It's on like Donkey Kong

And so the great beerthletes embark today on their quest for greatness. The first Great Outdoor Beerlympics begins this evening with the opening ceremony and the lighting of the shot glasses. Tomorrow will pit them in an epic battle of knowledge, strategy, pseudo-athleticism, and Hepatic fortitude. Stop by next week for the results and post event interviews.

Weather Report

Could the weather be a factor in the games? The outlook in the mountains for the event is calling for a chance of thunderstorms in the late afternoon into the night. Roughly halfway though the beerlympics. Will the ran affect the play? Most likely not. The competitor are highly trained beerthletes who, unlike baseball players, will play in the rain.

Friday H-83 L-67
Saturday H-85 L-68 Partly Cloudy 30% chance of Pm storms
Sunday H-83 L-63 40% Chance of scattered storms

Player Analysis - Working Jablonski

Team: Black
Strength: Beer Pong and Ladder Golf
Weakness: Working Jablonski has no weakness!
Motto: “I just tipped my waitress more than you’ll make in a week!”
Theme Song: Jailhouse Rock- Elvis Presley

Sticking with NBA analogies, Working Jablonski is Ron Artest and the Black team is the Lakers. Like Kobe and company, the Black Team was already a powerhouse collection of superb (drinking) athletes but rather than leaving a championship to chance, they both picked-up an insurance policy in a proven superstar veteran. While the “un-retirement” from drinking has been well discussed with almost every other competitor at this event, Working Jablonski may be the lone remaining “active” drinker in the Beerlympics. Also similar to Artest, Working Jablonski is famous for a “me-first” attitude, a sketchy past, and run-ins with coaches/teammates. He also recently spent a night in the Blacksburg Drunk-Tank on a visit back to school. Still there is no denying that he is a drinking prodigy who truthfully has no weakness in any of these events. He is also a former beer pong teammate of fellow black team member, Wyble. With this new venue, Team Polmany will dust off their old beer pong jerseys and step back to a time circa 2005. If the Black Team were favorites before Working Jablonski joined their squad, they are now the surest bet in Vegas.

Red Team Makes a Trade

Swandive has been called to duty. So the Red team has found a worth while replacement and No it's not Keanu: Here's the scouting report.

Chino

Team: Red

Strength: Dodgeball

Weakness: Ladder Golf

Motto: Built Marc Gallant Tough

Theme Song: "Jump Around" House of Pain

Marc "Nationals Finest" Gallant will be making a guest appearance as the Red Team had to deal with a recent departure. Hailing from Northern Virginia, Marc underwent extensive training as a beer-thalete during his time at James Madison University. Marc is a regional celebrity of sorts, spending two years behind the mask as a President for the Washington Nationals. He has recently been promoted to run with the Nat Pack, so look for him to excel in events requiring throwing strength as he has been known to toss a t-shirt into the upper bowl (with the aid of a gun of course, he's no Brett Favre). In tip-top shape from cross training with AOL's "a beer an inning" kickball team, the Dubble Kicks, Marc also has hopes of taking the dodgeball event for his team.

Intersqaud Scrimmages and Rules

The International GOB Commission has stated that Friday will be the official team practice day for all events that will take place during the GOB on the following day. Teams will be allowed to hold intersqaud matches to get their bearings for particular events.



Also discussed at the meeting was the "puke n rally". The Commission has decide that the expelling of substances will be aloud so long as the competitor is still capable of participating. In the event that a player has to forcibly expel due to "over filling" and is in a coherent state he or she will be allowed to continue on. Players who pull their own trigger will be disqualified. If the competitor has to expel due to intoxication that player will be removed, given pedialite and a nap, and the team will have to play short for the remainder of the games. The Commission is looking out for the safety of the teams. While alcohol consumption is allowed and in some events required, they are looking out for the safety of competitors and spectators.

Getting strong now.....

So how have the some of the team members been preparing for the 2009 GOB? We have an inside report from them.

