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Off-Screen Events

Sitting in your chair is tough. We know. We’ve all been getting a lot of practice sitting.

Take a break from your computer. Seriously. Get up and walk away. While you’re away, we have some suggested screen-free activities for you. 

Want to show what you’ve been up to away from your screen? Post about it on social media with the hashtags #MidwestMorrisAle and #VirtuAle
All the images provided are for you to use! Grab a copy, take a screenshot, download the image and add it to Instagram or Twitter. Share these challenges with your friends. Maybe they’ll be inspired to join in!

Below are some descriptions to get your ideas flowing. We will be posting Challenges throughout the weekend.

Morris Zoom Bingo

Go to the link below to get a bingo card. You can click on squares within the browser, or screen grab and post your card on social media. There cards are randomly generated with things relating to zoom, the ale, Morris culture, and every team that has signed up for the Ale. Use these cards on your own or while attending any Ale events. 
https://bingobaker.com/play/5616c32c23be22df

Post your bingo card on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #bingo

Photo Scavenger Hunt

The Photo Scavenger Hunt is comprised of a list of things you can do or see throughout the weekend that do not involve sitting in front of your computer. Snap a picture.
Post your photos on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #ScavHunt

Morris Poetry Challenge

The Poetry Challenge: write a poem that is inspired by Morris dancing or music. Suggested things to get your creativity working: how loud accordions are; what it feels like to jump in the air; etc. etc. etc. Your creativity is the limit. 

Post your poem on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #MorrisPoetry

Art Challenge

Every day of the Ale weekend has an Art Challenge. Using whatever medium create a piece (or two) of art that is inspired by the prompt provided.

Post your creations on Instagram or Twitter using #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #MorrisArtChallenge

Baking Challenge

The Baking Challenge starts Friday May 22.

Post your food on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #GreatMorrisBakeoff

Morris Workout

For the workout challenge: If dancing Flowers of Edinburgh isn’t enough of a workout for you, we’ve created something for you to practice. Take pictures or video of your workout and share them with us. Have a better idea for a Morris workout? Then share that with us as well.

Post your workout on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #workout

Choreography Challenge

The Choreography Challenge will officially be accepting submissions May 23rd.
Post your choreography and capers on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #ChoreoChallenge

Drink Challenge

The Cocktail Challenge starts Sunday May 24.

Share your drink on Instagram or Twitter with #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #MorrisDrinkChallenge

Mending Monday

Mending Monday is trending! On Monday mend a piece of kit. Take before and after pictures and share them with us.

Post your mending on Instagram or Twitter using #MidwestMorrisAle #VirtuAle #MendingMonday

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