Cantina’s Sling N’ Squash Competition
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The Big Chill Surf Cantina is proud to host Cantina’s 4th Annual Sling N’ Squash Competition on Saturday, November 13th from 1 pm-5 pm! Formerly known as “Big Chill’s Pumpkin’ Chuckin’, this event is a feat of strength competition where competitors are challenged with trying to throw their pumpkin the farthest. It’s our way of keepin’ the tradition of pumpkins flying in Sussex County!
Spectators:
The event is free to attend! Watch as contestants battle to see who can sling their squash the farthest. Enjoy beer, cocktails, cornhole, pumpkin pong, squash toss and live music from DJ Magellan.
How to Enter:
Pre-registration is required. Must be 21 or older to compete. Registration is $30 per competitor and includes a limited edition t-shirt! $15 from each registration will be donated to the Rehoboth Community Resource Center.
Register here: https://forms.gle/gXPoQNDRcSMw4dJm9
Competitors will have to throw a 15-18lb pumpkin from a 6’x6′ throwing area. Throws will be measured from where they first hit the ground. Competitors will each throw 2 times with the total distance from both throws being added together. The top 3 people will go on to the finals where they will compete for the top prize!
Prizes Awarded For Each Division.
1st Place: $100 Cantina Gift Card & Bragging Rights!
2nd Place: $50 Cantina Gift Card
3rd Place: $25 Cantina Gift Card
Beneficiary:
This year’s event will benefit the Rehoboth Community Resource Center. $15 from every competitor registration plus a portion of the sales from the event will be donated. We will also be participating in a canned food drive throughout the week at Cantina and on Saturday at the event.
About the Rehoboth Community Resource Center:
The Community Resource Center (CRC), a 501 (c)(3), volunteer-driven organization, was created in 2011 to assist low income individuals and families in times of need. The CRC offers a centralized location where residents in the local community can come when they are facing a crisis.
CRC purpose is to:
Assess the needs of individuals and families
Identify and coordinate the use of community resources
Support individuals and families during their time of uncertainty
Provide financial assistance based on need
Create partnerships in the community