Krafty, has taken team strategy in a straight forward approach. Operation "Don't Suck" will be the game plan for the Red team. He has been undergoing a grueling training regime including - 12 oz curls, suicide shots, reading up on engineering via erector sets.

Wyble of and Frenchy, while on opposing teams have been doing some inter-team training at the AT&T National. Relaxing and drinking has been their game plan. Extreme hours of standing and drinking watching the grass grow will help them accommodate the sweltering heat of a Mid July Maryland Summer. Although one might wonder if these "war games" have ulterior motive for one or the other. Sabotage, espionage, man-Sasquatch love, its all possible.

A-dub used a similar approach. over the holiday weekend he was in Philly (never told me, jerk) draining subs and sitting on his fat ass watching the Phightin Phils demolish the Mets. Nothing like inactivity in the sun, eating cheese steaks and drinking at the ball park to get one ready for the GOB.

After a shift of chasing criminals in the slums of Annapolis (yes their are slums in the great city). Moondawg trains in the parking lots of the Marine Corps Stadium with fellow boys in blue. These "Stadium parties", are great conditioning after the exhaustion of donut eating and sitting in an air conditioned squad car for 9 hours.

GOB Trophy Unvailed

With under a week to go until the games the International Great Outdoor Beerlympic Commission has unveiled the top prize for the games. The Billy Mays Memorial Trophy is the end all be all of the games. It has been named in honor of the late Billy Mays, our beloved infomercial star.

Player Analysis

Name: Moondawg
Team: Black
Strength: Loose Case Race
Weakness: Beer Can Pyramid Challenge, Beer Pong
Motto: “I’m not at think as you drunk I am”
Theme Song: “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen

Moondawg, Best Man, was the first round Draft Pick to be alongside Whitey on the Black Team. Whitey and Moondawg have many a drinking story to tell and the Beerlympics will be another great chapter to add to their history.
However, with this distinction of #1 Pick comes a lot of pressure and it will be interesting to see if this former drinking champion will be up to form. Now a married man, dad, and an enforcer of law, Moondawg now spends more time locking up drunks than being one himself.
This author has a sneaking suspicion though that Moondawg will be more like Lebron James and less like Kwame Brown when it comes to former first overall draft picks. Watch out for his pure size and determination to be on full display in the loose case race and waitress relay. It will also be interesting to see if Moondawg can erase the shame of his last Beer Pong performance when he and fellow Beerlympian Swandive were bounced by two Freshmen Girls in the first round of the LEW Beer Pong Invitational.

Player Analysis - Frenchy

Name: Frenchy F. Poonasty
Team: Red
Strength: Beer Pong and Ladder Golf
Weakness: Waitress Relay
Motto: ”Tonto, Jump on it!”
Theme Song: Hakuna Matata (from The Lion King)

If you could compare Beerlympic participants to real athletes, Frenchy F. Poonasty would be like Michael Jordan when he played for the Washington Wizards. Like ‘Wizards’ Michael, FFP has hands-down the most prestigious history of any participant in this event and he still shows flashes of his former brilliance but there are audible whispers that he is past his prime.
Also like “Zards” Michael, FFP (a.k.a. Sasquatch) is one foot-in and one-foot out of retirement by his practicing of the “no drinking Mon.-Wed. strategy”. This is a far cry from the days when he used to shotgun a beer before a Finance Exam at VT or MJ nailing jumpers at the buzzer with the Bulls.
The Beerlympics, luckily falling on a weekend, will serve as a similar un-retirement tool in the sense that FFP can suit up and show his skills in a professional venue! Still a living legend, watch-out for Frenchy’s skills to shine in Beer Pong and Ladder Golf; two events that are like riding a bicycle to him. Hopefully all those in attendance get to witness a special Blast-from-the-Past treat of “The Runner”. However, as the day wears on, look for Frenchy’s lack of endurance to catch-up to him as he feels his age and shows that he is not the proud Drunk that he used to be

The Search For Player X

The Black team is currently down a man and with 9 days until the games, an air of anxiety looms over them. Mr. Clean had to be place on the DL due to a severe hamstring injury. The black team is frantically on the hunt for a 4th team member. The sought Higgins, but the event conflicts with his crime fighting duties. Vinny The Mobster was also solicited for the open spot. But he had double shoulder surgery. Sounds like Richards of the Flyers. So who will it be.

