Hoverally 09
Point-to-Point Challenge
This years P2P Challenge
is a Poker Run. Here's how it works:

The Event will take place on the
rally lake so that all the spectators can view the event.
Each participant will be given
two bags. One bag will be locked and contain a full deck of
playing cards, the other a clear zip-lock bag that contains
a course map and a station check-off card, and will contain
your poker hand when finished. There are seven stations located
around the lake. Each participant's map will be unique, and
will direct them to each station in a different order. At the
station, a volunteer will unlock your card bag, verify that
you have arrived at the correct station and allow you to select
one playing card. That card will be placed in your zip-lock
back, your card bag will be re-locked, and you will consult
your map and head to the next station. If you arrive at a station
out of sequence, you will be denied a card. Once you have collected
all seven cards, you head back to the finish station, where
you will present both bags to the official, and your finish
place will be recorded.
The game winner will have the combination
of the best poker hand (best 5 out of 7 cards) and the lowest
finish place. These two components will determine the number
of points received. The partcipant with the highest number of
points wins. A point
matrix
based on finish place and poker hand will be used to determine
the number of points awarded. There are a great number of combinations
of points that can be won. This is partly a game of luck and
speed.

Above is a Sample Map.
Each participant will have a map with a unique routing order
. There will be many craft zig-zagging across the lake, so
you must be very careful to avoid other craft while heading
to your stations. It is advisable, and will be much more fun
if you have a partner in your craft who can jump out and run
up to the station volunteer. The volunteer stations will be
located close to, but not on the water's edge. In most cases
you will need to beach your craft at the edge, and walk onto
land.
Good Luck!!