Pitchin’ for a Purpose Cornhole Tournament 2020 is now VIRTUAL!

Saturday, September 19, 2020 11:15am – 4 pm

UPDATED 8/7:  In an effort to keep our community safe, the most responsible course of action is to have “Pitchin’ for a Purpose” Cornhole Tournament 2020 go virtual! Though the event format will be a little different, the goals remain the same – to give hope and opportunity to those families who need it most! Best of all our virtual Cornhole Tournament will allow for even more community members to join us as we work together in building strong families and a stronger Vermont community. Watch your fundraising support the work of Lund by visiting our website at www.lundvt.org or connect with JulieR@lundvt.org for a Lund Zoom & Learn!

How To Get Started:

1. Register online at https://www.firstgiving.com/event/14879/Lund-Pitchin-for-a-Purpose-2020 and start raising funds!
2. Invite family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to join you (keeping the physical distancing and wearing a mask) OR have them donate to your fundraising site.
3. Take photos of your activity. On September 19^th post your photos on Facebook and Instragram!   Tag @Lundvt and #PitchinforLund or email your photo(s) to JulieR@lundvt.org. Individuals and Corporations posting photos or emailing photos to Julie will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Visa Gift Card. Drawing will take place on September 25^th.
4. You can mail any checks (payable to: Lund) and cash you’ve raised to:
   • Julie Richards, Lund, 50 Joy Drive, S. Burlington, VT 05403

Sign Up Here!

Different Ways to Play:

Option 1: In Your Backyard

If you have a set of Cornhole Boards and a family of 2 or more you may set up teams and compete against each other using the American Cornhole Association Rules. https://www.playcornhole.org/pages/rules

Send in your scores to JulieR@lundvt.org and you will be entered in a drawing for a set of Lund Cornhole Boards and bags (must be able to pick up the Boards in Burlington, VT)

If you do not have a set of Cornhole Boards you may purchase a set through Lund (while supplies last) for $100 OR make your own with creative materials! See Competition # 2 rules and send us a photo!

Option 2: Ghost Cornhole

Ghost Cornhole is a single player game in which a Cornhole player plays against the “Ghost”. A Cornhole player picks a Cornhole ghost level from 1 to 11 where 1 is the easiest and 11 is the most difficult. When a player chooses a Cornhole ghost level of 8, this means that every round of throwing, the Cornhole ghost will always score 8 points.

The Cornhole player throws 4 bags per round. If the Cornhole player makes 3 bags in the hole, and leaves 1 bag on the board, the Cornhole player would make 10 points but will receive only 2 points total that round (10 points from player minus 8 points from the ghost equals 2 points for the player). The next round, if the Cornhole player only lands 4 bags on the board, the Cornhole player will make 4 points and will not receive any points that round. Instead the ghost will receive 4 points that round (4 points from the player minus 8 points from the ghost equals 4 points for the ghost). See link below:

Ghost Cornhole Practice and How to Play

Send in your scores to JulieR@lundvt.org and you will be entered in a drawing for a set of Lund Cornhole Boards and bags (must be able to pick up the Boards in Burlington, VT)

Option 3: Neighborhood Competition

If you have a set of Cornhole Boards and have been physically distancing with your neighbors/friends, set up teams and compete against each other using the American Cornhole Association Rules. See link below. Keep safe by wearing masks AND physical distance.

https://www.playcornhold.org/pageslrules

Send in your scores to JulieR@lundvt.org and you will be entered in a drawing for a set of Lund Cornhole Boards and bags (must be able to pick up the Boards in Burlington, VT)

Option 4: Competitive Play

We know there are some real competitive people out there!!! Here is a way to play for a set of Cornhole Boards wrapped with “- 2020 Champs – Pitchin for a Purpose Cornhole Tournament:”

The competitive option (double elimination) will be for teams of TWO competing for the grand prize, a set of cornhole boards branded with the ‘Pitchin for a Purpose’ logo.  Teams will need to Facebook Live their rounds and tag Lund’s FB page @LundVT.  If you do not have a Facebook account, still record your round and email it to julier@lundvt.org with a subject line of “Competitive Play Score.”

