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Monday, July 21Opening CeremonyLocation: The Field of Dreams (outside Library on east side) Beijing Fling Diskus Throw [Triathlon Event]Venue: The Field of Dreams (outside Library, east side) Description: This event offers a trip down Memory Lane for those who are old enough to remember the 5.25" diskus as standard equipment. Cyber-archaeologists have made available unearthed disks to challenge the athletes of this Olympiad to compete as in the days of olde. Due to unexpected modifications to the playing field, it will no longer be sufficient for the athlete to go for distance. To win, it will be necessary to apply skill and judgment and assess prevailing winds. Judges: Keeper of the Disks Tom Warren and staff |
Friday, July 25Oriental Snake CoilingVenue: Shangdu Snakepit (go to the Field of Dreams, green space next to Cunningham Hall, site of the Diskus Throw) Description: This is a timed event.The athlete who can coil the 100-foot length of coax (the stiff kind, you can't wrap this around your elbow) in the shortest time is the winner. There is a secret to this, but the event judges from Teleproductions are not talking. Judges: Teleproductions
Egg Roll Toss [Triathlon Event]Venue: Kung Pao Courts (Room 222) Description: Spend a lot of time in your office tossing paperwads into the trash? Now is your chance to showcase those skills and maybe end up with gold and a shoe named for you. Compete against the clock to see how many paperwads you can sink in one minute. Apply strategy to your shot selection -- go for the 25-point paperwads first, or play it safe with the 1-point paperwads. Medalists based on number of hoops sunk. Judges: Kara Robinson et al
Tea Cup DivingVenue: Lotus Pool (east side of Main Library) Description: At last, an event to test courage and aquatic skill. Divers stand on a stepladder and drop paperclips one-at-a-time into the pool below, trying to land the paper clips into the floating container. The diver with the highest score will win. Rounds will be conducted if the scoring demands. Judges: Interlibrary Loan Lifeguard Staff |
Tuesday, July 22Yin and Yang Ping Pong (Day 1)Venue: Beijing Velodrome (Reference Conference Room, 161 Library) Description: It was just a matter of time after they started playing volleyball in the sand that some sports enthusiast would take it to the next dimensions and create periodical ping pong. Yes, that's right, no paddles -- but a withdrawn current or bound journal! Of special meaning, perhaps, for those who have had it up to here with journal inflation. Judges: Tony Snyder
Feng Shui ShuffleboardVenue: The Silk Road (Basement, oops, lower level hallway) Description: Microfilm may be an old format, but it comes into its own in this event. Using discarded microfilm reels and a broom, athletes are challenged to shoot for gold. Judges: Budget Office
I Ching LC ShuffleVenue: Rice Bowl (1st floor Circulation sorting range) Description: Those who have used print library books will definitely have the edge in this one. This isn't your Grandfather's Dewey Decimal System either. Your challenge, if you are Olympian enough to accept it, is to put books in call number order. The clock will be ticking...Bound to be a pressure-cooker event for both participants and observers. Judges: Circulation
Sherpa Ascent Marathon
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Monday, July 28Ceiling Tile ChopsticksVenue: Takeout Alley (Lower level, yes, basement, hallway) Description: Have you eaten enough Chinese takeout to be nimble with your chopsticks? If so, you can definitely be a competitor in this event. The goal is to throw chopsticks into a ceiling tile. [Note: this is a Zone Maintenance approved event]. Judges: Joe Salem
Great Wall SPSS Balance BeamVenue: Great Wall Watchtower (9th floor, Main Library) Description: Selecting the appropriate statistical analysis from the many available in SPSS requires a sense of poise, drama, and of course, balance! Here's your chance to demonstrate your ability to manipulate SPSS with grace and precision. Athletes will walk a balance beam, performing their own routines, while holding or balancing at least one copy of the SPSS Reference Guide. Judges: SPSS Central Committee
Kung Fu Archery [Triathlon Event]Venue: Forbidden City (Room 122) Description: Deer hunters may have an edge on this one. Athletes shoot rubberbands to knock over standing CD-ROMs (in their cases). Judges: Sharp Shooters from Teleproductions |
Wednesday, July 23Yin and Yang Ping Pong (Day 2)Venue: Beijing Velodrome (Reference Conference Room, 161 Library) Judges: Tony Snyder
Kode Fu
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Tuesday, July 29Rickshaw Precision Roundabout [Exhibition]Closing Ceremony--Awarding of the MedalsVenue: |
Thursday, July 24Yin and Yang Ping Pong (Day 3, finals)Venue: Beijing Velodrome (Reference Conference Room, 161 Library)
Dogfight of the Dragon Paper Airplane Throw
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