PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON FAMILY YMCA BATTLE OF THE BUSINESSES

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1 PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON FAMILY BATTLE OF THE BUSINESSES 2016

2 2016 Battle of the Businesses Schedule Friday, September 9 Event Cookout Opening Ceremonies Open Swim Banner Presentation 1 Mile Walk Smart Phone Trivia Cornhole (Men/Women) Saturday, September 10 Event 5K Sand Volleyball (Men/Women) Starting Time 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:15 pm 8:00 pm Starting Time 9:00 am 11:00 am Location Gym Location St. Peters First Community Church Divisions Open to all families No divisions No divisions (open) Teams of four (open) Men/Women Divisions No divisions Men/Women Kickball 4:00 pm Homier Park Men/Women/Coed Bicycle Poker Ride 6:00 pm Teams of two (open) Sunday, September 11 Event Starting Time Location Divisions Golf (Men/Women) 8:00 am Clear Creek G.C. Men/Women Canoe Racing 1:30 pm Camp Timberlake Men/Women/Coed *Disc Golf *Can be played anytime between 9/9-9/18.

3 Friday, September 16 Event Obstacle Course Basketball Hot Shot Water Polo Starting Time 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Location Divisions Teams of 2 (M/W/Coed) Teams of 2 (M/W/Coed) Teams of 4 (M/W/coed) Saturday, September 17 Event Starting Time Golf (Coed) 8:00am Location Clear Creek G.C. Divisions Coed Sand Volleyball (Coed) 11:00 am Coed Cornhole (Coed) 5:00 pm Coed Sunday September 18 Event Starting Time Location Divisions Bowling (Men/Women) 9:00 am Oak Lanes Men/Women Bowling (Coed) 10:30 am Oak Lanes Coed 9-Ball Billiards 12:00 pm Oak Lanes Men/Women/Coed Fireman's challenge 2:00 pm Men/Women/Coed Bench Press your weight 3:30 pm Men/Women/Coed Tug of War 5:00 pm Men/Women/Coed

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose/Divisions/Eligibility/Fees/Registration...3. Registration...4/5 Volunteers...6 Opening Ceremonies...6 Spirit Banner mi. Fun Walk...8 Smart Phone Trivia...9 Cornhole...10 Disc Golf Drover Town 5k...12 Sand Volleyball...13 Kickball...14 Bicycle Poker Ride...15 Golf...16 Canoe Racing...17 Obstacle Course...18 Basketball Hot Shot...19 Water Polo...20 Bowling Ball Billiards...22 Bench Press your weight...23 Firefighters Challenge...24 Tug of War...25 Community Service Project 26 Volunteer Jobs 27 Awards..27 2

5 PURPOSE: DIVISIONS: ELIGIBILITY: Building community is our cause! We recognize our opportunity and responsibility to impact the Huntington County Community in a positive, productive manner. The Battle of the Businesses is a fun way that we provide opportunities to be active, build workplace camaraderie, and bring our community together in a friendly competition. A: Total employment of 200 or more employees B: Total employment of employees C: Total employment under 100 employees Any Huntington County business may compete. All participants must be business employees and on the payroll at a part-time or full-time status. Temps and seasonal employees must be on the payroll, and not considered contract workers. Retirees, spouses, contractors and relatives are not eligible. There is no limit as to the number of teams per business, per event, however; only the highest scoring team will qualify for business points. ENTRY FEES: $15.00 per team per event (except the following) Bowling: $20 per team Golf: $35 per team TO REGISTER: Businesses must have all information completed on the ENTRY FORM and EVENT ROSTER FORMS. Both forms and fees must be returned to the Parkview Huntington Family by Monday, August 26, For more information please contact: Todd Latta todd.latta@huntingtony.org

