Corporate Games Brochure - City Of Ventura

FOR THE FUN OF IT!OPENING RECEPTION - SPANISH HILLS COUNTY CLUBWednesday, March 20, 2013Spanish Hills Country Club cordially invites you to attend the Corporate Games Reception and SponsorRecognition Ceremony from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Company Executives and Coordinators are encouragedto attend this business attire gala at the beautiful Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club. For more information,contact Laura Johnson 805-677-3917 or ljohnson@cityofventura.net.OPENING DAY CEREMONIESMarch 27, 2013Ventura Pier Parking Lot & PromenadeThe 2013 Corporate Games kicks off with a walk/jog,music and fun. Corporate Games participants will receivespirit points for attending the Opening Ceremonies.Companies that set up a booth, bring a give-awayor perform an activity or demonstration for the crowdwill be awarded extra Spirit Points! The event will beheld in the parking lot below Eric Ericcson’s Restaurantin Ventura. Participants, friends and family are invitedto attend. If your company would like to participate inthe Opening Ceremonies please contact Eric Burton at805-658-4738 or eburton@cityofventura.net.CLOSING CEREMONIESMay 11, 2013Harbor Cove BeachThe 2013 Corporate Games will conclude with the everpopular Tug-O-War and Sandcastle Contests. Join us fora day of fun in the sun, as teams celebrate the final day ofcompetition. The day includes music and an awards ceremony.Bring your family and friends and have a fun dayat the beach!EVENTS5:00 pm Business Fair6:00 pm Mayor’s Speech &Torch Lighting6:15 pm Run/Walk/JogLive MusicFood, Games + More...EVENTS“Men on the Moon”9 am–12 pm Sand Castle Contest9 am – 1 pm Cornhole Tournamentsponsored by Cydcor10 am–1 pm Tug-O-War Contest2:30 pm Awards Ceremonywww.venturacorporategames.org4

FOR THE FUN OF IT!COMPANY COORDINATOR INFORMATIONPHOTO CONTESTCoordinator meetings will be held at Ventura City Hall,501 Poli Street, Community Meeting Room at 6:30 pmJanuary 7Jan.23 & Feb.20February 21March 15March 20March 27May 11Registration BeginsCoordinator MeetingsRegistration Ends/Event Selections DueSchedules Available On-lineCorporate Games ReceptionOpening CeremoniesClosing Day EventsGroup- Gold 2012 by Carmen SmithOverall - Gold 2012 by Andrew SalinasTHANK YOU!CORPORATE GAMES & THE CITY OF VENTURAWish to thank our corporate sponsors:Gold - Amgen, Four Points Sheraton, Jano Graphics,Spanish Hills Country ClubSilver - AECOM, Amorreti, Cydcor, Dairy Farmers ofAmerica, Limoneira, Mission Produce, Monsanto,Sage Publications, Ventura County Credit Union,Ventura County StarSportsmanship- Gold 2012 by Don TaylorCorporate Games participants are invited to enter their ten bestimages per company captured during Opening Ceremonies, eventcompetitions and community service projects into the third annualCorporate Games Photo Contest. Entering is easy, free and byemail only. Each company may enter up to 10 images maximum byMay 3 in any combination in four categories:1. Best Group Portrait2. Best Action Shot3. Best Sportsmanship Image4. Best Overall PhotoAction- Gold 2012 by Jessie PraterVisit our website for image requirements and how to submit yourphotos by email at venturacorporategames.orgBy submitting entries, contestant acknowledges and agrees to theterms of the contest ENTRY AGREEMENT & HOLD HARMLESSAGREEMENTS as found on the city’s website at www.cityofventura.net/photocontest used for its annual photo contest but that alsoapplies to the Corporate Games Photo Contest.Judging in May is by photography professionals and sports andcommunity leaders who will select images that best depict the spiritof Corporate Games. All entries are eligible to be featured in citywidepublication of print and electronic media with photo credit.For more information contact Richard Newsham at 805.658.4706or rnewsham@cityofventura.netwww.venturacorporategames.org6

