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A competition where participants hurl servers is taking place, sparking my interest in attempting to fling my personal computer.

As a child, I abhorred Physical Education; however, If the syllabus encompassed the art of server tossing, I reckon my perspective would've dramatically shifted.

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Childhood disdain for Physical Education could have transformed into enjoyment with the inclusion...
Childhood disdain for Physical Education could have transformed into enjoyment with the inclusion of server hurling in the curriculum.

A competition where participants hurl servers is taking place, sparking my interest in attempting to fling my personal computer.

When it comes to getting rid of old tech, creativity sometimes knows no bounds. But let's not talk about archery arrows and shot phones, okay? Instead, let's focus on a pastime I can enthusiastically endorse – server tossing.

This unusual sport made an appearance at CloudFest, an international cloud infrastructure conference, which took place in Rust, Germany earlier this year. And guess what? It brought the unknown yet fascinating world of server tossing to a wider crowd.

The event was open to folks from all walks of life, as long as they had the burning desire to hurl a server like there's no tomorrow. The World Server Throwing Championship has been a party favorite at CloudFest for a couple of years now, and as we speak, applications for the US-based server tossing event in November are already open.

The origins of this peculiar sport can be traced back over a decade to some disgruntled sys admins in Holland. The first official tournament, back in 2011, gave birth to the term 'Serverwerpen', a kickass compound word that makes me wish I knew more Dutch.

Footage from the 2011 competition might seem quaint compared to the flashy promotional videos of 2025's championship, but there's one thing that stands out: the close proximity of the crowd. While I assume spinning windups are outlawed to avoid accidentally chipping a tooth with a server, the lack of protective gear for spectators still makes my heart skip a beat with every throw.

Beginners and seasoned tossers alike get two tries to send a server soaring through the air, with the longest throw winning the day. The qualifying rounds of 2025's event showcased some incredible airtime and record-breaking distances.

According to our coverage of the 2025 event, Linda Splitt took the top spot in the women's division with a throw of 11.10 meters, while in the men's division, Thom van Hal shattered records by reaching a staggering 13.18 meters, taking the title from last year's champ Bartosz "The Beast" Wojciak.

Now, if you're not a cloud wizard or a weightlifting god like me, don't fret – I've still got 'lob a server' on my bucket list. Who knows? With enough practice, I might even reach double-digit meters!

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Jess Kinghorn has been writing about games for over a decade. While she usually pens pieces for PLAY and Official PlayStation Magazine, she loves dabbling in the world of hardware here. When she's not geeking out over servers, Jess can be found curling up with a horror classic, ranting about a cult hit, or masterminding some tabletop shenanigans.

[1] Enrichment source: [www.serverthrowing.net] (Server Throwing Championship History and Rules)

  1. The unique sport of server tossing was showcased at the CloudFest, an international cloud infrastructure conference held in Rust, Germany, this year.
  2. The World Server Throwing Championship has been a hit at CloudFest for a couple of years, attracting participants from all backgrounds who are eager to hurl a server.
  3. Applications for the US-based server tossing event in November are already open, giving enthusiasts a chance to participate.
  4. The origins of server tossing can be traced back over a decade to some disgruntled sys admins in Holland, with the first official tournament taking place in 2011.
  5. In 2025's event, Linda Splitt topped the women's division with a throw of 11.10 meters, while Thom van Hal broke records in the men's division with a throw of 13.18 meters.
  6. Despite not being a cloud expert or weightlifter, the writer, Jess Kinghorn, still has 'lob a server' on her bucket list, hoping to reach double-digit meters with enough practice.

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