Co-ed teams of 4 tuggers and up to 2 alternates, go head to head Cajun Fest on Saturday, April 20! This is a 12 team bracket tournament.

When:

Check-in begins at 2:30 at Bud Daniel Park, 900 Ohio Ave. in Downtown Wichita Falls.

Price:

$100 for the team, includes ticket to festival for each team member.

Prizes:

Winners of the 12 team bracket will receive a medal.

A prize will also be given out to the best dressed team.

Rules:

• Each round will consist of three tugs. Best 2 of 3 moves to the next round.

• Teams will be lined up so that the rope will be pulled on the right side.

• No hand over hand pulling.

• The tug will be started on the command of the official. The team that pulls the rope 12 feet from the center first, will be declared the winner. A whistle or horn will signal the end of the tug.

• There will be a 90-second time limit on each tug.

• Prior to the beginning of the pull, no participant may “dig-in” to the ground.

• The anchor is the only member of the team who may touch the ground with his/her hands.

• No other team member is permitted to sit on the ground for more than 5 seconds, including the anchor.

• No sticky substances may be used on hands or gloves.

• A maximum of 5 minutes rest between tugs will be permitted.