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Oktoberfest '07
Purpose-
To hold a annual signature event in Edmonton, AB. that promotes
social activity between the lodges, frats and Freemasonry.
Timeline-
October 13th 2007 5:30 P.M. open for drinks - 6:30 Dinner
Venue- Al
Shamal Shrine 14510-142st.
Price- 55.00
dollars
Ticket sales-
Will commence to Masons, Students and their
friends with a target sales figure of 122 to 320
Menu-
Roast
Chicken, Wurst, Dumplings in Gravy, Sauerkraut, Fried Potato and
Pork Hocks.
Beverages- A
host bar
that services Beer as well as Non-Alcoholic
Alts.
Decorations-
Beer Mugs with logo's will be included in the
price as will plastic alpine hats. The hall will be decorated
with various streamer and flags.
Catering-
Tony Chong will be preparing the feast
Entertainment-
Oompha music and
Drinking songs
The
Virtruvian Invitational Games-
This will be a gathering of teams made up of Letter Frats, Mason
teams other worthies.
Scholary-1000
dollar scholarship to be granted by blind draw of all students
invited to the V.I.G..
Vitruvian Invitational Games
Tradition
Getting together to socialize and have some fun over a few beers
has a long, rich tradition in nearly every country in the world.
From ancient taverns to suburban basements, these “beer games”
have always promoted fun & social interaction - enjoying good
times with good friends.
The Vitruvian Invitational Games was established to embrace, and
advance this tradition.
Competition
The 5 competitive events at the VIG were carefully researched
and chosen, in part, because of their ubiquity around the world.
Also, each of the games
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have well known and
generally recognized rules.
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can be accurately
measured.
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and can establish a
clear winner.
The cumulative results of these 4
events will be used to crown a winner and they will recieve the
honor of their Team and fraturnity being immortalized on the
Gareth Stein Trophy.
Teams will consist of four male competitors affiliated with your
Fraternity. Limit 1 team per fraternity but supports are welcome
to buy a ticket and cheer you on. To register your team or for
ticket information contact Chris Williams at 288 4761
The events are as follows.
Pint Chug
In this event, each must choose an individual “Pint Chug”
specialist to be timed consuming exactly 16 fluid ounces of
beer.
The game commences when the VIG starting light reaches green.
The VIG official timing device will measure the elapsed time
between the green light and the empty pint glass being placed
bottom down on the timing platform.
The following rules apply to the Pint Chug:
A. Official glass is 18 fluid ounces.
B. Official amount of beer in each glass is 16 fluid ounces.
C. Each pint glass must start and end bottom down within the
timing platform.
D. All participants must be standing with both feet on floor
(unless contestant is handicapped) .
E. All participants must start with lifting hand near but not
touching the glass.
F. Non-lifting hand must be placed behind back.
G. Athletes may position their face and hands as close to the
glass and timing platform as they wish – provided no part of
their body makes contact with the glass or timing platform prior
to the start.
H. Timing begins when starting light reaches green.
I. Athletes who lift pint glass from platform before green light
will be charged with a false start.
J. Each athlete is allowed one false start.
K. Athletes with two false starts are disqualified from the
heat.
L. Players must empty entire contents of pint glass before
placing it back on the platform.
M. The limited spill rule is in effect. Loss of liquid from the
glass, which delivers an excessive amount of spillage onto the
participant, will result in disqualification by the referee.
This will be at the discretion of the referee and judging
committee.
N. Timing stops when the glass is placed down on timing
platform.
O. There is a Residual Liquid Allowance of ¼ of an ounce, as
denoted by line on bottom of official glass. If any liquid
remains above the line the contestant is disqualified
Boat Race
In this event, four team members each have 2 - 10 fluid ounce
glasses with 8 fluid ounces of beer placed in front of them. The
game commences after the World Beer Games official starting
light reaches green.
The first member of the team lifts one of the glasses, drinks
the contents and places the empty glass on the timing device. As
soon as the empty glass is placed on the table the second member
lifts one of his/her glasses from the table, drinks the contents
and places the empty glass on the table. This process repeats
for player three and four.
Player four “rounds the corner” by lifting and drinking his/her
first ½ pint and then drinking his/her second pint and sends the
relay back to player three, then two and finally one.