There is currently a lead coming from the Red team. But should the Black team accepted their help as good sportsmanship or a ploy to rig the GOB?

Sources say Mouthy Routhy could be available. A stand up guy notorious for his abilities to throw down the suds. Pending permission from his warder, I mean his lovely wife.

We Shall See...In the meantime the search for Player X goes on....

UH-OH

Mr. Clean retires Early, Black team seeks new member
A combine is being held to aid the Black team to find a new team member aptly named Player X. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Who has the Advatange: An Event by Event Break Down

So who is favor to win this year's GOB? Our analysis breaks down the games event by event. Here are their conclusions.

Beer Can Pyramid Challenge: RED team - Krafty's height mixed with Frenchy's short stint in the engineering program VaTech, granted he did change out of that major. Still the Black team's only hope is a diving wind or shear quantity.

Dodge Ball: BLACK Team - At 270 lbs, Moondawg is an easy target, however the other three are as nimble as field mice. Krafty length, A-Dub's well A-Dub-ness, Frenchy lethargic-ness and Swandive's meat could be a greater disadvantage.

Boat Race: RED Team - Swandive, Frenchy, A-Dubya and Krafty as all too well first in this type of event. Black team will have to bring their A-game to keep it tight.

Washers: BLACK team - Whitey, Wylbe and Moondawg have experience here. Beginners luck is Red's only hope.

Quarters: RED – Swandive, Frenchy, Krafty and A-Dubya are far more equipped for this fast moving hand to object challenge. Just don’t ask how they got so fast with their hands.

Waitress Relay: BLACK team - Whitey has over 7 years restaurant experience and Wylbe has a few as well.

Flip Cup: BLACK – When technique is involve watch for the Black team to excel. Hot heads and predicted infighting could turn into an Iranian election protest.

Wiffle Ball: RED - Can in Hand is Krafty's Forte', his skills, Swandive’s slugger ability, A-Dubya leadership and Frenchy, well cheering. But not fret Wylbe is no stranger to the baseball-esq game. It’ll be a close one, could go extra innings.

Loose Case Race: RED - Frenchy is a freak of nature with ape like arms, he could easily hole twice as many. Combine with A-dubya and Swandive's quasi-muscular builds and Krafty length, they are more than formidable.

Evil Knievel: TOSS-UP - A new event to all competitors, it's really anyone game. This could be the deal breaker here folks.

Ladder Golf: BLACK - While everyone has experience, Wyble and Whitey were both strong contenders in the inaugural Severna Park Classic, paired up they could be dangerous.

Can Toss: RED - Krafty, Frenchy and Swandive's B-ball skills will help them immensely. They take a slight edge over the Black team who Whitey and Moondawg; both couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from the inside.

Beer Pong: BLACK - yes the black team has the advantage, but only by a slight margin, they have 3 veterans of the L.E. Wyble Annual BP Tourney. The Red team only has two. Granted Krafty and A-Dub are tough if paired together. Clutch tournament experience wins out.


Looks to be all up to whichever team decides to bring the noise come that summer Saturday in July.
Stay tuned as our resident handicapper breaks down the Vegas odds.

Player Analysis - Whitey

Whitey
Team: Black
Strength: Waitress Relay
Weakness Quarters
Motto: "Sometimes too much to drink isn't enough."
Theme Song: "Dancing Queen" ~ ABBA

Whitey is locationally schizophrenic being born in Maryland, schooling in Virginia, working in Southern Maryland, and most recently residing outside of Philadelphia, PA. He is currently working as a Financial Literacy Educator, which leads to his worst event Quarters. Whitey is prone to either lecture about the coin, or stick the damn thing in his pocket. However, that is not to say that Whitey's several jobs in the food industry will make up for his Scrooge McDuck-ness. Waitress Relay is Whitey's forte, as he is built with speed, agility, nimbility (I dont know if this is a word), and the fear in his heart from being white and in Philly.

