2009 Maryland State Beer Pong Championships

UNITED STATES > Maryland > LAUREL

Event Details

Start Date/Time Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, 11:00 AM
End Date/Time Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, 08:00 PM
Registration Process Through BPONG
Registration Deadline Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM

Location

Laurel Park

ROUTE 198 AND RACETRACK ROAD, LAUREL, MD, 20724, UNITED STATES

Description

When:	Saturday, December 5th, 2009 Registration starts: 11:00 National Anthem: 12:00 Play begins: 12:15
Where:	Laurel Park Route 198 and Racetrack Road Laurel, MD 20724 (301) 529-3603 The Laurel Park Website Located in the Carriage Room. Use the Grandstand Entrance and make a left.
Structure:	Games will be played by MDBP rules Seeding based on the 2009 rankings 64-team bracket All teams guaranteed a minimum of 3 games: Double elimination Winner's bracket will be best 2 out of 3 series Loser's bracket will be individual games Cash side tournaments (sit 'n' gos) all day after first elimination round
Prizes:	World Series of Beer Pong V entry for the winners* ($1,100 value) Includes WSOBP entry, 4-night hotel stay in Las Vegas, and a chance to win $50,000 $1,000 in cash payouts for the Top 7: 1st: $350 + WSOBP bid 2nd: $300 3rd: $160 4th: $80 5th: $50 6th: $30 7th: $30 Trophies for 1st-3rd place Ribbons for 4th-8th place * Winning team may elect to redeem WSOBP bid for $700 cash
Awards:	Along with the tournament winners, several season-long awards will be given out to deserving teams: Excellence Award - To the team with the highest MD State Ranking. Achievement Award - To the team with best performance in national/international competition. Best All-Female Award - To the best all-female team of the year. Unsung Hero Award - To the team that never won a tournament but that consistently perfromed at a high level. Spirit Award - To the team who's passion for the game transends their win/loss record.
Beer:	Tournament beer is included with entry fee. Teams will receive one ticket per game/series, redeemable for one pitcher of beer. Coronas are $3, other beers are $4 or a bucket of 3 for $10. Some concessions available in the Carriage Room. Food court and bar located just outside.
T-shirts:	All participants will receive official State Championship T-shirts. Additional t-shirts available for purchase.
Designated Drivers:	Designated drivers will receive a gift bag coutesy of Laurel Park. One lucky DD will receive a free vacation at the Surrey Beach House, Ventnor, NJ (2 minutes from AC) courtesy of Beachtree Properties. Prize includes 2-night hotel stay only. Transportation not included.
Charity:	Laurel Park is sponsoring a toy drive benefiting The Bea Gaddy Foundation, St. Vincent di Paul, and Childrens' Favorite Things. All participents and spectators are encouraged to donate. Bring a new toy and drop off at the gift exchange table.....we give you a gift back!
Eligibility:	This tournament will feature 64 teams. Participants must meet the following criteria (ordered by preference): Both players must have qualified by placing top 5 in an MDBP tournament or one player has qualified and your team has played together at an MDBP tournament or both players are Maryland residents For example, two PA residents that placed 3rd in a State Qualifier are eligible. Two MD residents that have not qualified are eligible but with lower priority.
Registration:	Tournament entry (including beer and t-shirts) is: $50 / team if you register online before Nov 1st. $55 / team if you register online before Nov 14th. $60 / team if you register with cash on December 5th.
Contact:	The coordinator for this tournament is Austin Lanham. Please email [email protected] with any questions or comments.
Register:	Register now and save $10.00 on entry!

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