Competing Units and Their Pocs Are As Follows

EVENT RULES

Unit POCs should seek individuals from their unit to participate/compete in the events to maximize points for their unit. Total points from all events comprise a unit’s Frontiercade score. There will be a Frontiercade trophy presentation at the 1400 closing ceremony announcing the winners for the small and large unit categories. Active duty, DoD civilians, unit assigned contractors, and adult family members (age 18 and older) may be a part of your unit’s Frontiercade competition team.

PLEASE NOTE:
Some events, such as the Striker Life Runs, Soccer, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Tug-O-War and Joust REQUIRE advanced sign up NLT
Noon, 19 August 2013 at Freedom Hall Fitness Center.

For all the other events there is no advance entry deadline; however, if the Unit POC is not working within their unit to get participants in these events in advance it will be difficult to do so in the final days.

Competing Units and their POCs are as follows:

Large Unit Category
90 CES –

90 MSFS –

790 MSFS –

90 SFS –

90 OG –

90 MDG –

90 MMXS –

Small Unit Category

90 SSPTS –

20 AF –

90 MW Staff/CPTS –

90 CS –

90 FSS/90 CONS –

90 MOS –

90 LRS –

90 MUNS –

90 TRF –

Running Events - Striker Life ½ Marathon, 5K, and 1.3 Mile Kids Run

PLACE: Striker Life ½ Marathon and 5k will begin north of the stage on Ft Warren Ave. with check-in being at the parking lot next to the blue PT pad. 1.3 Mile Kids Run will start at the Flag Pole with check- in being the same place.

POINTS: 4 points will be awarded to all individuals who finish the ½ Marathon

EVENT TIME: Start time is 0600 for ½ Marathon, 0615 for 5k and 1000 for 1.3 Mile Kids Run.

RULES: Each unit will be allowed to enter unlimited entries in the competition NLT Noon, 16 August; however, each individual must complete and sign the entry form available at Freedom Hall Fitness Center, Independence Hall Fitness Center, The Youth Center or online at http://www.funatwarren.com/frontiercade/. Participants must stay within course boundaries or be disqualified.

AWARDS: All individuals who complete the ½ Marathon will receive a Striker Life Medal. Top three finishers in ½ Marathon and 5k, male and female age groups, 13- 29 and 30 and older (Children 13-15 may participate however their parent needs to be with them at all times), will receive a trophy. Top 3 boys and girls, age 9-12, will receive a special ribbon, with all participants receiving a participant ribbon.

EVENT POC: Ms. Andrea Bauer and MSgt Jessica Cambron (Fitness Center)

VOLLEYBALL

PLACE: Southeast corner of the “nice” parade field grass.

POINTS: Points will be awarded to the top 3 teams.

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: 0745 check in with the first game starting at. The bracket will be sent out to each unit the day prior to Frontiercade. It will be the responsibility of the team’s POC to know when the next game is for their respective unit. Each team’s POC can check with the volleyball POC (updated bracket) to verify when their next game will be (or what game they follow). Each game will start exactly 5 minutes after the previous game’s end. Each game will be started at the designated time regardless of how many team members are present.

RULES: Each competing squadron/unit will be allowed to sign up one volleyball team NLT noon, 19 Aug at Freedom Hall Fitness Center. Each team will consist of a maximum of 6 players, but teams with less than 6 will be allowed to compete against 6 man teams. Games will be rally score to 15. A team must win by two points. Matches will be best 2 out of 3. The tournament will be single elimination. The 2 teams losing in the semi-finals will compete for third place.

WINNER: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams will receive points towards there squadron’s overall points.

EVENT POC: SrA Marcel Palomo (Fitness Center)

SOCCER

PLACE: Northeast side of “nice” parade field.