Here is how a virtual matchup will work:

1. Teams A and B will get notified by text message that they are now ready to play each other.
2. Players will need to have a set of boards set up 27 feet apart.
3. Both people on each team will throw a deca-round apiece.  A deca-round is throwing 4 bags to one of the boards and adding up your score.  If you get two in the hole and two on the board, that is 8 total points.  That is round 1.  Keep doing this until you’ve done 10 rounds.  Your partner will do the same thing.  Once you and your partner are done, combine your two scores for your team’s total score. See instruction video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cb6gaxnAiDgAMjzT6
4. For example, if Team A scores a total of 120 points and Team B scores a total of 135 points, team B advances.
5. Teams will need to text their scores back and the tournament committee will need to verify the scores in association with the video.
6. The tournament will continue in this format until a champion is crowned!

Additional Competitions:

Competition # 1: “50/50 Airmail Competition” Sponsored by: Chris Loso of Loso’s Professional Janitorial Services, Inc. and Spruce Mortgage. Inc.

Rules:

1. Donate $5 to Lund Family Center via PayPal (julier@lundvt.org) to enter for 5 bags to throw.
2. Build (dimensions are 16x16x12) or purchase (Amazon – $60) an “Airmail” Box.
3. Throw 5 bags, from 30 feet, into the Airmail Box.
4. A video in one clip MUST be submitted, with the following requirements, to JulieR@lundvt.org to be eligible for prize:
   1. Showing the dimensions of the airmail box
   2. Showing the measurement of the 30 feet from the foul line to the airmail box
   3. Showing the 5 bags being thrown to the airmail box
5. The persons with the most bags into the Airmail Box will win $500
6. If two or more people have the same amount, these names will be entered into a drawing to win $500.

Competition # 2: Make your own Cornhole Board set

Medals and a $50 Visa Gift Card awarded for:

Note: photos must be submitted to be awarded points.

Create your own Cornhole Board Set Rules:

1. Board can be made out of any materials. Encouraging recycled materials
2. Points will be given for the following:
   1. Up to 10 points for creativity.
   2. 10 points showing measurements of correct dimensions.
   3. Up to 10 points for creation of cornhole bags.
3. “Make your own Cornhole Board Set” earning the most points will be announced on September 25^th earning Medals and a $50 visa Gift Card.

Competition # 3: Best Team Name

1. Be creative with a Team Name and register the team at https://www.firstgiving.com/event/14879/Lund-Pitchin-for-a-Purpose-2020
2. The Team Name Winner will be announced on September 23^rd which includes a Trophy

Competition # 4: Best Team T-shirt

1. Be creative with a Team T-shirt.
2. Email a photo of the Team T-shirt to julier@lundvt.org no later than September 20^th.
3. The Best Team T-shirt Winner will be announced on September 23^rd which includes a Trophy

Competition # 5: Top Fundraiser – Individual

1. Invite family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to support your fundraising.
2. The Individual raising the most money for the Pitchin’ for a Purpose Cornhole Tournament will receive a trophy and a Zachary’s Pizza Gift Certificate.
3. Any funds you raise off-line can be sent to Julie Richards, Lund, 50 Joy Drive, S. Burlington, VT 05403.
4. Winner will be announced September 25^th

Competition # 6: Top Fundraiser – Team

1. Invite family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to support your fundraising.
2. The Team raising the most money for the Pitchin’ for a Purpose Cornhole Tournament will receive a trophy and a Zachary’s Pizza Gift Certificate.
3. Any funds you raise off-line can be sent to Julie Richards, Lund, 50 Joy Drive, S. Burlington, VT 05403.
4. Winner will be announced September 25^th