6 BATTLE OF THE BUSINESSES Parkview Huntington Family 2016 Entry Form BUSINESS NAME CONTACT PERSON PHONE ADDRESS CITY Check One: A Division 200 employees or more B Division employees C Division 100 or less employees (Spreadsheet Instructions) 1. Enter the number of teams your business will have for each event. 2. Enter the number of volunteers your business will have for each event. 3. All participants must be on the roster for the designated event. 4. All participants must sign the waiver and release of liability form. 5. Make checks payable to: Parkview Huntington Family 6. Registrations, Team Roster and Payment Deadline: August 26,

7 Business Name: Record Number of Teams in each division Event Name Men Women Coed Total Fees Due Volunteers Opening Ceremonies $15 fee per business covers cookout/walk/banner $15 (1 Mile Walk) Record total # of walkers No Fee NA (Create a Banner) One team per business No Fee NA Disc Golf No Gender Division $ NA -Drover Town 5k No Gender Divisions $ Canoe Racing $ NA Basketball Hot Shot $ NA Bench Press your weight $ NA Fire Fighter s Challenge $ Water Polo $ NA Bowling ($20 per team) $ NA Golf ($35 per team) $ NA Obstacle Course $ Billiards (9-ball) $ NA Cornhole $ Sand Volleyball $ NA Kickball Coed Only $ NA Tug of War $ NA Bicycle Poker Ride No Divisions $ YSB Walk for Hope No Divisions No Fee Smart Phone Trivia No Divisions $ TOTAL: $ 5

8 Volunteers! Several events will more smoothly with your help. 4 Points will be given for each volunteer who signs up, shows up, and performs his/her given task with valor. Events that are volunteer events will be noted on each event description. Please note that volunteer opportunities are limited. In the likely event that more volunteers are registered than are needed, volunteers will be chosen by a random drawing. Your business rep. will be contacted by Friday, September 4 as to the status of your volunteers. 4 points will be awarded for each volunteer at the completion of the event. Opening Ceremonies *Volunteers needed Opening ceremonies is a time to celebrate our community, network, eat, and oh yeah...engage in a couple friendly competitions! Families are welcome to attend the cookout, walk the mile, and cheer for your company in the belly flop. Pool will be open for any battle company s employees. (check in at front desk). All children must be swim-tested and banded before entering pool. Schedule: 5:30 pm: Cookout starts 6:00-8:30 pm: Family open swim (for employees and their families) (Swim banding rules apply) 6:00 pm: Gather in gym for opening ceremonies 6:00 pm: Presentation of Banners 6:15 pm: 1 Mile Walk starts 6

9 SPIRIT BANNER A 3x4 sheet of white cardboard will be provided. Your company banner should include your company name or logo, the Y logo, and illustrate one of the core values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring). One banner per company. Teams will also design a receptacle with a lid for penny voting. The winner will be the team with the most votes at the end of the battle season (September 19). Friday, September 9 6:00 pm Gym Teams have no minimum or limit. No gender divisions. * Wheelchair accessible event 1. Cardboard sheet may be picked up at the on Friday, September Banners will be hung in the at 6:00 pm on September Any drawing materials may be used. 4. Businesses will also create and design a penny voting receptacle that will be used to collect penny votes. 5. No profanity or obscenity. Winner will be awarded by penny votes. Voting ends on Monday, September 19 th at 7:00 am. 6 th Place 1 point 7

10 FUN WALK Participants will walk 1 mile. Friday, September 9 6:15 pm Meet at the. Walk location will be specified at 6:00 pm following opening ceremonies. Maximum of 15 team members for C Division, 25 members for B Division and 40 members for A Division. No gender divisions. * Wheelchair accessible event Participants must complete the full length of the fun walk. Businesses will receive 1 point for each employee walking up to a maximum of 15 points for C Division, 25 points for B Division and 40 points for A Division. Additional members can walk, but points will not be awarded in excess of the division max. Family members are welcome! 8