POINTS: Points will be awarded to the 3 top teams

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: 0745 check in with the first game starting at 0800. The bracket will be sent out to each unit the day prior to Frontiercade. It will be the responsibility of the team’s POC to know when the next game is for their respective unit. Each team’s POC can check with the soccer POC (updated bracket) to verify when their next game will be (or what game they follow). Each game will start exactly 5 minutes after the previous game’s end. Each game will be started at the designated time regardless of how many team members are present.

RULES: Each competing squadron/unit will be allowed to enter one team NLT Noon, 19 Aug at Freedom Hall Fitness Center. Each team will consist of a minimum of 7 players on the field and up to 5 substitutes. Games will be two, 7-minute halves with a 2 minute break. In the event of a tie, games will go into penalty kicks. The tournament will be single elimination. The two teams losing in the semi-finals will compete for third place.

WINNER: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams will receive points towards there squadron’s overall points.

EVENT POC: SrA Marcel Palomo (Fitness Center)

HORSESHOES

PLACE: Southwest corner of the parade field, just off of the “nice” grass.

POINTS: Points will be awarded to the top 3 teams.

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: Teams check in at 0800 at the horseshoe pits and the event starts shortly thereafter.

RULES: Each competing squadron/unit may enter a maximum of two teams, each consisting of two participants. Sign up teams NLT Noon, 19 Aug at Freedom Hall Fitness Center. The pitching distance will be 40 feet. Each team will send one member to each end of the pit. Each team member will throw two horseshoes during each round. The game will be to 21 points. Ringers will be awarded 3 points while horseshoes landing within six inches of the stake receive 1 point. The first team to score 21 points will be declared the winner.

WINNER: A single elimination tournament will be used to determine the final four teams. Both losing teams in the first round of the final three will compete against each other for 3rd place. The two winners will play a best of three tournament where the first team to win two games will be declared the winner..

EVENT POC: Danette Cochran (Fall Hall)

TUG-O-WAR

PLACE: The Pit (south of the stage just off of the parade grass)

POINTS: Points will be awarded to the 3 strongest teams.

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: 1030

RULES: Each competing squadron/unit may enter may enter one five-person team, entry deadline is NLT noon Aug 19. Teams will line up on opposite sides of the rope. A minimum rest period of ten minutes will be given between each match. No spikes or metal cleats are allowed. Teams will compete until the final three are identified. The tournament will be single elimination coming down to the final four. The teams losing in the semi-finals will compete for 3rd place.

WINNER: Strongest team, as determined by bracket play, will be designated the winner and awarded first place.

EVENT POC: MSgt Rebecca McNelley (AFSA)

1.3 MILE WALK (NON-COMPETITIVE)

PLACE: Sign up, start and end from the HQ tent at Frontiercade. Walk once around parade field track and return to the HQ tent.

POINTS: Points will be awarded for participation and completion of the walk. Two (2) pts awarded for person who completes the walk. Unlimited individual entries from each squadron with 50 pts maximum limit for each unit/squadron.

EVENT TIME: Start anytime between 1100 – 1315

RULES: Each unit/squadron is allowed unlimited individual entries and there is no entry deadline. Participants will sign in at the registration table in the HQ tent just prior to walking and must check back in at the end of the walk in order to receive credit for the walk. Walkers must stay within the course boundaries.

WINNER: Everyone wins with this event!

EVENT POC: Bob Frohnapfel (A&FR)

JOUST

PLACE: The Pit (south of the stage just off the parade grass)

POINTS: Points for top three jousters.

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: 1200

RULES: Each competing squadron/unit may enter a maximum of two teams, each consisting of two participants. Sign up teams NLT Noon, 19 Aug at Freedom Hall Fitness Center. Contestants will use padded pugel sticks to knock their opponent from a large pole into a pit of water. The referee will blow a whistle to begin the match. Contestants begin approaching the middle of the pole after starting on each end. The contestants will begin striking each other with the pugel stick until one or both individuals fall into the water. If both individuals are knocked from the pole, the individual hitting the water last will be declared the winner. Individuals who do not use their pugel sticks to defeat their opponent, or who throw their pugel sticks at their opponents will be disqualified.

