Fire Truck Pull - Pulling Together for Wayne County Special Olympics

The Cause

All proceeds from the event go to support the Special Olympics Indiana - Wayne County, allowing athletes with intellectual disabilities to train and compete on a local and state level in 20 Olympic-type sports.

The Teams

Each team will consist of a maximum of 15 people. All participants must sign a waiver of liability. Each team donates at least $500 to compete. The team can raise money through hosting fundraisers, individual pledges, and corporate or union sponsorships.

The Fastest Pull

Team members will line up on the rope attached to the fire truck. The official starter will signal when to start the pull. After the team pulls the fire engine 50 feet, or five (5) minutes have elapsed, the stopwatch will stop. Elapsed time will be recorded as the team score. The team that completes this task in the least amount of time wins the “Fastest Team Pull” trophy.

The Lowest Combined Weight Pull

See how many teammates it takes to pull the fire truck! Start with one or two. Continue to add teammates until your team pulls the fire truck a distance of 50 feet, you’ve only got five minutes. At the end of your pull, the weight of those teammates pulling the truck will be added together. The team pulling the fire truck with the least amount of team weight will claim the “Lowest Combined Weight Pull” trophy.

The Schedule of Events

2:00 pm. Registration Opens

3:00 p.m. -Opening Ceremonies and Start of the Pull

*Awards Immediately Following

The Prizes

• Fastest Pull Time 1st, 2nd & 3rd

• Lowest Combined Team Weight Pull

• Top Team Fundraiser

• High School Challenge

• Top Individual Fundraiser

• Top Special Olympic Athlete Fundraiser

The Registration Process

To register yourself and your team for the Fire Truck Pull, complete the “Team Registration Form”. Please have each individual who is participating complete an “Individual Registration/Pledge Form” and sign the release and waiver of liability form.

Register your team before September 9 and your team will receive an “official” Fire Truck Pull t-shirt. Registration must include the minimum $500 team registration fee.

Additional funds collected can be turned in on the day of the event.

Completed registration forms, signed waivers and pledges/registration fees can be turned in at the event or mailed to: Wayne County Special Olympics, PO Box 42, Webster, Indiana 47392 . Please make checks payable to Special Olympics Indiana. Please give USPS plenty of time to deliver by the deadline.

THE KIDDIE PULL

Calling all kids 8 years old and younger! Have your parents register you for the Kiddie Pull the day of the

event. It’s free! Then get ready to put your muscles to work pulling a fire truck with a team of other kids.

THE FIREHOUSE KITCHEN

Be sure to visit our many food booths and enjoy some delicious food and/or a cold drink while you watch

the ultimate tug-of-war and/or admire some “hot rods” at the car show.

THE SOUVENIRS

Extra t-shirts will be available for purchase.

Visit SPECIAL OLYMPICS WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA Facebook page for more information, or contact Lonnie Snow at lsnow1952@yahoo.com or (765) 732-3636.