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All forms of transportation are welcome – not just motorcycles.
To support the wounded/injured warriors of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the non-profit organization “Gathering of Mountain Eagles” of Yorktown, VA is sponsoring the First Annual “Wounded Warrior Poker Run.”
The purpose of the Gathering of Mountain Eagles Wounded Warrior Poker Run is to raise funds to challenge and thank members of the military. The challenge takes the form of adventure therapy (whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, skiing/snowboarding, zipline courses, golf tournaments, etc. At the same time we gather government, military, civic leaders, veterans and other Americans who appreciate their sacrifices, for dinners and other public appearances to thank the wounded warriors.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Woody Aurentz, 757-867-8908, e-mail: contact@mountaineagles.org
TENTATIVE RACE ROUTE: Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson Dealership to Newport News to Williamsburg, to Jamestown to Yorktown (via Colonial Parkway) to Yorktown Battlefield back to Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson Dealership. Route may change due to road or traffic conditions. Each “stop” on the Poker Run will give directions for the next leg.
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top five hands, as well as the worst hand. The total number of entries will determine the amount of prize money given away.
DONATIONS: Poker Run participants may also contribute and/or collect additional funds for the Gathering of Mountain Eagles by requesting donations from family, friends and co-workers.
RULES:
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All participants must abide by Virginia Laws. Safety comes first! |
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The “owner” of an entry is the individual who signs the waiver on the entry form. The owner will be required to provide a driver’s license (or other government document) to verify they are at least 21 years old. |
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Participants may buy as many entries as they desire for $10 each. |
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There are five check points (see map issued on the Poker Run day for locations) |
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The owner will be given a “player card” at the start of the Poker Run. |
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The player card is shown to each checkpoint’s personnel and then allowed to draw a poker card. |
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Checkpoint personnel will write the card drawn on the “player card” and verify it with a special mark and checkpoint personnel’s initials for authenticity. |
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Hands will be tallied at the end of each participant’s return to the Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Dealership. Before turning in the score card, player card owners will be given the opportunity to purchase one additional card for $5. |
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Poker Run Prizes: |
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First through fifth prizes will be awarded to the highest five card stud hands (ex. Royal Flush, 4 of a Kind, Full House, etc.). |
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No jokers or wild cards are allowed, although an Ace can be either low or high. |
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The lowest hand of the contest will also receive a prize (ex. A, 2, 3, 4, 6). |
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In case of a tie, the prize money for those places will be combined and divided equally. |
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50/50 Tickets: |
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You may purchase 50/50 tickets at any stop location by 2:30 p.m. |
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Tickets are sold for $1.00 each or 5 for $3.00. You may purchase as many tickets as you desire. |
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All tickets sold will be combined into one hopper. |
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One ticket will be drawn and the winner will receive half of the money collected. You must be present to win. |
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Gathering of Mountain Eagles T-Shirts may be purchased at the registration table at anytime. 100% of the proceeds go to support wounded warriors. |
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All prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m. at Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Dealership. |
Thanks for your participation and support of our wounded/injured warriors. |