C O R P O R A T E G A M E SOVERALL TEAM TROPHY CONTESTThe Overall Team Trophy is given to the topcompany in each division that accumulates the mostpoints during the competition. Teams are given pointsas follows per sport:• 8 Points for 1st Place• 6 Points for 2nd Place• 4 Points for 3rd Place• 2 Points for 4th Place• 1 Point for 5th place and for participatingplacement pointsPlacement Points will be given for 1st to 4th placeof 5, 4, 3, & 2 when there are multiple events withina sport. Placement Points will determine what eachcompany will receive towards the Over Team Trophywith each sport.MedalsGold, Silver and Bronze medals will be given for 1st,2nd and 3rd place finishes in each event.community service projectsSee Page 20JD PROBASCO SPIRIT AWARDThe Team Unity Award has been renamed to honor JD Probascowho passed away from a rare blood disease. JD’s larger thanlife presence was seen at Billiards, Table Tennis, Flag Football,5K and Tug-O-War over the years. Spirit Award Points will begiven for participation in the following events:PHOTO CONTESTMarch 27 – May 3Take pictures of your favorite event, your team, OpeningCeremonies or anything that captures the spirit of the games. Enterup to 10 photos per company. See photo contest informationon page 6 for details.OPENING CEREMOniesMarch 27Ventura PierThe Opening Ceremonies include a Business Fair, Run/Walk/Jog,music and fun. Companies are encouraged to set up a booth,bring a give-away or perform an activity or demonstration forthe crowd.SAND SCULPTURE CONTESTMay 11Harbor Cove BeachParticipants will have three hours to complete their sandsculptures. Judging will be based on originality, creative design,and attention to details. Theme: Cartoon CharactersT-SHIRT DESIGN CONTESTT-Shirt contest entries may be submitted to the City of Ventura,Corporate Games, P.O. Box 99, 501 Poli St, Room 226, Ventura,CA 93002, Attn: Lysa Urban by May 2.The goal of this contest is to create a t-shirt design that incorporatesthe following:1. 2013 Corporate Games theme: For the Fun of It!2. Corporate Games logo (torch)Each company should submit only one t-shirtdesign that exemplifies the games.2 0 1 37

Sports & eventsBASKETBALLApril 13 -18Ventura High SchoolGames consist of two twentyminutehalves with running clock.Teams must have numberedjerseys.BEACH VOLLEYBALLApril 20 San Pedro BeachOne game to 30 points with awinning margin of 2 points.BILLIARDSApril 14 & 28Stix Billiards, VenturaCoed teams play a race to 3 gamesor 50 minutes for each match.9-Ball Format: A single player playsa single elimination race to 4 gamesor 50 minutes for each match.BOCCE BALLApril 7 Limoneira Company,Santa PaulaFour-person teams play a singleeliminationtournament.BOWLINGMay 5 Buena LanesTeams bowl 3 games with the top3 high scratch teams receivingmedals.COED SOFTBALLApril 20-24 Camino Real ParkGames are one hour in length. Playersstart with a 1 ball/1 strike count,and tie games continue until there isa winner using International Tie-Break Rules.DARTSApril 1-4 The Bench WarmerCoed teams play a single game of301. Tiebreaker is single game of501. Must be 21 years of age orolder to participate.DODGEBALLApril 29 – May 7WestparkTeams consist of 6 players on thecourt at a time. Matches are a raceto 5 or 15 minute limit.DOMINOES & SPADESMay 7 Four Points SheratonDominoes will be best 2 of 3 gamesto 300 points. Spades consist ofone game to 300 points or 50 minutes,whichever comes first.5K GROUP RUNApril 3 &10Ventura Community ParkThe 5K run 2 lap course.FLAG FOOTBALLMay 4 & 5Camino Real ParkGames consist of two 20-minutehalves with a 5-minute halftime. No down field blocking,tackling, kickoffs, field goals orpunting allowed.FRISBEE GOLFApril 21 Lake CasitasTexas scramble with a Shotgunstart. Coed teams are pairedwith another coed team to makeup a foursome. Teams withlowest gross score are declaredthe winner.GOLFMay 6Buenaventura Golf CourseTexas scramble with a Shotgunstart. Coed teams are pairedwith another coed team to makeup a foursome. Teams withlowest gross score are declaredthe winner.HORSESHOESApril 27 & 28Barranca Vista ParkEach two-person team gets 40throws per match. Team aheadafter 40 throws will be declaredthe winner.8

