarified on Saturday.
15. The TOSA’s decision is final!