More Photos!

And then there were pictures...

Liz sent me these killer pics from Ice Dancing...

3rd place: Kris Kros, Laura & Chris

2nd place: Abby & Steve

No pics of the winners, Alicia & Wade, oops :-(




And the nicely costumed (but not placing) Christina & Thom

Results

Ice Dancing
1st: Wade and Alicia West
2nd: Steve and Abby East/Alaska
3rd: Laura and Chris Midwest/Alaska

Limbo
1st: Daniel Alaska
2nd: John East
3rd: Thom West

Spelling Bee
1st: Daniel Alaska
2nd: Thom West
3rd: Cathy Midwest

Pie Eating
1st: John East
2nd: Steve R. East
3rd: Troy Midwest

Ping Pong
1st: Troy Midwest
2nd: Matt K. East
3rd: Matt S. West

Slopestyle - cancelled

Broomball
After a spirited game, Team East/West won over Midwest/AK with a score of 4-2. The winning teams received 5 points, the non-winners 3, in addition to participation points.

Darts
1st: Craig East
2nd: Brian Midwest
3rd: Steve P. East

Foosball
1st: Kelsey West
2nd: Craig East
3rd: Daniel Alaska

Pool
1st: Chris Midwest
2nd: Emily East
3rd: Daniel Alaska

Sled Luge
1st: Laura Alaska
2nd: Shannon Alaska
3rd: Christina Alaska

Bobsled-cross (exhibition)
1st: Christina/Alicia
2nd: Tom/Wade
3rd: Kristin/Steve

Outdoor Challenge
1st: Brian Midwest
2nd: Thom West
3rd: Abby Alaska

Outdoor Challenge "Rules"

Location: Westchester Lagoon

Rules:

• The challenge will be timed. The winner is the contestant that crosses the finish line, and completes all of the stations on the course in the least amount of time.
• A demonstration and explanation of the challenge will be given at 3 p.m., the timed competition will begin immediately afterward.
• Warm outdoor clothing is encouraged. Winter hat and gloves are strongly recommended. Helmets, protective knee, and elbow pads are optional.
• Contestants will compete individually.
• 5 seconds will be added to your time each time you miss a station in the challenge.

Sled Luge Rules

Sled Luge

• Helmet, sled, and headlamp are required equipment, with each contestant expected to provide their own. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE WITHOUT A HELMET!
• Contestants will be allowed a single qualifying run, with the 5 fastest contestants advancing to the finals.
• Runs will be timed, and the winner being the contestant who travels the course in the least amount of time.
• Practice runs will commence at 6:00 pm, with timed runs beginning at 6:30 pm.

Closing Ceremonies ???

Ok we've been debating a little bit about where to have our closing ceremonies. We have the opportunity to have it at a local restaurant and get some pretty awesome food catered (they're catering my wedding), but it would take a $5-10 donation at the opening ceremony. In order to get food made by Chef Chas and make it worth the restaurant's time. If there is interest in spending a little money on some excellent food please comment and we'll be able to get this rolling, if not then we'll have a more potluck style closing ceremonies at someone's house.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the FAQ here.



Q: What is the purpose of MidWinter Mayhem?

Q: Are these events open to the General Public?

Q: What is the entry fee and what is it used for?

Q: Are there any additional or per-event fees?

Q: What and Where are the locations at which these events will take place?

Q: How do I contact the people in charge, or the people on my team?

Q: How are events scored and tabulated?

Q: How do I sign up for individual events?

Q: Were the teams put together by someone with a shaky sense of Geography?

Q: What can my team do to foster unity and a sense of togetherness?

Q: Do you, the administrators, agents, assigns, heirs, and all other persons, sponsors, firms, corporations and educational institutions, who it might be claimed to be liable, admit any liability whatsoever from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever and particularly on account of all injuries known and unknown, both to person and property, which may result or may in the future develop from any accident which might occur as a result of any involvement in the, but not limited to, aforementioned activities, games, sports, forced marches, and partaken consumables?

Q: What is the purpose of MidWinter Mayhem?
A: To have fun with friends old and new and to keep sane during the long winter.

Q: Are these events open to the General Public?
A: No, you have to know someone who knows someone. Who knows someone. If you found yourself here randomly, then this website is not for you.

Q: What is the entry fee and what is it used for?
A: The entry is $5.00 per person, US dollars only, cash or check. The funds will be used to buy iron-on transfer paper for the making of T-shirts, to help with torch and flag construction, and to buy gold, platinum, and silver for the medals. Any funds not spent on these will be put towards the Closing Ceremonies party. Troy collects entry fees and can be asked any questions about them.

Q: Are there any additional or per-event fees?
A: The pie-eating contest will require a pie fee. The Closing Ceremonies may require an additional money depending on how elaborate it is. In addition, any alcohol consumed will be payed for directly by the consumee. See Steve or Abby for pie questions and Tom or Chas for Closing Ceremony questions.

Q: What and Where are the locations at which these events will take place?
A: At various houses and parks around Anchorage, Alaska:
Westchester Lagoon -- At the skating area
House of Pong -- Brian, Troy and Bev's place
Cassidy's Terrain park Wonderland -- John, Chas, and Brad's place
The JV House -- ask a JV or former JV
Double Decker Fun House -- Laura, Misty,and Bryce's place
Service High -- On Abbott Road towards the mountains. Rink is towards the back by the track.

The actual addresses and directions are not going to be posted on a public website, but if you don't know where these places are you can find out easily.

Q: How do I contact the people in charge, or the people on my team?
A: You should have received an email from listmaster Christina. From that you can glean helpful email addresses, or just hit reply and ask. Due to the spammy nature of the internet, email addresses will not be found here.

Q: How are events scored and tabulated?
A: The exact protocol for each event will be determined in advance by the coordinator. Each event will result in a first, second, and third place,and individuals (or teams where applicable) will receive a medal. In addition, each finisher will score a certain number of points for her or his team:
1st: 5 points
2nd: 3 points
3rd: 2 points
4th and lower: 1 point
Everyone who participates in the March of Athletes at the Opening Ceremonies receives 1 point.
At the end of the week the team with the most points will be awarded a marvelous prize.

Q: How do I sign up for individual events?
A: Signing up for each event in advance is very important, especially in the case of events with tournament brackets: Ping-pong, pool, darts, pie eating, and foosball MUST be signed up for by Saturday, February 17th. Signups should be done with the co-ordinator of each event. They can be done in person at Wednesday potlucks, or via email. Sorry, online signups are not supported at this time.

Q: Were the teams put together by someone with a shaky sense of Geography?
A: Teams were assigned based vaguely on the birthplace of each entrant. Those born outside of the United States were randomly assigned.

Q: What can my team do to foster unity and a sense of togetherness?
A: Teams are expected to come up with a team song, cheer, rap or catchphrase. A team banner, flag, or mascot would be great. Each team has a color, and if every teammate brings Abby a shirt of that color, whether one they own or one they bought cheaply at Value Village, she will iron on the MidWinter Mayhem logo.

Q: Do you, the administrators,etc...
A: Most certainly not