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Curling consits of teams facing off to score points by trying to get their stones as close to the “tee.” “Curling Stones” by ex_magician is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Peculiar Pastimes: Curling

John Pallone January 29, 2024

Amidst a workshop, competition curling stones are hand-crafted using granite from an uninhabited Scottish island. These stones, upon examination, will be used by the World Curling Federation, the governing...

CHS students explore the unique sport of badminton.
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Peculiar Pastimes: Badminton

Maeve Donovan and Zach Lemberger November 23, 2023

The average flight speed of a bird is 30 to 40 miles per hour. For badminton “birdies,” this estimation increases to 200 miles per hour. Badminton has been around for longer than most people can imagine,...

While polo is mainly played on horseback, alternate methods using bicyclyes, elephants, and camels have also proven popular ways to play. ”Coutts Polo Chester” by Paolo Camera is
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Peculiar Pastimes: Polo

Luke Bigley September 21, 2023

You might know this sport from the popular men’s clothing brand Ralph Lauren and their famous shirts, but polo has been around for many years and is played in 50 countries worldwide. Known as “The...

A new sport is gaining attention known as handball but it has actually been around for a while and the sport has evolved over time.
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Peculiar Pastimes: Team Handball

Brody Salowe and Joey Raynor January 20, 2023

Unlike the World Cup, which captured the world’s attention, one peculiar sport is gaining attention in a more stealthy manner — handball, or team handball. Team handball has gone through many evolutions,...

CHS favorite lunch sport Spikeball has now gained lots of popularity that for some has even turned from a plain hobby to a competitive sport.
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Peculiar Pastimes: Spikeball

Luke Bigley November 23, 2022

If volleyball and four square had a baby, it would be Spikeball. Spikeball Inc. reported to have over four million players as of 2018 and over 150 tournaments every year. “My brother was really into...

Pickleball has gained lots of popularity recently due to the low cost , easy accessibility, and the flexibility of the sport allows all ages to play.
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Peculiar Pastimes: Pickleball

Charlie Raynor September 15, 2022

Pickleball has taken the world by storm. The game, previously known by few people, has now evolved into the fastest-growing sport in America. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, more...

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