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Sun Mountain News 09/10



Spring Fling Schedule of Events



Saturday, March 20th

Sun Mountain Flyer Open 10:00am-4:00pm Cost:$20 for 2 rides or $15 for a single ride.

Trampoline Things 10:00am-3:00pm FREE Rides

FREE Face Painting 10:00am-3:00pm

BBQ on the Sun Deck 11:00am-2:00pm

Pond Skimming- Starts at 1:00pm. 10 & Under division will go first in their own specially made "pond", followed by the Adult division in the large pond. The 10 & Under division is just for fun, but the Adult Division will be receiving prizes for "Best Costume" and for "Best Technique". Please see the rules below for details.

Live Entertainment - Equalites Reggae Band- 2:30pm-5:30pm in the Wild Boar Tavern

Snow Volley Ball- starts at 4:00pm on a court located in front of the Sun Deck. This will be informal, pick-up games only.


Sunday, March 21st

Sun Mountain Flyer Open 10:00am-4:00pm Cost:$20 for 2 rides or $15 for a single ride.

Trampoline Things 10:00am-3:00pm FREE Rides

FREE Face Painting 10:00am-3:00pm

BBQ on the Sun Deck 11:00am-2:00pm

Cardboard Box Derby- Design review begins at 12:30pm, race starts at 1:00pm and will be held on School Slope. There will be prizes handed out for "Best Design" and Fastest Time". Please see the rules below for details.



Rules:

Registration for both the Pond Skimming and the Cardboard Box Derby will be at the Information Desk in the Base Lodge from 9am-12pm on the day of the event.

Cardboard Box Derby:

1) All participants are required to wear helmets, no exceptions.

2) Prizes will be given for the "Best Design"(as determined by our panel of judges) and the "Fastest Time". Prize for Best Design & Fastest Time will be a Four-Pack (4) of Lift Tickets for the 2010/11 Winter Season.

3) Cardboard Box craft can be constructed using cardboard, glue, string & duct tape only. You cannot use staples, plastics etc. in the construction. Boxes will be inspected prior to the race.

4) Teams must be able to stop their craft.

5) Every Participant must sign a liability waiver before competing.

6) No strapping into the crafts.

7) You must be 18 years old, or if younger, you will need parental consent and release form signed.

8) Teams may consist of up to 4 people.

9) After the race, participants are required to take their boxes home with them, and clean up any debris from their box.

10) The decision of the events committee concerning awards and disqualifications is final.

Pond Skimming

1) Costumes are encouraged.

2) Prizes will be given for the "Best Costume" and the "Best Skimmer"(as determined by our panel of judges) for the Adult class only. Prize for Best Costume will be a ski/snowboard outfit (jacket and pants) worth up to $250. Prize for Best Skimmer will be a pair of skis or a snowboard worth up to $250.

3) Those entered in the 10 & Under division will all get a certificate showing that they competed.