The following rules apply to the Boat Race:
A. Official glass is 10 fluid ounces
B. Official amount of beer in each glass is 8 fluid ounces.
C. Each ½ pint glass must start and end bottom down.
D. All participants must be standing with both feet on floor or
kneeling (unless contestant is handicapped).
E. All participants must start with lifting hand near but not
touching the glass.
F. Non-lifting hand must be placed behind back unless you are
the “anchor” who can have both hands available.
G. Athletes may position their face and hands as close to the
glass as they wish – provided no part of their body makes
contact with the glass prior to the start.
H. Timing begins when starting light reaches green.
I. Athletes who lift pint glass from platform before green light
will be charged with a false start.
J. Each athlete is allowed one false start.
K. Athletes with two false starts are disqualified from the
heat.
L. Players must drain entire contents of ½ pint glass before
placing glass back on the platform.
M. The limited spill rule is in effect. Loss of liquid from the
glass, which delivers an excessive amount of spillage onto the
participant, will result in disqualification by the referee.
This will be at the discretion of the referee and judging
committee.
N. There is a Residual Liquid Allowance of ¼ oz as denoted by
line on bottom of official glass. If any liquid remains above
the line contestant is disqualified
Belch and Toss
This event measures team skill and accuracy in tossing a
standard empty 12 oz. aluminium can into a trash can while in
the reclining position in a reclining chair.
Teams of four are as follows: Feeders and the Chucker.
The Chucker – sits reclined in the chair and tosses the cans
into the trash bin.
The Feeders – are stationed behind the chair and after drinking
the beer hands the empty cans to the chucker.
Rules for the Empty Can Toss are as follows:
A. Round lasts :30.
B. Most cans shot into the trash can within the :30 wins round.
C. Teams begin at starting green light.
D. Teams starting before the prompt will be charged with one
false start.
E. Teams with more than one false start are disqualified.
F. Trash Can placed 7 feet from chair.
G. Chucker can choose can placement of 2.5 feet to the left or
right of center depending on Chuckers shooting arm.
H. Chucker begins seated upright in chair with both hands on
chair arms.
I. Both Chuckers feet must be planted on floor.
J. Feeders begins standing behind the chair
K. Feeders takes cans from pile, drinks it and hands to Chucker.
L. Feeders can only hand one can at a time.
M. Chucker shoots cans into trash.
N. Chucker must keep both shoulders against back of chair at all
times.
The Longest Yard
In this event, each team will
compete together to drink a Yard of ale as quickly as possible.
The game commences when the VIG starting light reaches green.
The VIG official timing device will measure the elapsed time
between the green light and the empty pint glass being placed
bottom down on the timing platform.
The following rules apply to the Pint Chug:
A. Official Yard Glass.
B. Official amount of beer in each Yard to be ounces.
C. Each Yard Glass must start and end bottom down within the
timing platform.
D. All participants must be standing with both feet on floor
(unless contestant is handicapped) .
E. All participants must start with lifting hands near but not
touching the glass.
G. Athletes may position their face and hands as close to the
glass and timing platform as they wish – provided no part of
their body makes contact with the glass or timing platform prior
to the start.
H. Timing begins when starting light reaches green.
I. Athletes who lift Yard glass from platform before green light
will be charged with a false start.
J. Each team is allowed one false start.
K. Athletes with two false starts are disqualified from the
heat.
L. Players must empty entire contents of pint glass before
placing it back on the platform.
M. The limited spill rule is in effect. Loss of liquid from the
glass, which delivers an excessive amount of spillage onto the
participant, will result in disqualification by the referee.
This will be at the discretion of the referee and judging
committee.
N. Timing stops when the glass is placed down on timing
platform.
O. There is a Residual Liquid Allowance of ¼ of an ounce, as
denoted by line on bottom of official glass. If any liquid
remains above the line the contestant is disqualified.
The Joke telling contest
One man per team tells a joke, the
winner is judged by cheering after all teams have told their
joke.
Any
unsportsmanlike like or improper behaviour as judged by Games
Arbiter will result is immediate disqualification and ejection
from the event.
This event is subject to change.
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