Switzerland: Santas arm themselves as competition gets extreme

W/S Santas W/S Santas in Samnaun W/S Santas running W/S Running Santas W/S Santas heading down hill W/S Santas in Samnaun W/S Four Santas W/S Preparing to climb a chimney W/S Climbing a chimney M/S Santa at top of chimney W/S Santa climbing down chimney while another climbs up M/S Santa with dark moustache C/U Attaching skis W/S Santa skiing W/S Skiing Santa W/S Santa running to snowmobile M/S Santa running to snowmobile W/S Santas on snowmobile M/S Santa with rifle M/S Santa with rifle W/S Santa's dancing SCRIPT Switzerland: Santas arm themselves as competition gets extreme Teams of competitors dressed as jolly old Saint Nicholas duked it out at the Santa Claus World Championships, or 'ClauWau,' Saturday in the Swiss resort of Samnaun. Teams competed in a variety of disciplines, with prizes including 1,500 Swiss francs (?1,220) for the fastest team to deliver presents to the children of the world. ClauWau has taken place annually since 2011. Events include chimney climbing, relay races, skiing, rifle shooting and a costume contest, among others. Costumes of each team are judged by their authenticity, originality and overall appearance, with a top prize for the team most embodying Father Christmas of 300 Swiss francs (?244). After the first round of competition, the field of 32 teams will be reduced to four, with the top squads facing off in the evening for the right to be called Santa Claus World Champions.