11 SMART PHONE TRIVIA Teams of four will compete in three rounds of random trivia. Teams may have minimum of two or up to four members. No gender divisions. * Wheelchair accessible event Friday, September 9 7:15 pm 1. Questions will be projected on a screen. 2. Teams will log into the game with a smart phone 3. One phone allowed per team 6 th Place 1 point 9

12 CORNHOLE Double elimination tournament. Teams of two will play one game to 21 points to determine a winner. Games will be timed. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed * Wheelchair accessible event Date/ Men/Women: Friday, September 8:00 pm Coed: Saturday, September 5:00 pm 1. Scoring: Cancellation scoring will be used, i.e., corn bags in-the-hole and on the board by opponents during an inning or half of an inning in doubles play cancel each other out. Only non-cancelled corn bags are counted in the score for the inning. 2. Winning: The match shall be played until the first team reaches (or exceeds) 21 points at the completion of an inning. The winning team does not need to win by two or more points. If the time limit forces the conclusion of a game, the team in the lead becomes the winner. 3. Ties: If the match is tied at 21 or more at the end of an inning, play continues until one team or the other achieves a higher score at the end of an inning and wins the match. 6 th Place 1 point 10

13 DISC GOLF Teams of (2) will compete the 18 hole disc golf course at Memorial Park Complete your round anytime between 9/9-9/18 Complete your round anytime between 9/9-9/18 Huntington City Memorial Park Teams of 2 no gender divisions Holes will be played. 2. Both players will play and add their scores together. 3. Teams may complete their round on their own time. 4. The Honor system will be employed. PLEASE BE HONEST! 5. Turn in your scores to your company battle rep. 6 th Place 1 point 11

-DROVER TOWN 5K (Sponsored by Continental Structural Plastics) Participants will receive points for their business based on the time they complete the 5K.

14 -DROVER TOWN 5K (Sponsored by Continental Structural Plastics) Participants will receive points for their business based on the time they complete the 5K. T-shirts will be given to those who register by August 26th. Race will be chip-timed. Timing system sponsored by OJI Intertech, Inc. This is an individual event. There is no minimum or limit to the amount of participants each company may enter. Points are based on finishing times. * Wheelchair accessible event Saturday, September 10 9:00 am St. Peters First Community Church 206 Etna Ave. Huntington, IN Parking available in the Marsh parking lot *Volunteers needed Under 20 minutes 10 points Under 22 minutes 8 points Under 25 minutes 6 points Under 30 minutes 4 points Under 35 minutes 2 points Over 35 minutes 1 point 12

15 SAND VOLLEYBALL All matches will consist of 1 game to 21 points. Tournament will be double elimination. Teams can have up to four players on the court. Teams may have one alternate for a total of five on a team. For the coed division, there must be at least two women on the court at all times. Men/Women: Saturday, September 10 Coed: Saturday, September 17 11:00 am Sand Volleyball Courts 1. Games are self-officiated. 2. For Coed teams, two women must be on the court at all times. 3. Balls that hit the boundary line are considered in. 4. Balls hitting the net during a serve or during play are considered good. 5. Blocking serves is prohibited. 6 th Place 1 point 13

16 KICKBALL Games will be three innings with a 20-minute time limit. Teams will consist of six members on the field at a time and the option of one substitute for a total of 7. Substitute must be listed on the roster. Two females must be on the field at all times. Saturday, September 10 4:00 pm Homier Park 1. This tournament is double elimination. 2. The defensive team may be set up in any order the team wishes. There is no set rule for placing defending players. 3. The batter is out in situations similar to softball (force outs, pop outs, etc.). In addition, a runner is out when she/he is hit by a thrown ball below the shoulders. If a player is hit at shoulder level or above, that player will be safe. If the runner ducks and is hit above the shoulders, he/she is out. 4. Leading off and stealing bases between pitches is NOT allowed. 5. There are no umpires. Teams are expected to call plays fairly. 6. The game will end after three innings or a 20-minute time. 7. Pitcher s Mound rules will apply 6 th Place 1point 14

BICYCLE POKER RIDE Each team will ride their bicycles (helmets required) to the designated checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. Maps will be provided at the start of the event.

