Join us for the Summer Griffin Games (formerly known as Summer Bash), our annual all-ages field day where squadrons battle it out for field-day glory!

Compete in our squadron sports competitions, including flag football, Archery Tag, Esports & MtG tournaments, sand volleyball, & much more!

Plus, enjoy a FREE lunch, wing cook-off, and a Kids Zone with a bounce house, games, and more!

Dependents ages 18+ are welcome to compete in the main competitions for their sponsor’s squadron.

Sign up with your Squadron Sports Rep by 20 August!

Squadron Sports Rep Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F44ABA723A1FD0-65145406-summer
For use by squadron sports reps only!

Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F44ABA723A1FD0-64860798-summer

Wing Cook-Off Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F44ABA723A1FD0-65176383-wing#/

 

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EVENT SCHEDULE

**Event schedule is subject to change**

8AM – 8:15AM
Opening Ceremony & Safety Brief (Fitness Center Basketball Court)

8:15AM – 9:15AM
5K Run/Walk (Starting line in front of the Fitness Center)

8:30AM – 3PM
Green Knights Car Show (Liberty Square Parking Lot)

9AM – 2PM
Kids Zone (Liberty Square Field)
Bounce House | Lawn Games | Water Guns | Crafts

9:15AM – 1:30PM
Esports / Tabletop Gaming Competitions (ZeroGround Esports Lounge)

9:15AM – 10:15AM
Functional Fitness Games (Fitness Center Crossfit Room)

9:15AM – 10:45AM
Flag Football (Liberty Square Field)

10AM – 2PM
Health Fair (Fitness Center Basketball Court)

10:30AM – 11:30AM
3-Legged Race (Liberty Square Field)

11AM – 1PM
Free Lunch (Liberty Square Pavilion)

12PM – 1:30PM
Kickball (Liberty Square Field)

12PM – 1:30PM
Archery Tag (Liberty Square Field)

12:30PM – 1PM
Wing Cook-Off (Liberty Square Pavilion)

12:30PM – 2PM
Volleyball (Fitness Center Volleyball Court)

2PM – 3PM
Tug O’ War (Liberty Square Field)

3:19PM
Closing Ceremony (Liberty Square Pavilion)

 

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WING COOK-OFF RULES & REGULATIONS

Think your wings have what it takes to rule the roost? Fire up the fryer and compete in our Griffin Games Wing Cook-Off!

Competitors will cook up a minimum of 10 homemade, bone-in wings (5 flats and 5 drumsticks) to be served to our volunteer judges from the Military Affairs Committee!

RULES

• Each Squadron is allowed one team. Dependents and family members may enter on behalf of their sponsor’s squadron.
• There will be a Cook’s Meeting prior to the event on 17 August @ 2pm in the Fitness Center Conference Room. Teams will discuss rules and address any questions.
• Wings must be fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F prior to team arrival and set up time. There will be no cooking on site at Griffin Games.
• Wings will be plated and served for judging from 12:30pm to 1pm at Liberty Square Pavilion

COOKING & PREPARATION

• Must cook bone-in wings. Submissions require a minimum of 5 flats and 5 drummies in the box (no whole wings). More than 10 wings are allowed!
• Wings can be cooked on any heat source.
• Chicken must be cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F prior to team arrival and set up time.
• Each team will make one chicken type/flavor, unless they are making both a Regular and a Vegan submission.
• Any form of chicken that is pre-made or store-bought (pre-cooked) is strictly prohibited. NO BACON-WRAPPED WINGS.

PLATING & JUDGING

• Wings may be sauced and garnished for judging.
• Contestants will serve each judge exactly 1 wing.
• Judging plates/boxes will be provided to each contestant.
• Each contestant is responsible for verifying that the number on the bottom of their judging plate matches their assigned contestant number.
• The cookoff will be judged by 3 volunteers from the Military Affairs Committee (MAC). No known relatives of a participating cook will be allowed to judge or keep score.
• Blind judging procedures will be used. Judging will be tracked by an official scorecard.
• Entries will be judged based on Appearance, Taste, and Tenderness (Consistency)
• Awards are based on a point system:
  1st Place: 7 points
  2nd Place: 5 points
  3rd Place: 3 points
  Participation: 1 point

 

Click Here to Download the Rules

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CHIN UP CHALLENGE

**Chin-up challenge logging will be unavailable 3 – 7 August due to Operation Hardwood Classic**

Want to earn bonus points for your squadron?

Stop by the Fitness Center Front Desk Monday – Friday during manned hours to participate in the Chin-Up Challenge!

How to participate:

• Stop by the Front Desk Monday – Friday | 5:30am to 9pm
• Have a Fitness Center staff member observe and log your reps
• Stop in again all month long to add to your score
• The challenge culminates at Griffin Games, where the squadron with the highest total of chin-ups will receive bonus points towards their Griffin Games score!
• Recognition will be awarded to the top individual male and female competitors

 

For more information, contact SrA Gabrielle Warren at gabrielle.warren.1@us.af.mil or Ms. Kelly Painter at kelly.painter@us.af.mil

 

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

 

No federal endorsement of sponsor intended