The Quaff It Loppet is a lot like the Barnyard Classic bike race only on cross country skis! It's happening 1/26/13 just outside Mount Horeb. Please RSVP justin1982z28 at hotmail dot com or 608 _ 295 _ 7736 if attending so that I know how much beer to buy.
The Quaff It Loppet is:
- A duo biathlon event - bring a partner! Or show up solo and we'll find you one.
- A two-hour cross-country classic-style ski race on groomed trails.
- Gelande quaffing!
- Free! No entry fee.
-OK for new skiers. The course is easy and fun even if you've only been on skis a few times.
What to bring:
1. An intense competitive spirit.
2. A powerful thirst for PBR.
3. Classic skis!
4. One potluck dish per competitor.
5. A cash donation for a non-profit. Whatever amount you would like to contribute.
6. A change of clothes for post gelande quaffing. You don't want to be wearing clothes soaked in beer during the winter.
7. Root beer or soda for gelande quaffing if you do not drink beer.
Details:
Date - 1/26/13
Registration - 11:00-11:40am
Racer Meeting – 11:50am
Race Start - Noon
Where - John and Kattia's Farm; 9658 E Perry Center Rd, Mount Horeb, WI
Who - You and your race partner. If anyone else wants to race that is not invited here let me know and I will add them to the list. I want to keep this small enough to manage.
Lodging - There are no facilities for staying overnight. Please plan to sober up and drive home safely.
Dinner - POTLUCK - please bring a dish per person to pass, a grill will be available.
Beverages - Beer will be provided for gelande quaffing. BYOB for all of your other beer needs. Water will be provided.
Course Features - It will be groomed with two classic tracks set. Not the same course as for the BYC. Classic style only!
Kids Race - Sorry, no kids’ race but you can organize one if you want to.
Fee - No entry fee!
Donation - Bring a donation for a local non-profit.
Staying warm - We'll have the woodstove going in the shop. Bring warm clothes.
Other bonuses - There are none! Points for laps, points for quaffing. No extra points for drinking outside of quaffing. Costumes encouraged but not rewarded.
Ski Race:
- There is only one class. Teams can be male/male, male/female, female/male, female/female.
- 2 hours - The last lap must be completed before time expires
- Lap Rule - Teammates can't be more than 2 laps apart
- Penalties:
Not bringing a dish for the potluck = 1 lap penalty per competitor
Not bringing a donation = 2 lap penalty per competitor
- 1 lap = 3 points.
Gelande Quaffing:
Format - 90 sec rounds
- The ‘quaffer’ must be 2’ from the edge of the table and must catch the mug in the air
- Players must alternate positions for each turn
- Positions can’t be exchanged until the mug in play touches the table top
- 6 oz. pours
- Beer must be quaffed not worn to count
- If you do not want to drink beer you must bring your own root beer or soda to drink. Water is not allowed.
Points:
- Mug catch = 1 pt
- Handle catch = 2 pts
- 360 degree catch = 3 pts
- Under the leg catch = 3 pts
Placing will determined by a composite score from both events.
All biathlon related details (except duration and team makeup) are subject to change prior to the event.