www.venturacorporategames.orgINDOOR VOLLEYBALLApril 6Ventura High SchoolTeams consist of Coed teams withwomen on the floor at all times.Games consist of best 2 of 3 gamesto 25 points, rally scoring. Netserves will be played.KICKBALLApril 12 & 19Camino Real ParkTeams consist of 11 players on thefield with at least 5 women. Gamesare played to 4 innings or 30 minuteswhichever comes first, usingalternating male/female lineups.MB2 Kart RacingMay 5 MB2 RacewayMulti lap time trial. Places are determinedby total time (fastest lapof each team member). 1 male/1female per team.MEN’S SOFTBALLApril 21 & 23 Camino Real ParkGames are one hour in length. Playersstart with a 1 ball/1 strike count,and tie games continue until there isa winner using International Tie-Break Rules.MINIATURE GOLFApril 25 Golf N’ StuffFour-person Coed teams play(2) different courses. Total scoresare determined by adding lowestscore on each hole.PaintballApril 6 & 7Paintball USASix-person teams on the field tryto eliminate the opposing team orcapture their flag. Markers, gear,and paint provided by PaintballUSA. Additional practice opportunitiesare available during themonth of March.SIX-A-SIDE SOCCERApril 27 & 28Camino Real ParkGames consist of two 20-minuteperiods. Teams play with 6 playersincluding goalkeeper. Throw-insare replaced by indirect free kicks.TABLE TENNISApril 26 & 27Balboa Middle SchoolTeams consist of Men and Women’ssingles and doubles and MixedDoubles. Matches are the best twoof three games to 21 points with awinning margin of two points. Ballsprovided.TEAM TENNISApril 14 Camino Real ParkTournament consists of Men’sand Women’s Singles andDoubles. Matches consist of 8game Pro Sets with a winningmargin of 2 points.TEXAS HOLD’EMMay 9 Four Points SheratonEach player starts with $7,000in chips with blinds increasing every12 minutes. As each personloses their chips, they are eliminatedfrom the tournament.TUG-OF-WAR(Mandatory Sport)May 11 Harbor Cove BeachTeams pull against each otherin a 3-minute elimination/pulloffformat. If stalemate occurs,standards will be shortened and1 additional minute will be allowedto determine a winner.9

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Event Selection SheetCompany Name__________________________________________Division______________________________Address:________________________________________________City:_________________________________Company Coordinator____________________________________Email address:__________________________Business Phone (_____)_____________________________Ext._________Fax: (____)________________________Division D • 10–50 EmployeesSelect 8 sportsplus Spirit Award EventsDivision C • 51–150 EmployeesSelect 12 sportsplus Spirit Award EventsDivision B • 151–250 EmployeesSelect 16 sportsplus Spirit Award EventsDivision A • 251–500 EmployeesSelect 24 sportsplus Spirit Award Events1st 2ndChoice Choice❏ ❏ Basketball❏ ❏ Beach Volleyball❏ ❏ Billiards❏ ❏ Bocce Ball❏ ❏ Bowling❏ ❏ Coed Softball❏ ❏ Darts❏ ❏ Dodgeball❏ ❏ Dominoes/Spades/Texas Hold’em❏ ❏ 5K Group Run❏ ❏ Flag Football❏ ❏ Frisbee Golf❏ ❏ Golfs p o rDivision AA* • 500+ EmployeesSelect 24 sportsplus Spirit Award Events* Division AA and A companies may enter a maximum of 3 teams for each sport; Division B, C, and D teams should use the 2ndChoice Box to select 1–2 alternate events. Tug-o-war does not count towards number of events.t s1st 2ndChoice Choice❏ ❏ Horseshoes❏ ❏ I ndoor Volleyball❏ ❏ Kickball❏ ❏ MB2 Kart Racing❏ ❏ Men’s Softball❏ ❏ Miniature Golf❏ ❏ Paintball❏ ❏ Six-A-Side Soccer❏ ❏ Table Tennis❏ ❏ Team Tennis❏ ❏ Tug-O-War (Required)Spirit Award Events❏ T-Shirt Design Contest❏ Run/Walk/Jog❏ Sand Sculpture Contest❏ Community Service❏ Photo ContestComplete, then fax or email this fillable/saveable PDF by February 21 toEric Burton: fax 805-648-1030 or eburton@cityofventura.net.*Schedules will be available online by March 15, 201316Special needs may be met by calling 805.658.4726 or the California Relay Service.10 12