Player Analysis - A-Dubya

A-Dubya
Team: Red
Strength: Washer Toss
Weakness: Beer Pong
Motto: "Hard work never killed anyone, but why chance it?"
Theme Song: "Schools Out" ~ Alice Cooper

A-Dubya is the second cog of the Red team hailing from the Deep South of Maryland. A History teacher by trade, beer killer by night, he is a force to be reckoned with. ADub is a trained sniper in Washer Toss, which will benefit the Red team in Ladder golf as well. Surprisingly enough, Dubba-U's prime weakness is Beer Pong - as evidenced by his showing at his BP, the primal precursor to the GOB. The A train currently resides in Manassas, Virginia and as a school teacher, has spare time to be training with Mr. Splinter for these events since May.

Player Analysis - Krafty

Krafty

Team: Red
Strength: Boat Race
Weakness: Waitress Relay
Motto: ”“Drinking beer doesn't make you fat, It makes you lean....Against bars, tables, chairs, and poles.”
Theme Song: “Don’t Stop Believing” ~Journey

Hailing from Deep southern Maryland by way of Fairfax, VA. The Kraftmatic is a lean mean drinking machine so watch out for this guy. His extra arm length will come into play in beer pong and the loose case race. However beware his reach could cost him reach penalties in beer pong and give him some difficultly in the waitress relay. Oh and did I mention he’s a regular Quick Chug McGrug. He does posses some experience in Ladder golf, but its his Madonna-less A-Rod approach to “can in hand” wiffle ball. Mix that folks with fellow slugger and chugger Swandive, makes his team almost certain to the boat race and wiffle ball. So watch out when this cooler cowboys saddles up on the 11th and rides his team to victory.

Player Analysis - Wylbe

Wyble
Team: Black
Strength: Ladder Golf
Weakness: Quarters
Motto: “I drink to make you interesting"
Theme Song: “Come on Feel the Noise” ~ Quit Riot

Organizer of several, tailgates beer pong and ladder golf tourneys. He is no way a stranger to these games. The prophet of ladder golf, he is the one responsible for the cult like following within the Wyble’s extended brood. Some of his credential included 3 top 5 appearances, including a first place finish at the 2008 L.E.Wyble Annual B-P.T. He will definitely dominate those events, especially if beer-pong and L.G. notable Whitey is his partner. A decent baseball player with mediocre pick-up basketball career will certainly be helpful to him in waffle ball and the can toss. However it looks that he could struggle with fine-motor skill events such as quarters and flip cup as his over-sized hands could make him a bit cumbersome, but it won’t stop this Hokie Alum from shaking his tail feathers because those Wylbes wobble but never fall down.

Event Order Decided

The Interstate Great Outdoor Beerlympic Commission has determined the order of events for the 2009 GOB. the events will begin promptly round 11 am Saturday and end later that evening with breaks for lunch and dinner. Napping will not be allowed. Each team is given 4-10 minute timeouts to be used at their discretion. The order is as follows.
Beer Can Pyramid Challenge
DodgeBall
Boat Race
Break For Lunch
Washers
Quarters
Waitress Relay
Flip Cup
Wiffle Ball
Loose Case Race
Evil Knievel
Ladder Golf
Break for Dinner
Can Toss
Beer Pong

Stay tuned to the site in the upcoming days for player interviews, team strategy break down from team members, and Odds from our resident handicapper.

French F Poonasty Signs with the Red Team.

