Pulling Together For Wayne County Special Olympics
The Event
A one day even with teams competing to pull a fully loaded fire truck weighing 50,000 lbs. It's the ultimate tug-of-war challenge and a great team building event. This event will also feature family attractions and fire safety displays/ demonstrations. This event is FREE ADMISSION!
The Cause
All proceeds from the event go to support the Special Olympics Indiana - Wayne County, allowing athletes with intellectual disabilities to train and compete on a local and state level in 20 Olympic type sports.
The Teams
Each team will consist of a maximum of 15 people. All participants must sign a waiver of liability. Each team donates at least $500 to compete. The team can raise money through hosting fundraisers, individual pledges, corporate or union sponsorships.
The Fastest Pull
Team members will line up on the rope attached to the fire truck. The official starter will signal when to start the pull. After the team pulls the fire engine 50 feet, or five (5) minutes has elapsed, the stopwatch will stop. Elapsed time will be recorded as the team score. The team that completes this task in the least amount of time wins the “Fastest Team Pull” trophy.
The Lowest Combined Weight Pull
See how many teammates it takes to pull the fire truck! Start with one or two. Continue to add teammates until your team pulls the fire truck the distance of 50 feet, you’ve only got five minutes. At the end of your pull, the weight of those teammates pulling the truck will be added together. The team pulling the fire truck with the least amount of team weight will claim the “Lowest Combined Weight Pull” trophy.
The Schedule of Events
2:00 pm. Concessions Open
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration for Fire Truck Teams & Kiddie Pull
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Team Captain Meeting
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Kiddie Pull
4:00 p.m. The Pull w/ Awards Immediately Following
The Prizes
• Fastest Pull Time 1st, 2nd & 3rd
• Lowest Combined Team Weight Pull
• Top Team Fundraiser
• High School Challenge
• Top Individual Fundraiser
• Top Special Olympic Athlete Fundraiser
Pulling Together For
Wayne County Special Olympics
The Registration Process
To register yourself and your team for the Fire Truck Pull, complete the “Team Registration Form”. Please have each individual that is participating complete an “Individual Registration/Pledge Form” and sign the release and waiver of liability form. Register your team before September 9 and your team will receive an “official” Fire Truck Pull t-shirt. Registration must include the minimum $500 team registration fee. Additional funds collected can be turned in on the day of the event. Otherwise, team registrations are due by 3 p.m. on the day of the event. So, you’ve got what it takes, but your friends don’t? Created for those individuals with weak friends and needs us to assign him/her to a team. All you have to do is complete the “Individual Registration/ Pledge Form”, sign the release and waiver of liability form and raise $40 in pledges. Register by before September 9 and you will receive an “official” Fire Truck Pull t-shirt. Registration must include the minimum $40 registration fee. Completed registration forms, signed waivers and pledges/registration fee can be mailed to: Wayne County Special Olympics, PO Box 42, Webster, Indiana 47392 . Please make checks payable to Special Olympics Indiana. Remember registration and fee must be received by September 9th in order for you and your team to receive the “official” Fire Truck Pull t-shirt. Please give USPS plenty of time to deliver by the deadline.
THE KIDDIE PULL
Calling all kids 8 years old and younger! Have your parents register you for the Kiddie Pull the day of the
event. It’s free! Then get ready to put your muscles to work pulling a fire truck with a team of other kids.
THE FIREHOUSE KITCHEN
Be sure to visit our many food booths and enjoy some delicious food and/or a cold drink while you watch
the ultimate tug-of-war and/or admire some “hot rods” at the car show.
THE SOUVENIRS
Extra t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Visit SPECIAL OLYMPICS WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA Facebook page for more information; or contact Lonnie Snow at lsnow1952@yahoo.com or (765) 732-3636.
