7th Annual

 

Pond Skimming Championships 2008

The 7th Annual Liberty Bank Pond Skimming Championships return to Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, May 18!   Wrapping up another season at Mt Bachelor, this event has antics like you wouldn't believe. 

The Liberty Bank Pond Skimming Championships brings brave (and slightly crazy) skiers and riders from all over the region and country.  Each participant has one goal- cross the icy pond successfully- and, with luck and skill, showing off style and costume!

To raise the stakes Mt. Bachelor will be raffling off a 2008-2009 Unlimited Season Pass for all participants.  That ought to give you that extra push you need to pull out your costume and take your chances across the pond!

The Liberty Bank Pond Skimming Championships will take place on Sunday, May 18th, the last day of the season at Mt. Bachelor.  Enjoy morning skiing on the east side, then join us at the bottom of Sunrise Chair for this hilarious competition.  Emcee Dennis Shaw from the Twins and DJ's David Miller and Kevin Byrne will bring us through the day with tunes and style. 

Here's the info you need to get ready for your Pond Skimming adventure!

How to Enter and Other Important Info

  1. Download the Pond Skimming Entry Form and a Release Form.
  2. Fill out forms and
           - email to Patrick at pmccullough@mtbachelor.com or
           - fax to Patrick or Frankie's attention at (541) 693-0210 or
           - drop off your entry at 115 SW Columbia (the Bus Barn) M-F from 8am to 4pm or
           - drop it off at Sunrise Lodge info booth located behind the espresso bar (weekends only)
    Remember to include payment info. If you plan to pay with cash or check you will need to drop off your entry.   If you would like to pay by credit card, you can call the reservation center M-F between 8am-4pm at (541) 382-1709.
  3. All Participants must check in day of the event.  Registration will be held in the loft of the Sunrise Lodge.
  4. You can also enter the day of, but there is no guarantee that spots will be available. Additionally, the last registrant will go first across the pond.
  5. Registration is from 8am - 10am
  6. Event starts at 11am.  Awards to follow. 
  7. The schwag man will be distributing killer schwag from Mt Bachelor and our sponsors immediately after the competition.  Get to him first to get the best stuff!

The Entry fee is $25, includes a Liberty Bank Pond Skimming Championships hoodie! All who participate in the event are entered to win a 2008-2009 Mt Bachelor Unlimited Season Pass.  Entries are capped at 75 participants.

Rules of the Game

  1. Participants who successfully cross the entire pond will proceed to the second round.
  2. Second round participants will be judged on costume and style/technique.
  3. All who enter will receive a raffle ticket for the 2008-09 season pass.
  4. ABSOLUTELY No poles allowed on course.  Anyone using poles will be automatically disqualified!
  5. You must be at least 9 years or older to participate.
  6. Participants under 18 must have a parent sign a release form.
  7. The season pass will go to the individual listed on the entry form.  The Pass CAN NOT be transferred.

How Participants are Scored

Every participant will be given an initial attempt to cross the pond.  Only those who cross the Pond successfully in Round 1 are eligible to make a second attempt in Round 2.

During Round 2, participants will be judged on the following:

  • Ability to cross the pond, max 10 points.  If the participant does not fully cross, the pond will be marked 1 through 10, depending on where the participant falls they will be granted that number of points.
  • Costume, max 10 points.  Inviting all Disco Divas, Mo Town impersonators, Strawberry Shortcakes, Pink Gorillas and Greek or Roman Gods!  Don't slack off in the costume category!  This is worth 1/3 of your score and really wins points with the crowds.  It can easily break a tie!
  • Style/Technique, max 10 points! Cross the Pond and make it look GOOD!  This is really up to you.  Maybe you'll feel extra BRAVE like Tim the Mechanic from last year, who twisted a 180, exiting the pond backwards.

What Participants Can Win

All who participate (no you can't just enter and not try your luck on the pond) are entered to win a 2007-08 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass! The First, Second & Third place winners will take home Summer Prize Packs from our sponsors and Mt Bachelor.

So you don't have the guts and you just want to watch?  We'll you're smart!  The more the merrier!  This is on Mt. Bachelor's final day of operations and we're hoping for sunny skies.  Bring your sunscreen, a beach chair and your cheering voice!  Weather permitting we'll have a BBQ on the deck and live music for your listening and dancing pleasure.  End your season with a bang and great entertainment and remember: you raise your chances of winning schwag when you are in costume!!!

Thanks to our Sponsors!

 

 


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Prizes subject to change.