Frenchy F. Poonasty
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175
Occupation: Financial Loan Officer
Frenchy F Poonasty (Frenchy), better known as Sasquatch, is a player born to compete in the Beerlympics. As the son of a former Beer Chugging Champion, FFP has an impressive and resume that includes dozens of beer pong tournament appearances, multiple case race victories and is a ladder golf veteran. Suffering from 'wooden ankles', his only weakness may be the waitress relay. Look for him to excel in the Evil Knievel, Beer Pong, and Ladder Golf events.

Could this turn the tables? He is certainly someone who is no strangers to the games and his pseudo-athleticism may turn the tides in favor of the Red team. What are your thoughts?

Rumor Mill

Well it has been brought to the attention of the GOB that the Red Teams #4 slot maybe filled. Our sources say talks have begun with Jordan "FFP" Cunningham the veteran beer gamers from Virginia Tech. Stay tuned while we confirm the reports.

Beerlympics Events 12 and 13

Ok the last two events...for now?!??!?!



Boat Race ( aka Line Chug)

Type: All-Beer
Points: 40

Team members each have a full beer placed in front of them. The first member of the teams lifts one of the glasses, drinks the contents and places the empty glass down. As soon as the empty glass is placed on the table the second member lifts their glass from the table, drinks the contents and places the empty glass on the table. The process repeats for player three and four. The first team to have all the glasses empty and placed on the table wins 40 points.


Evil Knievel

Type: Beer Skill
Points: 0-110

Teams go head to head with one player from each team attempting to bounce a ping pong ball over 4 smaller glasses and into a large glass. You are trying to be Evil Knievel by jumping 4 cups and landing in the 5th cup. Near the end of a standard length table 4 small glasses are lined up in a row “vertically” with a larger cup ending the row. Each competitor gets 5 turns. If the competitor sinks the ball in the large cup his team receives 5 points and the other team must drink all the beer in the 5 cups. The cups are then refilled. If the competitor sinks the ball in one of the four smaller cups then their team (including the thrower) must drink that cup and any cups before it. Team with the most points at the end wins 10 bonus points.

Beerlympic Events 9-11

Here we go events 9 through 11

Beer Pong

Type: Beer-Skill
Points: 0 - 60

Beirut style. Teams split in to pairings for a double elimination style tournament. Each match is a best of three. The two winning teams move on to the semi-finals. However, the losers face off in a losers bracket match with the winners getting a second shot at the overall winner (they must win two 3 game sets in order to win the event). Winning a game is 5 points (0-points in Loser’s Bracket), winning the series earns a 5-points (both brackets); winning the tournament earns a 10-point bonus.

Can Toss

Type: All-Skill
Points: 0 - 30+

All team members take part in an elimination style can toss event. Their objective is to toss an empty, uncrushed can, while seated in a chair, into a 5-gallon bucket placed at a specified distance. Each team member gets 3 chances per round. After each round the distance lengthens. Advancing to the next distance earns your team 1-point (per player). Last team standing in the competition earns a 10-point bonus. Longest toss will be recorded for the record books.

Quarters

Type: All-Skill
Points: 0-40

Two Team members compete to launch as many quarters as they can into a full mug within the allotted time. The team who has the member with the most quarters wins the event. All team members competed in this event. Top three scores earn points 30 points for 1^st, 20 points for 2^nd 10 points for 3^rd for their respective teams.

Beerlympic Events 5-8

Loose Case Race

Type: All-Skill
Points: -24 to 34

In this relay race teams must transport 24 full unopened cans from one side of the course to the other, hand off their cans to a teammate who will then begin a second leg. Each team member completes a leg until the entire team has finished. Each can dropped during the race (not including exchanges) must be left down and it will be counted as a –1 point at the conclusion of the race. 2-points for every can left intact at the end of the race. The team that finishes first will receive a 10-point bonus.

