Sport in Middle-Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

02-25-2007, 06:40 AM

well mabye arrow bow competitions? :P hehe I don't know :P

ninja91 · 02-25-2007, 10:03 AM

Archery, sword-fighting (maybe fencing), golf, and hockey. Phil Kessel looks like a hobbit, right?

Elmo · 02-25-2007, 01:55 PM

Perhaps they used to play that old type of football in Minas Tirith when you had to get the ball by any means possible to the other side of the town. I suppose people living in the upper circles would have a distinct advantage at that game.

Raynor · 02-25-2007, 02:19 PM

In the first chapter of LotR, there is a quick mention of games being held at Bilbo's party; in Flies and Spiders, the Hobbit, it is mentioned that some of the recreational activities Bilbo had indulged in were "quoits, dart-throwing, shooting at the wand, bowls, ninepins and other quiet games of the aiming and throwing sort".

The Might · 02-25-2007, 02:48 PM

Makes a lot of sense since Hobbits were known as good archers and could aim pretty well as shown by Bilbo when throwing with stones at the spiders.
I think that the type of sport would depend on the region.
Hobbits would probably have sports similar to our own considering what is said in the books.
Rohan would definitely have horseriding.
Elves might have archery contests, just as other areas.
Swordfighting wouzld probably be quite widespread throughout Middle-earth.
Orcs would perhaps like gladiatorial type of games where the winner takes all.

Anyway, except quiet and peaceful areas like Hobbiton, sport in other areas would probably often have much in common with war. Sport might be used a way to stay fit and practice, so that you would be ready in case of a real battle. It could also create a competitive spirit between the people in the area and each would try to become the best, thus having a positive outcome.

Mithalwen · 02-25-2007, 03:14 PM

I remembered this thread from when I was a very new Downer - it is about the first I posted on

[Moderator's edit: Thanks for the link! I merged both threads, as they have the same title and subject. *Esty]

02-25-2007, 01:55 PM	#3
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	Perhaps they used to play that old type of football in Minas Tirith when you had to get the ball by any means possible to the other side of the town. I suppose people living in the upper circles would have a distinct advantage at that game. __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

02-25-2007, 02:19 PM	#4
Raynor Eagle of the Star Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sarmisegethuza Posts: 1,058	In the first chapter of LotR, there is a quick mention of games being held at Bilbo's party; in Flies and Spiders, the Hobbit, it is mentioned that some of the recreational activities Bilbo had indulged in were "quoits, dart-throwing, shooting at the wand, bowls, ninepins and other quiet games of the aiming and throwing sort". __________________ "May the wicked become good. May the good obtain peace. May the peaceful be freed from bonds. May the freed set others free."

02-25-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Makes a lot of sense since Hobbits were known as good archers and could aim pretty well as shown by Bilbo when throwing with stones at the spiders. I think that the type of sport would depend on the region. Hobbits would probably have sports similar to our own considering what is said in the books. Rohan would definitely have horseriding. Elves might have archery contests, just as other areas. Swordfighting wouzld probably be quite widespread throughout Middle-earth. Orcs would perhaps like gladiatorial type of games where the winner takes all. Anyway, except quiet and peaceful areas like Hobbiton, sport in other areas would probably often have much in common with war. Sport might be used a way to stay fit and practice, so that you would be ready in case of a real battle. It could also create a competitive spirit between the people in the area and each would try to become the best, thus having a positive outcome. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

02-25-2007, 03:14 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I remembered this thread from when I was a very new Downer - it is about the first I posted on [Moderator's edit: Thanks for the link! I merged both threads, as they have the same title and subject. Esty]* __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Estelyn Telcontar; 03-07-2007 at 03:08 AM.

02-25-2007, 06:40 AM	#1
Elemmírë Guest Posts: n/a	well mabye arrow bow competitions? :P hehe I don't know :P