17 BICYCLE POKER RIDE Each team will ride their bicycles (helmets required) to the designated checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. Maps will be provided at the start of the event. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end. Two person teams. No gender requirements. Saturday, September 10 6:00 pm Start and finish at the 1. You may not trade cards with any team. The card you receive is the card you keep. No exceptions. Violators will be disqualified. 2. Rules of the road apply. Safety is our #1 priority! 3. Helmets are required. The is not responsible for accidents. *Volunteers needed 6 th Place 1 point 15

18 GOLF 9 hole, two-person golf scramble; normal scramble rules apply. Each player hits a tee shot on each hole, the best shot is selected (your playing partner picks up his/her ball) then both partners play from the spot of the best shot. Continue selecting the best shot and playing a shot from that position until one player hits the ball in the hole. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed Men/Women: Sunday, September 11 Coed: Saturday, September 17 8:00 am Clear Creek Golf Course 1. Ladies will play from the Red Tees. 2. Men will play from the White Tees. 3. Players over the age of 60 may play from the Green Tees. 4. Your team will trade scorecards at the 1 st tee and you will keep score of your playing partners and vise versa. When finished with your round, review and confirm your score with your playing partners. If all is correct, sign your card and return it to the Y Staff Member on site. 6 th Place 1 point 16

19 CANOE RACING (Sponsored by Continental Structural Plastics) Teams of 4 compete in a fun canoe racing competition. Men/Women/Coed Coed teams must consist of (2) women and (2) men Sunday, September 11 1:30 pm Camp Timberlake 1. Two canoers will complete the route, switch with their teammates, who will subsequently complete the route 6 th Place 1 point 17

20 OBSTACLE COURSE Teams of two will compete in a timed, indoor obstacle course. This event is considered mildly physical, with some pushing, pulling, and jumping. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed Friday, September 16 6:00 pm *Participation in Hot Shot & Obstacle Course IS allowed Gym 1. Teams will run concurrently (Once first partner finishes, second partner starts. Clock starts continuously until second partner finishes). *Volunteers needed 6 th Placd 1 point 18

21 BASKETBALL HOT SHOT Teams of two will try to make as many shots as possible in the designated area within the allotted time limit. (specific shooting areas will be identified prior to the event) Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed Friday, September 16 6:00 pm *Participation in Hot Shot & Obstacle Course IS allowed Gym 1. Teams of two will try to make as many shots as possible allotted time period. 2. One member of the team will shoot while the other rebounds. 3. If the shooter s toe crosses the line while shooting, the points will be awarded according to the area in front of the line. 4. Ball must have left the player s hand before the buzzer sounds. 5. Both players will have an opportunity to shoot. 6. Scores will be combined. 6 th Place 1 point 19

22 WATER POLO Teams will compete in 5 ft. deep water Friday, September 16 7:30 pm Pool Teams of 4 will be in the water Coed teams must have two females in the water at all times. A separate rules sheet is available, and rules will be explained in detail prior to the event. 6 th Place 1 point 20

23 BOWLING Teams will bowl three scotch doubles games, in which partners alternate every shot. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed * Wheelchair accessible event Sunday, September 18th 9:00 am Men/Women 10:30 Coed Oak Lanes 1. Players alternate shots, not frames. 2. Each team member must lead off at least one game. 3. Total scores of the three games will determine the placing. 6 th Place 1 point 21