WINNER: A single elimination tournament will be used to identify the final four contestants. Losers in the first round of the final four will compete against each other for third place. Winners will complete in a best of three tournament. The first person to win 2 matches will be declared the winner and awarded first place points.

EVENT POC: Danette Cochran (Fall Hall)

CHILI COOK-OFF

PLACE: Tent East of Stage

POINTS: Points for top three finishers as determined by the People’s Choice votes.

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: Dishes may be dropped off beginning at 1000, and must be in place by 1115. People’s Choice Judging is from 1130-1245.

RULES: Limited to 1 entry per competing unit and there is no advanced entry deadline. All dishes must be cooked no sooner that 24 hours prior to the contest and submitted (in an unmarked crock pot). The POC for this event will place the pots, assign numbers, and monitor them while in at the tent. Positions will be assigned on a first come basis. All ingredients will be provided by the participant for their entry. A contestant may not vote in the contest.

Crock pots must be labeled with tape on the bottom of the dish and is the responsibility of the entrant to collect at the conclusion of the event. Each crock pot will be given a number and remain free of any identifying markings. All crock pots will be displayed in the same manner and all baskets, carrying containers, etc are to be removed when submitting dishes for the contest.

Cooks must prepare and cook the chili in the most sanitary manner possible. All food handlers who prepare, cook, or serve are requested to follow the following personal hygiene rules:

1. Wear a cap or other head cover to control hair.

2. Wear clean clothing

3. Have clean hands and wash regularly during the day.

4. Use clean pots and utensils.

5. Do not re-use utensils used to sample the chili unless they

have been properly cleaned

WINNER: People’s Choice will determine the winners. The individual whose chili amasses the most points will be declared the winner and awarded first place points and a Frontiercade T-shirt

Scoring cards will be provided for the “People” and will include scoring on the following:

1. AROMA – The prepared dish should smell appetizing

2. CONSISTENCY – The prepared should be a smooth combination of tastes that please the palatte.

3. COLOR – The prepared dish should look visually appealing.

4. TASTE – The prepared dish should taste good

5. AFTERTASTE – The dish should leave a pleasant taste in the mouth after swallowing.

EVENT POC: 1Lt Lovelady (90 OSS) and Lt Ray (90 CP)

PIE BAKING CONTEST (FRUIT & NON-FRUIT CATEGORIES)

PLACE: Tent East of Stage

POINTS: Points for top three finishers. Points will be awarded to the top 3 places in each category (FRUIT PIE and NON-FRUIT PIE) as determined by the People’s Choice votes.

1st / 10 pts
2nd / 8 pts
3rd / 6 pts

EVENT TIME: Pies may be dropped off beginning at 1000, and must be in place by 1115. People’s Choice Judging is from 1130-1245.

RULES: Each unit will be allowed to enter one entry and there is no advanced entry deadline. Positions will be assigned on a first come basis. All pies will be baked at home and fall under the category of “fruit pie” or “non-fruit pie”. Pies may not be store bought. Pies submitted for judging will not be returned. Baking dishes must be labeled with tape on the bottom of the dish and is the responsibility of the entrant to collect at the conclusion of the event. Each pie will be given a number and remain free of any identifying markings. All pies will be displayed in the same manner and all baskets, carrying containers are to be removed when submitting pie for the contest. Contests may not vote in the contest. The contest will begin at 1130.

WINNER: People’s Choice voting will score each pie on a scale of 0 to 10 in each of the 4 categories of aroma, appearance, taste, and aftertaste.

1. AROMA – Pie should smell appetizing

2. APPEARANCE – Pie should look appetizing

3. TASTE – Pie should taste good

4. AFTERTASTE – Pie should leave a pleasant taste after swallowing

EVENT POC: MS, Donatte Cochran (Fall Hall Community Center)

50 YARD DASH

PLACE: Center of Parade Field in front of the stage.