Washer Toss

Type: All-Skill

Points: 10*

In this classic backyard game, 2 members from each team will compete in a game of 3-hole washer toss. The objective is to get exactly 21 points. Holes on the board are worth 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Winning two-some earns 10-points.**

Ladder Golf

Type: All-Skill

Points: 10*

Remaining teammates not participating in the Washer Toss will compete in a 2v2 ladder golf competition. Their objective is to reach 21 points by tossing bolas onto a ladder of three rungs. Points are 1, 2, and 3, from the bottom rung up. These pairings will later compete in the Washer Toss. Winning two-some earns 10-points.**

**Each teams' Two-some will compete in both Ladder Golf and Washer Toss respectively. If a duo wins both Washer Toss and Ladder Golf over their opponents, they will receive a 5-point bonus. Between the two events a team can each as much as 50-points (25-points per duo per event set).

Flip Cup

Type: Beer-Skill

Points: 0-50

Teams go head to head in a Survivor Style Flip Cup match-up. Their objective is to knock off their entire competition. Several heats will take place. The losing team of the heat must vote someone off, however four cups will always remain on the table. Winning a heat earns your team 5 points. Last team standing wins a 10-point bonus.

Beerlympic Events 1-4

Beer Can Pyramid Challenge

Type: All-Skill (Dexterity)
Points: 5 - Unlimited

Teams will construct a freestanding beer can structure or “beeramid”. Through the course of the games teams may add to their pyramid, however they may not replace place fallen cans. At the conclusion of the games the teams will earns 5-points for every row of cans in the height of the structure plus a 10-point bonus for the tallest structure.


Dodge Ball

Type: All-Skill (Athletic)
Points: 0 - 50

Teams go head to head in a “Best of 9” challenge. Simple dodge ball rules apply. Get hit your out; catch a ball and you can bring back a member of your team. Each round is worth 5-points and there is a 10-point bonus for winner of the 9 game series.





Waitress Relay

Type: Beer-Skill (Drinking/Agility/Speed)
Points 0-30

In this relay race, team members must carry a tray with a full 16 oz cup of beer. They may only use one hand as they make their way through the course before handing it off to the next teammate. Before starting a leg the person must chug/shotgun a full 12oz beer before proceed through the course which contains a few obstacles. Each leg won is worth 5-points First team to complete the relay with the most beer left in cup wins a 10-point bonus.


Wiffle Ball

Type: All-Skill (Sport Specific)
Points: 0-50

Team will compete in 7 innings of “Can in Hand” Wiffle Ball. Competitors must keep a beverage in their hand at all times. To further possible embarrassment, the mercy rule as been waived. 3 strikes, No walks, No strike 3 foul out, 3 outs per team per inning. 1 point per run driven in, 3 for every home run. Win the game, earn 25-points

Teams - The Black Team

The Black Team

Don't let their comedic nature fool you, these clowns ain't no joke when it comes to competition. What they lack in over all strength, they more than make up in pure skill. They highly versed in Beer-Skill and All-Skill events. Here's who they are

Wyble
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190 lbs
Occupation: Marketing Assistant
Beware of this Hokie fanatic. A Va. Tech grad, Wylbe has plenty of experience in tailgating and the games the go with them. A former high school baseball stud he presents great dexterity in All Skill and Beer-Skill events. Look for him to smash the competition in Ladder Golf, Beer Pong, Washers, and the Waitress Relay.

Moondawg
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 270lbs
Occupation: Police Officer
If Butter-Bean married a ballerina, Moondawg would be their offspring. Big yet agile, his warm and friendly demeanor hides the heart of a warrior. Beware of him distracting the opponents with his comedic interludes. Watch for him in the Beer Pong, Loose Case Race Relay, Can Toss and Evil Knievel events.

Player X
Height: X
Weight: X
Occupation: X

Whitey
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185 lbs
Occupation: Financial Literacy Educator
Be wary of this former waiter and lacrosse player. Whitey occupation background is a broad as his Olympic abilities. His upbringing will have him excelling in Beer-Skill and All-Skill events. Keep an Eye out for him in the Waitress Relay, Evil Knievel, Washer Toss and Dodge Ball events.