2013 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTSChoose (1) your own volunteer project or (2) a prearranged volunteer project and your company will receivecredit toward the Corporate Games Spirit Award!Companies must complete the Corporate Games Volunteer Tracking Form found at www.venturacorporategames.organd fax (805-648-1030), e-mail (ljohnson@cityofventura.net) or mail it to Laura Johnson, P.O. Box 99 – 501 Poli St. –Room 226, Ventura, CA 93002 to receive credit for their community service. Choose a project through:• www.volunteerventuracounty.org – United Way of Ventura County’s online volunteer network listing over200 ways to volunteer.• www.volunteermatch.org – connecting volunteers with agencies that need help in your community.Volunteer Ventura! – has a variety of volunteer activities available for Corporate Games participants:Cornucopia Work Party – Saturday, April 13, 9 – 11 am to spruce up Ventura’s beautiful Cornucopia CommunityGarden, located on Telephone Road between Johnson Drive and Ramelli Avenue.Earth Day Beach Cleanup – Saturday, April 20, 9 – 11 am at Surfer’s Knoll Beach on Spinnaker Dr. to removelitter and cleanup up one of our busiest local beaches.Harbor Wetlands Restoration Project – Saturday, May 4, 9 – 11 am or 11 am – 1 pm to restore the Ventura HarborEcological Reserve, located at 1400 Spinnaker Drive, to its native habitat.20

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C I T Y O F V E N T U R AMen Spring Basketball Leagues 16 years-Adult $300/teamRec & D divisions play M–Tu–Th and C division Tuesdays. Games are played at local Gyms.Register by January 25.33851 M 6–10 pm 2/11–4/2233852 Tu 6–10 pm 2/12–4/2333853 Th 6–10 pm 2/14–4/2533845 Th 40+ 6–10 pm 2/14–4/25Six–A–Side Soccer Spring Leagues 16 years–Adult $275/teamGames 6–10 pm at Camino Real Park emphasize ball control, teamwork, and scoring. Register byJanuary 25. Para información en español llame 658-4726.33857 M 2/11–4/22 Coed33858 M 2/11–4/22 MenSoftball Spring Leagues 16 years–Adult $350/teamPlay in Rec, E, or D divisions, based on your roster make–up, 6–10 pm, at local parks usinga 1–1 count format with 1-hour limit and first and second place division awards. Register by January 25.33844 Su 2/10–4/14 Men33845 Tu 2/12–4/16 Men33846 W 2/13–4/17 Men33847 Th 2/14–4/18 Coed33848 F 2/15–4/19 Coed33850 Sa 2/16–4/20 ChurchCorporate Games Coed Softball Mini League Adults $175Get your company softball team ready for Corporate Games competition with this fun mini-leagueheld after work at Camino Real Park33894 W 6–10 pm 2/13–4/17Passing League Flag Football Tournament 15 years–Adult $125/teamFor this 7–on–7 Passing League Tournament, 3 games are guaranteed plus the top 3 teams per poolgo to a single elimination playoff. Games, played at Camino Real Park, will be 40 minutes long and 3completions equal a first down. Register by February 15.33959 Sa–Su 2/23–2/24Golf Classes All ages $70Beginning Golf at Olivas links33831 Sa 9–10 am 1/19–2/23 8–14 years33832 Sa 9–10 am 3/16–4/20 8–14 years33836 Sa 10–11 am 1/19–2/23 Women All Ages33837 Sa 10–11 am 3/16–4/20 Women All Ages33839 Sa 1–2 pm 1/19–2/23 Family & Friends All Ages33840 Sa 1–2 pm 3/16–4/20 Family & Friends All Ages33841 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 1/22–2/26 Family & Friends All Ages33865 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 1/24–2/28 Family & Friends All Ages33866 Tu 6:30–7:30 pm 3/19–4/23 Family & Friends All Ages33867 Th 6:30–7:30 pm 3/21–4/25 Family & Friends All AgesADULT SPORTS LEAGUESFor more information and to register visit www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation or call 805.658.472622