Washer Toss
EVENT
The NSMSG event for Washer Toss will consist of both singles and doubles competitions in categories for male and female.
This event will take place at LSK Field.
VENUE
579 Church St, Indian Brook Indian Reserve No. 14, NS B0N 2H0
PARTICIPANTS
OFFICIALS
Number of Athletes
Each Community may enter a maximum of 20 players per age category per male and female teams for single play and a maximum of ten (10) teams of two for doubles (or limit set by coordinator as a first come first serve basis).
Here is a summary of the Washer Toss Competition this year.
● Teams of 2/Double Knockout Format
● 3 Washers per team thrown consecutively
● Thrown from behind front edge of box
● Games go to 21 (First to 21, you do NOT have to win by 2, and you do NOT have to land exactly on 21)
● Points cancel each round (only one team scores per round)
● A round ends after all 6 washers have been thrown.
● Washers outside the box do not count for any points.
○ In the box = 2 points
○ In the pipe = 3 points
● "Pipe Rules" Means a pipe cancels opponents boxes. Please see scoring examples below to understand this rule.
● A washer that remains on the ledge of the box after all 6 washers have been thrown shall be treated as if it is in the box and is worth 2 points
● Overhand throws ARE allowed.
● Points are tallied after all 6 washers have been thrown and come to rest.
Scoring Examples
● Scenario 1: Red has 1 in the Pipe, 0 in the box White has 3 in the box = 3 points red
● Scenario 2: Red has 1 in the Pipe, 2 in the box White has 1 in the box = 5 points Red
● Scenario 3: Red has 2 in Pipe, 1 in box White has 1 Pipe, 2 box = 3 Points Red
● Scenario 4: Red has 1 in the Pipe, 1 Box White 1 Pipe, 2 in the box = 2 Points for
● White (as all cancels except for the one extra white box)
All officials including scorekeepers will be designated and approved by the Host Community.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The NSMSG event coordinator will provide equipment necessary for competition.