Teams - The Red Team

The Red Team
A team with a lot of athletic and drinking diversity. These four chaps present a deadly and effective combination of skills and strength. The Red Team is highly versed in Beer-Only and Beer-Skill games, they will be tough to beat. Let's find out who they are...

Krafty
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 180 lbs
Occupation: rockthered.net
Don't let his lean appearance fool you, Krafty is a lean mean professional drinking machine. Hailing from Northern VA, he is highly skilled in Beer-Only and Beer-Skill Games. He has a background in Baseball and Running so look out for him in the Waitress and Loose Case Race Relays, Beer Pong and Wiffle Ball events.


A-Dubya
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210 lbs
Occupation: High School Soc. St. Teacher
Slow and steady is his motto. A-Dubya is a consistent and dependable force who present even skill in the events across the board. Be on a look out for him to keep the team focused with militaristic discipline while throwing off the competition with his obnoxious quirks. Look for him to excell in the Wiffle Ball, Flip Cup, Washer Toss and Beer Can Pyramid events.

Swandive
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 230 lbs
Occupation: State Trooper
Everyone aboard The Meat Train, the power house of the red team. An ex-linebacker he is a physical and drinking force whose intimidating nature will have the opponents shaking in their boots. His slight lacking in Beer-Skill and All-Skill events are greatly overshadowed by his superhuman Beer-Only abilites and his "I'm not that Drunk" attitude. A former high school baseball and college linebacker look for him in the Boat Race, Wiffle Ball, Ladder Golf and Dodgeball events.

Frenchy F. Poonasty
Height: 5' 9"Weight: 175
Occupation: Financial Loan Officer
Frenchy F Poonasty (Frenchy), better known as Sasquatch, is a player born to compete in the Beerlympics. As the son of a former Beer Chugging Champion, FFP has an impressive and resume that includes dozens of beer pong tournament appearances, multiple case race victories and is a ladder golf veteran. Suffering from 'wooden ankles', his only weakness may be the waitress relay. Look for him to excel in the Evil Knievel, Beer Pong, and Ladder Golf events.

The Beerlympics

The Great Outdoor Beerlympics (GOB) consists of several events that test the participates and teams in various feats of skills and drinking ability and in some cases both. For the inaugural GOB two team of four will compete head to head, two on two and four on four for the ultimate goal, not having to clean up the camp site.

Ahh Just Kidding... The prize beside braging rights is the covenant Golden Funnel. The winning team will have their names forever engraved with a marker and posses the Golden Funnel until the next GOB.

2009 Events - Beerpong (Beirut), Survivor Flip Cup, Quarters, Evil Knievel, Boat Race, Washer Toss, Ladder Golf, Beer in Hand Wiffle Ball, Dodge Ball, Waitress Relay, Can Toss, Loose Case Race, and the Beer Can Pyramid Challenge.

Events are categorize as Beer-Only, Beer-Skill and All-Skill. Beer-Only require the skill to drink and drink quickly or be able to handle large volume. For example the Boat Race or a "Das Boot" Chug Off would be beer only. Beer-Skill are games that combine your drinking ability with some sort of skill such as Beer Pong or Flip Cup. Skill-Only events require noting but pure athletic skill or extreme dexterity. These include Darts, Horseshoes, and Ladder Golf. Drinking is not required, but encouraged.

Stayed tuned for 2009 team introductions and event description.

What is the Great Outdoor Beerlympics?

The history behind the Great Outdoor Beerlympics is quite simple. It all began a long long time ago, when some friends needed some activities for their buddies bachelor party camping trip. The thought of sitting around a campsite with dudes for three days made them cringe. Long gone were the days of college and the all creative and competitive drinking activities. The trip was missing something, something not only to pass the time, but to create memories that would last or be drowned by booze. Their creative juices flowed resulting in a combination of events, All-Skill, Beer-Skill, and All-Beer came forth. Thus the 2009 Great Outdoor Beerlympics was born.