Hello Hoopers!!!!!!
I'm organizing a HUGE hoop meet-up/jam at Mammoth Park for Sunday October 10th for WORLD HOOP DAY!
I'm still deciding on two pavilions:
#12 is Lake side, beautiful scenery, flat ground, a nearby playground for children, close restroom facilities, electric, water fountain. Downside: right beside the main walking path used regularly by public; right by the lake means we will disturb fisherman with our music, and limited (but close) parking.
#8 is tucked back in the upper park, beautiful scenery, relatively flat, open ground, away from public, close restrooms (but an uphill walk), close parking (but uphill walk from pavilion) smaller playground equiptment for tots, a volleyball net, water fountain, electric. Downside: Parking and restroom are an uphill walk (about 100 yards), small downgrade hill to one side.
Each pavilion seats about 100 people, although i hope more than that will come to really strengthen the upper east coast area's hoop community!
I will be choosing one (hoopfully) by tomorrow, with your feedback!
I'm hoping that funds will allow me to serve some free food and beer, I"m taking requests for the next week so that everything may be priced out.
I was thinking hot dogs w sauerkraut, potato salad, cupcakes, yeungling?

I also need a rough head count so that I don't run out of anything, or waste anything.

I have a lot of activities planned, and would also like to invite all flow toys out, ie: poi, staff, flag, juggling, etc!

I have some music lined up, if you have or know anyone that will play for free, that is NOT A BAND, please ask them! (there is a separate park fee for dj's and bands, and I only paid for a dj)

If anyone knows a cheap warehouse to get party supplies, ie: plastic cups for a keg, paper plates, utensils, and table covers- pass on the deals!

If there is anything I've overlooked, bring it to my attention, cause, it's been all of two days of loose planning so far.

Hoop to see you out there, and to hear back from YOU!
HAPPY WORLD HOOP DAY!

(more details/flyer coming soon!)

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Well the park opens at 9 am. I can try to get in early, but don't know if I'll be allowed in. So I'll be setting up from 9 to 10, but figured it'd be a nice time for people who are arriving to center themselves and do some yoga, blindfolded hooping, sustained spinning, and other centering techniques. So If you arrive at 9, there will be stuff to do, but mostly me n some friends doing set up. 9 am on sunday is prudy early, i'm not banking on the fact a lot of people will show at that time. You are totally welcome to come at 9 though!
10-11 - open jam, welcoming time - sign in sheets, 'getting to know you' activities
11-12 - hoop contests w/ small prizes
12-1 - tandem hooping
1-2 - hoop inclusive dance songs (i'm debating keeping this in, but stuff like hokey pokey etc. )
2-3 - Level 1 and 2 training
3-4 Obstacle course and Relay races
4-6 Trick Flow Talent show - (create a video of yourself!)
6-7 open jam and drum circle
7-8 Door prize, auction, 50/50, closing up

must be out of the park by dusk; and need to have it clean!
I can't stress enough to bring a valid state issued I.D. if you plan to drink.
Yes, it's FREE BEER! I think the final flavors are yuengling and lienenkugels sunset wheat.
There will be a ton of other stuff to drink too. coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and various soda, water, etc.
So that's the rough schedule, I'm tweaking things out with friends this week to get everything finalized, so more updates I'm sure will be coming soon!

I'll be doing a silent auction; 5 'themed' baskets....
1. Fire hoop basket
2. make your own hoop kit
3. collapsible hoop (push button style), travel
4. costume kit
5. staying warm for winter kit

each basket has an estimated value of about $95!

The door prize (i think) is a Handmade hoodie, unisex, and everyone gets a ticket for this prize for showing up!

I think tickets will be $5 for an arms length (MY arm, i'll be generous!) and $10 for a wing span.
50/50 is still to be decided. Also donation jars will be set up.
I have a friend who will be vending some clothes and incense, so you may want to bring some cash!
Pittsburgh NORML will be there handing out some free info, so check them out...

uh... I think that's about as complete of a run down of the day that I can give so far.

If the DJ can't make it, do you hoopers have any music / bands / songs that you would like to hear? My boyfriend and 2 others are going to make a bitchin ipod playlist as a back up, and I'd love some input from all of you, because it's for all of you!

Thanks so much for coming and spreading the word, come hungry, come hoopy, come happy!
Wow, this is going to be quite the event! You've put alot of time and effort into the planning it's quite clear so on the behalf of all us attending...THANK YOU! It sounds great.
Thanks, I needed that today! I've had like 3 breakdowns today, not totally related to WHD, but still, it's super nice to be appreciated now and then :) Funny how the universe responds to your needs, and how big something little can be. Gotta love it :) THANK YOU- it means the world to me!
SCHEDULE:
9am-10am Meditation Hooping Techniques
10-11 Open jam/ welcoming time
11-12 Hoop Contests
12-1 Tandem Hooping
1-2 Hoop inclusive dance songs
2-3 Level 1 and 2 training
3-4 Obstacle courses
4-6 Trick Flow Talent Show
6-7 Open Jam, Drum Circle
7-8 Raffle, Closing up

DOOR PRIZE: Hoodie by KyndThreads (unisex)

CHINESE AUTION BASKET THEMES:
1.Create Your Own Hoop Kit
2. Costume Kit
3. Flamin' Fire Kit
4. Tired Hoopers Relaxation Kit
5. Traveling Hoop Kit
($1=1 ticket, $3=5 tickets, $5 = arm length, $10 = wingspan)

50/50
($5 = arm length, $10 wingspan)

I've added two 'stations" for children and adults that proceeds will be donated to worldhoopday.com
1. Decorate a Hoop for charity - $3
(hoops will be donated to at risk children in our area)
2. Face painting - $1

10% of profits from hoops will also be donated to worldhoopday.com! Hoop prices range from $15 - $35. There will also be some accessories, ranging from $15 - $20.

Also look out for:
Kyndthreads by Sissy (vendor)
Pittsburgh NORML (information station!)



(this message has a bit more info on it. Secondly, on the worldhoopday.com page there is an event in Pittsburgh? I was wondering if anyone knows the girl who is organizing it?
whoa................ I have been sooooo sooooo busy lately with no time to check this site, and I ALMOST missed this event! I will be there =) Thanks so much for organizing this event. I probably won't make it till a little later in the day, but can't wait to come and participate.

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