The World Egg Throwing Federation is an organization that promotes the sport of
egg throwing. It promotes a number of different variations of games including Russian egg roulette, throw and catch, static relay, target throwing and egg
trebuchet
A trebuchet (french: trébuchet) is a type of catapult that uses a long arm to throw a projectile. It was a common powerful siege engine until the advent of gunpowder. The design of a trebuchet allows it to launch projectiles of greater weigh ...
. The organization discourages the use of eggs in the role of
vandalism
Vandalism is the action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.
The term includes property damage, such as graffiti and defacement directed towards any property without permission of the owner. The term f ...
. The championship has been held annually in
Swaton
Swaton is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the B1394 road, less than north from the A52 road, and south-east of Sleaford. Swaton Fen lies to the east. The Eau river rises t ...
,
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b ...
since 2006.
References
External links
The World Egg Throwing Federation home page
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Eggs in culture
North Kesteven District
Organisations based in Lincolnshire
Sport in Lincolnshire
Culture in Lincolnshire
Organizations established in 2006