Olympic Balloting update

Oh right, my blog. It's Olympic planning time again, which is that time of year when I annoy the Olympic faction of my friends with ballots. This year I upped the ante considerably, asking each Olympian to contribute 5 event ideas for the final ballot. I promised each competitor that at least 1 of their events would end up on the final ballot but I actually managed to squeeze at least two of every one's on there. I received event ideas from 14 out of 15 2009 competitors- much better than anticipated. Here are the 30 event ideas that were sent out on the final ballot:

Wrickle Badminton
Science Quiz (Bones and Periodic Table)
Flag Football
Root Beer Chug
8x100m Relay
Softball Game
Rollerblade Race
Capture the Flag
Soccer
Knife Throw
Team Crossword Puzzle
Kayak Race
Baseball Accuracy
Rope Climb
Water Polo
Underwater Headstands
Team Obstacle Course
Dock Jump
Karaoke
Hula Hoop
3-Point Contest
Guitar Hero/Rockband
Kan Jam
Blindfolded Canoe Race

I was bummed that I couldn't submit more because there were definitely more than 30 great ideas. Barbell curls, Rock Skipping, Texas Hold 'em, Three-legged swim, Nag Golf, and Wiffle ball were just a few of the creative submissions that had be cut for space and fairness.

Right now, Blindfolded Canoe Race is sailing away with the competition. I wasn't even intending to include it as I didn't think it would receive many votes. Only three ballots in so far though so nothings decided. Ballots are due by December 1st and I'll be announcing the final events by Christmas, so folks will have at least 8 months to prepare.