Wednesday, September 18, 2002
Games of Native Alaskans
The online publication "Alaska Native Games - A Resource Guide" could very well redefine your entire vision of competitive sports.
For example, there's the Ear Pulling Contest:
Requires the athletes to pair off against one another with a loop of string placed over the same ear of each competitors in the face-off. The competitors face each other. No jerking is allowed and one must use a steady pull straight back and try to make to other person give in. This is a test of strength and endurance.
For another: Eskimo Stick Pull
Consists of the two athletes sitting on the floor facing each other with feet touching. The stick is held over both athlete's toes. One athlete holds the stick in the center with his hands together while the other athlete's hands are on either side of his opponent's. Each athlete uses a steady pull straight back trying to pull the opponent directly to him or the stick away from the opponent. No twisting, jerking or regripping the stick is allowed. This game is based on the skill of grabbing and holding onto a fish.
For example, there's the Ear Pulling Contest:
Requires the athletes to pair off against one another with a loop of string placed over the same ear of each competitors in the face-off. The competitors face each other. No jerking is allowed and one must use a steady pull straight back and try to make to other person give in. This is a test of strength and endurance.
For another: Eskimo Stick Pull
Consists of the two athletes sitting on the floor facing each other with feet touching. The stick is held over both athlete's toes. One athlete holds the stick in the center with his hands together while the other athlete's hands are on either side of his opponent's. Each athlete uses a steady pull straight back trying to pull the opponent directly to him or the stick away from the opponent. No twisting, jerking or regripping the stick is allowed. This game is based on the skill of grabbing and holding onto a fish.
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