Saturday October 17, 2009 Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Here is a list of our champions and brave competitors.

• Winner for total distance on impact at 456 feet - I'm Gonna Hurl

Captain: Mike McCarthy Crew: Shirley McCarthy, Matt McCarthy Jr.


• Winner for youth entry - Orange Crushers - Captain: Ryan Albrecht



• Jack O' Launchers (trebuchet) had a total distance of 318 feet 4 inches - Captain: Jason Cardage Crew:
• P Cubed (trebuchet) had a total distance of 234 feet 10 inches - Captain: Kirt Griffin Crew:
• Lord of the Gourd (air cannon) had a total distance of 657 feet 6 inches - Captain: Matt Pittman Crew: Ron, Matt, and Austin



A big Thank You to all our pumpkin chuckers

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Information for Pumpkin Chuckin' entrants

Please fill out the application and e-mail to pumpkinfestival@comcast.net by Friday October 9.

Here are some online sources to help you get started
www.trebuchet.com
www.thehurl.com



Information for Pumpkin Chuckin' entrants

Official Rules for Chuckers:

1. Machines must run with human and/or kinetic powered energy, which may include: springs, bicycles, rubber bands, air, muscle, etc.
   
   
2. Machines that are run on explosives, open flames or external water propulsion are not eligible.
   
   
3. Machines cannot use vehicles as a counter weight. All launch machines must stand alone. Weights, stakes and braces are allowed and encouraged to immobilize machines for safety.
   
   
4. Any pumpkins brought for practice or competition launches must be inspected. Pumpkins must not undergo any alterations, including: air ducts, wings, fins, or any type of lubrication. We will have 5 - 6 lb. pumpkins available if you do not bring your own.
   
   
5. Machines must not pose any obvious safety risks, and may be disqualified at any time during the contest if deemed as such a risk.

You can submit an application to pumpkinfestival@comcast.net or by mail to Pumpkin Chuckin' 253 Central Street, Forestville, CT 06010

Machine set-up and inspection:

Saturday, October 17 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Set up on the field can begin as early as 9:00 a.m. Please see pumpkin chuckin' officials to direct you to your set-up location. Inspections will begin at 10:00 a.m. All machines must be ready for a test throw at 11:30.

*If the launching machine and/or pumpkins do not pass safety inspection, the pumpkins and/or machines will be disqualified. Please see official rules for more detailed information.

If you have any questions, please e-mail pumpkinfestival@comcast.net