24 9-BALL BILLIARDS 9-ball is played with nine balls numbered one through nine and the cue ball. The balls are played in ascending numerical order, start with the 1, then the 2, and so forth until you sink the nine ball. The player legally pocketing the nine ball wins the rack. A coin flip will determine which team starts. The object balls are racked with the one ball at the apex of the diamond and on the foot spot and the nine ball in the middle of the diamond. The other balls will be placed in the diamond without purposeful or intentional pattern. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed Sunday, September 18 12:00 pm Oak Lanes Bowling Alley 1. If a player makes a ball, his/her partner shoots. If not, then it s the next teams turn. 2. Teams must alternate every shot. 3. If a foul is committed, such as scratching or striking a ball that is not the lowest number first, the other player gets to drop the cue ball anywhere on the table to set up their next shot. 4. Combo shots are acceptable as long as the lowest numbered ball is hit first. A player can also win by sinking the nine ball off a combo shot, but the first ball to be hit must be the lowest numbered ball in play. 5. You cannot shoot directly at the nine-ball unless it is the last ball on the table. 6 th Place 1 point 22

25 BENCH PRESS (YOUR WEIGHT) Bench press your body weight for the maximum number of repetitions in one set. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed Sunday, September 18 3:30 pm Weight Room 1. Participants must weigh-in prior to lifting. Weigh-in will begin at 3: Participants will press their body weight, rounded up to the nearest 5 Lb. increment. 3. Women will lift their body weight in kilograms (Lbs. divided by 2.2), rounded up to the nearest 5 Lb. increment. 4. One repetition = lowering the bar to touch the chest, then pressing until the arms are fully extended. 5. Each team s total number of repetitions will be added together. 6 th Place 1 point 23

26 FIRE FIGHTER S CHALLENGE Complete a fire fighter s physical endurance test. This is a highly physical event. Teams will consist of two members. Men/Women/Coed Sunday, September 18 2:00 pm Weight Room 1. Course will include stair-climbing (machine or actual stairs), dragging a dummy, and other physical challenges for time. 2. Course rules will be explained at the event. 6 th Place 1 point 24

27 TUG OF WAR Teams of six will face off in a tug of war in the Sand Volleyball courts. A time limit will be imposed, with the winner being decided by the location of the flag when time is called. Teams will consist of six members. Men/Women/Coed Sunday, September 18th 5:00 pm Sand Volleyball Courts 1. Teams win by pulling the opposing team across mid point of neutral zone. 2. Teams will have 30 seconds to prepare to pull before the start. There will be no lying on the ground or swinging/swaying while pulling. 3. Metal cleats or body weights of any kind are prohibited. 4. Sitting is prohibited. Participants who fall will be given an opportunity to stand up, If they do not comply after 30 seconds, the team will be disqualified. 5. Rope may not be wrapped around any individual in any manner. 6. Gloves are allowed. 7. Double elimination th Place 1point

28 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Service projects may be started anytime after Monday, Aug. 1 and must be completed by Sunday, September 18. Choose a project from the provided list, contact the organization, and confirm the details in order to complete the project. Projects will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. There will enough projects for each business to have the opportunity to complete at least one project. Find Your Own Project! Feel free to submit a request for a project that is not on the list provided. Projects must benefit a community serving organization in Huntington County. Contact Todd Latta for approval prior to scheduling your project. 20 points will be awarded for completion. 26

29 Volunteer Jobs Opening Ceremonies: Setting up tables & chairs, grilling, serving, clean-up. 1 Mile Walk: Checking off participants vs rosters Bicycle Poker Ride: Standing at a checkpoint, handing out cards to riders Obstacle Course: Setup & cleanup. Resetting obstacles between participants. Cornhole: Setup & cleanup. Running scores to score keeper, manning the clock. 5K: Setup, keeping runners safe on the route, cleanup AWARDS The overall business winner in each division will receive the Battle of the Businesses Traveling Plaque for one year. All participants who place first, second, or third in each event will receive a medallion. Sportsmanship Award will be given to the business that best displays the Core Values (Caring*Honesty*Respect*Responsibility) during competition. Business representatives will vote for one winner following the conclusion of the Battle. All Awards will be presented to business leaders at the Battle wrap-up meeting on September 30 at 12:00 pm. representatives are available to visit your business for awards ceremonies per your request. Thank you for participating, Let the games begin! 27

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