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For the last nine years on the third Saturday in August, the small town of Yorkville is host to one of the truly unique events in Tennessee, The International Washer Pitchin' Contest. Local man Jim Turner came up with the idea, seeing that every town has it's own yearly festival or event and since washers were played by many people in the community. Thus, the International Washer Pitchin' Contest was born.
What makes this tournament so unique is it's goal. It's not designed to
bring fame and fortune to the victors. The winners will bring home a
nice trophy and the feeling of being the best washer pitchers around, but
that's about it. The goal of the contest is, in the words of the
organizers, "To exemplify courtesy, sportsmanship, fairplay and
good-hearted fun in a country sort of way". Now there's a good reason to
hold an event. You always hear that it's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Well, here's one event that really means it. The contest will be held at the City Park. If you can find Yorkville, then finding the washer tournament shouldn't be a problem, just look for all the cars. In case you're the first one there, just stop and ask someone. They'll be glad to help. Just in case you are traveling in from some far off land and need to know where Yorkville is...Go Here and type in Yorkville, Tn as the destination.
The Southeast Tourism Society has awarded the IWPC a "Top
A little history of Washer Pitchin' (courtesy of the International
Washer Pitchers)
Fish Fry
Schedule of Events for Saturday the 18th: 10:00-11:30 - Jr. Pitchin 11:00 - Deadline for Single Entry Noon - Opening Ceremony and Deadline for Int'l Team Pitchin. 12:30 - Singles Contest 2:30 - Int'l Washer Pitchin Team Contest 5:30 - Award Ceremony
Official Rules of Yorkville Int'l Championship Inbounds will be an area with a 18 inch radius from center of hole. Washers landing out of bounds will be out of play on that pitch. There will be no spitting within 5 feet of holes. Each player has 60 seconds to pitch his/her 4 washers. A washer pitchin' team competing for the INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP must have 2 players above the age of 12 years old. A junior tournament will be held for 12 and under players. The contest must be played in Yorkville, Tn.
Entry fees are: Fees must be paid in U.S. funds only. Since this is an international event they wanted to make that clear. So don't be coming to pay with your lira, drachmas, etc. Good old American Dollars are the currency of choice.
Scoring: 1 point on closest washer or washers. If red and yellow each has a washer in hole, they cover or cancel each other. Neither team scores a 5 pointer. Maximum score per pitch would be a "QUAD" (4 washers same color in hole not covered) scores 21 points or game. Minimum point of 1 per pitch. The team that scores will pitch first on next round. Pitches will be made underhanded. There will be no stickum, no gloves or grease allowed. Bare handed only. Due to their consistent size, thickness and weight, we use and recommend Lawson brand washers. (3/4 inch) Come and experience the Int'l Washer Pitchin' Contest. "Good hearted fun in a country sort of way."
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